Back in the groove

So many thoughts and ideas move through my head. So many problems solved. Running is my peace of mind, my meditation.

Today's run... running to me is not about running for time or distance, it's about setting a goal and crossing the finish line. Haha, just kidding. It's about the bling, that pretty piece of medal at the end of the finish line.

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."
~John Bingham

Bringing my inspiration back...

2010 running accomplishments ~

In April, I ran the SLC half marathon... my first half marathon.

In June, I ran in the Ragnar Wasatch Back with 11 other amazing people. My total distance in a 24 hr period was 21 miles :)

In August, I ran the 10 mile Crim in Flint Michigan.

Early October I ran an easy 5 miles in the Bridge to Bridge in San Fransisco.

And in late October, I ran the Pink Series half marathon in Park City.

This year my goal is to run at least 4 half marathons, the 10 mile Crim and the the Salt Lake 10 miler and anything else I feel ready for.


"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." - Steve Prefontaine

What does it feel like?

I walked in my house, plopped on the floor and started to stretch. My body was tingling and I could feel my heart beat through every inch of my body. My muscles where tight and started to cramp. I lay on the floor enjoying every bit of it. Did I mention the pool of sweat? Never mind...

I ran a total of 20 miles this week! I am so proud of myself. This week has been the easiest so far. I feel like I could have done better...No matter how far I go or how many days I run, it will never be good enough. I will continue to challenge myself everyday.

"Methinks that the moment my legs began to move, my thoughts began to flow."
- Henry David Thoreau

Yesterday and today...

Josh and I got up yesterday morning for a run. We did not get very far because of the fog, it was really thick. You couldn't see 10 feet in front of us. So we decided to sprint around the neighborhood where it was a little safer. It was no more than a half mile but still felt good.

Today I ran my 5. I didn't want to go but couldn't come up with a good enough excuse not to run. Besides, it is really nice outside today, sunny and warm. I had to get out and enjoy it. I had a little bit of stress to relieve due to my Phillies loss to the Dodgers. Ugh! I am feeling much better now.

So far this week I have run 15 miles. Tomorrow I will add another 5 to make 20. 20 miles a week sounds pretty good!

"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it." -Priscilla Welch

It's raining :(

Running cloths, shoes, hat and Ipod. Stepped outside and ran right into the rain. Totally bummed. I guess I could jump on the elliptical, but that's boring. I'll just mark this as a day off. 10 miles so far this week isn't bad!

If it's not raining where you are, get out there and run ;)

"Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, just like the muscles of the body." -Lynn Jennings

Phive for the Phillies

I set out to run 2 miles so I could get home to phinish watching the game. But I decided to run phive for the Phillies. I got home in time watch the Phillies win. YAY!

I didn't want to run today. I made myself. I am so glad I got out there. My 5 mile route takes me down a really cool old county narrow road between farms with a view of the Timps. Beautiful, especially when the sun is setting. That's motivation.

"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." -William Faulkner

Phive baby!

Running has been easy. Getting out and doing it has been difficult. Life gets busy and sometimes I have no time to fit in a run. Is that an excuse or does life just happen?

Today I ran 5 miles. I ran it with NO ipod. It died 50 yards into my run. I asked myself if I would be able to run 5 with no musical motivation. I did it, not sure how? It feels pretty good to know that I can run that distance. I convienced myself that 2 miles a day was good enough. I was full of shit! 5 miles feels so much better. I have the NIKE 10K coming up in a couple of weeks. I am going to focus on my pace, need to step it up a little.

We all know how it feels to accomplish your goal. Why deprive yourself of that? Just do it!

"You also need to look back, not just at the people who are running behind you but especially at those who don't run and never will... those who run but don't race...those who started training for a race but didn't carry through...those who got to the starting line but didn't in the finish line...those who once raced better than you but no longer run at all. You're still here. Take pride in wherever you finish. Look at all the people you've outlasted." - Joe Henderson