I Can Do Hard Things

It sounds like you had a fun time, and you finished before midnight!

That sounds like an awesome race and you had a lot of fun running it. Those are the best races to be in....

Nice way to start the new year. Sweet Child O' Mine is definitely a good one to get you going! I have it on my Ipod. I like you got faster with each mile. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Awesome bib number. That is a great way to start your new year. Way to finish strong having your last mile be the fastest by far.

Great job! Nice negative splits. Make sure to post a picture of Nan in her string bikini.

Sounds like a fun fun fun race. Jealous I wasn't running. Are you kidding me, people in speedos and bikins's? That is CRAZY!!

Oh my heck, it was so cold those people are crazy!!! I am glad you dressed warm and sorry about the nightmares.

Nice job on the race, what a perfect day to give yourself a starting point! Hope you slept in today!

YAY! What a fun race to start the new year! Speedos and bikinis...INSANELY FUN!!!

WOW, your splits went faster by the min per mile! Here's to each race faster than the last (or next as you say)!

Good job putting fun first! A great way to start the year!

Nice race, I like the bib #s!

Nice job! It was beautiful outside today, hopefully we can get some more of that next week. Have a great weekend!

Hey, at least you got a run in, not like me and my lazy butt.

That is a lot of time on the treadmill! Wow.

Did you burn the motor out?

Ugh. Injuries suck. I'm sorry to hear that your left ankle is not cooperating. I have struggled through MANY running injuries in my day and I know how frustrating it is especially right after you set a goal. I do think you are wise to cross-train and let your ankle recover. Cross-training is not a waste of time. If you keep your heart rate up you are training your aerobic system and if you're still boosting your metabolism and burning calories. In retrospect you probably should have taken a cross-training day when you first started to have pain and it may have healed quicker. Pain is almost always trying to tell you something and its not always a good thing. You need to listen to what it is telling you. Pushing through your aerobic threshold to a painful level can be good to help you achieve a PR, but local ankle pain is not normal. The good news is that it WILL heal! In the meantime, Happy Cross-training! :)

Oh, and I wouldn't jump to conclusions on the stress fracture diagnosis either. Give it a week and see what happens.

We are soul sister on our pity party!! I am with you. Any time I train really hard and work hard and I am seeing progress, I seem to get injured. I have never had a stress fracture, but if I were you, I would go get that checked out. If that is the case, take some time off an heal up, you will be fine when you come back! I promise!

I freak out every time I get injured, but it all turns out okay. For instance, I was on track for a 3:16 in St George, but then I got injured. I had 8 weeks of very sporadic training, 3 weeks completely off, and then just 3 weeks left to train, with still quite a bit of pain. I felt like a loser---I could barely run without getting winded. I had to take 1 (or maybe 2, I can not remember) little walk break son the hill during the marathon. BUT, I still finished in 3:22. SO, do not stress about it!!!!

Take care of the ankle, cross train, eat good (I know, I am not one to talk), and all will be well!!!!

We need to make some kind of a weight loss pact or something. My goal is just 135, but I have been trying to get the since my last baby (and she turns 5 in February). As of today, I am at 142.7, but that is pretty much my regular weight. i have the hardest time breaking 140, it is my 3 year plateau weight. WE CAN DO IT!!!!

I'm sorry that you're struggling and feeling bad today. I hope it's not a stress fracture and that with some rest and cross training you feel better soon.

I'm with you on the wait thing. I got under 140 before Thanksgiving and then I've completely blown it since then. I know I'm above 140 now, but I don't know how much because I'm afraid to weigh myself.

OH, that is sooooo disappointing! :-( Like everyone else, I can sure empathize. It's just an incredible bummer to face injuries when you have an exciting goal. But definitely you should get it looked at by a sports doc. Do you have a good one out there? If you were here, I'd pick you up and take you directly to my fav. doctor who specializes in runners! I bet you have someone like that too, though. Don't wait any longer!! Please!! :-)

I am sorry to hear that you are hurt. From someone who has spent the last year battling a couple of issues, my recommendations are:

1. See a physician and either confirm/rule out a stress fracture. If it is one, develop a cross training recovery plan.

2. If it is not, try massage therapy. I swear by it. It has helped every issue I have had. If it is the later, I have a guy who works with atheletes and runners specifically and he lives down your way.

Best of luck and I hope it is not a stress fracture!

Ditto on everything that has been said. My foot was hurting a couple of weeks ago really bad in the plantar area. I decided to take some time off from running and do the elipitcal and stretch out that ligament. Then walla! My foot is better! I know the eliptical seems boring, but it is actually working out your cardio system and boosting your metabolism so don't give up on it.

How are ya doing????

That is EARLY!!! WOW, but I am glad you were able to get a machine. When I walked in the gym today at 9:30 every single treadmill was being used. I was ticked, I have never seen that happen before. I had to wait which stunk because I had a plan!!! Maybe I will have to copy you and go at 4:45. Never mind, that is just TOO early!

Take care of that ankle!!!! When is the Grandma's Marathon?

I'm glad the ankle brace helps.

All those gym fakers will be gone pretty soon.

Your easy pace looks pretty fast to me.

Cool Toby. I'm glad it's getting better.

That's great when you can call such an early morning workout awesome!

Glad to hear your ankle is feeling great! VERY AWESOME and SUPER EARLY workout!

Stair climbers are awesome!! The one at our gym creaks and makes all sorts of noise, it is old and it scares me!!

Hopefully in a few weeks the resolutions will be over and people will stop going to your gym! I can not believe they are so crowded at 4:45 am (and i can not believe you keep getting up that early!)

OH, and CONGRATS---you are down 2 pounds since Monday!

When you get to the gym at 4:45 am, you have a RIGHT to a stair climber (or anything else you want!). I'm glad the ankle is better.

You're really tearing up that stair climber. Just think how strong your legs are getting!

Eight miles on a stairclimber is real dedication!

Wow, that sounds like a butt kicker. Nice workout!

Hahaha. oops, I forgot to log my husband out first. I'm always doing that! That last comment was actually me. :)

WOW!!! 8 miles on the stair climber! You are SO STRONG!!! Those people waiting for the machine must be in AWE,,,they should be! NICE plan for next week. SO GLAD your ankle is all better! Have a great weekend!

I do not even recognize that song. Where was I during the decade???

Nice job on the stair climber, way to dominate it and monopolize it!! Now maybe they will put your name on it for you at 4:45 am, you have earned it!

Off to unload my Costco stuff, unless you wanted to come and do it for me?!?

Great workout! I have noticed at my gym, Monday is the busiest and then it tapers a little each day as the week goes on. Maybe by Saturday people have lost their resolve and then regain it after a sluggish weekend. Whatever the reason, I am glad you got to use a stair climber!

You and that stairclimber are best friends lately. I hope your ankle is okay.

My kids don't like to go to the Day care either. I really want to join the gym again but I am nervous I will never use it because of that fact. Do you usually go early in the morning?

Yep - I have to go super early in the morning. I'm usually there by 5:15am or sometimes I'll go when my hubby gets home from work.

I'm so sorry the ankle is still giving you trouble.

Way to master the stair climber again.

A lot of people talk about Dr. Toronto. Not sure how close that is to you. Ask Teena or Smooth about him.

Dr Toronto is a sports medicine doctor, but he just went "private" and I have no clue what that really means. His receptionist said it means he does not contract with a lot of the insurance companies that he used to (including ours---bummer). He is in Sandy, a little bit south east of South Town Mall.

I am so sorry your foot is still bugging. I have a great foot doctor that I LOVE if you want to drive to Herriman. ;o)

There not such thing as a jinx. I hope a few days of rest is just the thing for your ankle.

Plenty of time to rest, heal up and train for Grandma's. GOOD LUCK!!!

Are you going to go to a doctor??

One thing that helps to strengthen the ankle is to balance on it. So, when it gets feeling better, start standing on one leg all of the time! Sounds weird, but that came right from the physical therapist.

Take care, and you will do great. When is that marathon again?

Awesome! I wanna to Grandmas sometime too. Not this year though. Its too soon after Boston.

Take it easy and get that ankle feeling better!

I am sure a few days totally off will do the trick for your ankle, even though you are probably impatient about it! I agree with Kelli - balancing exercises, and also range of motion exercises.

Hi Toby. Get well soon.

You peed in the pool, didn't you?

It was feeling a bit warm - I'm sure it was the guy next to me!

Burt - LOL :)

TBarlow - Good luck w/ your ankle, I hope your bone scan goes good with some happy results for you. Keep up the positive attitude :) (there used to be a sign at the pool I went to as a kid. it said, "Welcome to our ool, notice there is no P in it, please keep it that way!" :)))))

Great job conquering your fear and getting in the water. I can swim marginally and am not afraid of the water, but swimming is not my thing, so I'm with you, sort of.

I hope you get good news from the bone scan. Be sure to let us know.

Great cross training! How's the ankle?

I love your title "I can do hard things" I tell my kids that all the time, sometimes they do not like it so much.

Some people don't like the elliptical. My boss is convinced that it's what further injured him.

You're doing a great job xtraining. Sure hope you get some good answer from the dr and bone scan so you can return to running soon! WAY to keep on keepin'!!!

I don't care for the eliptical either. It takes too much of my brain! I am very klutzy on it. Hope your bone scan goes OK.

I've done the elliptical all of once and I did not like it at all.

I hope the bone scan gave you good news.

From the looks of it, I'd think you were trainig for a tri.. or trying to recover from an injury. Nice workout today!

Thanks for dropping me a line! Looks like you are training for a tri. I have done a couple and plan to do Jordonelle again, but I do it "granny style" haha! Good luck on your training!

What's the latest Toby? Diagnosis yet?

I should be biking and swimming, but boarding takes precedence right now. Jordanelle is a good one though. I'll most likely be doing it too! :)

Nice workout. At the Lehi Legacy Center you can take adult swim lessons if you are interested. They also offer Tri classes.

I had the bone scan yesterday, but I think it will be turn of the century before I hear the results. The world of medicine is so complex!

I wish I was training for a tri (maybe), but I'm just trying to get over an injury!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

I hope you get the results QUICK and that they can figure out what is going on and get you all fixed up!!!!

Here is a question for ya: How tall are you? We seem to weigh about the same (and we gain and lose at about the same rate) AND we both want to weigh about the same. I think we need to band together and lose our5-10 pounds. I need someone or something to motivate me and I am nominating you!!!!!!

Kelli, you two girls look perfect!! I want to you look like you. My plan to lose 10 pounds before Sat. are down the toliet.

Um, yes, Leslie. My plans went down the toilet as well! I am just stuck on my forever plateau of 140-143. So, the new goal is 135 by my Birthday and then celebrating with all of my friends at the Cheesecake factory!!!! WE HAVE TO GO THERE, I still have never been.

Kelli when is your birthday? My goal is to get to 148 by my birthday on March 19th. Maybe I will wire my jaw shut! haha!

February 27th. That gives me 5 weeks---a little more than a pound a week.

What I need is a Ragnar relay, those things make me lose 8 pounds in two days. Then, to not eat for a day (and gain it all back) and just hold on tight!!!!

Man, I love food too much. And, guess what? Ashly got a job and my favorite bakery!! Not good. I threatened her with her life if she brings me home any cookies or brownies!!!!

Great cross-training, Toby. I hope you get the results of the bone scan soon and that it's good news so that you can get back to running.

My weight loss plans are going down the toilet! Brownies and ice cream on a regular basis are not helping my goals! I've lost some motivation since I can't run right now. Swimming and biking aren't my mojo :)

I'm 5'11 and I weighed myself this morning - 143lbs. I want to lose 10-15. We all need to meet up for a celebration dinner. What is going to be are deadline and MOST importantly, where are we going to celebrate?

CRUD---you are 5'11"??? You are already a twig at 143!!! I can not believe you want to lose 10-15 pounds!!! I am only 5'7", I am a chub!!! I only was trying to get to 135, maybe I need to go lower?!? Of course, D chest alone must count for something, right????

My deadline for losing 6 pounds was 5 weeks from now----my Birthday! Make a goal, and we will go out and PARTY for my 36th.

OH, and I lose motivation even when I can run. I am a lost soul-I need to go eat a cookie or something.

Uh, can we not talk about bra sizes when there are gentlemen in the room?

Sorry Burt, I did not look to see who was in the ROOM!!! But I gotta blame my weight on something now that I know she is TWIG.

It's okay Kelli. I don't even know what size D means. Maybe if I'd paid more attention to your bosoms when I met you, I'd have an idea.

Unfortunately, all 4 of my kids sucked out all my "assets". It is SO SO sad :)

Last summer while I was running, I was in the low 130's and I think I need to be there now! I really need to gain some muscle. I'm still in for a weekly weigh-in. What is our deadline?

Burty - you in?

Hmmm...actually I'm trying to grow my boobs bigger. So...I don't know how that's gonna work.

Burt, that would be a bad, bad, bad idea!!!!! And you are always part of our sports bra conversations so you might as well be part of this one!

Seriously, you must have been a bean pole in the 130's! But, everyone has a different HAPPY weight, so I am all for it!

I weighed 142 when I got married at the age of 18. I was a stick, had very low body fat and a ton of muscle (I ran track and lifted weights 4 times a week). I was a size 4 (and sometimes 6) and I was happy!!! Now, I weigh less than that, but I am a bowl of jelly---darn five kids! When the trainer takes my body fat he does an average using my arms, my legs, and my gut. My arms are pretty good, my legs have no fat (genetics) but my belly is just full of it (genetics and ice cream)! I need a darn tummy tuck or something.

I say we weigh in once a week together. I like Thursdays----gives you a few days to get the weekend weight off!!! Or Fridays. What day do you think? Honestly, if I do not weigh 135 by my 36th birthday I am going to give up (not really, but I will be mad).

Do you watch Biggest loser? I was thinking you said you were a fan. What do you think about this week? She totally through the weigh in, the darn liar! Just admit it already, it is a game and if that is how you want to play it, FINE---but at least admit it. I wanted to throw the remote at the TV.

Argh! That's not the good news I was hoping for. Well, at least now you know what it is and so you can adjust your expectations and deal with it appropriately.

You're right, it's not the end of the world.

Did the doctor tell you want types of exercising you can do and what you should avoid?

Holy smokes! Two spots! That STINKS. I am so mad at injuries right now. So many bloggers are plagued by them. At least you have a firm diagnosis and know that in 6 weeks time you'll be back in business.

So sorry, good attitude!!

What is this 1 day stuff I saw on Kelli's blog?

Great swimming! It would take me about 3 hours to do 42 laps.

Look at the progress you're making Toby!

A day off is very good and well deserved when you are a mom!!!!

What Kelli said. Sometimes we moms just need to give ourselves a break.

You are smart to follow dr.'s orders. So sorry about not being able to run. Not much compares to completing an awesome run in the early morning hours! Good luck with your foot and getting parents to help with the party.

I'm sorry you're feeling down today. I hope that tomorrow is better.

I'm afraid I'm one of those parents who doesn't like to volunteer. But it's because I spend all day at work.

I am sooo sorry about your foot and the no-running. I know no running really stinks. I wouldn't know what to do if I couldn't run. I totally understand the running addiction. Hope your foot heals fast so you can get back to running soon.

I used to have to call parents to volunteer...so NOT fun! Hope everything works out and you have a better day tomorrow!

Thanks for all the kind words. Time and lots of time is what it needs (too bad that I'm ready to GO now). :)

Do some jumping jacks.

I hate that! I guess it means they changed the water though, huh?

Well, it sounds like you had the ice bath. Too bad you couldn't have had a run to go with it.

Brrr! 44 laps?!!! AWESOME swim! Such dedication to get up soooo early!

I am somewhat afraid of the water too. :) slowly working on it in hopes of someday doing a triathlon. Burt & Leandra both do P90X I think.

Yes we are. I always make sure to do one more than whatever Leandra does.

I'm definitely seeing results (by which I mean I stare at my muscles in front of the mirror more.) But you really do have to pace yourself.

I have P90X, I have done the abs and the Yoga and I have watched the rest. It is hard core!!! You would have to skip out on the plyometrics for now, but I bet you could do everything else. It is super tough and will make you SUPER TOUGH (I am not sure about Burt and his mirror flexing though!)

It is not Thursday yet!!!!! I have one more day to drop a little. As of today, I am exactly where I was last Friday so I have at least undone the damage from my vacation weekend and BAGS of peanut m&m's and tons of ice cream and licorice and cadbury mini eggs (dang Teena for buying those!!!!) BUT I went to book club and only had a teeny little treat, then I put gum in my mouth. I hope that will work tomorrow night at Bunko----so much junk and so much mindless eating. I need to quit Bunko, it makes me fat.

I am sorry about your foot, I know how much it stinks to not be able to do what you want. Honestly, I hate running. but when someone tells me I can not do it, I all of the sudden love it!!!! Hang in there!

Kelli- I had to weigh in today because of the amount of cookies yesterday and today :)

NICE swim! I'm terrified of drowning.

SWEET weighing in!

I'm impressed with all your swimming. I'm not exactly afraid of the water, but I'm a terrible swimmer.

My friend Michelle (michellem.fastrunningblog.com) does P90X regularly. I've done it with her a couple of times. It is definitely tough.

Alright, it is Thursday!!!!! I am down 1.5 pounds since last Thursday. YEAH!!!! Now, I must hold on to that through the weekend for a change!!!

How did ya do?

So cool on the swimming! That's one of my goals for 2010 - learning to swim. Have you tried pool running?

good job on the cross training-and overcoming the aquaphobia to do it. I hate swimming, even though I know it's good. Maybe you can pool jog ? that may be too hard on the foot. A good spin class can give you the same high, I think. It can really kick your bum. Keep up the busy work! We all have to confront the downtime of healing by cross training if we cant to keep running. Good job.

if we Want to keep running (sorry)!

Awesome swim and weigh in!!! :)

Albeit, from your pic you don't look like you should lose one single ounce. You look fantastic!!!!

Cookies can't be that bad for us!!! :)

Hi! I am one of Kelli's running buddies and thought I'd say hello. I too have tried P90X and like the results I've gotten. It's hard though, especially "Plyometrics". The kick boxing/"Kenpo" is a joke and the leg work out isn't as difficult as I'd like it to be, but I absolutely LOVE the other workouts. You REALLY get results if you follow the nutrition plan, but I have a hard time with that :) Hope that helps!

Emily-I heard you ROCKED at Painters. Big congratulations! Thanks for the P90X advice. I need alittle hard-core right now :)

WOW! An hour aqua running! VERY COOL!!! Were you tethered (so you run in place)? GOOD JOB!!!

I "ran" across the pool. I'm so tired right now. I had no idea how good of a workout that is!

COOL! That's good kind of tired! You'll sleep soooo good tonight!

Aqua running - interesting concept. I've never heard of it. Sounds kinda fun! (and tiring; I wouldn't last 15 minutes)

OKAY, I will check in on you tomorrow. I am glad I got it out of the way today. Tonight was Bunko, and although I vowed to be good and not eat, I was very BAD!!!! We usually just have desert and then the treats at the tables, but she had a whole spread of stuff! The best was mushrooms cooked in butter, garlic, Marsala wine and then covered in Parmesan cheese. SERIOUSLY, so good! And the deviled eggs, little smokies, chocolate covered strawberries, some fattening drink (WHERE was the diet coke???), cinnamon bears, Hersheys kisses.....and so on. DANG IT! But I did skip dinner. Luckily I will not see a scale until Monday. Between then and now I will run 25 miles or so and pray for a miracle. Is Sunday Fast Sunday? That will help.

I hear water jogging is fun, glad you enjoyed it!!! Best of luck on the scale tomorrow!

KP-I was very skeptical of aqua running at first. I went to a pool with a deep end and wore a belt and "ran" across the pool. I would do high knees, butt kicks, skiers and then just run. I did it for an hour.

It's weird because you are breathing SO hard, but not sweating. With your knee injury, it may be helpful!

Alternating hard and easy days is a good idea.

I think you're going to grow gills soon with all this swimming.

Aaahhh I think I feel your ache..Want some Ibuprophin? Sometimes I HAVE to take it or I just can't sleep at all! Haven't had it that bad in a long time...Maybe I don't work out hard enough! :P Cute Hair in your pix! ~Missy

Yeah for being down. We are going to get there. Weekends are hard, I am fighting the munchies right now. I keep thinking, "I just burned 2000+ calories, I deserve a treat!" BUT I will not give in (I hope).

Here is to a great and well behaved weekend and an even better week!

You're so light I could pick you up with one finger. (Said in a Napoleon Dynamite voice.)

I am envious of your ability to swim.

Carolyn - I wouldn't be envious of my swimming! I look like a drowning fish! I'm low on workout options and just trying to hang on for a few more weeks! You're so kind :)

WOW! 1 mile swimming in 52 min. THAT's AWESOME! I too am envious of your swimming ability! Sounds like you'll be GREAT at Triathlon! Have a GREAT week!

I have never done it, but I am sure you are getting better! They say it is an awesome workout, so you just keep at it!

No, you are Toby. Just remember, you're the best at whatever you do in your own mind.

You're definitely getting better.

YES! You're getting better and stronger! WOW! 5am is EARLY! Hope you got a nap today!

That sounds like a very unfun lane sharing experience.

I admire the diligence with which you are swimming every day.

Swimming and biking are both counted as "crosstraining" miles, with the conversion being 12 minutes of activity=1mile. Pool running, though, I count as minutes, and figure that my "pace" is the same as dry land running. So, 9 minutes of pool running=1 mile.

GREAT JOB swimming and WAY to get faster to get out of the annoying messy "slapper"! :) Do you wear goggles?

I know nothing about swimming either, but I would think there would be some kind of etiquette rules!!!

I am trying to remember who else swam and how many miles it equaled, maybe Teena???

Keep with it, you are doing great (and already skinnier then me since you have like 4 inches on me!)

Ahhhhh He was trying to dunk you! Geeeze sorry about that..At least you got your workout in faster...Are you injured, is this why you are running in the water?

Missy - I have a stress fracture in my ankle and heel. So I am out for 8 weeks (4 weeks to go) and banished to the pool!

Maybe it was his fat pot-belly causing the waves.

(Yes, it was me.)

Owie! *cries* Get better soon! :D

Hey there!

How are you? How is your foot feeling? I remember how bored I would get doing the aqua jogging and how good it felt to really get the sweat dripping. I really learned to enjoy the arc trainer - never did try the stair climber. Sounds brutal! :)

(I used to put an ipod shuffle in my ponytail in the pool -- then one day I forgot about it and had to go under one of the lane dividers ... no more shuffle!)

Hang in there! Glad you got in a good workout! :)

I'm no expert, but I think you should be careful with the stair climber. It sounds like it might be a little tough on your stress fractures.

Glad you were able to sweat and listen to music today. NICE xtrain workouts. Here's to speedy healing!

I kinda miss the sweating when I'm in the pool too! Its hard to feel like you worked out when you don't sweat.

The stair climber is an awesome workout! YEAH for sweat, who knew that would be such an exciting thing???

Way to keep up with the swimming.

I hope no one came and asked you why you were wearing kiddy goggles.

How sweet!!! Both the recovery swim and your little boy's goggles! :)

Yeah for kiddie goggles being tight enough to work right! I hope he will let you keep them.

Have a great weekend!

That is a dang lot of swimming. I don't know how you do it. And then a bike ride besides. I hope you enjoyed your burger.

It is hard to get up on a Monday morning. Or any morning, really.

I'm okay with putting my eyes in the water. It's putting my nose in that I have trouble with.

YOU CAN DO IT!!! I so hate swimming, I hate water, I hate chlorine. So, you are miles ahead of what I would do!!!

Well, I've had my share of those calls - both being the caller and the one on the receiving end. It's all part of life and raising kids, I guess, but it's NEVER pleasant. It wasn't easy for the other parent to hear it - I speak from experience!

I HAD to get out today even with the snow we've got and the new snow that's been falling since 11am. Nothing like a run - even a short one - to relieve the stress of a call like that!

Keep the chin up!

So, did the parents appreciate the call? I know I will want to know if my child did inappropriate things.

I'll bet you'll do FANTASTIC with the RS class. GOOD LUCK!

Hope you have a fun workout to de-stress!

Smooth - I KNOW it wasn't the first call they have received. So I'm not sure if they appreciated it. I'd DEFINITELY want to know.

We had a great discussion at dinner time about what to do in those situations.

The class will be fun - it is on how to make Whole Wheat bread and what other dishes you can make with it!

Sounds like you and your hubby are great parents. Communications is the key!

I LOVE cooking class. Whole wheat bread is the BEST! Have fun and enjoy!

Ah, the joy of parenting.

I'm sure you'll do a great job with the RS lesson.

I think all in all, most parents are glad to get the phone call. WE want to know when our hellions are being super naughty!

Do you want me to come and teach RS for you? Just kidding, that TERRIFIES me!!!!!

That is good of you to call the parents. As much as they may not enjoy hearing it, they do need to know.

Good luck with your RS lesson! I was a RS teacher for a while and I was actually relieved when they called me into the nursery. I can't say that teaching RS was my favorite calling. Its good to go a little out of your comfort zone sometimes though.

Wow, that definitely sounds like a tail-kickin' aqua run! Nice work!

AWESOME intervals aqua running! NICE riding too! You're getting STRONGER and STRONGER!!!

Great job!

One of the triplets lost a tooth? Is that going to make the other ones jealous?

WOW! Speedy swimming! GOOD WORK!

Sweet special first tooth fairy visit! :)

Nicely done, you're a FISH!!!!

Nice pallindromic workout.

Oh my goodness, Carolyn, that is a BIG word!

Very nice workout! Enjoy the weekend, only eat a little bit of candy, save the calories for EASTER (I love Easter candy!!!)

Hey Toby, you are awesome! Way to stay with it. You need to send some of that motivation my way. I have a hard time staying with it.

Carolyn- That is a HUGE word!

Kelli-I totally blew it today. It was our anniversary and we went out to eat. Workout extra hard tomorrow!

Callie - Is it working yet? When I'm back running, we need to go together!

I like big words big like I.

HAPPY Anniversary!

That's a BIG workout! You deserve the treats!

You're so DEDICATED!

AWESOME JOB!

Very nice pool workout! You get there early. I saw your note in my blog about the b-ball cap; I'll have to try that because it sounds more comfortable than a swim cap.

Happy Anniversary! You totally should blow it on your anniversary!!! Hope you had fun!

hmmm...aquajogging and biking sounds like we're both in the same injury boat! I've been having fun Saturday sweat fests at Lehi Legacy Center - you're close enough you should join me sometime!

You are so right, it is so hard to judge effort when aqua jogging. I'm sure you did awesome.

Hope things went well at the funeral.

Great workout in the pool and on the bike. You're going to be ready for a triathlon when you get running again. I'm slow on the bike too and can't swim worth a darn.

Just checking in on my fellow pool runner! Nice workout this morning; good luck getting the bike ride in. You'll (we) will be fine training in the pool - its still running, right?

You are doing a great job with all the pool training. I admire your consistency and dedication to cross-training.

Hang in there! It will be worth it.

I agree with what auntieem said. You are showing great consistency and dedication with the pool running. The daily exercise habit that you're maintaing will help you as will the physical fitness that you're gaining.

Yeah, its definitely not for nothing. Meaning, it is for something. Meaning, I'm certain it will help you. Good job getting out there and getting some solid exercise!

Toby ~ WAY to be consistent with your xtrain. All that hard work is going to pay off. Nothing comes from nothing. You will come back stronger than ever. Hang in there! So worth it!

Can you do other things, like elliptical? I can not remember. But, doing one thing does get kind of boring, I hear you on that! Stick with it, you will be awesome when you got to RUN run!

Hey girl, you can do it! Hang in there. I need you there on race day with me! We are going to have a blast! Think of race day and how bad you want to be there. Think of Grandpa and how proud he will be of you!

Remember when you weren't comfortable swimming? Pretty soon you're going to be little miss triathlete.

Thanks everybody for your kind words! I just hope my darn ankle cooperates and heals soon so I can run my race! Some days it still feels so achy; I just hope it is healing.

Keep on Keepin' On!

Bread? Yum.

Do you workout at the Legacy Center? I swear I have seen you. If so, there is another gal from the blog that joins me on Saturday there for a 3 hour workout session. You should join us! We try to put in a long enough workout to justify a 15-18 mile run.

Heck yeah, I would love to come! What do you guys do for your workout?

We do a spinning class for an hour, elliptical for an hour, and I have been swimming around a mile after that. Sometimes the entire workout can get pretty intense.

I can't this weekend, but I would definitely like to next weekend!

AWESOME workouts! I am certain that all these xtraining is going to pay off once you start your comeback training. Yes, time will tell. Keep it up! You are SOOOO patient! Here's to 100% healing!

Oh, you will do great!!! You will have plenty of time and you have stayed fit while you have been injured. It will take a minute to get back into the swing of things, BUT you will bounce back faster than you think!!! 2 more weeks and you are there!!!!!

So, since today was weigh in day, you will notice that I gained two pounds since last week. DANG IT.

OH, and I forgot to tell you that I keep reciting your blog title while I do speed work! It gets me through every time. So, now I just need to meet you!!! When you are well, we will have to plan a nice run out in your area again for Smooth and fans!

You guys are great! I REALLY do appreciate your kinds words. They really mean a lot coming from althletes like you!

Kelli-I didn't even weigh in. My jeans feel tight and that is nothing but trouble (I'm sure the dryer shrunk them AGAIN!!!). I don't want to know!

You have stayed very fit, and you will literally BOUNCE back to your running. Impressive swimming today, BTW.

I hear ya, it is amazing what a couple of pounds will do! BUT, when you get back to running, your body will shed it all quickly. NOT TO MENTION that you are like 4 inched taller than me and we weigh about the same so you are a TWIG!!!!!

Like the saying on the poster...plus it is true!

Have you registered for Grandma's yet? It fills up fast!

Oh yea! I stayed up until midnight to make sure I got it! Here we come Duluth!

Love it! You are awesome!

Yeah, there is no finish line. Keep up the good work.

There is no denying the truth of that poster. No matter how far away I mentally run away from running, it's always in the back of my mind.

Nice aqua jog. :) I hope the foot and ankle are making a turn around for the better. Just think, your bones will become stronger because of the stress fracture.

Nice Swim TB! :D Oh, and that Nike poster makes me mad...LOL..I think I am still a casual runner! Maybe this will be the year I become the immortal runner!

Cool quote. I know I'm definitely addicted.

Back on the stair climber, eh? How did your ankle feel?

Nice workout today.

So are miles on the stair climber measured in vertical miles? :) If so, you climbed a stairway to heaven today!

Nice workout, hopefully all is feeling well. You'll have to bring your book and join us at the Legacy Center spin class next week - it's loads of fun! :)

Very impressive workout!

I love your quote from yesterday; waiting for my husband to run long enough to "get" it.

Carolyn- not really back on the stair climber. I'm going to try once/twice a week and see how it goes. It is the closest "machine" workout to running.

RAD-I totally want to join you guys next weekend at the LLC. I'm afraid your going to kick my tail :)

Aunti-How is your garden?

AWESOME workoutS today! I love that Nike poster quote yesterday!

WOW!!! Check out that workout. 1 mile swim amongst everything else ...

Seriously -- so impressive!!!

GREAT workout, you are tough in so many way. The rest of us only know how to run! I would drown in the pool.

aqua achy ankles :(

I'm so glad you didn't bust out in Achy Breaky Heart !

No way. Because you might go up and kill this man.

Dang it achy ankle. I hope it's better tomorrow.

You are going to grow gills here soon. Way to stick with it! I'm proud of my "little cousin"!

Growing old isn't so bad.

Great job in the pool.

Maybe I should rephrase it and say "I won't slow down" :)

Just close your eyes and know you're running faster than you ever have before! That is what I've been doing when I aqua-jog and spin :) Then when we can get back at it we WILL be that fast!!

You are doing a great job! You are fast, faster than me!I asked chuck yesterday about his running and he said he is " running like a deer." He said he is going to blow passed us. Sounds like a challenge.

You are so dedicated! When do you get to try running on your ankle?

Aunti-I'm week 7 of 8 weeks. I'm REALLY nervous to try it out. I did the stair climber last week and it has been a bit achy since then. Sometimes it's achy after I bike too. I'm not sure if that is the nature of the injury. I haven't cheated once either. Just wait and see :) Any thoughts or suggestions?

VERY AWESOME pool running yesterday and today! You are so dedicated and determined. Have you tried taping your ankle with KT tape? It might help. Crossing my fingers that you're good to go next week. Easy does it! You are so consistent and worked so hard at xtraining. You deserve a complete heal and 100% come back!

How are you feeling? Still hang in there. Only a few more weeks. Great motivating workouts even with all of the kiddos running around.

I second the KT tape suggestion. I love that stuff.

You are being very diligent with the pool workouts. Great job!

Dang sore ankle!!! But, 1 more week to go! Yeah, just take it easy and you will be fine!

So, anymore good finds in the cleaning? And do you want to come and do some of that at my house?

NICE spin, ellip and swim today! 1/2 mile swim in 27 min. looks FAST to me. Sure you're not training for a TRI?!! :)

Cracks me up picturing your 4 little ones c/o hungry and cleaned house on the food budget. I hear ya on costing a fortune. I have 5 boys who are ALWAYS hungry. The fridge and cupboards are opened and emptied perpetually! :)

Smooth - 5 boys would require us to own a grocery store :) Because of all the cross training, I think I might try a mini sprint in April - just for kicks and giggles :)

Sounds fun!

Just wait until their teenagers.

Wow! What an exciting job, and so cool that you saved and found some memorabilia from that time.

I know what you mean about finding buddies to run in the pool; I have only one! Funny, but if I want to run on a trail, about 100 people volunteer to go along. I like that workout that you did today; I do that a lot and it always goes quickly.

I had a blast pool running with you. I had to take a little nap when the boys went down. That early morning stuff kicks my butt!!! It was a good workout. I notice less pain on my shin today! I really hope I am making progress. Can't wait for tomorrow! You rock!!

That is COOL (although NOT a fan of BYU). I wish I had some fun memories like that!

I did not know Callie was your cousin! Very cool. I like her, she knows how to stick up for herself!!!! Now, when you are all well, we just need to plan a run in Utah county so we can all meet!

Nice workout day, BTW! And do not forget to check my blog on Monday to see how many pounds I gain this weekend. It will be SCARY, but worth it!

After the pool, I go back to bed until the kids come and wake me up!

So tomorrow, lets do 45 min on the bike. The pool run is:

5 min warm up

8x5 min hard (1 min easy between each one)

10x45 sec hard (15 sec easy between each one)

5 min cool down

Should we do 6:30ish with the bike first?

SO FUN to have your cousin pool ran with you today! You girls are AWESOME...getting up early and all.

What a fun job working for the Olympics even though it was "stinky". :) I am a Cougar fan...SO COOL you kept those memorabilia. Can't wait to hear more about your finds from "deep cleaning". Hmm, I'm afraid if I do that it would take up a whole day for just one closet!

That's great that you two were able to pool run together.

Very cool olympic memories.

It was an awesome workout today! Hope you get a nap.

You deserve a pool buddy after all that diligent pool work you've been doing by yourself. I'm sorry that calliej had to get hurt to make it happen, but having each other is a blessing to you both.

You hit that hard!!! WOW!!!

Hope you are having a fantastic weekend! :)

AWESOME TRI workouts! SO cool to have your cousin as pool buddy. Hope you're having a restful day for recovery. Your workouts are HARDCORE!

Another amazing workout! Yes, a pool buddy is a great thing. I stood my pool buddy up this morning, and I know she was lonely!

Nice workout! Having a pool buddy is essential for me to endure the never ending hour(s) of back and forth!! It's more torture than a TM!

Glad to hear the ankle did well on the elliptical. Keep up the hard work, it will pay off soon!

Glad the ankle did well on the ride! Where do you do the spin classes? I almost got up for the one in Lehi this morning, but alas my laziness took over :)

It is a beautiful day and getting out and playing with the kids is a good workout for body and soul! :) LOVE the weather today!

RAD - I usually go to the AF Gold's or the AF Rec Center. It seems that the same instructors teach at both! I need to come and work out with you and Bec. You guys will kick my tail :)

WAY to spin away the Monday morning blah! Hope you're enjoying the afternoon playing with the kids...such beautiful weather! Oh, SO HAPPY to hear the ankle feels good!!! :)

10 million kids? And you survived? Congratulations.

Carolyn-I am still recovering. I had 8 kids all under the age of 6. It was craziness! It's been one of those days (a trampoline injury, bloody nose, "I'm not pretty enough", why did she get invited to a party and not me" kind of days! Tomorrow will be better!

My Mondays are always a challenge for me! I don't know what it is....Glad you could end your day well! You must have really beat up your ankle to not be able to get out of the saddle..what did you DO?

Missy - I have a stress fracture in my left ankle (distal tibia) and in my heel. I've been swimming, pool running and biking for 8 weeks. So so so fun! I think I am going to do the Orem Rec mini sprint in April because of all my swimming and biking. I can SLOWLY start to run again next week (10 minutes every other day).

Oooh...that sounds Brutal Toby! Hope you heal up nicely! ..Hey I think I am doing the Telos Sprint too..that is if I survive the Icebreaker on March 20th..haha.

You're gonna ROCK the Icebreaker and be home back in bed before I finish the Telos!

We should go to IHop after Telos...haha..Yumyum. :D Can you tell I am hungry...haha.

Glad you hit the snooze button and look at what a GREAT workout you had this evening!

I agree with your sentiments on the Olympics. So so so SO inspiring!

I hope you have your own video clip too. You're a champion in the making!

Sounds like your ankle is improving! And, yes, we should all have our own video clips. I really need to practice that finish line look though.

You are going to be so ready for a triathlon when you're able to run again.

I am horrible! I checked my list of scheduled event to record on the DVR this afternoon and shouted, "YEAH, the Olympics are finally over." So unpatriotic, but I have missed my TV---especially Biggest Loser. I was going through withdrawals!

Way to hit the snooze button. Every time I do it, I regret it. I get so mad at myself. SO, I am glad that you did not because 2.4 hours of sleep is so worth it!

I have to side a bit with Kelli on this one. I do like the Olympics and enjoy watching them, but I wish I could have my cake (normal programming) and eat it too (Olympics).

Nice job on the sleep and workout. I'm glad you're able to progress your effort with no pain - good signs, good signs!!

Hey! I can do hard things, too!!! That is so funny - I love saying that. So you are water-running, too? We've probably talked about this already, but remind me what your injury is... :D

I have a stress fracture in my ankle and heel. I am 8 weeks recovered tomorrow (I sound like I am at an AA meeting :) ). How did you come back to running after your injury?

Wow, that's a bummer. I made it ten weeks - almost! It was supposed to be twelve, but I have a Half-Marathon in 11 days, so I decided I'd better try out the ol' legs. So far, so good. Since mine was an old back injury that was affecting my nerves, I really won't know whether or not it has healed unless I have another crazy nerve spasm that lays me out for a week. I'm hoping for the best. :D

OH MY, I can actually think of few things worse than that! Throw the suit in the dryer or lay it on top of the heater or something!!!!

Yuk! That will teach you to leave the wet swim suit wadded up in your gym bag. I know, I've done it too. I keep meaning to tell you, when my heel was fractured, I discovered road biking! That is when I got my beautiful blue bike, and I still love it.

Whew! The thought of that just took my breath away. Chills and cold water is what I hate about swimming.

You're being sarcastic about the wet swim suit, right?

I went pool running last night and pool ran again this morning. I did hang it on the door knob, but it just didn't get dry in time. It was SO brrrrrr cold.

HOORAY for 8 weeks recovery! You've been so patient! SO HAPPY to hear there's NADA issue on the ankle! All your hard work xtraining and smart rehabing is going to pay off! I think walking an hour on the milley is AWESOME! The positive part of this rehabing is now you're all trained for a triathlon! Keep up the good work! Running will be sweet to you again!

You are being very wise.

8 weeks! You are a smart little runner. Welcome back! We are on the slow road to recovery together. I will keep reading your posts on how you are doing. Keep it up.

So glad to hear that things are feeling so good! You are going to have an awesome come back!

Yes, Do NOT stretch in a swim suit at the pool, it's every guys fantasy! Lol...OMG I shoveled this a.m. for 1 hour..it was heavy and wet on the bottom and fluffy on the top..but still heavy altogether, and I felt it was a core workout! :) It's fun to play in the snow, but all my kids were at school, would look odd if it did it by myself..haha.

Glad to hear you had a great workout. Sorry I didn't show up this morning...another bad night with Isaac...hope that today is the turn around day. What are your plans for monday?

Nice work in the pool! There are some good IN pool stretches you can do, but I'm with Missy NOT out of the pool - or around anyone with goggles :)

It sounds like stretching in the pool is the way to go. I have a hard time getting myself to stretch too and I am super tight.

Was it the Orem Rec Center? If you want a Orem rec center buddy, hit me up! I'll run with you. Granted I probably won't keep up, but at least you'll have a friendly face & a motivator :)

Go, Toby!

I usually go to the AF rec center!

Actually, I stopped a lady last week at the AF rec and asked her if she was apart of FRB. She had a little girl that looked just like yours. Obviously, it wasn't you :)

aww, thanks for thinking it was me though! I'm glad you're getting back to running, and it means a lot to me that you regularly comment on my efforts. It's nice to have a friendly fellow runner supporting me :)

Maybe someday we can run together.

YEAH FOR RUNNING!!!!!! Glad it went well for you today. My feet always hurt, I think it is just part of life!

You did so well today! I was excited to be there and watch you run. You looked really happy and you looked good! Yeah for running! See you in the pool buddy. I need you to show how you use your watch. I think I was doing the hard way. :)

Nice work I'm glad the ankle was good to you!!

Yeah for a happy ankle. I hope the heel is okay and that you're able to run again in a couple of days.

Congrats!! I hope your next run is just as good!

Yay! I hope you are on the mend! How long have you been dealing w/ this injury? You have a great attitude! Wishing you the best with your next runs!!!!!!! I LOVE your little blip on the sidebar from the NIKE poster. That really sums up why we convert to running and never go back!

I really like KT tape. I hope it helps you.

Had fun today with ya! I'm sorry your heels were hurting!! We need to get each others songs! Let me know about tomorrow.

SO NICE to have Callie pool running and jamming to music! Hope your heel is just tired and no more pain after a rest day!

Nice big workout! How did the stairs treat you? They are tough huh?

I LOVE doing the stair climber. It is the closest "machine" workout I can get to running.

Another great one! How long until you can run on the ankle?

That's quite the multi-sport workout you've got going there.

WOW! You got your money's worth tonight at the gym! AWESOME BIG workouts! SO HAPPY to hear the ankle is feeling good!

NICE JOB!!!! I say once you are there and sweating you might as well mil it for all it is worth. If I did not have daycare restrictions, I would probably be there all morning reading a book on the bike or something!

YAY! Great day, glad there is no pain - feels great to get back, huh?

Brian Reagan should be good clean fun. I think.

Hooray for now pain! I've never heard of Brian Reagan.

Hey Toby- Sorry I missed your message. Glad you had a great run/walk. Hope that your concert is fun! Let me know about tomorrow. I have a hot date so I wont be able to go after 4. That's probably when you want to go. Let me know.

Hooray for 2nd running day and ZERO pain! Hope you enjoy the concert!

Great going! My friend went to see Brian Regan too :)

Oh, you are so lucky!!! We love Brian Regan, we watch his stuff every time we run the Ragnar relays! He is so funny! And Blind Side was a great movie, you have had way too much fun!

Congrats to Tim (this time of year it is hard to decide what to wear---we ran the gamut of weather today!)

Watch that ankle!!! you are being super smart about it, we could all learn from you!

Hope the rest of your weekend is great.

You've sure had a busy time, but it all sounds like fun.

Good job being smart about the ankle.

What a GREAT weekend! CONGRATS to Tim! I'm excited for you to start running. Here's to 100% ankle on Monday!

Hi,

Thanks for the comment. I loved the movie The Blind Side. Such a feel good movie! What happened to your ankle? I have also been having some swelling behind my achilles tendon which has been annoying. It is not my achilles, but a little sac of fluid that is causing some issues.

That is great your feet are feeling okay. You will feel back to your old running self in no time!

It won't take long, now that you are running! Glad everything feels well.

YAY! Congrats on the no pain and increased running - stretching is GOOD!

I can understand the out of shape thing, you think you keep up cardio, but the running still seems harder than it used to be! Crazy!!

You will get your groove back in no time. You are an awesome runner and your body will remember that. You will be be back to your speedy self real soon. Keep up the good work.

Are you going to the pool tomorrow? 5:15?

I would opt for stretching, too!!! Nice run, it will come back to you quick----I PROMISE!

You'll be back in no time.

You may feel clumsy and slow, but at least your back doing it! :)

Thanks all for the encouraging words.

I just hope I don't take a spill on the TM and get road rash on my face (do you get road rash from a TM) ;)

HooRAY for the increased running!!! I am 100% certain that you'll be back to your speedy self in no time. Road rash on the TM, NOT a chance! :)

Mill rash?

have you tried saving it as a jpg and then using HTML to post the picture? If HTML won't work, try BBC code. You will probably need to save it to a photo sharing site like photobucket

Look at you blogging like a pro. Are you getting ready to punch someone?

Burt - I'm totally a puncher! It was SO freezing cold on Saturday morning, I was trying to conserve every ounce of body heat.

I guess that explains why your children are so well behaved. Your husband looks like he was king for the day.

You have an adorable family!

Who me, KritEn? Thanks.

You forgot an "s" grammar nazi...

NICE pool workout w/ your cousin. GLAD to hear the ankle is good to go for outside running tomorrow!

CUTE CUTE CUTE family! SO AWESOME that your hubby's a runner too! :)

Looks cold. What a great supportive family! :)

Oh hoot!

I mean shoot!

By the way KP, you need to look at your friend requests on FaceBook. Oh yeah. I got you. Boo-yah!

Toby, I do that in pictures too!

I know... I told Nevels I wasn't sure if I wanted to accept you... haha. You are still pending until further notice. He told me to go for it - You're an engineer so that automatically makes you a good guy. LOL.

LOL! Nevels knows his stuff. But I'm not going to lie to you. I thought I found you a long time ago. It was hard because the only clues I had to go on were 1) your name is Kristen 2) you're from Alabama 3) you're BFF's name is Amy 4) you have smaller boobs than me. That should have been enough, but there's someone else that matches your profile. When that person accepted me right away as a friend I knew it wasn't you. Now I need to go back to that person and explain to them how I was trying to stalk someone else and got them instead. LOL. BTW, do you know a certain Paige Metcalf?

What a darling family!

Way to go to Tim! You guys look freezing and cute! Bring those cute kids over to play. Sarah would love it.

Nice work in the pool! I hope the outside run went well. What a cute family! Your hubby does look like he's king for a day. SO proud!

Burt...I've seen you around on lots of other bloggers FB accounts :)

I know Rachel. I don't have real friends, only internet friends. Please accept my friend request.

Burt...me either. Request accepted :)

YAY for the running and riding! 9:23 is NOT slow...well, may be slow for you! I am 100% certain that you will be back to your former speedy self in no time. EASY does it. GOOD GIRL following the program!

I'm slow on a bike too. I'm sure you're faster than I am.

You're doing a great job with your training.

Nice workout! Any running that doesn't hurt is good running, and I wouldn't call 9:23 slow, either.

I'm slow on my bike these days too. Most of my biking lately has been "recovery" rides, after big workouts, or long runs, or as a second thing after already running that day. But that's fine; I just like getting out and riding.

I am so glad you got to run outside! I bet it felt awesome!

Perfect attitude, just remember you are RUNNING! Believe me, it will come back faster than you thinks, just stay healthy!!!

WOW! I think you are amazing that you CAN sew your girls' dresses! That's a talent I never got, , , that's why I was blessed with boys I guess. So cool, you'll have to post a pic of the finished project, I'll bet your girls love to have them! Great way to be efficient on your time today, and nice workout yesterday :)

Ohh, I miss the days of sewing little dresses! Here's the payoff: my 17 year old little girl is now designing her own (for the first time), and I'm helping her with pattern making. Exciting stuff.

Have fun with them! Your girls will remember and treasure the memories of those dresses.

I'm with Amber...I just wish I COULD sew a dress, well more than a straight line :)

Nice job, I'm SO glad you're feeling good! I hate short gym days, makes me feel cheated for the rest of the day. I have noticed that spinning classes have REALLY helped my quad/inner thigh muscles, crazy how a small change makes a big difference.

NICE run yesterday and all that riding and stair climbing! GOOD JOB!

WOW, I'm impressed you're sewing THREE Easter dresses. I did that when my one and only daughter was little. One year I made matching sailor dress and outfit for her and her little brother. Then more kids later, it was a zoo trying to go to the fabric store!

Please post a pic of your creation. What a GREAT mom you are!

Oh, is this the fast sewing blog? I guess I'm in the wrong place.

5 miles of stair climing sounds like plenty of work to me.

It's wonderful that you sew dresses for your girls. I did that a little when my one daughter was littler, and I used to sew Halloween costumes, but I'm getting out of that business.

Hiya Toby. :D Hey did you know the announcer at the race is my coach?

I loved seeing you at the race. :) I got too busy this week to call my parents and siblings..so it was just my Hubby, 3 of my kids and YOU! I don't have any triathlete friends yet, so I just stood around by myself after my family left..haha...I did talk to a few people tho..

I just kinda attached myself to David Warden, owner of Powertri...I was like...Hi! I'm missy..haha. I set up my bike next to his. :) Was a good race. My mouth is officially unfrozen now.

Oh, sorry about your ankle too!!!!!

And..sorry if I sounded Rude..I was kinda out of sorts..and All I said was.."Uh...doh de doh..uh U are tall!" Tall is a good thing..it was a compliment..haha. :)

No rudeness taken'! I'm still in awe of how freakin' fast you are! You're family must be so proud "That's my MOMMA out there" :)

I hope your ankle is okay. Do you write the alphabet with each foot before running? I always do that or my ankles scream at me. It's a good stretch and even gets the harder to activate (at least for me) lower calf going.

Take care of that ankle, Tobsters!

You really had a busy day. I'm impressed with your gardening prowess.

Sorry your ankle was sore. I'm sure it will be fine after a nice Sunday rest! GREAT gardening there! WOW! You're multi-talented, sew Easter dresses, plant a complete garden. Your family is SOOOO LUCKY!

My best friends were at the Sprint Tri this morning. It was their very first Tri. I need to call them and see how they did. Felt bad I wasn't there to cheer them.

Yay for gardens! Yay for butterfinger eggs! Yay for Missy! Boo for hurt ankles!

Sorry to hear about your ankle. :( Hang in there.

What does your workout schedule look like for this next week?

Wow..yes I am impressed with the gardening!!! Is it that time already? Gee..I need to get cracking..I plant two things..because I really lack in Gardening skills. I get the big already grown tomato plants at the nursery and plant like 8 of those. Then we plant zucchini and hope they will grow. I'd love to grow herbs but I know those are so delicate..they would die within the first WEEK!

What an exciting day! I was thinking of doing that tri and boy am I happy I did not.

Recovery time. You are almost there, keep up good on the good spirits. Once you are back to running, you will appreciate it all the more. You will be back in force just in time for the warm weather. You wouldn't want to be outside running in the cold anyway, right?

Getting ready for that race? You will do awesome! When is it? I want to come see you.

When I got to the pool you must have already left. Glad you had a good swim.

Are you going to swim tomorrow morning?

Stinky pain! I'm SO sorry, it really does stink when you feel that achy pain come back!! Take it easy (you can read my re-fracture soap box on Callie's blog :) ).

Great job on the swimming - those are nice splits, what an awesome race to sign up for - just enough to give you a taste of a tri to see how you'd like it! When and where is it? What is the running distance?

Take it easy on the ankle. I'm sorry it's bothering you. That's no fun.

Great job on the swimming.

Stupid friggin' ankle!!!

Sorry, no more swearing from me today.

NICE SWIM, I am jealous. I can not swim, I hate water.

Toby - remember that time I requested to be your friend on Facebook and you rejected me? Karma.

Just kidding. That was mean. I hope your ankle gets better soon.

I haven't rejected you yet. I just want to make sure you aren't a serial killer :) You aren't, right?

Oh, no, no. NO. Of course not. Pffft. Me? Not me. No. I'm not. But I will admit, I thought the same thing about you when you joined the blog. Wait a minute, I haven't heard from Missy in a few days...

NICE interval swim yesterday. Beautiful bike ride today. I hear ya on the Spring pollen and the Benedryl side effect. Kelli takes the small dose of children's benedryl as sleep aid. :)

Sorry to hear the ankle wasn't co-operating. I hope you'll be walk/running by Monday too!

Sorry 'bout the allergies. If you find the cure for "bikebutt", let me know. One of my biking partners yesterday asked me if I'd ever hit the wall biking, and I had to honestly say no because the bike butt always gets me first!

Glad you got your ride in. Sorry I didn't call you back. My afternoon got really crazy! I hate "bike butt" as well! I need to find a better seat for my bike. I am going to the pool tomorrow. Will you be there?

Bike butt, maybe that's why I never ride a bike.

Good job on the bike ride.

Now you've made me think that maybe I've got allergies and not a cold.

Cal- I'm doing a pool run on Friday at 5:15 if you want to come!

bike butt for me was bad for about 3 weeks until I did spin classes consistently for that time. Now I can do one a week and not be sore all weekend!

I hope those allergies go away soon, I'm glad the ankle is feeling better!

WOW! That's a LOT of laps! I'd loose count half way thru the 2nd set. I don't know much about swimming; but I think 1 mile in 42:42 is FAST! AWESOME JOB! You will do GREAT on the sprint-tri! SO EXCITED for you! Oh, the allergy-stuffy-sinus definitely affects the breathing in or out of the pool!

You are becoming quite the swimmer. I'm impressed.

Hiya Toby!

Have you ever noticed some days you float really well and swimming is effortless..Then some days you feel completely like a struggle and you are drowning! Maybe it's just me.

I do best on short fast interval days. I struggle with long intervals..like 500-1000yds. I just don't like my face in that long!

I think you'll hit that 8:54 with NO problem come race day! Nice work in the pool!

After a week like that, you can at least figure you've set a low-water mark. Things can only get better from here on out. Good luck with your injury. Maybe you could x-train on the elliptical, and then do the run anyway...

Thanks Kam! I was planning on running Grandma's marathon in June and it's obviously out. I feel like my marks just keep getting lower. But when I come back - WATCH OUT! Too much pent up running frustration :)

Hang in there. You will be able to get the run back, I promise. When you start running you will appreciate what you have been missing even more.

When is the Tri? You might be able to pull that off you know. Keep biking those hills, sounds a little tough.

As for the kiddos...Stay strong you darling mom!

Thanks Bec! It's been a few fun filled days!

I felt better being out in the sunshine after the bike ride (even though I was slow). Some days we just gotta "get it out" on the road :)

The tri is April 17 - so there is still a small chance. We'll just wait and see!

Ah, Toby. Sorry for the stinkiness. Hold on a little longer. That's what they say.

Haha, sorry for the bad day, but thanks for the laugh! Gotta love "those days." You're a busy runner Mom of young children. Embrace it. I used to be bothered by potty talk, but then I decided to either join in on the fun or ignore it since it wasn't ceasing anyway, and I laugh a lot more and feel frustrated a lot less. Sorry that your stress fracture isn't healing as quickly as you'd hoped. The patience you'll gain through this will surely benefit you later. :)

I'm sorry you had a stinky week. Being a mom of little kids is tough! Hang in there. Things are bound to get better.

Oh my - I don't have 3 - 5yr olds, only one and I can't even imagine! You are supermom!

I totally understand your frustration. This happened to me with my injury (8 weeks out, started back - had pain) the week before my 30th birthday. Yeah talk about stinkiness! TOO much emotion/depression for me to handle that week - it was bad!

However, I can say now that taking that extra 4-5 weeks to come back slowly has made a HUGE difference! I had to start with a 'back to walking' plan before I even got to run. So, if your PT will let you start a slow 'back to running' plan first, count your blessings!!

It is worth it, and it's hard to come back, but it's better than having a 'weak point' to re-injure when your feeling better and trying to build miles. Hang in there! You can do it!!

Maybe your triplets have a secret language and the potty talk is actually nice talk for them.

I'd rather run up a hill than bike up a hill. I struggle with getting the weight of the bike, as well as my own weight, up a hill on a bike. Perhaps I should follow your example and do more biking one of these days.

I'm glad to hear that you're getting your mojo back.

Mind clearing as in epiphany potential or as in brain numbing?

Nice job on out pedaling those demons :) - That's why I must run and exercise too!

Yeah for BIG hills, gotta love 'em!!! Nice pace on them, too!

Sorry to hear your kids are sick, hope it is a SHORT illness and that the rest do not catch it (is that even possible)?

Next week when you are going crazy with all of your kids home, I will be taking it easy! My head is spinning from our movie and ice cream this afternoon, it is so hard to keep track of them all!!!

You're so strong! WAY to pedal up them BIG hills!

Did I hear you have sick kids at home? Bummer! Hope they feel better soon. It's tough on mommy!

How did you all figure out she was on a bike????

Last Saturday, I posted that I rode the bike portion of the mini sprint tri course. It kicked my trash! I'm on a mission to conquer hills :)

We had another throw up incident this morning at 1:21am. Nothing like doing laundry and showers in the middle of the night!

Kelli, for me I guess it was the 'riding' and not 'running' :) and remembering last Saturday's biking adventure helped too :)

Okay, so i am slow! i got that she rode last week, but I thought she ran today. i am dumb.

Sorry about the barf! i had one night 4 years ago where my three boys were sick and they took turns vomiting. I finally covered their floors with towels becasue they kept missing. I would take them outside and shake the vomit off in the dirt on the house they were building right behind me (gross, I know). I did 14 loads of laundry, and i just laid on the couch all night waiting for the next episode, which was about every 15 minutes for hours. AND my husband was out of town. It is the night I will NEVER forget!!!!!

Hope everyone is better today.

The wind was not crazy. The wind was SCARY! Like all over northern Utah. I was sitting in the parking lot at Carl's Jr, waiting for my brother in law to come back from getting his lunch, and a gust actually lifted up the back end of my car. It was really bad all the way through Ogden, too.

Glad you're safe!

Holy moly! I honestly can't believe you rode outside in this weather!! How did you do that and not get taken to the land of Oz?

You rode yesterday??? I am surprise you did not take off like the lady in Wizard of Oz!!!!

It's been pretty windy here, but it sounds like maybe not as windy as it is there in Utah.

You are very diligent.

Woah, glad you didn't blow over. I thought of you and started laughing out loud last night as I was correcting my kids' grammar. They of course were giggling while talking potty talk and kept saying "I toot/poop" as past tense. I informed them that the past tense is "tooted and pooped." And then asked them to stop saying those words at the dinner table.

Just now they were talking potty talk again, with the correct grammar (I'm so proud) but then my oldest said "I spitted" and I had to correct him again since the past tense for spit is just spit. Its so confusing, the English language. At least my kids will know how to say their potty words correctly. LOL

It is April now, time to update us! how are ya?

So sorry you've had a tough week! This is the perfect place to vent. I have to laugh at your April's Fool joke though!

I say sign up for St. George. Most marathon training schedule is 18 weeks. We're 26 weeks away from SGM. Hopefully your stress fracture will be fully healed by the end of May. If you're ready to run Provo and Hobble Creek, then you're ready to run SGM. Those two halfs are perfect tune-up races for SGM. That's my 2 cents.

Happy Easter to you and your cute little family!

SGM is a lottery, so if you get an entry it must be karma/luck - and do it! If not, maybe next year will be better? :)

Nice April Fool's joke! I didn't get a good one in this year. Meh, if you don't do on April fool's it might be better!

Nice job on the spin class! Oh, and did the girl by chance have a book out that she was reading the WHOLE time during class?? If so she's probably the same one I complained about - sounds similar!

I don't think you should worry about jinxing yourself just by signing up for a race. You just have to accept the fact that in every marathon you sign up for, there is a chance you will get injured and not be able to run it. I've only actually raced 50% of the marathons I've signed up for because of injury. Its just the reality of running a lot of miles. If you want to wait and sign up closer to the race, you could do TOU which I don't think usually sells out or if it does, its only weeks before the race.

Personally I would pass on St. George this year and give that fracture plenty of time to heal. Listen to your doctor, he/she went to med school for a reason :)

There are plenty of other marathons that you can give yourself time to fully prepare for. Think of your long term goals and ask yourself honestly if not letting your fracture heal fully is really worth it.

While you're always taking a chance when you register for a marathon because you've always got a chance of getting injured, I don't think I would register for a marathon when already injured, hoping to be better. So I would skip St. George. But that's just me.

row, row, row your boat...

I think that sticking to 5Ks and 10Ks is a good idea.

Sorry about the snow. We might be getting it tonight. I'm not sure.

I wish winter would GO AWAY!!! You have 'till end of the month to decide on St. George. Wishing you the best!

Thanks for the kind words ladies. I hate how I let running (or lack of running) effect my emotions so much. I need to not care as much sometimes.

Toby ~ This blog is a great place to vent our frustrations...especially when you're injured. Running is so much a part of who we are that it is impossible not to care. Hang in there! You will be back running soon!

Smooth - I need to meet you sometime (hopefully on a run) and give you a big hug! Thanks!

Here's my virtue {{{{ HUG }}}} to you! :)

Toby, I'd wait on SGM. You do have until the end of the month to re-evaluate then. PLUS if you decide not to, but feel later you can - do TOU or make this a 1/2 marathon season ramping up to a spring marathon. Or do a traveling full in CA in December and make it a family trip. Lots of options! If you're not feeling the 'vibe' with SGM it's not the end!! Keep your head up girl - races are ALL the time, you only have ONE body!

Stinky water aerobics - tell those old ladies to get out of the water and use their knees! :) (I can say that since usually when I'm pregnant I become the 'star' of water aerobics with the old ladies!). How's the ankle today?

My daughter LOVES the gym daycare, she would stay all day if I would let her!

Sorry the water aerobic class ruined your plan. Hope the rest of the day goes better for you and your little crew!

those stinkin' old ladies!

brave, brave woman! I'm to chicken to even TRY p90x.

What is up with weirdos in spin classes lately??

Maybe she was rubbing cocaine in her nose.

So, how much you weigh?

Good luck with P90X. If you need anything, I got you covered.

ahhhhh... I'm thinking of trying p90x too! I'm scared. And, I don't know if I have an hour + to devote to it every day. My days are hectic enough as it is. But, I want to try it. I'm still debating.

when he says "anything" he means the cocaine that your neighbor was using...

Yeah right. I could put powdered sugar in a ziploc. That's the best I could do.

That was a very strange woman in spin class.

I don't know about P90X. I've done it a couple of times myself. I couldn't do all of it.

Burt - I think I am ok with the powdered sugar hook up. We use it lots for frosting - no need to meet in the hood for a baggie full :)

RAD - I think I need to move to a new bike. I am always by the crazies - or maybe I'm just crazy!

Carolyn and KP - I hope I don't die in the process :)

HAVE FUN!!!!!!

And, as per yesterday's post, you will not die doing p90x, you will come out BUFF and TOUGH!

Wow, a trip! Have fun!

Have so much fun. I think the weather should be nice too. Get better, it's time to start running young lady!

I love NYC! Have a great time! Last time I was there, I wasn't a runner. Next time I definitely want to log a few miles in Central Park, even if it is a solo run. That way I can say I've done it!

Have FUN at New York with hubby. Enjoy! You so deserve a break!

You'll do AWESOME w/ P90X! Everyone I know that did it swear by it; expect to be a little sore the first few days. You won't die! You will be buff and strong!

Have an amazing time! I hope you get at least a good jaunt in the park (run just a few steps to say you did it :) ).

Just checkin' to see if you are back and hear all about the fun.....guess not!

LOL, Val couldn't handle Happy Valley, eh? Awesome!

Welcome home!

Toby, what a riot about Val Kilmer..haha. I would love love love to go to NYC. How freaking cool! :D I didn't even know you were headed that way, I haven't been blogging much. O.o Anyhow...It was awesome seeing and hearing you this a.m...haha...I could hear you yelling my name but I was pretty focused on what I was doing. You brightened my morning for sure! Be sure to let me know how your hubby did. :D

A sweet bike really adds to the enjoyment of cycling huh.

Get me the number for that hotty in the bottom picture. I like her calves. LOL!

I love these pictures. That race looks super fun. Okay, when are you going to get better? Reading your blog really makes me sad. Where are you at as far as recovery? Surely you must be making progress.

Congratulations to your hubby!

I've never had a sweet bike. Maybe that's why I'm no good at cycling. Yeah, I'll blame it on the bike.

Thou shalt not lust, Burt, but that really is some muscle in that calve.

Bec-Sorry to make you so sad! I'm 14.5 weeks not-recovered ( I should have been recovered at 8 weeks then 12 weeks). I am getting a walking air cast to see if it helps.

I can't tell you how frustrating this has been. I feel like there is no end in sight. I feel like I'm in a big giant hole and will never get out.

I've followed my docs orders (bike,swim,pool run) to a T. So depressing! I'm hoping that the cast will help. So much for a big racing season!

Thanks for your concern - I think my family and friends are SO tired of hearing about it :)

So sorry you couldn't do it! I'm in the same boat, and it is TOUGH! So hard not to wallow in self pity.

I think you should get yourself a sweet bike! Surely it will help.

Toby, this whole time I thought I had made a comment on this post. Maybe it was a dream..haha.

First off, grats to your hubby! I hope he had the time of his life..It was perfect weather, seemed everyone was in great spirits.

I love how your husband is smiling...I look like I am smiling but I think I am snorting/grimacing.

Burt..lolz. I was happy my calves behaved on race day...those beasts get cramps from time to time.

Carolyn...I think the calves have a mind of their own.

Toby, on your injury...Hang in there. If you want to complain to me, I don't mind. :D In the meantime do the other things that bring you joy!!! How is your garden going?

Great swim!

I'm jealous of your ability to swim.

Nice work on the swim! I think you may be turning into a fish :)

Are you still thinking you'll be able to run the tri? Your swimming and biking are definitely there...now to worry about that ankle.

You need the right diagnosis to get the right treatment, so hopefully you're on the right path now.

I'm glad you got an accurate diagnosis. Now I hope the best for recovery quickly! I'm sorry you've gotten this set back - it really STINKS!!

Oh SHEESH Toby. That stinks that you're still injured; and worse than you thought. I'm sorry to hear that. Keep your head up. You WILL heal.

Thanks for the encouraging words. I feel like a broken record - still hurts...still hurts....still hurts....

Soon enough it will be better..it has been a lesson in patience!

I'm just grateful, I wasn't on my way to a big race and got injured :)

Ugh...Bad bad news..but at least is its correct news this time.

Wishing you well!!!

...That site is cool. Reminds me of my necklace with my kids names on it..I love sterling silver.

Sounds like you are getting on the right track!! Soon you will be recovered and running :)

Sorry about the setback! No biking! Ugh.

OH, man! I hope the boot helps and gets you all fixed up. This has been frustrating I am sure!

Now, off to look at the jewelry.

They are so cute!! I need to backtrack on your blog and find out about the boot....

They are cute! The two older, are they twins?

Actually they are triplets - my son, the youngest triplet, is not in the pictures. Then I there is my 2 year old. It is a party house :)

glad the boot is helping! Good luck on the long pool swim!! Oh, and SUPER cute dresses!

Wow Toby. I think I knew that but I am very forgetful. It's kind of sad really...not remembering things...but I didn't come here to pout on your blog..haha. And, I am very happy your boot is alleviating some pain. :)

Triplets? God bless you! I am glad the boot is helping. Now let's get you out of the boot! Stay strong my friend.

I'm glad the boot is helping. Maybe it will finally do the trick.

The dresses (and the girls) are darling.

So talented!

adorable girls.

the easter dress i wore this year, i made! sewing can be kinda fun... kinda stressful too when you're a perfectionist like me. but, i always like the end result!

I just caught up with your happenings. LOVE the dresses you made for your sweet little girls. SO SO SO SO SORRY to hear about the 2 stress fractures in your ankle. Really stinks!!! I just love your positive attitude. It is going to serve you well in all areas of your life especially when faced with challenges. Here's to a speedy and full recovery.

I have only run two marathons outside of UtaH: Boston is my absolute favorite and Hoover Dam in NV which is within drivable distance in late Fall. It's an up and down course with great scenary. It's a small race, very personable RD, a fun vaca-rathon of sort and you can easily win your AG.

I have run the Utah Grand Slam for 3 years and doing it again this year starting with Ogden, UVM, Park City and St. George. I may run DNews, TOU as well. I am eyeing the Pocatello Marathon, Valley of Fire. Anyway, I don't run on Sunday which limits the ones to choose from. I am going to check out the Sat. marathons in California and Texas for the winter months. GOOD LUCK and hope you find THE ONE to look forward and train for!

I've only run the Ogden marathon, but it was great. I don't have any recommendation beyond that.

I know you're struggling with not be able to run and you feel lazy. Hang in there. You'll be better soon.

In Utah, St George is by far my favorite (but I have only done Ogden and TOU).

I think we should all go run the Pocatello Idaho marathon----girls weekend AWAY!

I have only done St. George..haha. I need to get out there and live a little. I kind of hope I don't get selected for the St. George Lottery. Then I will have to pick a different one..hehe.

Kelli...Oooh..count me in for that one..when is Pocatello...I should check it out online. :)

http://www.pocatellomarathon.com/

It is kind of close to St George, but we could call it a long run and just have fun!!!

I've also heard Pocatello is amazing! Probably from Kelli :) If y'all do it I think I want in - I'll be the sweeper of the group!

I am sick of patience! And I'm sure you are too. I believe you have proved yourself patient enough. Here's to rockin' soon!

Aunti-I am sick of it! I could scream! I was suppose to be running full force by mid March. Soon enough - soon enough! Hope you are back soon too!

I guess we will survive, eh? Don't know what I'd do without my bike right now. Funny, because I bought the bike 5 years ago when my foot had a stress fracture and I couldn't run!

I'm SO sorry!! I seriously remember that feeling - passing people running on the road and saying out loud "you don't know what a blessing it is for you to be able to run!!" and feeling that jealousy as you read race reports and know that you want to be out, but you CAN'T!! UGGGHH! I feel SO much for you, I'm sorry!

I am glad that you are keeping up with the swimming though. It really is a GREAT thing to do to keep up with the cardio and strength. You'll be back full force soon, I hate to say it, but patience :(

I use the bands for P90X, too.

I hope I'm not the jerk that made the comment to you. Sounds like something I might do. (Checking your Favorites List...Yes! I'm still on there. Yes! I'm still the only guy.)

Burty-your still a favorite! The dumb comment came from a running friend that I ran with last summer.

Do you like using the bands? Do they work you as good as weights?

Rad - You sang my sad song for me. Thanks for being understanding!

That meanie!

I don't know if weights are better than the bands, but they work well. The trick is to do an isometric hold when you reach the end. Probably just works the muscles differently.

I will stick up for you Toby!

When my sister tells me stories about people being rude to her at church, I say...I'm coming to your church next week and I'm going to say This and This and This..and she get's a really horrified look on her face...(because she knows I just might) ...haha. I'm really protective like a guard dog.

Injuries! I haven't had one as bad as yours, but I understand somewhat what you might be feeling. Take Care Toby! :)

P90X is quite a workout. Good work.

My son really likes P90X. I like the abs ripper X 'cause it only takes 16 min. Haven't tried the shoulders and arms. I have wimpy arms.

GOOD JOB w/ the xtraining!

That p90X is a CRAZY workout! I'm too much of a pansy to even try it!

toby, Iron Man (woman) race part of your long term goals? Tris are fun. Good luck on the recovery, two stress fractures at the same time? 100 commando points keeping in shape during rehab.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Brent

I'm not sure I want to do a full Ironman, but when I do my 70.3 (in a few years), I will be wearing all hot pink so everyone knows I am a gal (I always have a hard time recognizing the ladies during triathlons - everyone looks the same). Thanks for stopping by!

Nice workouts this week! You are gonna have abs of steel!

Nice swim lady! How is the ankle feeling in the boot? I hope all is healing well.

You're doing a great job of cross-training. I hope your recovery is going well.

Way to swim!!! Glad the P90X dvd's are working for you!

That is the SWEETEST Mother's Day photo! You have darling children and I am sure you are a WONDERFUL mother!

Hope you were thoroughly spoiled by your hubby and cute kids today! AWESOME necklace! Yep, it applies to more than just running! Have a GREAT week!

Wow Toby, that photo looks so PRO! The colors are so vibrant. We didn't take any pix today..maybe we will take some tomorrow. We actually can't find the camera since our trip to St. George..haha. Happy Mother's day, and Love the Necklace.

I'm so glad I tricked you Missy - we are definitely NOT pro at this house! We have 4 kids under the age of 5 - definitely no pro-ness! Just a little cropping in Iphoto and hit the BOLD button :)

Can't wait to see your SG pictures!

great photos!

Awesome necklace and cute pic! Happy Mother's Day!

Love the necklace and love the kids.. too cute!

What a beautiful family! The necklace is beautiful, and is about so much more than running. Hope you enjoyed your day!

Darling kids. And mom ain't bad either.

Wow! What an awesome photo and beautiful gift (both the necklace and the photo)! Happy Mothers Day Toby!

How stinkin' cute!! I think I need a new tradition of the mother's day photo!!

I see you cropped your husband out.

This was actually the original. Just as we were finishing up, a neighbor walked by and offered to take a family photo.

Darling!!!

I hope you get good news from the doctor.

Oh, man, so sorry. Hang in there; it will get better! Hope the Dr. visit is good news.

Yuck!

Hopefully the doc has good news.

uggghhh...let's get some good news on the homefront!!! Seriously, I don't know how you are coping. 12 weeks was rough for me!!

I would go crazy too. What did doc say?

Wahoo!!! That is great news!

I am so happy for you!

Oh no! I know that that is good news but this is the first time I realized you have a stress fracture. Dang it! That is so frustrating to go through. Sounds like you will be back in no time. Man you are a machine to still be working out like you are. Good job!

Yippee! I'm so glad that the end is in sight.

Yay!!! Just in time for summer...That boot I'm sure was heavy and hot! :)