I began running for my first time about 3 years ago. I remember calling everyone I knew the first time a ran 2 miles w/out stopping. I ran Mesa Falls half marathon @ 2:21 in fall 2009. I ran Salt Lake half marathon spring 2010 @ 1:54. Then I ran Missoula, MT full marathon summer 2010 @ 4:25. I was injured (IT Band) for Portland marathon (fall 2010) but went and picked up my packet anyway. Ran Ogden 4:26....
Short-Term Running Goals:
Over the next two years, I would like to improve my strenghth and speed.
Long-Term Running Goals:
I WILL qualify and run Boston before I turn 40. I just turned 36 this year ~
Personal:
In May, 2013, I will have been married to my love, Rex, for 16years. And it just keeps getting better and better! Two beautiful daughters. Emma (8) and Ali (5). This is my ninth year teaching and I love that I get paid to do it! Running gives me energy, sanity and is simple joy for me.
Feels so good! 8:58 average pace - my left foot/arch was aching bybthe time I got home, feels fine now. Must be getting used to my new shoes & the support they offer -
8:28 pace!!!! Warmed up with a walk, then slowly looped freeman park - felt shins at first but refused to get discouraged! Went to loop river and reallybstarted feeling GREAT so I continued to pick up the pace! Decided to finishe strong by running up Grandview - my last mile up hill was an 8:10 - feels so dang good to feel good ;) praisebup for sure!
Ran east side of river up through SRL pace was slower today - legs felt tired. 8:58 pace - hip flexors are sore & knee felt tight- but I had helped with registration & sat with parents a lot. Just iced & am resting tomorrow from running - trying to patiently ease back in but @ same time be ready for Layton end of September...
Was going to have a rest day so I don't ramp up my miles too quickly, but decided to go for a short one. However, felt my knee slightly, so I really cut it short totally fine with it:) 8:32
What a run! Cloudy day, rain on & off. So nice to have Rex out at the same time? Struggled a bit the last two miles - it has just been over a month since I have run this distance. Pleased that overall pace was 8:57