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A big zero for me today. :(

I have been feeling a little bit congested for the last few days, but late Saturday night it hit! Stupid cold! I was hoping that it would be all cleared up by now ... but no such luck. I have been debating all day long whether or not I should run (or even get out of bed for that matter). After looking back at some entries (particularly Feb 20, 2011) and reading this http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-286--9082-0,00.html I have decided to skip at least today. We will see what tomorrow brings. 

On the bright side, I have the coolest SIL ever (andrea27) who brought me a bag of Great Harvest cookies. I am certain they have magical powers and that I will be feeling as good as new any moment now!!! (No worries, I have been filling my body with tomato soup, orange and grapefruit juice, and lots of green veggies as well.)

Hope everyone is off to a wonderful week!!! 

Feeling much better today. Not 100% but enough to feel like running and going to lunch with Annie! :)

12.5 miles, AP 8:57 

11 miles:

1 mile warm up

8:00, 7:30, 6:59 X 2

1 easy

5 X 400 meters each at 1:30 with 1 minute super easy jog between each

.75 mile cool down

** Not sure why I forced this. Wasn't feeling that hot and struggled. Boo!!! Oh well ... what's done is done! OFF TO VEGAS with the family!!! :) :) :) 

2 hour mtn biking with Ry in Red Rock Canyon!!! I love this place!!!

(Slight trouble with asthma during ascents, but getting better.)

2 hours mtn biking with Ry in Red Rock Canyon (asthma not too bad, but still not breathing 100%)

6 easy miles

Very happy with this race. :)

Let it be said that I am not a huge fan of 5 or 10Ks so pretty much avoid them. BUT ... I needed to finish the runners series and left myself with very few options (plus I promised Annie)!!

I have rarely been able to find a rhythm in these shorter distances. Today I was a bit concerned about my asthma and so made the simple goal of running completely in control of my breathing. I LOVED IT!!! I felt strong throughout the race and did not have one asthma issue. Consequently I PR'd by over one minute (my previous PR was on this same course last year). How can I not be thrilled? I am!!! :)

The only regret I have is not running 2 seconds faster (which would have given me the #2 spot in my division and a top 10 overall ... but I had no idea where I was at and was just enjoying seeing my family on the side lines and feeling good). :)

Was able to run Annie in (but she was cruising and only had about 1/4 of a mile left by the time I got back up to her). SHE DID AWESOME and beat her hubby (my brother)!!! :) :) :)

Then an additional 8 with Annie afterwards. GOOD TIMES!

Always great to be able to hang out with friends before and after!!! (Congrats to all who had a fantastic race!)

(Is Spring Break already over? STINK!!!)