Running for an audience of One

I ran @ 9 a.m. @ the gym w/Alana, Curt and his running buddies. This is my first time to record any run, so I'm excited to use this new tool for the new year! I hadn't run 10 miles since September due to my IT-Ban giving me grief. I was nervous and it was hard at mile 8, but it was nice to have encouragement from friends out doing the same thing, each at our own level. My average speed was about 6.7 (no lower than 6.5 or higher than 7.0). I also learned (thanks Jeff) that I should have my incline on a treadmill no lower than 1.5. So I played with that today as well.

Over all, I will sleep well tonight!

only did power yoga today...ran out of time for my run. need to invest in a treadmill for home...possibly

on the TM...not too bad, 44 minutes. Can't wait to be running outside some more!

on TM before my good friend, Alana's, weight class early morning. 25 mintues

At the gym on TM, played with the speed and the incline to 1.5

This was a quick one, ran out of time afterschool...

out sick this entire week...ughhh, moved through our whole house!

Was able to make it to the gym on this day, then my spouse got sick...no long run the next few days.

Ran 3 on TM @ gym in 24 minutes, felt amazing! I really have missed running. Happy not to be sick or taking care of sick ones :). Looking forward to now officially training for Ogden...yipeeeee

Ran 6 on the TM...54 minutes @ gym...nice long stretch time afterwards...felt sooo good. I'm ready to be outside

ran after a loooonnnnggggg week of sick kiddos. only 4 on TM... 34 minutes...home to have a beer while I showered. oh, it was refreshing and good.

Ran through Snake River Landing, over to Sunnyside and back. 1:34:35 for 10 miles with Shelly. Felt great, despite the 22 degrees yet felt like 14 w/windchill...lower back did hurt towards the end...must need to work on my core (of course) :)

TM @ gym after school - 35 min on the dot - felt great, quick stretch then went to gather the girls

@ the gym TM - was really tight, stopped and streatch....got back on, wasn't happening..I'm alright with 3 for the day

Outside today!!! Ran w/dear friend Alana - felt great. Had time permitted, I would have gone farther today

Ran outside w/Shelly, Elisa & Lindsy @ 8:00a.m. 11 miles 1:43:44 it was dang cold to where I ached a bit afterwards from being tense. Hope the girls want to nap this afternoon -

@ gym TM...w/ Lindsy 55 minutes - felt great, considering I haven't run since Saturday!!

@ gym on TM...34 minutes - felt great, good streatch time afterwards!

Ran w/Shelly & Lindsy outside this morning @7. We ran 9miles in 1:22:25....the first mile was dang cold and the last mile was mentally hard for some reason. Overall - my body feels amazing!

@ gym on TM...34 mintues right on the nose...

@ gym w/Lyndsie ran in 53:34 felt good, but my lower back down my right keaster (sp)  is hurting...almost like when I had issues w/my siatic nerve while prego... :(

@ gym TM 34:26 - back and can are feeling much better, oh yeah! I roll daily now and spent extra time streatching

Ran from my house, around Freeman Park, run east side of river, round to west side of river then out West River Road...42 degrees, sun shinning. Felt great, think I am over-due on shoes. Time was 1:58:58 Rex and the girls picked me up :)

@ the gym, cannot believe that I ended up w/3 days off...due to me sick and ali sick... :( Good run though

I ran @ gym....new shoes!! Asics Gel Nimbus I now have a blister on the inside of my heal :( Thus only 11 when it should have been 14...guess I will count this as my set-back week and then next weekend do 14...it is all good

Felt great! 63 minutes @ gym

@ gym...still snowing and gettting cold. 33:34 time today - feeling great, new shoes are doing better. we shall see on a longer run this weekend

@ gym...waiting for the weather to warm up

OUTSIDE!! 34 minutes on Sunnyside - sunshine felt amazing! Goal for March and April...run all my scheduled runs...time to kick it in gear :)

Again, was able to run outside. about 32 degrees - from Taylorview down Sunnyside to the SpeedyMart and back. Ran w/Lyndsi. time was 1:12:34

outside - 34 minutes, windy this afternoon but again, love running and felt good

Outside. I needed to run a pace today. I did it under :) 1:09:36....so jazzed!! Felt amazing

One of the toughest runs I've done. In snow almost the entire time....made it hard. However, the mist on face and snow covered trees and GREAT friend Alana to run part with made it worth while. Also took my first really cold soak (10 minutes w/sweatshirt on ) and feel like it helped :). Time - 2:41:03

@ gym...snowing and blowing outside. It was a hard four (mentally) - very tired today. I set the pace at a 9:05 and kept it there with a finish of 36minutes

Ran outside w/Lyndsi....it was GREAT! 1:11:30 - felt so good

ran outside, nice weather, spring on its way! time was 1:12:56 - nice and easy

Ran outside w/self and tunes :) last miles were mentally difficult for me. time was 2:29:30...11 1/2  minutes faster than running 16 in the snow last week!

Had to run on TM @ gym. 81 minutes right on the nose - next time I will eat a banana first or something...my tank was empty at 7 miles :)

On the TM @ gym 33:56 time

Outside, chilly run, beautiful sunrise! Well rested b/c didn't run my 9 yesterday. time 1:44:24 my best time on a 12 mile run. YES!! Felt amazing :)

@ gym, easy pace 36minutes

Ran outside w/Lyndsi ~ beautiful sunshine and 42 degree weather! Pace was great 1:20 time. I however hurt on my lower shin...right above the bend of my foot and up three inches....iced tonight, streatching it out as well!

Ran outside w/an amazing group of ladies! All of us running Ogden! Time was 3:03:22 - ice bath for 10 minutes afterwards...I'm feeling it, but it is good.

outside run in the sun!! I stopped my watch @ 5 miles for a time of 41:07 time :) Then streatched out, almost blew snot onto an oriental couple walking by me then ran the other half mile home giggling all the way

Outside in the wind, yet it was warm! Thanks to Lyndsi to push me along, I finished 1:28:29. Jazzed I tell you, jazzed. 10 minute ice bath after did the trick!

first run after being ill w/cold then sinus infection for over a week! Alana and I ran the cemetary up three and down three (end of Sunnyside). My i-t band began to pull and hurt the last mile...then it was fine after stretching.

Let's see...went out early it was cold and a little windy. With Alana and I ran the first 5 w/out feeling my knee...then it hurt until mile seven when we stopped, stretched and took a gel. It was good for another mile then hurt. I ran in pain from mile 10-11 and had to stop at mile 11 and walk back to car (another mile) where I hurt. Not sure what the game plan is now....ice, cross train and try to rest the i-t band...I know that is what it is...grrrrrr....

after more time off...ran 4 miles outside pain free!!!

ran outside....no pain :) didn't even feel my i-t band :) 52minutes

outside w/lyndsi...so nice we ran in 60:54, happy with the time :) and again....no i-t band pain...hopefully I'm good to go!

YEA!! I was able to run strong and pain free :) Good group run 1:51:42 (cold this morning)

outside in between snow & rain, I was blessed to run 6 miles and see the fresh new gosslings...so precious! 52 minutes

ran at the gym...either I have a cold or it is alergies...either way, ugg. rest a day run 5 or 6 fri morning then my big 22 saturday morning!

WOW! Last long run and now into tapper. Ran with Shelley and Alisa this morning. My i-t band was naughty the last for and a half miles, but I stopped to stretch a lot and work it out. I feel great (properly hydrating helps I think!) Hard to say on time. I would stop my watch when I stretched... Shelley did not and she had four hours almost on the nose....that is with potty breaks etc. :)

outside in the wind...good to work out after tough yoga class yesterday

outside w/lyndsi after school. good run 1:11:54

Wind today...Idaho...ran from house to Sunnyside and back. 1:52:19 ~ felt great ~ rain soaked earthy smells...:)

outside in the sunshine!!! 00:52:54.....got so warm I had the"I'm going to puke" feeling....didn't take water and it has been awhile since I have run in the heat...I guess..

ran 3 EASY after school. from Taylorview to Firehouse grill for a beer :) Ran it w/fellow teacher that holds a steady 10 minute mile. It was good to chat and catch up though!

mmm. as I look back on the past two months...there is no way you would guess that I am training for (and have) and marathon this coming Saturday. Not exactly sure what happened (many things) and now am nervous that I am not ready. Goal is to put in more weekly runs this summer. 3 more weeks left of school...I can do this.

Can't remember time, but average pace for the 8 this beautiful morning was 9:02...so we'll see how sat goes. no use in boo-hoo'ing over the past. just looking forward to the future!!

outside w/some wind. BEST time ever. 31:43....yup...7:55 pace - felt like I was going to explode the last push - but my runner high is amazing :)

after school in the wind...now rest rest for Ogden Marathon on Saturday...should be Epic :)

First 16 miles I was so strong..no pain and averaged a 9:05 pace. Started feeling ill to stomach, finally at 18 I gelled and dry heaved....that was pleasant. The hills were killing my leg, shooting pain in the i-t band area. Finally, the last five miles were tears, hobble/walk to the finish (most important) I did finish. What a crazy day of emotions, pain and joy :) Even though I swore I would never run another marathon...I'm looking at flat ones for this fall already! Weather was terrific, beautiful view and awesome aide stations everywhere!!

Was able to run my first run since the marathon. Ran w/Alana six miles (wind of course) didn't feel the i-t band until mile five-ish. I have iced and rolled. Feel it now walking around, but not in pain at all. Think I will keep miles between 4-6 for the week and go from there. Ice and roll...ice and roll....cross train now. Gotta get this core into shape!! Time was 54:52

Beautiful day to run from my house loop Freeman Park and then back for a 4 mile run. 8:57 pace and my entire body felt good - sore from YOGA yesterday, but a good-I-feel-my-muscles-good-way!

So excited to be running again! 5:30 this morning - 44 degrees - perfectly beautiful run. I didn't have my usual cup of coffee or banana and I felt it! My body was out of steam by the end of six - but still an amazing morning. 55:56 time

Today on my lunch break from a class I have been taking I ran four. It was BEAUTIFUL 65 degrees. 34:56 - other than a bit hot, body is feeling well!

It was so nice to run with Alana this afternoon! We forget that running in the afternoon when it is warmer is different :) But overall I was excited to not feel my knee/leg at all! Thinking that Long Beach Marathon may be in the future...we'll see! Time was....1:15:47 freeman twice, around river to pan and then strong finish up grandview hill

ran with lyndsi and shelley! what a great morning to chat away! 34:28 time, felt great!

beautiful morning! 55:45

Nice 34:02 run - felt great

First 7 miles were with cloud coverage...nice...the next two were in the heat...I struggled but finished strong at the house at 9 miles can't remember the time but pace was 9:18....THEN, Emma wanted to run a mile so I joined up with her to run to Granny O's house. Emma ran a mile in 12 minutes. She would walk break to take a drink and then continue to run. So proud of her. Her goal is to run the 5K on July 4th. Great run day!

So blessed with a beautiful morning! 33:46 around freeman and back home! Greeted with a cup of coffee ~ life is good!

Ran with Shelley & Alisa greenbelt/freeman - 56:09 Felt very sluggish today - but it was a beautiful morning!

Ran with 7 other STRONG runners in the Bone to Back 40 mile relay. I ran the first leg - it was a blast all day to support other team mates in their running experience! Will do again next year even stronger!

Ran Woodruff with Alana this morning - perfect temperature and great company! 53:40

didn't eat anything, only drank coffee before the run this morning...mistake...but I made it through ~ 33:58 need to fuel better I think :)

Much better run this morning - I ate a granola bar w/my coffee this morning...stretched and went to the bathroom :) again, nice run! 53:05

left the house @5:00 perfect morning - cloudy, 60degrees @mile 2 I took my long sleeve off and ran in sport bra -all for 'free'dom day :) Ran a comfortable (amazingly enough) 8:32 average pace for the run 1:33:52 - did feel my i-t band...but I hadn't run in a few day or stretched...I was a lazy camper with a lot of walking and again no stretching. I should be good though

Was really tired this morning - and TIGHT - ran three in 25 minutes - just felt like that was a nice warm up for a good long run, but so short on time this morning-

Wonderful - perfect temp @ 48 degrees this morning, no wind and ran w/Shelley! Great chats and an 8:43 pace (52:21) didn't feel my leg/knee...yoga last night helped I'm sure!

Had the opportunity to run with Chrissy today!! Kept it an easy jog pace for me, but it was good to encourage her along :)

Beautiful - perfect 48degree run this morning. Average pace 8:48....very comfortable pace now :)

Started out this morning at 7:00 a.m. with Alana & Shelley. First three I was tired...gelled @ mile 3 1/2 then ran great, gelled again @ mile 8....last mile and half were tough, but was able to maintain an 8:58 pace :) very pleased with my run this morning- oh, dang allergies...my poor nose ran right along with me this morning! 1:47:43

Ran with Chrissy...helping to push her beyond the 10 minute mile :)

Lap1:9:08 w/C...Lap 2, 8:24 by self, Lap 3, 9:05 pushing C, Lap 4, 9:32 w/C last quarter of mile I ran into neighborhood7:34

Overall, so good to run this morning with an amazing woman!

ran in oregon @ an 8:57 pace - unknown territory, plenty of deer :)

in oregon @ an 8:24 pace ~ how wonderful to run up in the mountains!

Ran in Oregon for the last day...rained a downpour @ mile 2-3...it was amazing and energizing! I ran @ an 8:20 pace with a time of 50:03 (my best six mile pace yet I believe)

I went out later in the day...75 degrees, stomach not doing well at all, I wanted to turn back at each mile, but kept plugging along ~ tough nine miles today. I am empowered that I toughed it out @ a 9:27 pace for a time of 1:25:07

nice run this morning. seemed like I really had to work at it for a pace of 8:47 ~ always is interesting that some days that pace seems effortless and then days like today and yesterday were a struggle to get there :) Love that I'm running healthy though - cannot complain!!

Ran w/Speedy Alana - such a great friend and runner partner! Morning was nice and cool for an average pace of 8:25....so happy with that pace at this point!!

8:35 pace in Twin Falls

8:46 pace in Twin Falls

8:43 pace Twin Falls

9:02 pace run up and down Sunny Side w/Alana. So good to catch up, early run, foot/toe issues at the end and now...something to watch and figure out what's going on ~ beautiful healthy run :)

At the track w/Jeremy Smith. We jogged a nice easy 5 laps (mile 1/4) then ran a fast 800 in 3:30 then a nice jog for a lap then repeat another 800 in 3:30. I completed 6 - 800's and ended with a nice 5 laps around the track for a cool down and stretch. I plan to add an 800 each week working up to 10 or 12...we'll see :) 

Ran with Alana :) We went a new route - so nice to change things up a bit. 9:00 pace - have felt great all day, nice to run @ conversational (and we conversed :)) pace!!

Ran a quick 3 miles this morning. Crisp air made it perfect! 7:56 pace for a 23:55 time - I'm happy

first half was great - then I was struggling...gelled w/only 2miles left and then I felt more nausious. Finished slow, but held an average pace of 8:45 - I'll take it! Ran w/Alana & finished with hot coffee @ her house (I love that) THANKS Curt & Alana; for fueling me in many ways

Up at Stanley, ID camping - tough run with a long hill down and then a slight climb back up. 9:05 pace...very excited about that! Curt saw a bear on the same run....glad he (the bear) was gone by the time I ran past the same spot - great runs up in the mountains!!

good weather...cool morning...reminding me how much I look forward to fall runnin!

nice run ~ good pace 8:40something...too lazy to look up right now!

felt heavy this morning...funny, I took yesterday off! Excited to run 18 tomorrow with Alana!

Good run! Tired at end...but as it should be :) 9:15 pace - happy with that

Ran @ 5 in the morning. Love/dislike running in the dark. Love b/c I feel like I'm liquid (can't explain it) dislike b/c I get a little nervous :) Pace was 8:39 - felt amazing!!

Dark outside @ 5:00 a.m....may need to invest into a head light...

Ran at an 8:40 pace...loads of bugs out this morning!!

8:54 pace

9:00 pace

9:00 pace

8:57 pace!! 2:58:52 time and it was a wonderful run out in the country with Alana & Shelley joined us for the second 10 miles. West River road and back to my house, feel tired but amazing everywhere ~ Excited for Long Beach....breaking four hours with minutes to spare is the plan!!! WHOO-HOOOO

Ran at a nice comfortable pace (9:10) with Alana bright and early...not bright....dark and early!

Ran in the dark with my little light cliped onto my hat...worked out slick! Freeman and the river loop @ 8:33 pace - felt really easy and smooth. I love it when it works out like that!

So thankful this morning for Alana to meet up with - a struggle to get out the door. Great run, so happy we went together! 9:05 pace -

great freeman park/river run! 8:43 pace

Ran w/Alana and Shelley - I was tired, I now realize I have a cold. Wonderful to have company to keep me going. A nice easy pace of 9:04

Having a cold tends to put a damper on the week's miles...yet, so very thankful to have Alana to run our last 20...now somewhat begins the tapper. My lower shin...connecting my leg to foot, really hurts. Felt it during the run, but really hurt last mile. Now I have iced and am trying to stay off it. Not sure what else to do with it...odd...

8:48 pace...ran with Shelley B. Felt good to open up and run

Nice crisp morning - sometimes I love running in the dark. It was one of those mornings. Feel amazing! So blessed to be healthy ~ 8:22 pace

wanted to go for a really long day...kept it at bay this day - 8:37

felt heavy legs...sheesh...8:58

My Garmin was full...new one for me. Had to download, now I need to look up if I need to delete history. Felt great...really high strung right now, poor spouse. He too goes through some maddness with me :) 8:39

Started back with the marathon walkers and those wanted to finish between 5-6 hours. Energy spent slowly dodging people on a narrow beach path the first 8-11 miles...I was mentally defeated and out of energy at mile 12 (not a good place to be) the hardest thing I think I have ever done in my life...but I will run another marathon...just not Long Beach! GREAT company with Curt and Alana Wells....wonderful weekend in Calafornia!

8:47 pace...just getting out and stretching the legs

8:11 pace!!! How exciting and this run felt AMAZING

9:14 pace...early w/Alana! Therapy

9:11 pace w/Shelley & Alana - felt good to get out and run for the FUN :)

early morning w/alana! Great way to begin the week ~ 9:11 pace

Nice fall run @ 8:43 pace

Ran with Alana & Shelley...9:11 pace - beautiful fall morning! Cooling down :)

At the gym on TM - fast pace...just kept getting faster to get done! :) I guess that could be one advantage to the TM :)

Ran with Alana...9:23 pace - bright and early!!

Ran with Alana...9:32 pace...it was a cold morning with light flurries :)

Ran after school today...temp about 28 degrees and I felt amazing! 8:17 pace - good to feel so ALIVE

15 degrees out this morning - water froze (guess I needed rum)! met up with Alana and got to see Moxie and Jeff out and about too! I love my Friday 8milers with alana :)

Ran with Shelley...felt my IT band towards the end...going to keep the miles loooowww for awhile

on TM at Gym

TM @ gym

@ gym on TM with Alana -

ran outside - sunny 30 degrees @ 2:30 in the afternoon. 8:50 pace - leg felt fine

At the gym on TM....hard to keep miles low - hope this is doing the trick for my itband...

At the gym - keeping miles low. Seems like everytime I reach 5 or 6 miles my IT Band begins to tighten and pull....sharp pain that makes me stop.

on the TM at gym - quick pace :) felt great to just run a fast and short run!!

Ran outside - beautiful perfect afternoon temp of 25 degrees. I felt the outside of my knee at around 4 1/2 miles. Glad to see I was close to home.

On the TM...ran 3 then had to get off and stretch out my IT Band...got back on - was fine for another mile then ran the last mile really feeling the outside of my knee pull tight. Think I will take a full 14 days off from running. I will go spinning and yoga to really work on my core strengh and trim down a few pounds as well. Hopefully I can start running strong...if not stronger again!