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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Mon, Mar 03, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00

Poor Sasha...he so didn't want me to put a zero for today. I was going to not run tonight because the last time I ran at night I had a hard time running in the morning...I think this is because I'm pregnant..doesn't usually happen to me. So I decided to not run. He begged me to try for a 13 minute mile just so I wouldn't have to put zero. We decided I could do it if I ran later in the day tomorrow. I however had to give up all ideas of running when the last straw came. On top of traveling 700 miles with 5 small children and pregnant with my 6th I left my orthodics back in good ol Arizona. I am always very careful with them as they are lifeblood for me. Without them if I try to run or walk in shoes for very long I experience excruciating pain in my shoulders and back. With them I can run forever.

I pleaded with the Winzenz's to do their best to look for them tonight. I am so embarrassed that I left them. Last year I left my thryoid medicene and they had to mail that to me too. sigh.....Lybi was so amazing this weekend. I'm sure all of you who know her have experienced her sparkling personality. She was and probably will always be in my mind the most gracious hostess I have ever known. She wants so badly to please and help and has a heart of gold. I felt that way last year too when we stayed with them. I wasn't prepared for the kindness we received there..I was just hoping for somewhere to hang out while Sasha did his Ragnar thing.

So...now for anyone who sees this big fat ZERO on my blog..even though I've got plenty of excuses to not run..don't start making excuses to not run or I will never live it down in Sasha's eyes..Just get out and let the run happen...unless you are pregnant with your 6th child and have lost your orthodics in a state 700 miles away that you traveled from that very morning.....is it a deal?

Comments

From Lybi on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 23:23:08

I think I found your orthotics--my dog was chewing on them. Juuuust kidding. They are in tip top condition and will be on their way to see you via express mail tomorrow. I also have your errant sippy cup and will be holding it ransom until the next time we see you (hopefully Striders Half).

I ALSO found a small rectangular piece of paper, but it accidentally found it's way into the shredder. Don't know how that happened... :)

Also, thank you for the praise. Interesting use of the word "gracious" more like "flustered"! But what the heck, flattery will get you everywhere!

It was so great having you guys here! We just think you guys are the BEST. You are welcome anytime!

From sarah on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 09:07:43

Thank you thank you. Guess how I'm doing my run today. Sasha says lots of elite athletes run barefoot...I'm going to the BYU track today to try it out...although I think I'll keep my socks on...do you think I will look elite? And no...I think gracious fits you perfectly....you couldn't be a Martha if you tried...I think I'll use that Freudian slip to constantly tease you....:)

From James W on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 09:41:04

Sarah,

Lybi didn't mention that I found your orthotics literally 30 seconds after I got off the phone with you - I will chalk it up to inspiration. About running barefoot - you might find you like it better without socks - at least at the BYU track where the surface is nice and soft. I think the socks will tend to bunch or shift around on you. We were glad to have your family at our house - we really enjoyed having you. Glad you all got home safe . . .

From sarah on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 11:12:06

Thank you James...I guess I figured I would look more obvious completely barefoot...socks could look kind of like shoes...I don't know. Thanks again for everything you guys. We made it home in record time...11 hours..including stops. Not bad.

From adam on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 12:20:13

I tried running in socks on the track once and my feet got hot really quick from the friction! I took off my socks and no problem! It was pretty weird. It was also an older track than the BYU one, so maybe that was it.

Oh, I was going to tell you on Sat from 12-2 (or 3pm, I can't remember) is a free science day at the center. cool little experiments (learn to make ice cream and butter too) and other things you can take home. should be fun.

From sarah on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 13:08:10

oh dear ....that's another vote for no socks....guess I'll have to try it. Thanks for the reminder about the science day. It will be especially good for us because we tried to get tickets to the Fairy Tea Party at the Provo library but they sold out literally two seconds before we got to the front of the line. Hopefully that will distract my girls from being sad.

From Lybi on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 13:25:18

Your orthotics are on their way home! They should arrive tomorrow by noon.

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