Wow...I am still alive...I think.

Hey world. Yeah...it's been a while since my last post. I popped out my third kid so my running slowed down for a while. But I'm back into it and lovin it! As this year comes to a close, I've decided to make some new running goals for 2012:

1- Have fun. Enjoy each run. Look up every once and a while at the beautiful mountains and trees.
2- Run a marathon...qualify for Boston (oh snap...I'm really going to do it!)
3- Eat better. Eat more!

Let the fun begin...

Slacker!

I have been the biggest slacker when it comes to this running blog. I'm sorry. I have been running and I've been loving it! I am not worried about racing, training hard, my pace or mileage...and I've never enjoyed it more!

Over the past few weeks, I've been running early in the morning where I am lucky enough to be out on the road with my fellow "crazies". It inspires me to see other people up that early who want to be healthy and who want to be outside. I especially love all the old people who are walking their dogs or walking with their friends. It makes me happy.

I ran for an hour and a half last weekend and felt fantastic. I was totally in a groove and didn't want to stop.

I've been able to run with my brother and some friends as well and that makes running a lot more fun. I'm totally a group runner...I miss the good old days in college where I never ran alone. I like talking. I like sharing that experience with someone else (besides my iPod which seems to be the only running partner I have these days!)

So here's to you running...I heart thee!

Ode to the track...

Dear track:

Thanks for kicking my butt today. I hated and loved every minute of it.

1 mile warm up; 6x800 meters (3:00-3:04 pace with two minutes rest), 2x400 meters (1:26 pace with one minute rest in between), 1 mile cool down

My legs were still tired from the Wasatch Back race but I know they'll feel better after today...kickin some lactic acid baby!

Wasatch Back 2010

I was lucky enough to run the Wasatch Back relay race this past weekend. It is a 190 mile race from Logan, UT to Park City, UT. You run as a team of 12 people (6 people in two vans). You run non-stop...so there is always someone running (even at 3:00 in the morning). It was the funnest race I've ever done. I LOVED IT! I was runner #9 in Van 2...(if that means anything to anyone!) My leg distances and times were: 3.5 miles (22 minutes), 9.6 miles (68 minutes), and 3.6 miles STRAIGHT UP HILL...you gain 1,463 feet (38 minutes).

I made a blog for our team, so here is the link if you want to check out our pictures.

www.chomamas.blogspot.com

Here we go...

This week is the week...it's time for the Wasatch Back! I'm super excited to be running with some awesome peps! I am runner #9 which means I have one of the hardest legs of the race! Not to mention a 9.6 mile leg that will be run in the early hours of the morning. But I can totally do it. I'm stoked! I also get a nice 24 hour vacation from the kids...ha ha! Thanks to my sweet husband for making this race possible.

Ok Ragnar...BRING IT!

This one is for Gussy...

I am a slacker when it comes to this running blog. Sorry folks...here is some inspiration for those of you who do read (Gus! :)

This week was a good week of running! I hit 31 miles and was able to work on hills, speed and a 2 a day. Here's what I did:

Monday: 10.2 miles up by Cottonwood Canyon, Average 7:35 pace

Tuesday: 4 miles with Brusch! Average 8:00 pace

Wednesday: REST

Thursday: Morning, 4.5 miles fartlik, Average 7:00 pace

Afternoon, 4 miles, Average 8:00 pace (with stroller!)

Friday: REST

Saturday: 8.3 miles with hills, Average 7:20 pace

On another note, I've been reading Born to Run and I love it! It is really opening my eyes to how running should be. I am going to start doing some barefoot running at the park...

Why am I so tired!!!!

Ok, I'm frustrated. I have been super tired lately...especially this week. I guess I still haven't fully recovered from my 8 miler last week. I think I pushed it too hard. Then, I did a super fast track workout this week and a hard hilly 6.5 miles today. I guess I need to freakin slow down or rest!

I'm just way too competitive with myself...LOL! On a happy note, I get to run with "China" tomorrow! Yippee!!!

Wednesday: 1 mile warm up, 6X800 meters (between 3:00 and 3:04 pace) 2 minute rest, 1 mile cool down

Friday: 6.5 miles UPHILL for 3.1 miles then steep downhill for 3.4 (Average 7:20 mile pace)