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!