Slackersauce

Schools back in finally!! Hooray!! Except I have a sick child home with the flu..BooHoo.. When I left, she was sick in bed so I told her I would hurry..when I got home, she was standing here waiting for me dressed and ready to go..So bummer I cut my run short, But Horray she is leaving and I get to finally be alone again after two weeks!! I guess I could go back out..but its just soo cold!!! waaaaa {whiney voice}

Edit: Although her effort was good, she didn't make it. We are back home with her in bed again..Boo Hoo.

Kind of a Bi-polar entry wasn't it.

Nice to be out there. The main roads are pretty much pavement again but the side roads are still like running in sand. Ive been staring at the 4 walls of my bedroom for three days now waiting for our furnace to be fixed again on the main floor. Its not too bad when I'm here alone, but when the kids are here and we're all trying to hang out in my bedroom, it gets a little stir crazy. Cross your fingers that the motor is back tonight and we can get back to normal. Anyway, good run. Butt cold with condensation hitting my face. Happy Running.

Excuse of the day.. I have too much 6th grade homework and another project I'm working on. I have to say, I am a much better student this time around.

It felt extra cold today when I started out. I wondered if I would cut the run short bc I was feeling like a wimp with the ice breeze on my face. But the sun came around and it was a welcome sight. Ran up past the buffalo and back down, then up the hill on Highland. I kicked that hills arse too. Me and Teenage Wasteland on the ipod showed that hill who was boss. Anyway, ended up feeling really good, turned out to be one of those Good runs.

Feels good to come home to a warm house. Happy Running.

I made Scott go with me for awhile today. He ran 2 miles and then turned around. So his total was 3. Having him with me made me run faster though. Bc I know it is physically hard for him to go as slow as I do so I felt pressure to go faster. I guess I should make him go with me more often. Although, I doubt I could keep that up for a long time. Anyway, then my pace slowed after he left for a couple of miles and in the end I stepped it back up to try and get back to where I started. It was successful. So thats good. Felt good today, happy running.

I'm not feeling too well today so I think I will skip. It's not horrible, but just not good. I thought about taking puddy on a walk later. I'll see how it goes.

I had to go later today due to an ortho. apt. for my girls this morning. Still not feeling so great, actually I thought my energy level was up until I started running and then I was just feeling sluggish. Surprisingly though my first and last miles were faster than they felt so that's good. Felt good to get the heartrate up anyway even if it was short.

Ran around the hood, up Newcastle, right at the stop sign and down Falcon, up the hill by the park and home. Felt good. Couldn't decide if it felt warmer or the same. Sometimes I was warm, other times the cold air on my face felt extra cold. Whatever. Happy running.

around hood, up NC right at stop sign past 9400 up the big hill, down 9800 back up highland and home. SUNNY!! HOORAY!! While I was running, I remembered it's Scott's birthday tomorrow and all the sudden I panicked. I have NO idea what to get him. Now I need to go figure it out. Poo. I hate going to stores when I don't know what I'm going for.

I can explain. I got about 1.3 miles into it and I started to feel light headed and shaky. My legs felt like they were going to give out. It is some kind of glycemic reaction. It has happened to me before but never during a run. I tried to run home but had to walk a bit bc my legs felt tingly. Anyway, Its Scott's birthday today and so I got a late start out anyway. I ate some cereal and drank some juice and now I feel better, but I don't think I will go back out today. I have some errands to run and its early day from school. So better luck tomorrow!

Went on the dimple dell horse trail with Scott for the first 3 miles. It was hard running through the snow, I worry about rolling my ankle or something bc I'm not used to it. But I could feel muscles working that I don't normally feel so that was good. Then Scott drove home and I ran the long way home. Felt really good, I was happy to be back on asphalt and I was so happy to be running in warm weather.

My arch on my right foot was hurting on and off. What is that? I think its bc I haven't been putting my inserts in the Brooks when I run on those. I guess I better start doing it. Anyway, Happy Running!!

I hardly had any sleep last night bc my son was having nightmares and got into bed with us. He cuddles right in to me so I can't move. Which I love/hate. So I was sleeping my hardest when my alarm went off this morning. I was going to meet some girls for breakfast and so I woke up in a stupor and feeling really hungover. I really didn't think after my food coma if I could go run today. But that weather is so awesome, how do you resist it? It actually felt better than I anticipated & so I was happy I made the effort. Happy Running.

Today I did Yoga. I wasn't in the mood to run in the slush. Or to run for that matter. I just wasn't. I'm sure it wasn't bad out there, I just wasn't in the mood. Anyway, Happy yoga..and happy running to those of you who did it.

Felt really tired yesterday and woke up sick today. Headache, chills, tired, just not good. So it looks like this is turning out to be a bad week for me {running wise} but what can you do? I think I'll just do some more Emo posts.. Oh, my life is a depressing ball of waste. Nothing to live for but my black clothes and my depeche mode music. ho hum..

No really...HAPPY RUNNING TO ALL OF YOU! Go get miles for me will ya? That would be great. Thank you!

I finally feel good today. Went to a funeral which was an all day event. Came home, grocery store, cleaning, and now I'm in jammies. Funerals are exhausting. {It was my uncle growing up. He and my aunt have since divorced, but he took his own life on Jan. 4th. They couldn't find his body for a week, then they had to wait for his kids to get back in town. Sad.}

It's pretty pathetic when I have already beat my last weeks total mileage. Felt good today, felt a bit slow and tired but it was good to be back out there. Awesome that its sunny and blue skies. Here's to another week, Happy Running!

I decided to wait until it was snowing as hard as it could before I went out today. It was nice actually, except my heels kept getting a build up of snow so it felt like I was in high heels. I would have to do a little dance to get it off and then continue on for awhile til it happened again. That and I couldn't see. But who needs to see ?

I ran my 2nd and 3rd miles extra fast. Trying to step it up a bit. Felt good except I got a little nauseous for a minute. That's good though right? happy snowy running.

Ran the first two miles pretty slow. 10:07, 10:17. I wondered at this point if I would be able to push it bc I felt slow and dragging.  Then I ran up New Castle at 9:54 {which is good for me. Bc its a slight uphill, I usually just stay where its comfortable & I pushed it today.  Which I have done in the past, I just don't make it a daily habit. {need to change that.}Then ran back home at 9:12 and 9:15. Which the last two felt comfortable & really goood bc it wasn't uphill. So I know that sounds like crawling to some of you, but to me that's pretty good. Happy Running.

Have to run errands and then I'm going to do weights for the R.S. arms. And Allie has inspired me to do planks. I need to build up my time on that bc I can barely make it a minute. She is up to 4 or so! That is amazing to me.

probably the slowest 8 miles I have ever run aside from my marathon. I just kept waiting for the energy but it never happened.

Ran around hood, up N.C. to the trail, up to Wasatch, down 9400S. up Highland and home.

Draaaaggging. happy running.

weights.

{wearing my running jewelry}

Was anyone else coughing out there today?

9:50, 9:54, 11:17 {stopped to stretch my ankle, forgot to stop the garmin},9:37, 9:14, 9:21

Do I count the last one even though it wasn't a full mile? Probably not.

Felt pretty good, happy running.

My friend gave me her treadmill. So now I have a broken treadmill and a working one. I got a cold yesterday, it's just in my head so its not so bad. But I was happy to have the treadmill. I did three miles, for awhile I did one minute slow and then one minute sprints. It was easy at first and by the end, I had to grab hold of the rail so I wouldn't fall off the back. I could barely keep up with it. Then I did weights and plank. Plank is SO hard! My core is mush.  I know I can rebuild it, I just never have made that a priority. My upper stomach feels strong, but my lower is ridiculous. Anyway, happy running.

Did the TM and to be honest, it sucks. HOWEVER, I'm very grateful to have the option. Its really nice to have the choice. Still feeling my cold but I ran some sprints anyway just out of pure boredom. Watched Meet the Parents.

TM again. Watched MamaMia. Music and a story, can't get better than that.

Weights and plank.

No run. {unless I change my mind later, which I doubt I will.} Going to breakfast with a couple of my oldest friends. Yippee

9:34 avg. I didn't know how it would go today bc I've been TMing it all week but it felt so good to be outside and It went well. I didn't think I was running as fast as I was so that's a good sign right?  hallelujah for outside running!

I had intention of running longer today but it didn't happen. 10:24 avg. Ran slow and hung out with my many thoughts today. I liked the overcast warm morning. Happy running.

Not running today. Conditions are perfect out there which makes it even harder to not run. But I have a sore throat and not feeling good AGAIN. Is it bc I have kids? Is this why I keep getting sick? I'm going to do some weights and plank just so I felt like I did something. Happy running to all of you. Have a good one!

P.S. It's funny to me to hear the different reactions from people when you say you're not running today. The other runner= oh, that sucks! I feel your pain, {of course they aren't talking about your physical pain. They understand the mental pain that goes with deciding you can't run today.} get better soon! The Non-runner=oh, that's good. You shouldn't exert yourself at all, its better if you just stay in bed all day and probably best if you NEVER run again! My husband= oh great. now we have to deal with THAT mood today. the one where you didn't run. Are you sure you can't go even for a little bit??

I feel better today. Still a little weak but I needed to do something. My son is home sick. Before I had a TM that would make me a little annoyed bc It meant no run. So I'm grateful I have an option to run.

Plank and weights.

Yesterday I planned on running 8 today. Couldn't sleep. Can't stop coughing. Head hurts. Feels like I have gotten worse. Super duper annoyed. Going to drug myself and become comfortably numb.

cough cough cough cough..I had to try and run, I was going a bit crazy. Actually kept the cough at bay while I was running but now that I'm done its saying Hi again. I feel a little bit weak now but It was worth it.

weights and plank.

Wow. A whoppin 11 mile week. That is crap. I kept having to stop and cough during the run but WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY! Felt good even though it was slow and kind of dragging. 10:24 avg. Hopefully this is the end of this nonsense and I can be back in business next week. Happy BLUE SKIES AND WARMTH running.

Started out thinking I might try and push it today so I did the first two miles but then I ran into my brother Cameron. He was running down NC so then he turned around and ran up it with me and then back down,  so I had to slow way down but that was okay bc It was fun to run with him and talk to someone. I haven't talked to anyone on a run for so long. Its a beautiful day out there, nice to run in the sun. Happy Valentines Day and Happy running!

Soyer is home sick today but luckily Scott had some work to do on the computer so I was able to go outside. I was dragging pretty badly. I don't know why either. I'm thinking I haven't had enough protein lately so I'm drinking a protein shake right now. Maybe that's not why. who knows. Anyway, still felt good to get outside in the beautiful weather. 9:57 avg.

4 crap miles. I'm going to run some errands and then come home and do yoga. I think I need some zen.

I'm still dragging. I feel like my body is numb and my face is asleep. I know that sounds weird but I had to stop and rub snow on my face just to feel 'with it.'. I'm still coughing a lot while I'm running too. Windy facing South, but not like the other day. Felt good even though I feel like I never woke up. Happy Running.

P.S.-Stacie, I ran up the hill by Falcon today. Everytime I run up that hill or past that park I think of our beginning running days. When we would run 3 miles around that park everyday, sweating and stopping for drinks of water. {remember when your water bottle got stolen and we were so mad?} And I think about how we used to watch people run up that hill and think that we would never be able to do that.

Met Cameron and did 6 with him. It was slow, but he did a good job. I will probably be doing his long runs with him on Saturday so I'm going to have to step it up for myself during the week. I'm excited for him and hope that he sticks to the schedule and crosses the finish line without injury. {Salt Lake 1/2} It was fun. I did most of the talking bc of his breathing but I usually have no problem coming up with something to talk about so it went well. Happy Running!

Edit: Crap, I just realize Stacie wants me to do some long runs with her on Sat. which I want to do. Maybe I can get Cam to do some of his on Fridays. 

Three by myself, three with Cameron. Slow miles with him, fast ones alone. Beautiful sunny clear day. Happy Running. 

9:06 avg.. Before you get too excited, I had to stop a few times and catch my breath and fix a sideache, so really that's not official time. However, I did run UP newcastle for a mile at 9:03. But again, I did stop a few times and stopped the clock when I stopped. BUT, my last mile with only one stop bc I had to dig my fingers into my rib cage to fix a sideache was...are you ready for it??? Drum Roll...tatatatata 8:43!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Running!!

Weights and plank.

Went around the hood, up NC then up the trail to LaCaille. That was a mistake as far as terrain goes. It was so icy that I ended up walking a lot of it and even then almost fell a few times. But I turned my music off and just listened to the water below and the birds and enjoyed the scenery. It was beautiful. Then I made up for the walking by running up that hill to 9400 S. Then back down all the way to Falcon, up the hill and around the hood to home. Slow run, my right calf plus the arch of my right foot were kind of bugging me. Not too bad, just a whisper. Saw an older man in my neighborhood walking when I left and when I came home he was walking home too. He said "you sure have covered a lot of ground." to which I said "so have you!" Kind of funny. {guess you had to be there.}happy running

Took my dog on a walk today around the hood and Flat Iron. I didn't feel like running today but I still needed to get out. It is nice to slow down, have no music, enjoy the scenery around you. We live in such a beautiful place surrounded by snowy majestic mountains. Its nice to really take it all in once in awhile.

9:29 avg. My last mile was 8:46. woo At mile 1, a german shepherd came chasing at me with a big smile on its face. Stacie would have peed her pants. I stopped and made friends with him and then he wanted to come with me. Three times I ran up the road telling him to go home and he would turn around for a minute then all the sudden he would be by me again. I finally thought I got him to go the other direction for good and got pretty far away when all the sudden, there he is again, smiling at me. So I turned around again, went and knocked on someones door to use the phone and call his owner. No one answered but I left a message and after a minute I heard a voice from a circle near by calling his name. He started to run home but stopped and looked back at me. I could see it in his eyes that he was really debating on going home or going running. Then he ran home. He was cute. Happy running

There are no crap miles right? Ive been trying to get out the door all day. Had phone calls, and visitors and had to run over to the school. Plus Ive been trying to clean for my mom and dad who are going to be staying here this weekend. Going to St. George! Woo! Can't wait to drive away from the neighborhood and begin vacation.  Felt good anyway even if it was just a bit.

Did Cameron's long run with him today bc I won't be here this weekend. Started at my mom and dads house and ran around Draper. It was fun, he did a good job. I did most of the talking again. He was  happy it was over with and I was proud of him. happy running. Beautiful day.

I actually planned on going further but it didn't happen today. I have chaffing so bad where my sports bra sits and I forgot to put body glide on before I left. Of course it didn't bother me until I really started sweating then it was hurting. I tucked my shirt under it to help the situation and I'm sure that was sexy looking. Got home and its actually bleeding. But that isn't the only reason I cut this run short. Today I let the mental games get the best of me. waa waa waa. whatever. Happy running.

weights & plank

Woke up early in St. George after kind of a sleepless night and went running. It was beautiful. Beautiful scenery & weather. Red cliffs and blue skies. Everyone was quiet when I left. I thought I heard Stacie stirring around in her room but I didn't want to bother her so I went on my own. We both regretted not planning that better. She probably ended up leaving 20 minutes after me for her run. I actually went around a loop hoping I would see her but with no luck. Anyway It was so nice to run in new scenery. I ran up and down hills and along a ridge that overlooks the valley, BEAUTIFUL!  It was great. 9:40 avg.

Felt pretty good. My avg would have been about 9:40 but I ran into Cam running up by the water towers when I was running down by them, so I turned around and ran with him for 1.5 miles. Then sped back up. Nice temps.

Felt pretty good, Ive been meaning to run a 10 for a long time now, finally did it. I was slow in areas with big hills. Had one mile @ 9:06 and the rest were slower. Avg 10:33 {I think} I turned off the garmin already but I think that's what it said. Anyway, Happy Running.

Did Cam's long one today bc on Sat. I have to go sell girl scout cookies at the grocery store. Awesome.

He did better today, he seemed stronger and more postitive. I took him on Dimple dell which I love to run on and I think he liked it too. It was gorgeous weather, nice terrain and a good day to run. happy running.

OH! I almost forgot!!  At .03 {just barely started} I swallowed a bug! It flew into my mouth and it made gag so much I acutally puked. Cameron thought something was wrong at first and when he found out it was a bug, he laughed and laughed at me while I puked. Disgusting.

I did it, despite the fact that every part of me was rebelling against it. Going to deliver cookies and then take the dog and kids to the horse park to hike around and play a bit. Yes. They are out of school once again. Parent teacher conf. is the reason this time I guess. Next Friday and the Friday after that?? I don't know the reasons. Maybe its bc they're getting TOO smart? And that musn't happen.You know what really gets me though more than the many days off? Is the fact that they have to have a short day every day before a day off. So essentially they get three good days at school a week and then a dumb short day and then another break. I would rather them go all these days and get out for summer a couple of weeks early. But I don't make the rules. I just complain about them.  BUT this is a running blog. We talk about running. Sorry, I get carried away. HAPPY RUNNING in the beautiful sunny weather!!

Today I woke up wishing I was a fast walker not a runner. I felt out of sorts. I think it the combo. of daylight savings and allergies. But I pushed through some miles and of course in the end, I am happy that I am a runner again.

plank and weights

My allergies are bad right now. It was hard to breathe, I could hear myself wheezing. I wanted to run down past the buffalo which is funny bc it took me 4.4 miles to get to it. Then I ran by it and that was that! ha. Ran a few hills but they were extra hard so I walked a bit also due to my breathing issues. Tomorrow I will take an allergy pill before I go out and see if that helps. Anyway, happy running.

First mile 9:40, 2nd 9:28, 3rd 8:09..I stopped the clock at the light so I don't know if I had not had that break if I could have pulled off 8:09. But it looks cool on the garmin anyway! Windy wind. 

I have some errands to run so I'm going to do weights and plank and call it good! happy running!

Cam's long one today. It was fun, he did good. It was a bit hard on him today but he pushed through and did it so that's awesome.

weights, plank

Gnarly head wind. Saturday morning chaos. Happy running.

I didn't want to run today. But I'm really glad I did. 9:15 avg. Warm before the storm, not too windy. Happy.

weights and plank. {and cleaning}

Felt good. 9:38 avg. I stopped a few times to stretch my feet and calves so I doubt it would have really been that avg. It probably would have been more like 9:50 or so. But whatever. My last mile was 10:10 bc I ran up a hill. Happy day. Grateful for running.

Ran with Cam today. Up to the LaCaille trail and back down. My achilles is bugging. Actually my whole calf, achilles and feet are hurting. I feel like its all on fire when I'm running. I don't know where the actual pain is stemming from bc it all burns. I'm going to stretch and ice extra today. I'm a little irritated by it. Anyway, Happy running like always.

Resting my achilles or whatever it is that is hurting me. Making birthday cake for my daughter and grocery shopping. Awesome. Looks like my body picked a good day to need a day off.

Ran with Cameron, his friend Blair and Blair's wife Emma. It was a lot of fun. Cam ran really well today. Felt stronger and ran at a much faster pace. He got a bloody chest where his Ipod was sitting and had to move it, it looked totally painful. But it was fun. I was thinking about JD & company quite a bit and at the end of our ten, I said "what if I only had 40 more to go??!!"" HOLY COW!! That is a butt load of miles in one day.

Good news, my achilles didn't bother me at all nor did my feet so hooray! Happy Running!!

9:23 avg. I have the beginnings of a cold. Felt extra tired and wondered how it would go. Went better than I had planned. I hate to jinx anything but running at about a 9:30 avg pace is feeling more like the norm. I'm happy about that. My last mile was 9:00 exactly. So Party On!

9:38 avg. which I'm happy about bc I ran up some hills. I wanted to run down 9800 S. so I ran up the big hill to get there. A little bit sprinkly and breezy but nice day. PArTy On!

We started kind of late today. Cam was having a hard time getting out of his head. But he did a good job. Blair and Emma came with us again so Emma and I would run ahead and then wait. The last mile was hard on me, I was feeling really bad for Cam, I knew he was hatin it but he did it! It was actually getting Hot! woo! We got in the car and he said "how am I ever going to run two more miles?" ha. Its such a mind game.

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.

I was afraid I would forget how to run bc Its been so long. It was slow and little bit hard but it felt good to be back out there. Left at 6:20 bc today is officially moving day for my parents so I have to go over there in a few. Lifting boxes all day long and cleaning, counting that as exercise also. party on!

four much needed miles. party on!

Ran 4 miles to my Mom's new place. Its only a mile away but I took the long way there. Needed to check on her but wasn't very anxious to do so. I found her doing so well. Such a relief. Night and day compared to the last three days & I'm so grateful. So I visited with my parents for awhile and then ran the mile home. Deep breath, party on.

I have nowhere to be today. Its amazing! So I took my sweet time on a very hilly run and it felt marvelous. Cloudy, cool temps with a few sprinkles here and there, perfect.

gotta count the .12 :) I was pretty tired today, didn't get much sleep last night plus I haven't eaten anything since 4:30 yesterday afternoon. I should have enough fat on me to find that energy but I just felt kind of worn down today.

Saw Cameron running down NC while I was running up. Made me happy, he hasn't run much since the half so I was glad he was out there. But then again, neither have I. Its all relative. Anyway, party on today!! Have a great day!

Ran 4 to my mom's to check on her. My sister and I took her on a walk around the block, it was good for her. Right before we left though, my dad was mowing the lawn, lost his footing, fell backwards and twisted his ankle. I don't know if its broken. He won't let us take him to the Dr. yet. But its very swollen and now they are both sitting on their couch and I think I might start crying. We went and bought my dad a cane so he can get around the house without putting pressure on it but its a wait and see thing I guess. FOR THE LOVE! Anyway, got them all situated and fed and then ran the mile home. Now I'm going to mow my lawn and pretend none of this is happening. Party on.

4 easy miles around the neighborhood. Ran to the light and saw Stacie, Emma and Ashley! Fun! So I ran 1.8 with them. It was fun to run with Stacie again, its been soo long. I was breathing pretty hard this morning, think I needed some caffeine. Beautiful morning.

Wasn't going to go today bc I had so much to do at home, but I finished earlier than expected so I took some time to go.

One mile around the neighborhood and then hill repeats at Flat Iron park. Took Puddy with me, I think I wore him out. :)

Went on a hike with the kids yesterday up Bells canyon, my P.F. was bugging me more than usual and continued to bother me today until I started on the hill repeats and then it quit. Strange. Oh well, at least if feels okay for now.

My son came in my room last night with flu symptoms. And I woke up with them. Feeling a bit flu-ish. Maybe a walk on the dreadmill later. We will hurry up and wait..to see..If I can move when advil is in me. {that rhymed} just wanted to point out that I'm still hilarious even when flu-ish. party on and enjoy your days.

30 minute speed walk on an incline TM. Felt good to sweat and get some aggresion out of me. :)

Wasn't sure how I would feel today but it turned out to be one of the best runs I have had in awhile.

My friend was pulled over in her car by the school so I stopped to say Hi and she was having a bad day. I ended up talking to her longer then I planned, But that's okay. Then I ran the loop and came back home. It felt awesome.

I'm tired of the rain but I have to say, it makes everything look so green & lush and pretty.

Thinking about Stacie and all those running Ogden tomorrow!! Woo Woo!!

9:31 avg. But the good part about that is I ran the last two miles at 9:14 & 9:13 {so close to 8 something} but they felt effortless and it wasn't until I got home and checked that I noticed that. I love happy runs. If I knew they could all be like this, I would run twice a day or just never come home.  Off to games now.

got up early to go to the Dr. only to have it postponed. Then downstairs to get kids ready only to find out one is sick and staying home. On the computer to find out whats up with my day only to get in a big fight with my daughter. "Let us all speak kind words to each other"...NOT! Then errands. Then a PB&J. Can I have a do-over of this day? Maybe a little some-in' some-in' later. OH Wait! Not THAT some-in' some-in'..I meant  like a walk or something. ANYwaaysss.. have a great day people! {mean it}

nothing to write home about.

Felt good. Kept them under 10. You would think I would be able to do that all the time, but I'm still working on it. Last one 9:18. decento. {that's my spanish for decent.}

I had my own personal 5k around the neighborhood. Two reasons, one I don't have much time, and 2, I wanted to see what I could do today.

Decento again. 9:30, 9:12, 8:50 SO avg was 9:09. So 28 minutes. I want to bring that down a minute or two. I will try again soon.

PF was bugging me the first 1/2 mile. I found myself trying to put all the pressure on the out side of my foot and in doing that I started to feel pain up the outside calf so I just put the pressure back on the PF. Don't want to create a new injury. BUT then it went away. For now. It will come back to say hi in about an hour.

Kept them all under 10 except the first one bc I saw a friend and walked with her for a street so I don't know what my average really would have been. Last three were 9:1 something. I thought the last one would be in the 8's bc everytime I looked down it said 8 something but when it dinged it was 9:12 or something. Oh well. Better than I thought it would go. Feeling alergies or something so I didn't think It would be that great. Always nice when a run surprises you in a happy way. I'm feeling like I need to pull some doubles to prepare for Ragnar but I don't know.

I thought I had allergies but I have a cold. Unless headache and sore throat are part of allergies. I don't know. So I ran a bit slower with some walking intervals. Started to feel like I maybe had a fever?? Hard to tell. BUT even with that my avg was 10:10. I was surprised. I thought with the way I felt it would be in the elevens. So that must mean when I was running, I was moving pretty good. Not bad for my headgames.

up a lot last night with sore throat, early dermo. apt. this morning. Now my face hurts from all the stuff he froze off. Ouch. Going to mow my lawn and try to take a nap. beautiful day, only 6 more until the kids are home AAALLLLday long. Summer da da da da da aahh honey honey..

Went on a walk with puddy. Going to try and go again later. I can't breath with this cold but I had to do something, I was feeling all crazy and stuff.

Been at the school all day. Kids home in 1/2 hour. Feeling better, looking forward to running tomorrow. 

First 3 were with my friend Chris who I'm doing the Ragnar with. So it was a walk/run..maybe I shouldn't officially count them as miles but I figured I was moving my feet so it counts for something. I took her to do the hills at Flat Iron, it kicked her butt. I was proud of her. Then I took her home and left to do my own 3. My lungs were killing me from my cold, it hurt and it was hot. I went too late and felt pretty run down still. But it was nice to get out there.

so busy today and a lot of other reasons..went on a walk/run with Chris this evening. Nice. 

At the end of my cold I got a cough that sounded like I had the croup, but I thought only kids got that. Anyway, so it finally died down yesterday.  I'm stressed about Ragnar.  Seven decent miles, it felt pretty hot out there but nice. 10:07 avg. Had to stop and cough a few times but whatever. Overall, pretty good.

This was one of those runs where when you get done you feel like a badass. {excuse the term, there is no better one} I'm worried about my first leg in Ragnar, its only 3.2 miles but its straight uphill rated 'very hard' So I ran from my house up 9400 South to Wasatch. I have always avoided running UP 9400 bc its so steep but I did it! There was a construction worker and when I ran by him he said "you're making me feel really lazy" to which I replied "This is so freakin hard I'm going to die" and he laughed and cheered me on. It actually turned out to not be that bad except for one stretch of it. The rest wasn't too bad though.  Still, I felt cool for accomplishing it. Then I decided to run down Wasatch to the trail above NC, when I got to the bottom of the trail I tripped on a rock and scrapped my knee, elbow and hand. So I sat there for a second and got my bearings then took off again.  Running down NC with a bloody knee and a bloody elbow, I passed up a girl that was running down on the other side of the street. Now I'm home and I have dust on my clothes, blood on my knee/elbow and a smile on my face. :)

Wow. I was soo not feeling it today. That run was crapola! Oh well. Good days and bad days.

Little less painful than yesterday but still hard. I wonder why, I wonder if its hormones or what it is in your body that can make a run so easy one day and so hard the next. Especially when you're not running extra miles or harder routes than usual. Anyway, I would like to know the science behind it. I ran with my new handheld water bottle. I like it. 

Stacie, when I was running up the hill on Highland there was a couple walking down with their dog in a stroller, It made me smile. I have to say, Ive never seen that before, it made me wonder if the dog was injured or something. Funny.

I can't seem to get out of this rut, which is making me more worried about Ragnar. I have been putting this cream on my face for pre-cancer spots. Its supposed to bring out all of the spots underneath the skin layer and after a few weeks they are supposed to flake off and be gone. {I have a million of them and I look like I have a horrible case of acne}  Its just a preventative cream. These spots are called AK's and only 5% of them turn into squamous cell carsenoma {skin cancer} well I'm part of that 5%. ugh. Anyway, I just read the side effects online and it said 'fatigue, headaches, flu-like symptoms. So now I'm wondering if its the cream that is making me have these bad runs & feel worn down. So I think I will get off of it until after Ragnar.Which stinks bc its a two week process and I will be messing it up. I just want to get it over with. Anyway, I'm sure you are grateful for the personal novel I just gave you..sorry. Maybe I won't  quit it now..I don't know. I'm good at making decisions can you tell?

Ran two around the neighborhood, was running up NC and Stacie came up from behind and slapped my butt. It freaked me out bc I didn't hear her coming. She stayed with me the rest of my run bc she was on a recovery run so my slowness wasn't bothering her. It was fun to run with her. I felt slow and groggy again. I kept thinking that the more I sweat, the more that medicine was leaving my system and that made me happy. I want it gone. Hopefully I feel back to normal & stronger by Ragnar.

Thanks for staying with me Stacie, it was fun.

I hope I can remember all of my thoughts. Prepare for a long blog. If you don't want to read a long blog, I suggest you leave this page immediately. :)

My friend Chris asked me to join her Ragnar team a few months ago. I have been asked to join other teams in the past and have always declined for various reasons. One being, I think this is an expensive race. {I understand now why that is} But I agreed as a "favor" to my friend. 

I was runner 11. My first run was a 3.2 miles straight up the canyon to SnowBasin ski resort. I knew it would be steep but AYE CARAMBA! It was so steep. I managed to run the first 1.5 before I ran out of steam. Then I decided to do the 30 seconds running 30 seconds walking thing..that lasted awhile and slowly turned into 10 second intervals. :) Then I decided it was almost quicker to walk with big strides swinging my arms in an enthusiastic manner. That seemed to speed me up so I did that in btwn running. It was tough. But only 3 miles total so I knew the end was in sight soon and leg one would be checked off my list. It turned out to be the perfect way to start my Ragnar experience bc in comparison, everything after that seemed better/easier.

Runner 12 took the second half of that hill and finished at the resort. Then it was time to turn it over to our other van for their 2nd runs. We went down into Ogden and ate pizza for dinner and hung out until about 9:30 that evening where we would start up again.

My run started at 3:30 in the morning and was 5.5 miles around Rockport reservoir. This run was my favorite. I loved everything about it. The cool air, the almost full moon, the moonshine on the lake, the beautiful scenery. We had a cabin in Oakley when I was growing up so we spend a lot of time at Rockport when I was younger. So I was having flashbacks of great memories while running this. I didn't care how fast I was running it, although I ended up doing pretty well considering it was the middle of the night..but that's not the point. The point is, I didn't care. I just enjoyed every minute of it. I soaked it all in and just thought happy thoughts. This run could have lasted a lot longer and I would have been perfectly content.

About an hour after this run however, I started to feel pretty sick. Nauseous & tired. I kept having to find POP's and that is never fun. I could feel the effects of no sleep wearing heavily on me and I wondered at that point if I was ever going to feel good enough to run again in a few hours. After our 12th runner finished we drove to the Jr. High School in Heber that was allowing runners to crash there and use showers for the price of $5.00. At that point, I was willing to pay $20.00. We went into a big lunch room where they had laid down gymnast mats and turned the lights off. I set up my sleeping bag, layed down and was out cold for an hour and half. Then I woke up, went into the showers where I just stood under it. I never washed myself bc I couldn't find my soap etc. {well I could have, but I was too lazy to at that point} But it felt good to just let the water run on me for a minute. I put on clean clothes and felt somewhat better. I still needed to eat and the thought of that was making me sick. I forced down a bagel with peanut butter, a banana and some grapes. Pounded a bunch of water and drank my first diet coke since I had been there. After all of that had taken affect about an hour later, I finally felt better. We were off again..Our teams turn. When its your teams turn to run, the time flies by. You let them out, drive ahead 2 or 3 miles, wait, give them what they need and then pull up again however far your runner wants you to go. So It seems to go by quickly.

This is the one where two of the people from our team would run up "the Ragnar hill" {guardsmans pass} It was soo steep and crazy. I felt like it deserved the respect of being the finish line run. But I guess they couldn't fit all the people and cars up there so that's why you finish in Park City? I don't know. Just my guess. But at the exchange just before this climb I saw Stacie and Jeff & their team. They started way after us and had not only caught up to us but totally beat us too. I knew this would happen. I was in a van with two non-runners, two aerobics instructors and two runners. So the chances of us being pretty slow were great. Which was fine. I expected it so it wasn't a surprise or anything. But it was SO good to see them. Jeff was running the same legs as me so we kept texting each other throughout the relay..He was making me laugh my head off with his description of our runs. Stacie had some hard runs too and she actually texted a swear word to me describing her run. Which made me laugh so hard bc Stacie doesn't use profanity ever. We just kept laughing about how ridiculous this all was.

My third and final run was on the backside of the pass. It was 7.3 miles of what the map said would be all downhill aside from a little up at the beginning. Turned out they tricked us. I call it a trick bc It seemed mean to do to us at that point. It was a few miles up with a few quick downs and then a super duper steep downhill. I was cruising! But only bc I had no choice with the gravity! It was crazy steep. Then we turned around a corner and there was a sign that said 'this way vans' {which was downhill} and 'this way runners' which was a steep uphill. I knew at the beginning of this run that my body had had it. I was fighting this one. I thought I was all pumped up and ready to go until I started to run and suddenly I felt the exhaustion of hardly any sleep. So needless to say when I saw that next hill, I wanted to punch someone. At the top of it, there was a volunteer and I said to him "any more surprises??" he laughed and assured me there wasn't. I thought I had a rock in my shoe from that steep downhill part so I stopped for a quick second at the water station and took my shoe off to shake it out. When I started running again I realized it wasn't a rock. It was my skin. Something was wrong. It felt as though a big chunk of my skin on my heel had been sheared off from the downhill impact. I just kept running and thought it would be a bloody mess when I was done. I ran past an older man and he said to me "running downhill isn't all its cracked up to be." It made me giggle. Still even so, I was so grateful to be running downhill at that point. My body could not have handled any more climbing. And besides that, it was a beautiful run. When I got done, I took off my shoe and saw that I had a blister forming about an inch in diameter all the way around. So no blood, but a big blister. It was tender against my shoe so I had to keep my shoe off the rest of the time. HOW grateful I was that this happened at the END of it all.

When I was done, we went straight over to the buses that shuttled us to finish line so we could all cross it as a team with our 12th runner. We waited quite awhile. I guess that run wasn't what was on the map either. A few "tricks" that ended up taking her longer than anticipated. But its okay. We hung out and talked to our other van and enjoyed the chaotic scene. Then we finally ran across the finish line together. I hobbled with one shoe on and one off.  Took some pictures and went home. I was so ready to come home at this point. Stick a fork in me bc I was done.

Overall my thoughts on the Ragnar relay..there is nothing like it. It is its very own event and I think every runner should experience it at least once. They were very well organized. The runs were comical to me bc these are runs I would never sign up to do by choice. What I mean by that is, I would never register to do a 5k straight up a mountain..but very glad I have experienced it. Nor would I ever choose to do 5.5 around a lake at 3:30 in the morning. But extremely grateful that I have. And I would never say 'hey, lets go run 7.3 straight downhill and rip our muscles and feet apart doing it!" But again, happy I did it. So I think the Ragnar is something that gives you opportunity to do something you would never otherwise choose to do on your own and there is satisfaction in that. I do have to wonder though if I had different runs if my thoughts wouldn't be as positive on this whole experience. I was happy I wasn't running around neighborhoods like some of the legs, I was happy I wasn't running under freeway viaducts in the middle of the night like some runners were. I was grateful I had the runs I had bc although difficult, they were all set beautifully in a mountain somewhere. 

I saw many people puking. I ran by a deer and a snake. I saw people being taken in ambulances including one of my team members in the other van. I saw a sunset and a sunrise without any sleep in between. I saw many funny team names and creatively decorated vans. Including a lit up Christmas reindeer on top of a van. I saw many interesting costumes. I got a really cute charcoal gray new running shirt. And a very big medal that is also a bottle opener. And a cool fake tattoo of the Ragnar symbol that I secretly wish would stay on longer than it will.  It was perfect beautiful weather and an overall fabulous experience. 

fighting either allergies or a cold. Rolled myself out of bed early and with blood shot eyes took off into the blinding streets as the sun was coming up over the mountain. Felt pretty wasted. Also felt pretty good to breath hard. Poopy run. Happy to be running.

edit..except its Tuesday and I just posted this on Monday. Whatever. 

Went to bed last night at 8:30 with a headache the size of Texas. Woke up this morning at 7:00 to go running, got ready, went running. Got about a half mile into it when my head started to pound. Turned around, went home, took advil and allergy medicine. Drank h20 and DC. Waited. Went again at 9:00. Felt much better. Not dead yet. It was hot. Note to self. Next time bring water. Peace out. 

SLRC had a good article yesterday on FB about PF. So today I focused on doing the mid-strike. As soon as I did I noticed an increase in speed right away. It was easy to do it on my right foot bc it actually provided relief from the PF pain and my silver dollar size blister that manifests itself everytime I run. The blister isn't painful anymore, just annoying. But It was nice to not put pressure on either of those things. But I feel like I was overcompensating a bit and then putting more pressure on my left foot. I think I have one leg that's longer than the other so its a weird balance. Anyway, I hope to be able to make this a habit I don't have to think about. 

My run was much better today than they have been. I felt stronger and more back to normal so that's good. 

Drove up to Centerville with Scott to do the same 5k we did last year. Met JD, Mrs. JD and my brother in law Gary. It was fun! I thought for a minute I beat my B.I.L. but no such luck. He came in about 45 seconds faster or something annoying like that. I thought it would be a long shot to beat him anyway, so I was happy I at least got close to him! JD kicked butt again. Mrs. JD kicked butt again. And my hubby who HARDLY ever exercises came in at 25 minutes. JERK! Fun morning!

Yep. 

tried to run with Kath this morning, she has a foot injury and was limping so we just went on a walk. Going to the running store in a bit to try and figure out what she can do to help/fix it. She is MAD! I feel bad for her. 

edit: went out again around 3:00 for only one mile to see how her new shoes and inserts helped. Other than a little tenderness she felt good. So hopefully it was just a shoe issue. 

Ran 3 with Kathryn around 11:30. Crazy to be able to run at that time of day in July. Her foot feels better with her new shoes which is awesome. Felt good to get out there. I needed it. 

Ran a mile up Millcreek Canyon with Kathryn and then 4 miles down. We were running up and I told her to just go ahead of me, so she put on her jet pack and took off. {female version of my husband in more ways than one} Then we turned around and ran 4 down to our car. She was a football length ahead of me the whole time and I was running 8:30 avg. So she had to have been pulling 7's or even 6's. It was Stacie all over again. Me chasing someone way ahead of me. 

It was beautiful and I love that canyon. Lots of people out this morning. Good Times. Good way to start the day. :) Happy.

Ran 3 up to the stop sign and back down with Kath. 9:30 avg. Both of us a little sore from the canyon still. Felt good. 

I definitely forgot how to run. :)

Tried to fit in 4 but had to make it back home to get my girls to camp. Nice morning. Saw Jeff running down NC when I was running up. 

Slow easy 5. 10:11 avg. My mileage this summer has been poopy and I'm feeling it for sure. But really, I'm not that concerned about it. Its kind of been nice to just go with the flow. I bought some chaco flip flops at the running store yesterday. Ive never paid so much for flip flops in my life. Luckily they were on sale but even on sale they were pricey. I'm thinking that I need a little more arch support to walk around during the day then my old navy flip flops give me. Hoping it helps the PF a bit. Still focusing on mid-strike. I have to consciously think about it and I definitely forget. But its all good.

Left at 6:15. It was hot, dry and windy. I wish I would have had water with me. Decent run, not awesome, not crappy. good times. 

Really nice morning. Good temps. Woke up at 6:15 to go, got Scott out of bed so he could go on a bike ride. Felt good to go. Going to see Harry Potter with all the Smiths today and then adult night out tonight. {muchly needed time away from the kids.} :)

4 miles. 9:56 avg. And that's that. 

I was driven out of bed by anger over the weight I have gained. Decided to do hills. Ran around the hood and  then down to flat Iron to run those hills. I had run them twice when I saw Jeff and Stacie. They were about to do hill sprints so I joined them. It was fun! Then I ran up 8600 back home to make it 4. After doing the sprints, I didn't realize how tired that made me until I was running up 86th home. It was almost comical. Man I'm out of shape. I guess that's what happens when you stay up late, sleep in, and eat like crap for a month. Good times. 

Went down by Falcon park and up Falcon today. About a mile into it, someone came up right behind me and let out a big breath right by my ear.  SCARED the H out of me! I whipped around and it was Jeff! He was giggling. Ha! I kind of freaked out and as he was running away, I heard him giggle again. :) Then up Falcon, left on Quail, down to Willow Hills where I ran into Jeff again! He was doing 9 @ a 9 avg pace. I was doing 5 @ a much slower than that pace. :) good times.

Excuses:

Don't feel well

Didn't sleep well

My PF hurts extra much

Now I will spend the day being ornery about it all. Cheers.

still running to the bathroom a lot. Woke up with my left eye swollen shut too. Awesome. Don't know if its pink eye or what. May have to go to the Dr. Which just irritates me. But my mood is a little better today I guess. Can't help being a little annoyed at the circumstance. Go run for me and make them good! good times.

"Easy" three except they were hard. 10:08 avg.  Felt awesome to get out. Eye is still swollen but not as bad. Glorious.

5 @ 9:50 avg. Felt better than I have in a long time. Beautiful pink clouds this morning. nice temps.

Still have a stupid swollen eye. Going to an ophthalmologist today to figure out whats wrong. This will be dr. #2. But I'm sick of looking like a freak.

Ran the first two with Stacie, she happened to be running past my house when I came outside. It was fun but I was slowing her way down on the the 2nd mile. Sorry Stacie. So I told her to go. I felt a little sick to my stomach so I walked a bit on mile 3. Then finished. Overall a pretty crapola run but its better than not going. Grateful for running.

Strike 1. I went to the 10:00 showing of Captain America last night out at the District

Strike 2. I went running at 1:30 in the afternoon.

Strike 3. My music died half way through.

Triple Buy back bonus:

1. I ran the hills at Flat Iron and Piper Ln.

2. I changed my mood for the day.

3. I went running.

Cheers

Felt pretty good. Nice steady run.

Scott and I are taking the kids camping today for two nights up in the Uinta's. Haven't been camping for a couple of years, I'm kind of excited. Good times.

Temps were nice and cool. Pretty morning with full moon and pink clouds. Decent run. Wasn't great, didn't suck. good times

My silly brother got sucked into doing the TOU half next weekend, and he hasn't been training really at all. So he asked me to do 8 with him today. We did our usual long route through dimple dell and left at 5:45 this morning. It was fun. Good to do something over 5. Its been a long time for me. :) Good time. Never regret getting up early to run when its over.

My alarm went off at 6:15 but it was just offensive so I turned it off and fell back to sleep. Got up w/ my daughter who started 7th grade today! Exciting times for her...{if she only knew how awful jr. high is.} but I'm glad she is blissful. Ran a quick 3 around the hood. Felt good to sweat horribly. Happy Friday!

Ran three around and up NC. ran into Jeff and Stacie at the top and ran back down with Stacie. Jeff ran ahead. Was fun. I was glad I saw them. Fun to run a little with Stac. It seemed warmer than its been and I was extra thirsty. Stacie and I ran through a couple sets of sprinklers. That always feels awesome. Have a great Saturday! 

p.s. She sped me up for those last two even though she said she was worn out and running extra slow. It was good for me!