Slackersauce

some days just don't work out the way you planned. I was going to go run today, then I remembered I had my daughters play at the school. So I thought, I can go after, or maybe just take my kids hiking when they get home. Then my son called to come home early bc he is sick. :( oh well. Sometimes I just need to be the mommy. :)Party On people

4 on the TM. Weights and plank. Butt lifts {ouch}

I have a bit of the flu in my body so this run was slow and hard. 10:04 avg. which I guess isn't bad considering how I feel. Maybe I should have skipped the run today, but I hate that. Went down Willow Hills trying to find a house for my parents to rent. They need to move a.s.a.p so if you know of anything, let me know.

And guess what???? Its JD's birthday today!! He might try to deny it, but it is today, so everyone go wish him a Happy Birthday! HE WOULD LOVE IT!

I figured out that I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I always notice that it's there but there are times it is worse than others. Usually on a run the pain goes away after a half mile or so, but sometimes It stays with me the whole time. {I wonder why} Today was one of those days. {that it stayed} I read to stretch it, ice it and stay off of it. hahahaha. That's funny. I mean the staying off of it part. Anyway, so that is that. Ran a bit slower today again. Still feeling the fluish feelings but better than yesterday. I was able to keep it under 10 today so that's good. Anyway, Par-te' on.

butt lifts. weights. a lot of typing.

Ran with Cameron and Blair. Snowy at first. I didn't wear sunglasses bc I was not wanting to deal with the fog but I kind of regretted that decision when snow flurries were flying in my eyeballs. But the snow stopped and then it was just a nice December run. Except its April. But really, I was happy I wasn't hot so that's good. I hope we have sunny skies for the half next weekend. I was remembering last year training for this and I ran a 12 in the snow and then wore shorts and a tanktop to the half, so you never know! 

Just found out I have my niece another night. So I guess I needed to get up early today and run. Bummer. I did yoga and weights. Butt lifts and leg lifts. Baby is sleeping and it feels REALLY really good to have some alone time for awhile. Yoga felt extra good today.

high five.

I ran into Stacie at about 1/2 mile, she was taking her babies on a walk around the block. Fun! Beautiful day today, I dressed too warm. Should have worn shorts and a short sleeve shirt. I don't know what I was thinking. P.F. was bugging me for the first 2 miles but then went away. 9:37 avg.

weights

This race wasn't about a PR for me. It was about helping my younger big brother cross that finish line. Wow. What a cool, experience. I love running. Can I just say that I love running the most? Everything that it does for people. And everything that it is, and everything that it means,  and what it accomplishes? I love running.

We parked and rode trax to the start, feeling pretty good. Beautiful, amazing cloudy overcast skies and cool temps. It was perfect running weather. Saw JD at the start, we were able to party for a minute, wish each other luck and off he went.  I love how the SL does the national anthem at the beginning. Very Cool.  We ran with Cameron's buddy from college who is going through a rough patch right now. The furthest his buddy had run was 5 miles prior to this due to circumstances in his life. But he did amazing. He stayed with us until about mile 9.5 {liberty park} where he needed to stop and walk. I hope he made it to the finish alright. They were both rockin btwn 10:30 to 10:45 avg pace until that point. I was proud of them. Then the wall came. Cam hit it pretty hard around 10.5- he slowed way down to around 11:45's and 12:30's. We did some walking at that point. We would walk, count to 10 and then run again. JD came back on the course after he had finished his race and ran with us. We were at around mile 11 then? It was good to see him. Always motivating to see someone you know during a race. Cam was struggling a bit at this point but he was moving! Just keep on moving! In our family, we are cryer's so around mile 12 he started to get emotional. I kept using allie's tagline "keep it together" bc once you start to cry while running, its hard to breathe and he needed all that he had left in him to finish. We turned into Gateway and suddenly Kelli was yelling "Go JD! Go Lysa!" It was fun to see her! Then JD got off the course and Cam and I ran into the finish. This is where he decided to SPRINT. Saw my parents, his inlaws, and his wife on the side cheering us on. Awesome! Crossed the finish line and my garmin said 2:27, the clock said 2:28..so who knows what the chip time will say. I will edit when I find out.  But again, he got emotional. Which of course gives me the frog in my throat and tears in my eyes.  I was so proud of him. He was dead. He felt sick, he couldn't talk, he was getting really frustrated with the crowd. He just needed to sit down. Cameron is about 260 lbs and is 6'4" so he is a big guy. With a lot of heart. This was an amazing accomplishment for him {as it is for anyone!} and I'm so happy he felt that glory. That proud, emotional, feeling that comes when you finish your first race. I hope he continues on this path and realizes all that it will become.  So PARTY ON PEOPLE, AND HAPPY RUNNING!!

five. 9:20 avg. lots of worms.

going to bear lake. Woo!

Wish it was more but it was less. And since JD told me less is the new more, all I will say about this less of a run is.. ouch.

Positives: I went.

Now I'm going to go help pack boxes all day and load trailers for my mom who is moving. She is sick so she can't help at all.

Back to life..Back to reality..more or less.

I actually have only done 3 of those miles this morning on the TM. I plan to do the other 3 this afternoon. If I put "6" then I know its there and I have to finish. Going on a field trip with my son to the dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point right now and then I can finish. Then off to move more boxes. party on.

afternoon 3 miles. sprint intervals to help the time go by faster.