Fast Running Mommy

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Location:

Provo,UT,USA

Member Since:

Aug 02, 1999

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I ran the Top of Utah Marathon in 4:43 after having my third child the year before. 5 K in 24:19, 10 K in 53 minutes pregnant. Survived personal training from my lovable but slightly overbearing husband Sasha for more than 8 years!!

Short-Term Running Goals:

Break 23:45 in the 5k.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay thin and full of energy.

Not be an embarassment to my family full of world class athletes.

Personal:

Madly in love with Sasha. We have been married since 1996 and have been blessed with seven of the most adorable and talented children : Benjamin, Jennifer, Julia, and Joseph, Jacob, William and Stephen.

All of our children have run in at least one race, including Jacob and William who did it inside the womb. I enjoy various non-running activities such as: baking, sewing, playing organ, piano and flute, painting, and playing with our vivacious children.

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Wed, Nov 05, 2008

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Really really wanted to get out and try running a little bit today. My midwife appt is tomorrow and I'm pretty sure she'll okay exercise just as long as it doesn't start my bleeding back up...I'm good to go. I didn't tear or even really damage myself at all with this delivery. I'm excited to get back into it because it helps me sleep better at night. I've been sleeping pretty well actually but wouldn't mind even deeper sleep so I can go back to sleep more easily after the 3 or 4 o'clock feeding.

Comments

From marion on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 at 15:59:15

You're alive :D I am so glad to hear.. oops, I mean read your words! How is little William doing? Are you still locked up in your room?

From sarah on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 at 17:27:52

I never did have to lock myself in my room. I think having a downstairs playroom, good weather and older kids that were very sweet and helpful made it so I didn't even want to be in my room. yay!! I've had a pretty good recovery as far as they go and am feeling ready to take on the world..or at least the front room. I'll be good and not do anything heavy for a few weeks still but at least I can be out with my kids and talk to them.

From marion on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 at 23:19:09

I am so glad things are going so well :) The older kids really help so much. These special times really bond our little families :)

From Kelli on Thu, Nov 06, 2008 at 15:14:51

Oh yeah! I am so glad you are doing well, the baby is doing well, and the kids are being good little helpers!!

From jill on Thu, Nov 06, 2008 at 21:50:29

Sarah, you are just amazing. i am starting to think about getting pregnant with a first child... it even feels surreal saying it- but i have been married for almost 2 years. I have a question, and truly this is out of curiosity becuae i dont know mormons or understand what mormonism is about, so I wonder: Do mormons try to procreate as much as humanely possible? Is it a tenent in your religion to have a large family? I think with a dedicated sweet mom like you, there is no reason no to have a big beautiful family... but is there a limit? I really dont mean any offense at all... I am just really curious. Utah families seem to be very large compared to our DC families. keep up your strength and good work! After running the marathon, I am still recovering. ;O) however, I think at this point I am just milking it... Take care, Jill

From sarah on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 16:35:05

Don't be shy with questions..I love sharing what I believe. We do believe in having large families. Our leaders are gentle in their advice to be prayerful about when to have children and how many you should have but we do believe that it is our responsibility to bring children to earth and into a loving and faithful family. Sasha and I personally do not believe in birth control but it is really an individual decision. We hope to have 10 or more.

From tarzan on Sat, Nov 08, 2008 at 21:24:14

And then there are some of us who were only able to have 2 kids.....

From sarah on Sun, Nov 09, 2008 at 12:09:25

That's right..some people can only have a few kids or none at all and we definitely shouldn't judge why or what their circumstances are. I learned that lesson young and feel the pain of ladies that wanted more and couldn't have them. I also feel the pain of moms that really are able to keep having them and have to figure out a way to welcome all the little ones into her home without getting grouchy from serious sleep deprivation :)

From Kelli on Sun, Nov 09, 2008 at 15:17:37

Sarah, that is the key to motherhood right there---figuring out how to not be grouchy from sleep deprivation!!! I am sure you are feeling it more than most right now!

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