Week update

Again I have been running- I can't really get out of it- so I go :)
It has been really good
Because I don't have as much time, I have really been working on getting my time down. I can consistently run 10 minute miles now. So, I can get my 3 mile run done in 1/2 hour. 6 miles in 1 hour ect. This is really good for me! I am happy with the way my body is preforming. At the end of every mile I tell my body good job, and give myself a drink.
I did run an 8 minute mile this week, but I totally exhausted myself, and I had to walk for the rest of the time. So if I continue with 10 minute miles I can finish in 4 hours and 20 minutes. My favorite contestant of all time on Biggest looser is Tara, and she did it in just short of 5 hours. I would be happy with any time between those two. However if I shave another 40 minutes off my time I could always run the Boston marathon later...hmmm
40 minutes is...
9 min would be 26
so 8 would be 52
So if I ran some where between 8 and 9 I could do it
8 minute mile did me in
maybe this is a goal for a different marathon
Though I can't afford to run too many

Thoughts to think. I feel that familiar knot in my stomach that comes when I am about to set a ridiculous goal. :)

Yes, I have been running-just not blogging

Wow, OK, so I have run every day- and I am seeing good results. I ran 6 miles for my long run on Saturday and there was a family playing at the church- while their mom organized a closet. They all started running with me, when they got bored playing tennis. Also I have had 2 other moms join me, while seminary is going on. It is fun to run and fun to help others think it is fun. Hyrum ran about a 1/2 mile with me the other day. He didn't even seem winded! I think we will go the gym tonight and play soccer while I run.
Oh Happy day!

Snow Day!

Yeah for winter. Today was a snow day so seminary was canceled. Lucky it was also on my rest day and since I have my long run tomorrow I intend to rest today! I slept in and everything.
Something nice about running at the church is that I stop and take a drink after every mile-no side stitches! Also I have been eating breakfast before I go. Without side stitch. Good Stuff

Hurray!

Great I ran my obligitory 3 miles. I did it in 40 minutes. I know that doesn't seem great, but it is back to my 13 minute miles. Now I would like to get it down to 10 so I could run 4 miles during seminary.

Pilates with a crowd

OK-Wednesday was a rest day-but with the obligation of being at the church I decided to do a Pilates video. I do not even do this in front of Tom-so what was I thinking? I don't know! I didn't have anyone come on Monday or Tuesday- so I just assumed no one on Wednesday right? wrong two walkers. So yes I put my spandexed bumm in the air for all to see. I did work out a little harder-trying to look a little less sloppy with posses. Ah pride. I tried to maintain composure though I was totally embarassed for 40 minutes. OH well!

Running backwards

Today I ran again-but I was pretty sore going around the gym-then it hit me Run the other direction. So though it felt awkward I went left instead of right and I am glad I did-instantly no soreness. I also did some ladders today to try and build speed. If I can get up to 4 miles during seminary I will feel pretty great.

Back on!

OK so running is back on. The holidays are over and Tom is done with the stressful time at work, until this summer. So- I decided to schedule a small group activity at the church during Seminary. Not for the faint of heart. I pick a couple kids up at 6:10 and take the to Seminary, then while they are learning I run and Run and RUN! I have to figure out my timing- because they go from 6:15 to 6:50. I only got about 2 and 3/4 miles in today-55 laps :)(Church Gym) Let me tell you-your mind can go a million places during 55 laps. However, I haven't decided the best way to keep track of my laps yet. But oh it feels good to run again. And I was really surprised that I could still run that far. Oh What wonderful stuff our bodies are made of!