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Welcome to the blog...looks like you have a fun take on life. It will be fun to get to know you better. I'm 10 weeks away from having my 6th child.

So do you run with clyde and dustin and steve and all from the team on wednesdays or is it a differant group? I know if your into swimming and biking Steve Olsen is the person to get with. He is awesome!

You sound like a busy woman! welcome to the blog.

WELCOME sunnyrun! :-)

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Wow... and I thought I was busy! :) Welcome to the blog! 2 miles is much better than 1 mile and even better than zero!

Your name has been on every Blog I have visited this morning---so I decided to visit yours!

I think it is great that you are running. Although it seems like the "it" thing to do sometimes, look at how many people are still in bed! You are AMAZING!!! 6 kids (all at home?), working full time, and you find the time to run and take care of yourself! I did not begin my running journey until I quit working---so you are miles ahead of me and much more dedicated!

You should come visit us all when we are in ST George for the marathon! They need to host a party or something for all of the bloggers so we can all meet!

Have a great week this week and keep it up!!!

(OH, when you figure out how to not feel winded, let me know! I can not figure it out, really. I am a heavy breather--people can hear me coming for my miles!)

Hey Kelli that is a great Idea for SGM! Im going to call Steve Hooper today and see what we can do! It takes tons of races to see and get to know everyone.

Great Idea about having a get together in SG druing the Marathon! On Wednesdays I run with "real" runners (most are Boston Quals) a few of them are running SGM, so lets plan something. I get way more excited about parties than I do running :)

Oh yes it is very clever! I called Steve Hooper and got his answering machine. Ill try later on today and I'll call Sasha also. I think we could look into a pavillion afterwards or even do it before the run. Ill get back to you guys today.

We've had a few pre-race dinners in the past and they have been well attended by bloggers, it is a nice chance to get to meet people and exchange good running stories, plus get excited for the race the next day.

Hey yeah, Dustin! If anyone would know of any plans it would be Dustin. I think we should do a pre race spaghetti buffet! Dont you think so? We could plan it for about 6 pm just like Logan's pre race dinner he had up in Ogden. We can all bring something. Like at Logan's house when we had 6 months supply of french bread! lol Yeah Dustin, get on it. Ill help you if you can get ahold of Steve. Ill try Sasha today. Lets do this! Lets light this candle!

You guys are all funny but I do think a Private blogger Pasta Party in a Pavilion would be Perfect!!!

I like this group already - Ive been a member one week, and a party is in the works. Since I will be meeting everyone in person and cant hide behind my blog, I better get out there and start running!

A regular bunch of party animals we are.

Oh for sure get out and run but dont forget to have fun doing it! Dont be shy to come up to us at races either we love meeting you.

I will, thanks. I also want to see Kellis shirt for the Hobble Creek run. Post photos :)

Ok I talked to some St. George locals and Im going to post a message on the discussion forum and we can plan on a get together down there. Last year Clyde had it at his in laws and said close to 50 people came so I wont impose on anyones house but Ill see if anyone wants to volunteer their house or a location. I cant believe all the people Ive met in the last week on here in person! Its fun! We are truely all crazy thats why we get along! lol

My shirt is not that exciting---promise! I have no clue how to post a picture---mine are too big. I am not a computer person at all!

Hey sunnyrun, her shirts are not big! She may be computer illiterate but her shirts are not big. We will definitely have to get a get together down there.

Kelli - compress it down. Select the picture you want and the resave it in a compressed format OR you can crop it down using photoshop. Either will work.

Kelli, if you would like, I can convert a picture for you. Or if you want to, I can walk you through it so you can do it yourself. Either way, happy to help.

I HAVE TRIED!!! I am dumb. I know this. Maybe a step by step walk through would work, but no guarantees!

And, Walter, my shirts are LARGE---I just checked.

K jona - start walikin Kelli through this, and all because I want to see Kellis "large" shirt - lol

Ok Kelli,

Follow this link:

http://www.download.com/VSO-Image-Resizer/3000-2193_4-10529104.html?tag=fd_dek

click on the blue "Download Now".

After it is downloaded you need to run the program you just downloaded. I'll skip those steps.

After it is installed, run the program.

It should take you straight to choosing a picture to resize. Find a picture you want to resize.

Choose a size from the "Profile" list that you want it re-sized to, "640x480" should work.

Make sure the action is "Make Copy".

Click on "Ok".

By default it will name the new picture the same name as the old with the "Profile" added to the end. (for example fireworks.jpg would be fireworks [640x480].jpg)

Easy.

Looks like the link had a problem, copy that whole thing, all the way to the "dek" part, and paste it in your web browser address bar.

Okay Jon-You thought you were helping Kelli but you just helped me. I finally got a picture on my profile. Thanks!!! Even though you didn't know you helped.

Great, Michelle. BUT I still am dumb. I went through all of that from your first post (the link worked for me). It all worked, but I dunno where I saved it to.

I hate computers.

Kelli, Computers are dumb, they can't do anything unless people tell them to, so your actually the smart one.

I sent you a message outside of this discussion, but it basically says to look in the location of the original picture, that should be where you find the new picture.

Yeah Kelli, you smarty pants you! I like the way Jon put that. I am smarter than this computer! It takes me all night to get this stupid computer to make a CD for me from my saved songs. I cant wait for technology to just make something smarter than me! How was that Jon? By the way did you see we just helped sunnyrun (I dont know your name) get on the Hot topic discussion board. I miss one day of typing on the computer all day because I have to work and get trumped by the newby! lol Thats it!

Walter, I've been watching that hot topic list and seeing this discussion climb and climb and climb.

watch out, your # 2 spot is in jeopardy!

Whatever. Computers have a bigger brain than I do. It is not there. I will try again!

And way to go Sunnyrun on being a hot topic!! Walter needed to have his big head shrunk a little anyway!

OH!!!! I DID IT, I DID IT!!!!! If you could see what a mess my "photo folder" is you would understand why it took so long! It was in there under about a 100 different subtitles, but I found it!

Anyway, now as you all rush to see the picture, about all you can see are my teeth! At least they are white. That is the only running picture I have---from last years TOU. I am much cuter (and older) now.

I gotta get a better picture!

Its about freakin time Kelli! so which one is you? lol Im kidding, I digress, ok Im sorry already! and you can click on the picture and it will enlarge to see you clearer! I see you ran the TOU! Its funny, I have bumped into you im sure before this blog helped us all become a great big happy family!

Shoot! I didn't know that! I am gonna remove it, then, cause I like being anonymous!

And, I am sure you were not waiting around at the marathon finish line last year 2 hours after you finished so I could come passing through. You were long gone!

Sorry Walter (not really)! Since I cant out run you, I will have to out "Hot Topic" you!! lol I have been at the SGM finish line the past two years. I work in the media down here, so Im sure Ive seen you ALL!!

Thats cool you work at the finish line. You'll definitely have to get with us on a dinner before the race and then you can give us an extra special finish greeting.

I think mine would go something like this: Ladies and Gentleman, Walter Brown! Lets get ready to rumble! lol

IF/when I ever cross that finish line, there had better be a Big Band, streamers and all the hoop'la waiting for me!!

There will be---you better believe it!

Hot topic! Ok you win. Now its time for you to post a photo.

I dont have any photos of just me, Im always the one taking the pictures. I'll see what I can find. lol

I know me too! I have to wait for a race to put my picture in it.

I just found one of me at the SGM finish line last year - hahah too funny, Ill have to post it later

Ok Ill hold you too it! later

It is amazing what we will do and how early we will get up just to get our ME TIME! Who would ever have thought, with all us mothers have to do, that we would sacrifice our sleep to work out??

GOOD FOR YOU!!! On mornings like that, I typically LOSE the battle. Here is to another successful day of getting out of bed long before we want to.

You are amazing! I'm glad my words helped! One day at a time, a few miles every morning, and you're under way!

Thanks Kelli and Lucia! Have a great day and lets not be overthrown by the children and injuries that creep up in our lives :)

Great job getting out of bed!

Company always makes it difficult to stick to a routine. And kids, now that school started, you can march those "little soldiers" to bed. :-)

Great job of cross training and staying constant.

YEAH!!! Great job---we are all PROUD OF YOU! That is awesome. And maybe next time you won't have to walk at all---you never know!

The area where I live and run is full of hills, no matter which way we try to go. I used to walk do much, and i still fight it OFTEN! But, after so many times of doing it, I eventually made it to the top! You will, too!

And 4 miles is nothing to laugh at!

GREAT job Sunnyrun!!! I'm proud of you! I know how hard it is to get to a point of being able to run 4 miles. It is not an easy task. YEAH for you!!!!! Treat yourself to a "good ice" drink!

That sounds very yummy - I love lemon ice! I never realized how hilly my area is until I started running. Next week is my week to make it up the hill, I can feel it!

Excellent! Keep that positive attitude!

I sure like lemon ice too! Great drink on those hot summer nights.

Thanks Matt - I need to find more time to mix in a swim still this week.

Good for you. Keep chipping away. One day, not to far away, you will look at those 2 miles and consider them to be your cool down miles.

WOW, doing a hill on purpose! Good for you!

Note to self: I ran one extra mile this week - yea!!!

GREAT WORK! That is a fast mile, especially for just starting out! You are gonna be kickin' me in the pants soon enough!

YEA for you! Now you know where you are. Now you can test how you are doing in a week or two. YEA!!!! You will ba amazed how things will come together. Soon you will run 9:30 and only take 50 yards to catch your breath.

Good job Kid!

BTW, I am no expert in this field at all, BUT I found that doing sprints really has helped me with catching my breath. I am sure there is some kind of scientific evidence or proof out there for it, but I dunno what it is! I will just say it really helped me, so maybe you can add some of that when you go to the track.

Okay, that is the last time I will offer up advice, cause that is really the only advice I have!

Kelli, I agree! I'm sure some of the more knowledgeable runners here can give better reasons, but I think it goes like this. We have to teach our bodies to perform, if all we ever do is walk, our body (muscles/lungs/cardo ...) will only be taught how to perform at that level. If we sprint we teach our body how to perform at that more demanding level.

BUT, this is just my little brain trying to figure out this stuff. More/better advice is out there!

Oh, and I need to be better at doing it too!

I was given advice to help me build up my endurance. So, I followed that advice but it included NO speedwork/sprinting/intervals whatever you want to call it. I GOT SLOWER within just a few weeks. I do not want to get slower, so I put the speedwork back in. I do want to gain endurance, but I would rather not lose any speed while doing it.

So, I think we just need a little bit of everything! Now, if you want to be an elite runner of some sort, I am sure the advice is different. For me, and it sounds like for you, Sunnyrun and Jon, I just want to get a little bit faster each time I do something. I just want to see improvement.

This being serious stuff is so not me, but LOOK---I am posting only about running! But, I do have opinions. I have read books and magazines and online articles. I have talked to a lot of really good and GREAT runners. I think the key is just finding what works for you. Everything anyone suggests is worth a try, it just might not be a fit for you. Does that make any sense???

So, my point---try some sprints or intervals during your running. It MIGHT really help! If it doesn't, shoot me and try something else!

Thanks you two! That TOTALLY helps, I have no idea what Im doing out there, so any advice is great!

Good job. One day at a time! I'm not sure I believe the bit about not having fun. St G is just one big party isn't it?

Sunnyrun 1 - Bed 0. Your winning!

Jon beat me to comment! Darn him. 1 mile is better than none! Try to take a nap (as if a mom ever can).

SG is very fun! I thought of you both out there running Saturday up Hobble Creek. Watch out next year - hehe

Sunnyrun, we are going to hold you to that, next year!

I loved that race. It is pretty (a little hot) and fast. I can not wait to do it again and do even better---now that I have seen the course and know what to expect. Someone had told me there was this big hill towards the end, so I was holding out for it. It wasn't that big (although it wasn't fun or easy). Now I KNOW.

Kelli, That big hill? That was where you CHICKED me! You were just so excited that you got to chick another guy that you didn't even notice the hill. :-)

Too funny! Awesome, way to go girl!

It was not a big hill---at least not what it was made out to be. But, YES!! I chicked you there. To make you feel better, I have a thing with hills---I try to get up them as fast as I can (not necessarily a sprint, but with as much as I have without killing myself). We run hills every day because it is all we have where we live! Anyway, if i do not really push it up a hill, I will quit and walk it. I struggled with that cause I so DID NOT want to chick you, but I had to get going before my legs stopped moving!

Yes, Sunnyrun, next year year you can come up here and chick him with me!

Sorry, Jon, just teasing you! I REALLY did not want it to happen (only cause I did not have my SHIRT!)

Its ok. I have it coming. I will just use it as motivation to be better. I doubt I will ever run another race in my life now, but will train as if I were.

You better run a race again! Im plotting my SG races right now (Im glad my boss isnt a runner, or else he might see that Im blog'in instead of work'in) lol There are some good races coming up in the next few months that will be fun!

You just want to CHICK me! I'm a marked man now.

You women should carry little bright orange stickers that read "CHICKED" and slap them on the back of all the guys you chick! I probably shouldn't add any fuel to your idea fires.

Oh my heck!!! That is the BEST idea ever. EVER.

You will run. What if I say I can get you in to St George (not that I can), but then would you run???

I would give it a try, I don't know that I would be ready at all!!!!!!! My longest run/best training week was last week. I would have what 4-5 weeks to train, get A TON of miles in, then no tapper. I would be getting a 5 hr beating!

I would not give you the chance to put a sticker on me, I would start behind you and stay there!!!!!!!! :-)

Then, you should train like you are going! You never know what might happen between now and then. Plus, you can commiserate with the rest of us.

My longest run ever was 15.5 miles before TOU last year. We never did more than 40 miles a week. I finished just under 4 hours. So, unless you are trying to win or BQ, you would be fine!

Oh yeah, take my excuses away from me. :)

I am sorry you are not feeling well! get better!

I do hear you on the sleep issue. I feel like CRUD, really. I am so tired and run down. Maybe when the kids finally start school next week I can squeeze in an afternoon nap (if my 3 year old will cooperate).

I really do not know how you do it all and work, too. You are amazing!

Get some rest SOMEHOW.

Thanks - I really miss the afternoon naps I use to take prior to working. Yea for school starting! Run a few extra miles for me this week!!

I am looking forward to naps next week, when all but one will be in school in the afternoon. I hope she cooperates with me!

Have a good rest of the week, and I hope you are all better! Not feeling good makes being a mom miserable!

Are you feeling better? Do I need to drive down there and watch your kids for ya?

Hey Girl - youre the best! Im feeling a little better. I came up to Aspen CO on Wednseday. Talk about my head wanting to explode with the high altitute. This cold has kicked my butt!

Oh, see, I like the cold. St George kills me, too hot! Northern Utah is absolutely perfect today!! 70's, overcast, a little breeze. I LOVE IT!

Have you tried running in the high altitude?? Yikes!

Good for you on getting some work in. The altitude can really work you over.

I have never been there, but hear it is beautiful! Sorry you were miserable, but I hope you at least got to relax some. Have a safe drive home.

Back to SG, it even cooled down here while I was away.

Not as much as it cooled down here! But, I love it!

Welcome back, hope you are felling well.

Good for you. STAY on that wagon!

Ah, did you have headaches from you know where?

I give up diet coke every other week. Well, that is not true, I last longer than that. But, I never plan to give it up altogether, it is a nice treat at the movies!

Great job on getting back out there.

Good job on staying ahead on the scoreboard against the bed, and caffeine!!!!

You 1 - Bed 0

You 10 - Caffeine 0.

YEAH

I agree!! Baby steps!!

I need caffeine as we speak---not sure how I will last the day without it. But I will, in honor of you!

I agree on the walking---it counts! I wish they would add that somewhere cause I walk a lot.

You had such a great run week last week, you can do what ever you want:)I loved your comment about having a diet coke at the movies, I think I will do that this weekend. We are doing a girls night out, going to see The Woman. Too bad your not closer to SG!

I did not honor you very well---I made it until 3:00 and then I just needed some caffeine! It is not an addiction, It just makes my upset stomach feel better---that is all!

Maybe I will travel to St George for the movie---I could use a break!

OH!!!! I just noticed your picture. What a cutie you are. Who are you interviewing?

OH, I totally know you! I can't believe it. I think once you said something about working up this way. Funny. Private Mail me! Too funny.

Kelli, SURE its for upset stomach. Uh Hu!:-)

So you know each other???

It is Jon! It is an ancient remedy. Works like magic. I shared it with my 3 year old (good mom that i am).

We do, Sunny just hasn't realized it yet. She knows Scooby too! Funny, small world.

Too small sometimes - hehe!!

Kelli- I think my stomach is now hurting, I NEED a Diet Coke! hehe

Im interviewing a guy from SLC that runs the web site stgeorge dot us.

I hope you had that diet coke, then i do not have to feel so guilty for having one. Kidding---save it for the movies, it will be so good!

Uh-oh. It is Thursday and nothing since that mile?

Hey girl - Ive run but now Im SO embarrassed that I know people on this site. Im SO not a runner and have been hiding behind this, now... What was I thinking putting my picture up. Oh well...

That is so funny that you say that! I totally hide behind the blog, too. Unfortunately, I ran way too many race with these people lately and they found me (it helped that I told them exactly what I would be wearing!)

We love you if we know you and even if we do not!! We are coming to your house for dinner when we run St George, didn't you get that message?? TOTALLY KIDDING!!! But, we would love to really meet you while we are there!

Ya, you and I sound alike - hey Here we are world!!! lol

That would be great! I know Walter was talking about doing a pre marathon dinner. Keep me posted - Im here!! Keep me in your runners loop, its just a few weeks away

I love little memories!

Keep going girl!

Running with a dog is so fun---especially when they drag you. They make great training partners.

Great photo! Ill have to ask for an interview, not for the status of coming in first second or even third. I'm guessing 30th or so will be in order. I would just like the community to see what a South Jordan runner looks like and how he acts and you can dissect our behavior. lol We (I) are a different folk you know.

thats what Ive heard! lol

30th is still good in my book!

Running barefoot or in her case socks can help strengthen the foot to prevent future injuries. Mostly the arch. It also helps you run more natural and works on your biomechanics. However most people only do it on the grass or something at the start and you have to slowly build into it.

Good job getting out! Keep it up!

Thanks superfly. I am such a novice at running.

I still think the risks of running barefoot no matter where you run outweigh the benefits! OUCH!!! But, who am I to say, I have never tried it!

Good job today!

3 min to go .5 miles? Thats fast girl! That is a 6 minute mile! Yeah!!!!!!

Yes, however - it was ONLY a half mile, if it would have been a mile it would have been a Heart Attack! lol

You can borrow my heart rate monitor and check if you like.

Your faster than you think. Keep doing that little run, before you know it, you will be running more and more at 6 min pace.

Can I borrow it next week?

Sure, you start running North, I'll start running South and when we meet I'll show you how to use it.

Why is it that the oder the kids get, the meaner they are to us? I like my little kids much better, they always compliment me (although all of my sweat freaks out my 3 year old but does seem to impress my 15 year old!)

I agree, SNAP Sunnyrun, you are cool!

I third the motion! Snap Sunnyrun, your cool!

Good job getting out! Yeah for you!

Thanks -I lov ya both! Kids crack me up - I agree, I like the little ones much better - I would rather be in nursery than YW/YM! (I will deny that if ever asked to BE in nursery) lol

Oh, now that might be taking it too far! I like YW for the most part. Nursery is rough with all of that crying.

Little kids do day things like, "When are you gonna get that other baby out, mommy?" about 2 months after you had a baby. Let's not forget that! But all in all, they are more fun.

Hey thanks for the comment! My husband (Dustin) did mention that there was another "sunny runner" on the blog. Great name I'd say. Your running looks great too! Have fun in Phoenix we were just there last weekend!

Good job SunnyRun, I'm happy for you that you beat last weeks miles. Your doing great, your even starting to feel better while you run! AWESOME!

Thanks! Im no where near your miles jona but I actually had a good time this morning.

Us "sunny girls" are keeping the road hot between SG and PHX.

Have a good weekend!

A good time running? Oxymoron, I think.

Hey, it has been almost a week. Are you on vacation???

Hello down there!?! We need some weather reports. It is still too hot here to think of running a marathon. I am freaked out about the weather down there.

I was up your way for 4 days. Its still WAY hotter down here that up there. Yesterday was HOT, but then it rained last night and cooled down. Today has been tolerable. I wouldnt want to run in it butttt. I'll keep you posted. When do you arrive in SG?

Friday afternoon sometime (shooting for about 3, but we will see how long it takes to farm out 5 kids).

Hey, is there an Iceberg in St George?? That is my post-marathon treat!

Yes there is one here - just off the Boulevard - Yum!!!

Oh yeah!!! I am so there by noon Saturday. I have been waiting for that shake for months now!!! Okay, if I look forward to that instead of the actual marathon maybe I will get excited.

Lets see, "lava tubes". I'm betting there was water involved. Nope, can't count that. Toooooooo much fun. :-)

Good job on getting some exercise!

Buzz kill!! hahaha jj

I know I cant count them, but it sure looks good on my calendar :)

I'm just kidding, you can count them. Exercise is exercise. Miles are miles.

Good job kid. You made it up the hill. First hills, then mountains. Watch out mountains, Sunnyrun is on her way.

So, did you venture out in the rain to watch the race at all?

I did in between football games. I also went to the little meet and greet friday in the park to meet you - I met a few runners there but not you, bummer!

OH DANG!!!! I got there at 7. We had to meet my aunt to get keys to her house (where we stayed) and she would not let us leave!! I love her, but I was in a hurry! Shoot, dang it, blasted. Next time!

I know- I was bummed!!

I think I missed my one chance to meet a lot of people. We are coming up to do the half in January, and even toying with the idea of the half in November. Maybe then....

I am going to start training for the 1/2 in January. The November one is too soon for me. Keep me posted on your travels down south :)

Ouch. So your knee feels locked up? You ran/went another 1.4 miles after the pain started? Shoes do need a break in period, I've heard 6 ish hours (walking/wearing). I suppose we need to give our body an adjustment period as well. Maybe you should wear your shoes walking for a couple days, 2 miles a day.

But, what do I know. FRUSTRATING for sure!!!

I really hope thats all it is - Shoes. I walked in them all day Saturday but didnt wear them again until today. I will walk tomorrow and see how it goes. THANKS!

I say take the week off!!

I would except I ALWAYS take the week off. Im just starting to get "good" (for me)lol. I want to run the Save the Sister on the 24th. So, I have to overcome this!!!!!!

I think that the point is, live to run another day! Go out, start off walking, build to a jog. At the first hint of pain, call it off. Walk home, live to run another day! You have many many many races and running days to come in your life, don't risk long term.

I just read this last night in RunnersWorld magazine. Do you want to run this month or do you want to run today or the rest of your life? Something like that. Good advice.

Hope it feels better soon and let us know how that race goes! And you can always walk in a race if you have to---finishing is all that matters.

Good Advice :) Thanks

I'm excited for you to make progress. I'm thinking about running that Save a Sister race, it goes towards the running series, and I want to get my two races out of the way.

Crud!!! I am so sorry about the knee! I hope it feels better! Got to remember the mantra "Live to run another day!!"

So, did we do the race or are we still in too much pain??

Race isnt until the 25th - so Im still working on the aches and pains - have walked a lot - jogged to the corner and back, so far so good.

Oh, da! I thought it was this past weekend for some reason.

Keep at it, you will do great!

Good there is no pain! Extend to the next corner now. You will rock that race. Go go go.

Hey kid, any running going on down there in sunland? How does the knee feel?

HOW ARE YOU????

Hey Girl! Doing ok, mainly riding my bike, dosnt seem to hurt my knee, like running still does. Just read your blog - I love your quote! I know what you mean about candy and fasting!! :)

Sunnyrun, where are you?

I think we need a new post so that you can bring us up to speed on how you are doing! Come on, you can do it, the keys are right there in front of you, just start typing, let it all out. It will feel good!

Hope all is well!

So, is your injury your IT band????

Hi - yes it is! Worst pain since labor lol. Its getting better I ran an entire mile with out pain this am and its still not hurting - first time in 2 months- yea!!!!!!

Okay, that is my problem!!! Crap, do I have to take 2 months off to make it go away? Any suggestions????

YEAH FOR YOUR MILE!!!

I got a lot of advice and it was all "Stretch and take time off"

Sorry to hear about your pain!!!!!!

YEAH! She is back! Not very talkative, but back on the road!

Ive got to work myself back into reality. lol

MAKE sure the after happens!

Good job getting a run in!

Thanks!

Oh, yeah!!! You are back!!! Yeah, I am so glad it is going well. Keep the pain away!

Good job getting out again. Keep it up!

Hi - yes Im back. finally!!!!!! Starting out slow - like 10 min mile slow! But hey Im out there - yea!

Hey, I am 10 minute mile slow, too! Are you sure you do not want to do the half with me?? We can run slow and chat and stop for the occassional potty break and "refreshment" table!!!

That sounds like a good idea, if both of our knees will hold up. Im scared though, I have never run more that 5 miles at a time. Not sure if I could make it, Ive never even walked 12 miles :) I will go out tomorrow and see how far I can make it.

That is GREAT news!! Nothing feels like meeting your goals.

So this long term goal you have of running a half marathon ... do you have a specific date or race picked out yet?

YEAH FOR YOU!!!! Great job. So, what is the next goal so I can be here to cheer you on?

Happy Monday - I want to run 25 miles this month. Thats my next goal.

I dont have a 1/2 picked out. I need to do that to keep me on track. : )

When are you thinking you want to run a half? This spring, this summer, one year from now?

No later than Spring. I had wanted to run the Painters, but hurt my knee in October, just started running again. The most I have ever run is 4 miles. SO a half is huge for me. I have a lot of training to do.

How about the Ogden Half in May? I love that course!! (Or are you wanting to stay close to home?)

So, will you try to do the 5k (isn't there one during Painters???)

Best of luck with the 25 miles, you can do it! Just keep that IT band all stretched out so you do not get hurt again!

We WILL see you when we all come down there for sure!!!

Teena- Ogden in May would be fun. We lived in Utah Valley for 15+years so northern Ut is "home". Ill have to look up more info on it.

Kelli- Im planning on the 5k next month. And Yes, for sure this time we have to meet up!

Good job Kid! You may end up with more miles this month than me. Keep it up!

Im hoping for 25 for the month.

You will get it. You only have 14.7 to go. Yeah!

YEAH! Your going to get your 25! I'm happy for you. Keep it at 1.5 until you have done it a few times with no pain. YEAH!!!!!

No pain is the key. Running the 3 miles last Saturday was not wise!! I hurt for 2 days after that. Small baby steps......

Remember this rule. You can only add 10% per week. So, if you go 10 miles this week, you can go 11 next week.

Glad your still going this week though.

Great job, just make sure you are stretching that IT band several times a day so the pain will stay away!

Did the snow scare you out of running??

YES! I dont like to be cold any more!! ahhh Im a wimp!

I'm a wimp too! Keep trying Sunnyrun!

Have you been able to run at all lately?

I ran this am - fist time in a week. Yea!

Merry Christmas Sunnyrun!!

Congrats on the huge progress. You might want to consider yoga ... really good stretches. There is a dvd that you can buy at Target (and many other places) by Rodney Yee called "AM/PM Yoga." The AM portion is awesome and only lasts about 17 minutes. You might want to give it a try. Have a great Christmas!

Thank you! Thats a great Christmas present I can put in my stocking (Im working half a day today then going shopping, I still have 20 hours to get ready lol)

Good job getting out there Sunnyrun!

Merry Christmas!

Hey, the month is not over yet! You never know! I really think we have the same knee problem, It is just not getting better no matter what. STINK, as Teena would say!

Have a very Merry Christmas in "cold" St George!! Wish I were there! It is an absolute blizzard here today, but we have nowhere to be immediately, so all is well! Have a good one!

Tenna- thanks for the Yoga video tip!! Its been a great thing to do the past 3 days. Knee and leg are feeling better :)

Hope you "Northerns" were able to dig your selves out! I hear it was a VERY white Christmas.

Sunnyrun,

I am so glad that you like it!