A runner must run with dreams in his heart

sore, tired, shin bothering me and shorts kept riding up... BOOOO! I still enjoyed it.  Nice pace.  Saw a lot of people I know out enjoying the nice weather.  This is my set back week, we must see how it goes. 

I was dragging all day.  Planned to meet Alana on sunnyside to run to Apple to do some yoga.  The entire run was horrible I felt sluggish, cold, and I felt like I was getting another abscess under my left glute.  Got to the gym did yoga and I seriously could not hold a pose at all. Took it easy for the rest of the day had to work early the next day.  I went to work I only worked for about 4 hours I was in so much pain from the abscess had to go to the dr he cut it drained it and packed it.  I was in so much pain. I had to go to the dr for the next 5 days to have it cleaned and packed so NO RUNNING FOR A WEEK!!!!

***I had one exactly 2 months ago in my right inner thigh, I think I may know what is causing it. HOPEFUL***

I AM ALIVE!!!! The abcess is healing, not as fast as the other one but its healing pretty good.  Had a dentist appointment had someone drop me off so I could run home.  Felt ok for the most part little discomfort but not bad.  I am soooo glad to be kinda back hoping to get some miles in this weekend.

Feeling a little sore and tired. Trying new shoes

Very windy day AGAIN. Worked til 3 headed over to the gym to run on tm very fast and comfortable during the last 5

Went on a hill run today, have not done hills for a while and totally felt it. Very hard going up I almost felt out breath a lot. Will need to go back there a lot more. Thanks Alana for taking me along on a chilly but kinda nice run.

What a horrible day in Boston.  I was working when I found out and could not believe it.  Its very sad that someone can have so much hate towards innocent people.  Well got off work and ran to the gym to do some yoga.  Felt pretty good and the pace was pretty good to.

Teton Running had an early morning run, kinda like a mini memorial run for Boston so I got up early and joined them.  It was sooo cold, snowing and of course the wind was horrible too.  Felt a little sluggish during the entire run.  Still not sure that I am liking these new shoes.

Quick 5 mile run home.  Really focused on pushing my self and wanted to work on speed the enrtire run. Was very impressed with the pace and felt great.  Few more days til the first race of the season for me.

Drove down to SLC got a massage when I arrived which it was a nice way to relax.  Kinda chilled on Friday night and ate a lof of PBJ sandwiches!  Woke up to a very wet morning.  Walked to the train station where the trains were packed full of runners.  Went up to the starting line.  Lots of security, bomb squads just a lot of everything.  The police make all of us get out of the train so the dogs could check the trains. 

I was drenched before the race even started.  They had a moment of silence for Boston and played Sweet Caroline before the race started.  Off we went! Lots of people starting the half and full marathon at the same place and at the same time is almost like a bad idea. 

Was able to maitain a pretty good pace during the entire race and I was also very smart about when to gel and used almost every aid station either for water or gatorade which helped a lot.  The energy was amazing.  Not many people out watching I think because of the weather but the ones that were out were amazing.  I saw a little girl who had a sign that said "you are a stranger but I am still proud of you" that just made my day and It gave me lots of encouragement.  Lots of cops out and about helicopters watching over us.

The last mile was the hardest like always.  But did not stop or slow down at all I knew I would ge to the finish line and I wanted to get there strong.  AND I DID!!! PR for me and I was very shocked with my time and my pace I didnt think my little short legs could go that fast. Not a bad race wish the "packets" would have been a little better and wish they would of had blankets at the finish line specially since it was a chilly day and we were all wet.  I may sign up again and do it next year.

Early morning run feeling sore, tired and tight.  Very slow pace.

eh!

Still feeling a little tight and sore. My shin is acting up again.  Stretched a few times.

Went out for an early 8 mile run.  Felt the best I have felt all week.  Pace was okay.  Weather was stunning no wind, not cold just perfecr.

Went out for a 5 mile run in the afternoon after I got off work with Marilee, again felt really good.

Slept in til 9 felt soooo gooooooood. Got up and off I went.  I didnt have a distance in mind I just wanted to enjoy the weather cause it was so nice out there.  I saw a lot of people out there this morning.  Some very nice people and some not so nice and would not move over a bit to let me by.  Saw Rex and he was looking really strong.  Pace was pretty good and felt pretty good during the entire time.   Went around the greenbelt over around SRL and back home.  I even got a little tan line.

Last long run for the training of Ogden Marathon.  Parked at Alans house went down to 49th run 7 before meeting Alana and Lyndsi for a run up Blackhawk and down .  THE WIND WAS OUT OF CONTROL AGAIN.  Felt pretty good up to mile 11, s lowed way down cause the incline was kicking my ass and the wind was not helping at all. Alana looked soooo strong going up that hill while me and Lyndsi, that a different story.  Got up to the top geled up and down we came.  Was feeling pretty good the entire time except for the last mile felt like I was running in place cause the wind was pushing me back.  I seriously didnt think I was going to make it to the 20 miles but Lyndsi pushed me especially the last half of mile.  The pace overall was really good and feeling pretty good about it.  This is exciting!!!

little tight and sore from sunday. hoping yoga will stretch things out a bit.