Fast Running Mommy

Wow...it was kind of fun when I logged in and saw the calendar full of empty spaces to fill....I'm sure this next month holds challenges but it also holds excitement fun and of course miles to run and blog. We ran tonight because we took the kids to the zoo today after Sasha's victory at his race this morning. He is in really good shape. I'm happy to say that he only ran 90 more miles than me this week...okay okay it was really 91...help...what am I going to do with this man? He made the time to go to the zoo with us this morning although after only seeing the elephant show he innocently looked at me and said, "Should we go?" I talked him into seeing the tiger and the alligator and whatever we saw on the way...it was fun. Then we ran together tonight and had time for a 2 minute date on the the big swing someone set up on a giant tree limb. He also gave me a great kiss!! It made it feel like a date and was very romantic. So admidst 121 miles he still managed to go on an outing with his family(he also stopped by an educational store with the kids and bought them prizes for doing well on their runs lately) and have a date with his wife...what a man!!

Army Runner's wife Elizabeth and I ran a race together in Payson. I had a lot of fun and she ran a great time. Then we drove the Alpine Loop and stopped for a hike and some more miles. The path we ran on was very rocky....I tripped three times and completely fell once but besides that I LOVED being in that sweet mountain air. Next time I want a treat forget baking cookies....I'm going on a hike...I think I'm addicted now...I don't remember ever being so excited about mountain air but this was a beautiful and refreshing day.

Sasha came home and said, "I broke a record today" I said, "I did too." I ran 5 miles witha baby jogger...which is something I've never actually had to do before..amazing enough...I got worn out at the end and had to walk the hills but besides that it was fine. Sasha is getting into great shape which is exciting. 

I felt like I went fairly fast the first half..probably 10 minute mile pace but then slowed down just a little at the end.  

Not sure if the run was exactly five today. I ran right into a thunderstorm and turned around early...scary and wet. 

Felt good ran nice and easy picked it up a little bit for a mile or so and then felt a little tired at the end and slowed down. Sasha says we can stay with Mik'L's mom in St. George...thank you thank you...looks like the whole family is coming...it should be fun...exhausting but fun

I felt stronger today than I have all week. I didn't feel like timing it quite yet though...got to get where I am not going to push myself too hard if I have the watch on. I met a friend on the trail that has  a new dog that is dragging her through her runs at 8:00 min mile pace...poor thing was worn out. I can't believe it's already fall....my arms got cold on my run...weird after all those hot and sweaty runs lately.

One more week and it's officially a habit...or is that 21 days and it's a habit..well..I think 6 days a week of 5 miles a day counts. I am handling it well except that I can't run quite as fast as I want. I'm trying to just listen to my body. Sometimes I think I'm doing pretty well and then when I'm tired I slow down and take it easy...I just wish I didn't have to slow down but I can't wear myself out on my runs. I have no time for naps when I get home and need to be a little energizer bunny to make it cheerfully through my day.

Got up a bit earlier today and did a brisk 5 mile run at 49:32. I'm not sure I'll ever do 9 min miles again but I'm happy with sub 50 minute time too.

My two year old is running up and down the hall screaming " It's not typing time" so I'd better go. 

I had a weird thing happen on my run today. Ted...I hope you don't get mad when I tell the part of the story that involves you...I'm not upset I just think it was funny....anyway...I had a really bad blood sugar crash today. I saw Ted and hoped he'd send Sasha back for me when I told him I wasn't doing well. Luckily I found some wild plums that gave me the energy to get back home in a normal amount of time (ie...running not walking). The thing that Ted may be in trouble for is that when I got back nobody was rushing to my aid...they were talking about...can you guess? Running I'm sure. Oh...those two..I don't know how Elizabeth and I put up with you. Anyway, it was funny. I did feel terrible and would have loved some food or some help but I made it home fine and had a good laugh when I saw those two boys just standing there talking.

Good run...I'm kind of paranoid about blood sugar crashes now so I think I'll take some raisins with me just in case.

I had a really good run today 47:43 for 5.05. Yay! And the best part was is that it didn't feel too fast. I've figured that pretty much I don't have enough time to rest during the day from running "faster than I have strength" I can run fast only if it feels fairly easy to me. 

I've had an upsetting day. The dentist is going to pull Jenny's molar because it abcessed...I really don't like dental stuff and we've had plenty of problems with our kids teeth..I'm blaming that on Sasha since he has foreign teeth so that must mean there is something wrong with them ...right(just kidding honey)...I don't have perfect teeth either so it just must be a bad mix...Ah well...they are awfully cute kids so I guess you can't get it all. 

Elizabeth (armyrunner's wife) and I ran five miles today. I pushed the stroller and it totally wore me out..I feel like such a wimp compared to all you who do it every day. 

I think my hormones are off because I am feeling totally grouchy. I sent Sasha off to  TOU with a fit about how running is ruining my life or something along those lines. I think he may have said some kind of comment about the dishes or something that can really bother a woman already feeling on the edge. Anyway...we have of course made up and all is well again but it's kind of funny how one thing can send you over the edge when you aren't feeling yourself.  I've been getting headaches every afternoon. I need to go and see the doctor and get my thyroid medication again. I ran out and have been putting off going unitl I get pregnant again ( which could be soon) because they will redraw my blood when I'm pregnant and try to tweak the medication all over again....so..why get poked twice was my reasoning....but the thryoid problems could be causing the headaches so I may have to just get my body over there.

A very exciting thing happened today....I got to meet Alexander and Michael Barry finally at a cross country meet Benjamin ran in. I usually am home taking care of the little ones but Sasha was gone so I decided to take him. It was nice to meet both of you in person. 

I couldn't get my run in this morning because I had to get Benjamin to the meet earlier than I could get an hour worth of running in before. so.....Sasha and I (who ran a marathon) ran with the kids and then finished my 5 miles together tonight. I actually had to make him slow down for me a couple of times. Amazing....

49:23 was my time tonight which is good for an end of the day run. Last mile was 9:24...felt really good and feel nice and happy and headache free today. 

Sasha's friend Hoby Call  finally got a great time on the Marathon...2:16...(something). We are so happy for him. Maybe we'll convert him to the blog and you can all meet him and see his amazing training regiment and life....we'll see. 

Nice easy run...but not too easy. I tried to keep my spilts within the 2:28-2:30ish range. I had another blood sugar crash today. Not sure why it's happening.  I need to really make sure and have some food on my runs I guess but this shouldn't be happening in a normal training run.

This is inaccurate because I had to stop a bit early due to another blood sugar crash...feeling discouraged...plus my vacuum is dead....my washing machine is spitting out a gallon of water from the bottom....my garbage disposal is clogged with millions of potato peels (I never peel my red potato skins off...we just eat them with the skins but Sasha's mom put the peels down the disposal because I didn't know you couldn't have no experience with it myself)

Anyway...serious malfunctions are about to happen in my house tomorrow when the dishes that aren't washed begin to stink, the kids have no underwear and mom is sitting in a corner pretending everything is okay while I plot my escape to Lybi's house (can I come stay for another week?) I'm going to go eat something delicious and get my blood sugar back up..Raisin Bran sounds good. :)

Disclaimer: For anyone wondering about heartfelt advice they could give which I would appreciate...I am not pregnant or starving myself so I can't figure out where the heck these blood sugar crashes are coming from but any advice is welcome.

Didn't feel great today but didn't feel terrible either. I brought raisins with me and ate them in the middle of the run just in case. Did all five and feel good about that. 

Ran all 5 with the baby jogger again. Plumbing problems are complicated and ours have gone on long enough this week to make me feel really grateful for when they are going to be working again. I kept up a good pace and ended with a time of 52:23.

I felt really good today. No blood sugar problems...felt back to myself. yay!! Thanks for all the help with your comments and advice. 

As I stare at all the 5 milers from this month I can't help wondering if Mik'L is going to try and convince me to run 6 or 7 or more every once in awhile. I really think I'll be pregnant soon(of course Murphy's Law states I won't) I didn't think I'd have Jacob so soon after Joseph was born but lo and behold we have a darling Jacob. Now that I'm terribly baby hungry I probably won't get pregnant for awhil.  I have never miscarried and wonder if I will. I'm a little anxious about it but figure it is a painful experience (mostly emotionally) that girls go through as they pass on to womanhood. I guess I'm not a real woman yet. But I love the things I've been through and what I've learned that give me what I called on Michelle's blog as Woman Power. You don't have any without passing through a few trials so age is not important..it's what you've learned from what you've been through. Okay...enough philosophy..I'm going to work on a project..have a great Saturday everybody.

I had tons of pent up energy from a very slow and kind of boring Sunday. Although I've told myself time and time again that if I'm bored on Sunday I'm not keeping the Sabbath day holy sometimes I still find myself unmotivated to put on a huge production for my kids and we end up bored....any ideas? 

At least I had a great run today...felt super strong..did crash a bit at the end but I found my good ol wild plums that grow along the river and popped in a few for a little bit of extra energy at the end.  

Had to take Jacob to doctor today which for me is about equal to an ER trip. I usually treat most things pretty well with home remedies. He is fine but at the time I was worried because he was breathing strangely and I didn't think he was sick. Turns out he did have a fever and we never did figure out what was wrong with him but by 9:30 tonight he was back to normal....weird.

I have an important announcement to make: I have a new running partner. Her name is Amanda and she lives a couple miles away from me....right next to the trail on the other side of town. I am so excited.

Amanda and I ran 4 miles together today. I'm nervous about if we are going to stay running partners or not because she's going to see a doctor about her knee today...what if he says she has to cool the running....first Adrianne...now Amanda. But my life is way richer from knowing Adrianne. I have a hard time finding time to socialize just for me. All of my friends are wonderful but we always have our kids around and are constantly putting out fires while we try to talk. A running partner on the other hand has nothing else to do but tell you wonderful stories or listen to you talk about past and present events.....it is a beautiful thing....

After we ran I added a mile...we averaged just over 10:00 mile pace...like 10:05 or something.....felt brisker than it does by myself..I guess I don't like quick running and talking...I like sleep running and talking....