Day 1-6 Week 6

OK this is 5K week. Monday-Wednesday no running- I was packing and readying the house for the trip. We left Wednesday night and traveled to Omaha. I spent the entire 6 hours eating the chocolate from Toms work desk-so much for following the Word of Wisdom. We drove till 11:30. The next morning-thursday we got up and drove again. On thursday afternoon Seth was acting up so, for his consequence, we told him to get out of the car. Then Seth and I ran 1.5 miles- about 15 minutes. I was proud of him. And he was perfect for the rest of the trip. We got to Utah at 12:30-middle of the night. On Friday we woke up early- and went to the wedding at 11:00. Then we ate delicous food and wedding cake. I spent the whole day in heals. At about 9 pm, we got back home and I ate a huge peice of wedding cake- maybe two ;) Then I had a hamburger. I stayed up until 1 in the morning. I got up at 6 this morning to get ready for the race. Needless to say, I did not do the ultimate prepping for a 5K.
We got to the 5K registered and waited. At 9 we started running. Allison ran with me and I a good time running with her. She was happy and bubbly- typical Al! She is so fun. She told me all about how she met Curtis and dated and kissed etc. It was fun. SarahLynn- We are running a 10K when I come up again. Come join us!! We had a good run. We for sure weren't first, but we definitly weren't last.
So Fun! And I accomplished my first goal. I feel happy with what I accomplished.
Starting Monday here is my new training schedule
7-Week 10k Training Schedule

Week 1:

Monday - Run 25 minutes, Tuesday - Run 2 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 30 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 3 miles, Sunday - Off

Week 2:

Monday - Run 30 minutes, Tuesday - Run 2 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 35 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 45 minutes, Sunday - Off

Week 3:

Monday - Run 40 minutes, Tuesday - Run 3 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 40 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 4 miles, Sunday - Off

Week 4:

Monday - Run 30 minutes, Tuesday - Run 2 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 35 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 60 minutes, Sunday - Off

Week 5:

Monday - Run 3 miles, Tuesday - Run 50 minutes, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 35 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 70 minutes, Sunday - Off

Week 6:

Monday - Run 20 minutes, Tuesday - Run 3 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Run 20 minutes, Friday - Off, Saturday - Run 75 minutes, Sunday - Off

Week 7:

Monday - Run 20 minutes, Tuesday - Run 2 miles, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - Light 20 minute jog, Friday - Off, Saturday - Race Day, Sunday - Off

Day 6 Week 5

Today I went on my long run. 45 minutes. It felt good! I can totally do a 5K. Which by the way is next Saturday. Here is the kicker, when most people snack to keep them awake on a 21 hour trip I will be following the word of wisdom, so that I don't gain 10 lbs on the trip. I feel motivated.

Day 4 Week 5

Ran 30 minutes tonight. I just realized that I am not winded when I run, and I don't break a sweat at 2.3 miles. You may be thinking-well no wonder 2.3 miles in 30 minutes. But, I am proud that I can run more than 2 miles after 4 kids and 40 extra pounds. Want a visual. Remember Robin William in his Mrs. Doubtfire body, when I run, I feel like I have unzipped the Mrs. Doubtfire body, and I am just a runner like anyone else. When I am not running I put the body back on.

OK I have to go feed the baby, just wanted to check in

Day 3 Week 5

Today I ran 2 miles. Note to self- Always take prenatal vitamins. It makes all the difference to me. I notice a huge burst in perserverance when I take them. If I don't, I just feel like I have nothing left to give. I also stretched before I left. I got up at 5:30 AM so I could make sure to get my run in today. It felt really good to get so much done before the rest of the family was awake. I think I will continue to get up that early.

Day 2 Week 5

Should have run 2 miles today, however I didn't have enough day light while Tom was home, so I will do it tommorow.

Day 1 Week 5

Today I was supposed to do a 25 minute run. However, I spent another whole day at work...I painted Seths room and redecorated. When I got all done with his room, I was suprised to see that it was already 6 pm. We picked Tom up at about 6:30, and then I went running when we got home. My whole body was just exhausted. I ran until everything hurt, and I just couldn't run any more, then I walked the rest of the way home. I ended up being gone for about 40 minutes.
On a side note, on the way home I saw an elderly lady taking her garbage out to the road, so I ran and took it out for her. She introduced herself, and asked where I lived. I told her and she said oh your the mormons, right? Funny! yeah were the mormons.

Week 4 Day 7

To day is Easter, and a day of rest, however I was really tempted to do my long run today, because I missed it yesterday. I rested.

Week 4 Day 6

Uhg! Today I worked from 6 AM till 6:30 pm, at which time I realized that I was half hour late for Stake Conference. So I showered quick and went. But, alas when I got out, it was dark. But, so I don't feel bad I am going to list the things I did accomplish. I got up and fed Enoch. Then I took Seth to the home improvement store. We picked up paint, gardening supplies, curtains, and other home improvement items. Then we came home and I fed Enoch. Then I hauled landscaping rock from the backyard to the front yard. I built a little circular garden around the maple tree with the rock. Then I planted pansies in it. Then I painted the front of the house. Then I fed Enoch. Then I set my neighbors hair for Easter Sunday. Then I fed Enoch. Then I planted the window boxes and the hanging baskets. Then I did the dishes and made some dinner. So-it sure felt like I got a lot done, though I felt really bad for not running.

Week 4 Day 5

Rest

Day 4 Week 4 take 2

Well, I got to run after all. We got Tom home at about 7:30, so after I got Enoch to sleep I went for a run-25 minutes.
Just google mapped it -2.3 miles, just another .8 miles and 5 minutes left and I will be able to compete with the best of them in a 5K- ah well.

Day 4 Week 4

Today I was supposed to run for 25 minutes, but there was not that much light in the day before we had to take Tom to work. So I walked a 4 mile block- took about an hour- with the boys instead. Enoch was in the sling, and I was pushing Hyrum and Gabriel in the double-stroller. I am hoping that that will still make my body strong enough to build up the stamina I need for the upcoming race. I am almost 100% sure that I will be running in UT. I havent got the paper work in yet, but I have a place to stay, and Allison even said that she would run with me. That would be so fun!!

Day 2 Week 4

Well today was the 2 mile run. I started out too fast, and I wasn't able to run that fast the whole time. I had to stop and walk a few times. I must admit running that fast felt good, and I was able to cover a lot of ground-since my legs are so long, and my feet are so big ;) I am not quite sure what the best way to run is, a run-walk or a slow and steady jog. I also haven't decided if I plan to jog the entire marathon, or just run and walk it. My sister in law, Sheri brought up a point I hadn't thought about...Would the Idaho/Utah elevation be a hard ship for me? I don't know however staying up with the pace of the other 5K runners might be a hard ship! I really am pretty slow.

Day 1 week 4

Today I ran 25 minutes. I decided to do the week 3 training, rather than do week two. It adds an extra five minutes to my short runs, but thats ok! I want to be able to do the 5K the week I am in Idaho, since we will be traveling on the original date-May 2nd. There is a 5K in Farmington saturday the 25th of April. It kind of looks like that is the one I will choose.
The shoes felt good.
I love how far I can run in 25 minutes, it feels like an accomplishment!

Day 6 Week 3

Today was my long run. 25 minutes. It felt good. I ran to the temple and around it, then stretched on the lawn and walked home. It felt good to start conference morning with the calm of the temple. The birds sang all the way home!
I bought running shoes today. Just in time! the old ones were starting to break down. I got a super good deal on them, thanks to my friends recomendation to a store in town!
By the way-I got sized for the first time since I was a little kid. I can't believe it but I am a 12.5 in womens! They suggest buying a half-size bigger for running. So, I bought a size 13-D D meaning wide width! I am not kidding these things look like boats! I remember when I was younger and my feet passed my moms size of foot. My Dad joked with me that he would just let me use his snow shoes, another time he suggested I just wear the shoe boxes, and once he joked about me wearing a pair of canoes! Tonight when I got home with my new ultra comfortable shoes, Gabriel put them on. He honestly looked like he was walking around with snow shoes on. Brought back memories and I had to laugh! It is funny, I have had these feet my whole life ;) and this size of feet for at least 10 years, yet when I where these new shoes, that actually fit I kind of feel like I am wearing clown shoes. I just can't get over how big they make my feet look. But-no more toe blisters for me! Before today I was wearing a size 11!
Yeah for new shoes! even if I do look like a clown!

Day 5 Week 3

Rest

Day 4 week 3

15 minute run-done
Found out we will be in Idaho the week I chose the 5K so I will have to choose another!
I will keep you posted :)

Day 3 Week 2

Rest-and busy!