I did it! I did it!

I finally broke the 10 mile mark since having my kiddos! Today was great! I love getting to the point where you feel like you could run forever! Thanks body...you rock!

10.1 miles, 1 hr. 15 min., Average 7:26 miles

We meet again...

The Track...I don't really like that place...but it totally gets the job done. You know exactly how fast you're running and exactly how far. A word of caution though...don't run on a track when it's 80 degrees outside. Much too hot! 

1 mile warm up, 4X400 at 1:20 pace (1:20 rest), 1 mile cool down

New songs=A good run

Yes, I am an iPod runner. I love to listen to music as I go. I downloaded some new songs the other day and todays run was awesome as I got a little extra "jump" in my step from the new tunes. Thanks iPod. :)

3.3 miles, 23:20, Average 7:00 miles

Beautiful

I love running in the late evening in the Summer. Beautiful...

6.3 miles, 45:28, Average 7:10 miles

Ouch!

Did I ever mention that I hate side stiches? Lately, I've been getting them around mile 3 and they are killin me! I try taking deep breaths and try to tuck my butt under as I run (which I'm sure looks really funny) but they always seem to stick around. Whatever...

4.5 miles, 32:55, Average 7:19 pace

Go Lady!

Today I was tired. Really tired. But I somehow found the strength to tie my running shoes and motivate myself to run to Murray Park and do a speed workout. I try to do a speed workout once a week so my legs don't feel sluggish. Anyhoo, as I was running at the park, there were a group of school children playing outside for recess and since the school borders the park's paved trail, they were all right there to see me run. As I was going by them several times (I did 3x1000 meter repeats) they started cheering me on saying, "Go Lady!" It was just the motivated I needed. Thanks kids!

Warm up 2.3 miles, 7:24 pace; 3x1000 meter repeats, 6:40 pace; Cool down 2.3 miles, 7:50 pace

Thank Goodness

We just got the results from Bryant's tests: NOT A TUMOR! Thank goodness. He has what is called a cholesterol granuloma. It's like a pocket of fluid that has grown in the area right below his right ear. We haven't heard directly from our neurologist but from what I've read, it's a fairly easy surgery to remove it. I am so relieved. 

4.1 miles, 28:10, Average 6:58 miles 

Decisions, Decisions...

This year something amazing happened. Bryant decided to start running and he LOVES it! I am super excited to be able to run with my husband! Well, for the past month or so he hasn't run a step. He was diagnosed with Horner's Syndrome. Horner's (sometimes he tries to be funny and calls it "Horny" syndrome) is a syndrome that occurs when something else is going wrong in the body. When he works out, half of his face doesn't get red or sweat. He gets blurry vision as well and his pupil doesn't dilate. So the main causes for Horner's is nerve damage, tumor or lung cancer. We've ruled out lung cancer (thank goodness) but on his MRI of his neck and brain we found a 5 mm lesion that we had to get more tests on. We'll find out today what it is. It's been really stressful and sad. Bryant has been frustrated to no end because he hasn't been able to run. We signed up for the St. George Marathon but we didn't get in. I was really upset at first but I think it's a blessing in disguise because he wouldn't be able to run it anyway. So we've been on hold on what we want to accomplish this summer with our running goals. I was thinking about doing the Provo Trail 1/2 marathon in August but like I said, we can't really set any goals until we know what's going on with Bryant. I saw a guy at the grocery store who was wearing a Provo Trail 1/2 marathon shirt and I asked him if he liked the race and he said he did. Brusch, didn't you run it? How was it?

This whole thing with Bryant has really put life in prospective for me. Life really is a gift. Health really is a gift. My husband really is a gift. I hope and pray that we get good news today. I think running helps put my mind in order.  Amidst all of this, I still want to run. When I do, I feel better...my mind is clearer...life seems easier.  

Gosh, I love running

It's morning. It's cool. It's awesome. My legs feel a little tired but overall, I am feeling good. Gosh, I love running. I love running in Utah. I love having a majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains to entertain my mind as my body entertains it's self. I pass 5 runners...all women. Gosh, I love running. Today's run takes me through suburban streets, a grassy park, along the Holladay trail, over bridges, the Cotton Bottom, home. 

8.1 miles, 1 hr. 00 min. 04 seconds, Average 7:24 miles