So this week has been kind of crazy. I switched up some of my days and then thought I was supposed to do 7 but was supposed to do 8, so Monday I got out and did 4 1/2, Tuesday I did 7 (supposed to be 8!) Wednesday Don said he would go with me so we went out and did 5 again, I was gonna do eight but I didn't so I was gonna do 8 on Thursday but never got out, We went to Wasatch Runnings night run and Don did another 5 however I invited Wendy and she came down and I didn't want to leave her alone so I walked 2.5 with her. Soooo Friday I was gonna do the other 8 but my day ended up being too packed so I never got out. I missed a whole run, I did do some biking on the bike machine but it just isn't the same.
Which brings us to today. I stayed up too late last night. I knew I should go to sleep but after the long day I just wanted to lay in bed and watch tv. When I got up this morning I just wanted to roll over and go back to sleep but that isn't gonna get my mile sin now is it... I finally got out of bed and got ready. When I got to the river where I was meeting everyone I just really wasn't feeling it. I don't think I ever did this run. It is hard to run when you don't really want to be there. The last couple miles where hard for me. I think I did all I could to finish the last half mile. It felt like a great accomplishment to say "I just ran 17 miles!!" I could barely walk to the car and to sit down oooow it hurt!! I made it home (called Don on the way home and had him draw a cold bath) somehow got myself out of the car and when I got to the bathroom It was sooooo cold I thought I was gonna cry. it really hurt my ankles! I don't think I really stayed in the full 10 minutes. I got out and don helped me dry off, I went and climbed in bed. I laid down for a few minutes and then got up and I am feeling pretty good except I am tired!! 8 weeks to go!!!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Canyonlands Half Marathon March 19, 2011
wow where do I start!!
Wendy, Hayley and I left Salt Lake about noon for our 4 hour drive to Moab, Ut. I really don't know what time we got there but we met up with JaNae at the gas station so she could come with us to the expo. Then we walked through the race expo and picked up our bibs, looked at all the fun stuff at the expo! Then we went to the race finish area so Hayley could talk to the head guy. then we headed to dinner at Pasta Joes. Thank goodness Wendy and I shared a plate cuz it was HUGE!! We then headed over to Wendy's friend Trudy's house and crashed there for the night. I think I might have gotten 2 hours sleep :( It was a bad night. Got up at 6:45 and Went and picked up JaNae Laura and Lisa, Wendy and Hayley dropped us off at the bus loading and we waited for their friend Ann (who you will hear more about in the future).
We got on our bus and headed up the canyon. It was sooo windy and chilly!! While we waited we took pictures (I hope are sent to me!) and when it was time we took off our warm clothes and headed to the start line. we waited a little longer and the wind was much worse up there! finally (we were a ways back) but the line started moving forward! EEK! It was happening, my second 1/2 marathon! the thing I wanted most for my birthday!! haha! Off we went! My goal was to finish in 2:10:00. My first half I did in about 2:25:00. that was 15 minutes off my first time! that is huge! it was 7 months ago. I ran I felt soo good I couldn't believe my pace I was keeping I would often look at my watch and see low 9m/m. If I looked down and saw anything over 10 I would speed up. I took gel at the start line, mile 6 and mine 10. I took Gatorade at 4 and 8. water all along the way. I chewed gum most the way too. At mile 9 I started to hear the drums so I took my head phones out and looked around me! I listened to the drums (that were echoing through the canyon) and thought about the people that must have lived here millions of years ago. It is such a beautiful state we live in. I am soo grateful for the opportunity to live here and be this close to the land. As I ran out of the canyon and came upon the drums it was so neat!!
Right after I passed them Lisa came up and smacked my butt and said let's do this!! Let's finish in under 2 hours! that would mean 2 1/2 miles in under 18 minutes. I had a really bad side ache (which I rarely get) and I just couldn't- I should have taken a gel. I really should have to finish. I thought I could finish by 2:05:00. so she helped me over come the side stitch and we sped up but it came back and I had to slow down again :( She ran ahead and I lost her. I gave everything I had to finish. I could barely make it to the finish line. but I did!! I beat my goal time! I came across the line and Hayley yelled for me so I went to her. she took a couple pictures, she showed me Wendy was and I walked over to here. I almost passed out when I got to her so I sat down in her chair! after a few minutes I needed to get something in my body so I went to the food tent. by then everyone in our group of girls was across the line. So we all went to the food tent together. We walked over and got our bags and then Ann left with her husband. We walked around trying to find Laura's husband and family and I lost them when I went to throw something away. so I walked back over to Wendy, decided to use the bathroom and found them again said our goodbyes they were heading to their hotels. I walked around the after race expo then Wendy and Hayley found me, they were done with their shift so we walked around for about 10 minutes and decided to go. We drove home. It hardly seemed like we were there. I love that place! I wish I could have stayed longer and played but I needed to get back. I am so grateful for my Don who supports my running! I wished he was there, I always do at the finish line.
my race results:
Overall-1625/3361
females 35-39 136/386
All female-757/2021
gun time 02:10:53.
pace 00:09:47.
chip time 02:08:19. (my watch said 2:08:13)
F 36 F35-39 bib number-3586 WEST JORDAN
Wendy, Hayley and I left Salt Lake about noon for our 4 hour drive to Moab, Ut. I really don't know what time we got there but we met up with JaNae at the gas station so she could come with us to the expo. Then we walked through the race expo and picked up our bibs, looked at all the fun stuff at the expo! Then we went to the race finish area so Hayley could talk to the head guy. then we headed to dinner at Pasta Joes. Thank goodness Wendy and I shared a plate cuz it was HUGE!! We then headed over to Wendy's friend Trudy's house and crashed there for the night. I think I might have gotten 2 hours sleep :( It was a bad night. Got up at 6:45 and Went and picked up JaNae Laura and Lisa, Wendy and Hayley dropped us off at the bus loading and we waited for their friend Ann (who you will hear more about in the future).
We got on our bus and headed up the canyon. It was sooo windy and chilly!! While we waited we took pictures (I hope are sent to me!) and when it was time we took off our warm clothes and headed to the start line. we waited a little longer and the wind was much worse up there! finally (we were a ways back) but the line started moving forward! EEK! It was happening, my second 1/2 marathon! the thing I wanted most for my birthday!! haha! Off we went! My goal was to finish in 2:10:00. My first half I did in about 2:25:00. that was 15 minutes off my first time! that is huge! it was 7 months ago. I ran I felt soo good I couldn't believe my pace I was keeping I would often look at my watch and see low 9m/m. If I looked down and saw anything over 10 I would speed up. I took gel at the start line, mile 6 and mine 10. I took Gatorade at 4 and 8. water all along the way. I chewed gum most the way too. At mile 9 I started to hear the drums so I took my head phones out and looked around me! I listened to the drums (that were echoing through the canyon) and thought about the people that must have lived here millions of years ago. It is such a beautiful state we live in. I am soo grateful for the opportunity to live here and be this close to the land. As I ran out of the canyon and came upon the drums it was so neat!!
Right after I passed them Lisa came up and smacked my butt and said let's do this!! Let's finish in under 2 hours! that would mean 2 1/2 miles in under 18 minutes. I had a really bad side ache (which I rarely get) and I just couldn't- I should have taken a gel. I really should have to finish. I thought I could finish by 2:05:00. so she helped me over come the side stitch and we sped up but it came back and I had to slow down again :( She ran ahead and I lost her. I gave everything I had to finish. I could barely make it to the finish line. but I did!! I beat my goal time! I came across the line and Hayley yelled for me so I went to her. she took a couple pictures, she showed me Wendy was and I walked over to here. I almost passed out when I got to her so I sat down in her chair! after a few minutes I needed to get something in my body so I went to the food tent. by then everyone in our group of girls was across the line. So we all went to the food tent together. We walked over and got our bags and then Ann left with her husband. We walked around trying to find Laura's husband and family and I lost them when I went to throw something away. so I walked back over to Wendy, decided to use the bathroom and found them again said our goodbyes they were heading to their hotels. I walked around the after race expo then Wendy and Hayley found me, they were done with their shift so we walked around for about 10 minutes and decided to go. We drove home. It hardly seemed like we were there. I love that place! I wish I could have stayed longer and played but I needed to get back. I am so grateful for my Don who supports my running! I wished he was there, I always do at the finish line.
my race results:
Overall-1625/3361
females 35-39 136/386
All female-757/2021
gun time 02:10:53.
pace 00:09:47.
chip time 02:08:19. (my watch said 2:08:13)
F 36 F35-39 bib number-3586 WEST JORDAN
Friday, March 18, 2011
St Patrick's Day 5k-Happy Birthday to me!
Last year I really wanted to run the st patrick's day 5k even though everyone thought I was crazy well this year I DID IT!!! I had a blast and got another PR!! I beat my previous 5k time by 30 seconds! So this run I had Don, Wendy and Bridgette with me! We met up Monday and bought the fabric for our shorts. I ended up checking the kids outta school I wasn't sure if we would have enough time after they got out to get to the start line and pick up our swag. so we got there early. The run was good! I felt great till about 2.25 then it hit me! There was one girl a bit in front of me and one a bit behind me. I felt I had NOTHING left but as we came up on the last turn I heard the girl behind me and I totally picked it up! I DID not want her beating me!! lol I don't know how close she was but she didn't pass me and I had a strong finish! I am so competitive some times! lol I will try to add some more pictures when I see them posted!
Monday, March 14, 2011
oh ya :)
Hayley said she had found her shoes online for abotu $20 cheaper than the store so I thought hmm, my feet are actually acting like I need new shoes. so I went online found my shoes for 55 (usually 100). I have enough in my piggy bank so I got a pair and also had enough in gift certificates that I got two pair!! they should be here this week!
next step-15 miles!
well actually I went 15 1/2. I felt great! I actually ran 7 the day before and it was the worst run ever! I wanted to cry to think I had to do 15 the following day. I got up early-6am and ran to the river trail and headed North. Hayley met me on her bike about my mile 5-6 and she rode slowly while I ran, It actually slowed me down having her there. but I Over all It was a good pace and faster than my planned marathon pace. I love runs like that I think I fueled well, my only problem was my left hand swelled. I could barely make a fist.
Oh last week I was really sore after my 14 miles so I had decided to do an ice bath. one thing for next time. more ice-it all melted in the 10 minutes I was in the tub! Don laughed and told everyone what I was doing. I feel great today (it is monday now) I was a tinsy bit sore yesterday nothing compared to last week. I am soooo looking forward to this week!! I have my St Patrick's Day 5k on Thursday and the Canyonlands Half Marathon on Saturday! I have a very exciting week!
Oh last week I was really sore after my 14 miles so I had decided to do an ice bath. one thing for next time. more ice-it all melted in the 10 minutes I was in the tub! Don laughed and told everyone what I was doing. I feel great today (it is monday now) I was a tinsy bit sore yesterday nothing compared to last week. I am soooo looking forward to this week!! I have my St Patrick's Day 5k on Thursday and the Canyonlands Half Marathon on Saturday! I have a very exciting week!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
my 2nd 14 mile run
Second time EVER!!
side note: as soon as I walk through the door I am usually on my computer logging my run, if my description feels too long I cut it from Dailymile and bring it here. :) then it always takes a couple days to finish it up
ok I ended up doing this all by myself. I wasn't looking forward to it but it ended up being ok. The first 3-4 miles SUCKED! My foot hurt. I ate a small Clif bar within my first mile, I just wasn't feeling it and thought I am never gonna get through with this attitude. I tried to think happy thoughts with the strong winds slapping me in my face! I ran for 6 miles with the wind hitting me right in the face. I knew if I could just make it to my turning point I would be good. I walked a few times. When I finally made it to the corner I was turning on I was ecstatic! Bonus: it was DOWN HILL!! I really picked up the pace and immediately felt great and I never felt bad or walked again! I ran by the Jordan River Temple, something I have wanted to do for a long time! I was afraid I was taking to long, before I left I figured it would take me about 2 1/2 hours, I was going so slow I kept telling myself with the wind to my back I can make up time, I made it in 2 1/2 hours! Whew! I was able to get Jacob to his practice!
now today is Sunday. My legs are sore, I should have taken an ice bath. I will definitely take on this Saturday as I have 15 miles to go.
I have been thinking how fun it would be to start a running group so I have put it out there to see if I could get some ladies to join me on some runs.
side note: as soon as I walk through the door I am usually on my computer logging my run, if my description feels too long I cut it from Dailymile and bring it here. :) then it always takes a couple days to finish it up
ok I ended up doing this all by myself. I wasn't looking forward to it but it ended up being ok. The first 3-4 miles SUCKED! My foot hurt. I ate a small Clif bar within my first mile, I just wasn't feeling it and thought I am never gonna get through with this attitude. I tried to think happy thoughts with the strong winds slapping me in my face! I ran for 6 miles with the wind hitting me right in the face. I knew if I could just make it to my turning point I would be good. I walked a few times. When I finally made it to the corner I was turning on I was ecstatic! Bonus: it was DOWN HILL!! I really picked up the pace and immediately felt great and I never felt bad or walked again! I ran by the Jordan River Temple, something I have wanted to do for a long time! I was afraid I was taking to long, before I left I figured it would take me about 2 1/2 hours, I was going so slow I kept telling myself with the wind to my back I can make up time, I made it in 2 1/2 hours! Whew! I was able to get Jacob to his practice!
now today is Sunday. My legs are sore, I should have taken an ice bath. I will definitely take on this Saturday as I have 15 miles to go.
I have been thinking how fun it would be to start a running group so I have put it out there to see if I could get some ladies to join me on some runs.
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1st pic- Kennecott Coppermine! I think it is so beautiful! esp covered in snow! 2nd pic- Jordan River Temple next time I will stand in the drive was and take one without the fence!  | |||
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Rambiling thoughts
My miles are starting to pick up. I do 14 this weekend. Since I have lost my running partner due to injury I'm gonna have to do it alone. 14 miles alone. I know I can do it. I will have to do my marathon on my own. It's just hard to think I have to do it alone.
On Tuesday we went and got Don some running shoes. He can't run the full mileage with me but maybe he will run some of it. anyway I was supposed to do 4 yesterday but made it my rest day and we are gonna go to a night run tonight and do the 4, then 7 tomorrow and 14 the next day. Not sure if it was smart for me to change up my rest day....that is 25 miles in 48 hours! ugh!
Update on Napa Valley-did I mention I decided to captain a team for Napa Valley Ragnar. We have finally got a full team I am so excited! It isn't till September.
I find it difficult to pick races, I am continually finding new races I want to do. I found another one. I need a never empty bank account and a family that lets me be gone every weekend. I decided next year I will try to do all different races (except my Ragnar)
On Tuesday we went and got Don some running shoes. He can't run the full mileage with me but maybe he will run some of it. anyway I was supposed to do 4 yesterday but made it my rest day and we are gonna go to a night run tonight and do the 4, then 7 tomorrow and 14 the next day. Not sure if it was smart for me to change up my rest day....that is 25 miles in 48 hours! ugh!
Update on Napa Valley-did I mention I decided to captain a team for Napa Valley Ragnar. We have finally got a full team I am so excited! It isn't till September.
I find it difficult to pick races, I am continually finding new races I want to do. I found another one. I need a never empty bank account and a family that lets me be gone every weekend. I decided next year I will try to do all different races (except my Ragnar)
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