Slackersauce

Was nice to only run 4 today. Stayed with Stacie and talked the whole time. Good times, happy running.

Weights also.

Started running at 5:30, ran 5 with Stac and then went a different direction. She was in more of a hurry to get back home to the kids then I was. Scott was here to get them off to school so I just went my regular pace for a long run and tried to enjoy it. I ran up 10000 S. along Granite Park and down 9400s. back to 2300 E and then back the way we started down Newcastle back home. Good run, had bathroom issues at the end again. It must have been all the yummy garden food my sis-in-law brought me yesterday. Kept thinking about the marathon, and every time I did, I would feel my heart sink. So I would talk myself down. I'm such a spaz. I dreamt last night that I stopped in the middle of the marathon and took a nap and ate lunch and then started again. It took me like 7 hours but I was just trying to make it last as long as I could bc I knew I wouldn't be doing another one ever. So, the marathon  is not consuming me or anything..Anyway, happy running to you.

one mile warm up then 2 mile fartlek up Newcastle. Hot Hot Hot. Waited too long to run, went at 10:00 am. I just had to sleep in. 

Cold morning. I was shivering when we started out. Stayed with Stacie and talked the whole time. We didn't go until 7:30, which was really nice for a change. Funny that That feels like sleeping in and going late. 9.55avg. No school today. Happy running

got up to run and while I was downstairs getting ready, I heard puking noises coming from upstairs. It was Oliver. Then I remembered Scott told me he had to leave early today so I texted Stacie to go without me. Bummer.  Hopefully I can make it up later today or maybe just another day.

Went out with Stacie and her 11yr. old tough daughter this morning and ran 3. Came home, drove carpool, got the other kids to school and went and ran 3 more. Trying to make up the mileage I missed yesterday. 

Weights hamstrings, quads, tri and biceps. core. ..bitchin.

Happy running

Went at 6:00am, was a bit cool but once we started running my body warmed up. Stayed with Stacie the whole time even though she had to slow down to wait for me a few times. It was nice just to talk the whole run. Every time the marathon was brought up though, I would feel my heart start to beat faster. I can't think about it. Not until next week. I need to stay chilled as long as I can. Anyway, Nice morning, happy running.

Some weights and then Brian Kest Yoga. I needed the yoga today, I felt good.

Did I mention that at this time next week I will have finished a marathon??

Woke up at 7:00 to go with Stacie and when I sat up I had a headache. I get these lovely headaches from time to time and the only thing that makes them go away is sleep. I got up, got dressed, went downstairs thinking it would maybe go away but it wasn't happening. So I texted Stacie went back to bed and woke up an hour later. Still hurt but not as bad so I went downstairs, drank some water and caffeine and went running. I was able to stay under 10 minute miles which made me happy. Headache is still whispering but at least its not screaming anymore. 6 day countdown. 

Weights and some yoga stretches.

Met Stacie and her daughter came with us again. We talked marathon the entire time. Trying to figure out wardrobe, packets, time etc. I think we are both just consumed with it at this point. What else is there to talk about? I can't seem to think of anything else right now.

Funny. I can run 2 miles really well, too bad the marathon isn't 2 miles. 

weights. Bc strength builds in increments. That's what Bryan Kest tells me.

Well I have so much to say about this I don't even know where to start. So I will start out by saying I JUST RAN A MARATHON! It was the most organized race I have ever done. They thought of everything, I was so impressed. It was such a far cry from Hobble Creek, No comparison. Saw Allie on the bus on the way up, I was so happy that I didn't have her pressure. I was freaking out enough. She is amazing and ended up taking 1st in the Women. Incredible. Then we got to the top, it was soo cold. I was so happy we had all the layers that we did. Got in the POP lines and then got back in line again, then we walked down to the start line and that is where we saw Kelli and her friend Wendy. It was so much fun to meet other blogger's! The race started 3 minutes late {which is awesome} when the gun went off, Stacie and I grabbed hands and looked at each other both with teary eyes. Neither of us could believe it was actually happening. I was so emotional the entire run. Ran with Stacie until about 6.5 and then I was kind of slowing down. I could see her in front of me for awhile and then no more. Turned on the music and ran the rest of the canyon. My family and my parents were there at the bottom of the canyon to cheer me on. I was happy to see them. I stopped and said hi and then went again. I was actually expecting my sister in law to be there to run a few miles with me but she didn't meet me until mile 16.5. When I saw her, I started to get all emotional again! Right then, JD ran up to meet me. Erin ran a mile with us and then my brother Cam jumped in and ran the entire rest of the way with JD and I. The most my brother has run is 3 miles so I was shocked he just kept staying with us. I mean, given I was moving like a turtle. Literally.  Really horrible splits with much walking. But STILL! awesome. I kept getting worried that JD was totally bored but he was extremely supportive and patient the entire time. He let me have as much of his water that I wanted and gave me two of his gu's. I can't express in enough words how grateful I was that they were both with me. I was tired, emotional, slow, and reluctant about what to expect from mile to mile. At about mile 19 or thereabouts, my calves started to cramp up. Ive never had that happen. They were like convulsing on their own, it was a crazy feeling. I ate some banana and that helped a bit. It kept happening and another runner passed us and offered me a salt pack. Ive also never taken one of those, it helped I think. The cramping never went completely away, but it did get better. We slowly but surly made it to the finish line and I was feeling pretty good actually, tired & sore but good. I was holding up emotionally as well until they announced my name over the loud speakers. "Lysa Smith!" And I just lost it. I let it all out.  The reality of crossing a finish line at a marathon hit me. The whole week of stress and excitement, and exhaustion, all of it hit me. I just started bawling. I couldn't get a grip for awhile either. Seeing my family and friends didn't make it any better either. I couldn't believe all the people who were there just for me. It was so overwhelming to me and still makes me choked up thinking about them.

I started regretting my time even at mile 20. I knew I was going to come in much after I had planned and It was disappointing to me. Don't get me wrong, I just ran a marathon. I get the significance of that. And as I thought about it, I couldn't help reflect on even just a year ago. Talking about maybe doing one some day but really wondering if I was ever going to be capable of it. I guess anyone is if they go slow enough. But I never thought It would be me. As I was writing in my journal this week, I realized that I have some alter-ego personality that is a runner and that me myself doesn't know that person very well. Who is this crazy person that thinks they can sign up for a marathon and then go run it. I don't know this person. And I certainly don't trust this person very much bc I have so much reluctance when I run. I need a name for this 2nd personality of mine. Its like there is me. And then there is runner person. I know, you are all thinking I'm crazy now. I guess I can't explain it. It is just so strange to me.  Anyway, I better stop before I start letting more crazy feelings become public.

Overall, beautiful canyon for 14 miles and the rest is a blur. At least the scenery of it. I didn't pay attention to what was around me after that. Disappointed with my time. Grateful to JD and Cam, Happy and amazed I have such a great support group that celebrates me no matter what. Still feeling like it was all a dream and I still am in awe that I just ran a marathon.

I took down my training schedule off of my cupboard today. Made me a little bit sad. Other then that, I went to the social security offices for some business which was annoying and ate a brownie. Now I think I will maybe go clean up dog poo.

Went out feeling really strong and got a little bit worn down in the end, I was still able to keep it a 9.45 avg. so that's good. I just wonder how long my brain is going to keep re-playing marathon moments in my head. Seems like I'm getting no rest from it mentally. 

Going to babysit my niece and nephew today at my sisters. Now THAT is exhausting.

I figured out why I cried so hard when they called out my name at the finish line. Remember the alter-ego running person I have? Well at that moment "real" Lysa Smith and alter-ego Lysa Smith became one. Even just for a moment. Does that make sense or am I talking crazy again?? I'm not going to have anymore friends am I..

I wasn't going to run today but I was feeling jittery and annoying myself so I went. I was only a 10.11 avg. today. A bit slower but it still felt good to get out and hopefully I won't be so restless now.

Went with my brother Cameron, my Sis. in law Erin and Stacie. Parked one car at the toll booth at the bottom of Millcreek Canyon and one car at the top and ran down. It was dark and cold when we got there, but the moon was bright and so it was really pretty. As the sun came up we were able to see all the colorful leaves and the sun hitting the peaks of the Pine trees and the Mountain. It really is such a beautiful way to wake up. I loved it. Cam was having a bit of a hard time but he pulled through and finished it strong. I was proud of him. I hope he keeps going, I want him to find the love of it all. Great way to spend a Saturday morning. Happy Happy Running.

Well while I was running down the canyon Saturday, I realized that my IT band was hurting. It was hurting during the marathon too, but I forgot about it bc of all of the other pain. Anyway, I am taking a few days off to stretch and rest it. Try again tomorrow and hope it feels okay.

Whoppin 3 today. Went on a Gno last night with my sisters and mom and although we had a blast, a gno is not a good combination for food. You could choose to not eat the food, but there seems to be some force against nature that forces you to eat when surrounded by giggly girls. I think I woke up with a food hangover. Either that or I'm getting a cold. But I'm betting on the hangover. 

Anyway, good news, my Itb didn't bug me. That may have something to do with the little amount of miles, but it still made me happy. Busy day. {sort of} my Bil is getting married tomorrow so I need to get some stuff ready for that. I'm heading up to the Homestead at noon tomorrow with my sil to decorate. I'm excited. Weddings are fun.