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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Mon, May 05, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	5.00

The butterfly we caught the other day recovered from the shock of being placed in my coat pocket and flew away happily. I really thought it was injured as I tried to let it fly away several times. We gave it some food and water and it recovered in a couple of hours. Kind of fun.

Also, I finished my story "Rose". My estimation of the story is that it is a great story and I think I have a fabulous idea for a series of books for young adults to help them cope with moral decisions they must face as they grow up. I think I'm a great story teller but a terrible writer. If I really wanted to have my stories written down I have a lot of work to do to get them to where I'd like them to be. It was an enlightening process though and helped me appreciate the seemingly effortless work of thousands of authors whose fruits we often enjoy for free (via the library or internet)

And last but not least...my run...I don't want to run 5 miles a day anymore...help...I know I shouldn't give up yet but it takes so much longer. I felt fine today and got to run back with Sasha a little bit which was really fun.

Comments

From Bonnie on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 11:33:58

Sarah -- it is my opinion you should do your runs based on time from now on -- you are still doing your body (and your baby) good by being on your feet, and as you get slower you will be on your feet longer to get the same distance (isn't fun for you). I think you are awesome to be running I would have wimped out long ago!!

Congratulations on finishing your story, I think it is a great idea and I bet you are a better writer than you think. Have you thought about taping your stories and then writing them down later? It would be so cool to have you become a famous author!!

Bonnie

From Kim on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 12:01:08

I'm so glad the butterfly made it! I'll bet your kids loved that! How many butterflies make it through a pocket ride home? I haven't even seen a butterfly yet this year. I can't wait until I do! I love spring! Is it here to stay?

You are such an awesome pregnant runner! I wish I would have been smart enough to do that through pregnancies! I think Bonnie has a great idea to go by time instead of distance. You know your body better than anyone, do what feels right for you!

From wheakory on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 12:42:20

Way to go. I'm sure it's tough to run the 5 miles. I can't even imagine. That's really neat about the butterfly, their such precious creatures. It's also a good way for your kids to learn about living things and their characteristics. Have a great day.

From Michelle on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 20:16:48

I've been a little out of the loop, I didn't know you were expecting! Congrats! Just keep doing what feels good for you and save what energy you need for you the baby and the rest of your family!

From sarah on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 22:53:15

Thanks for the encouragement you guys. I feel better already. I am feeling way better now that I've slowed down a bit.

It was cool when the butterful flew away. I had tried to free it earlier that morning too and it couldn't fly so we stuck it in a bottle and gave it some of our plentiful dandelion harvest...guess that did the trick.

From Lulu on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 22:05:57

I am glad you were able to save the butterfly.

Ok, now I am going to harrass you about writing. I can tell from your writing on this blog that you are a good writer. No good piece of writing is ever done without a bunch of revisions. In fact, so many revisions that the writer is often so sick of seeing the words, they can't stand them anymore. Please write your stories. I would love for Bubbles to read your amazing stories. I have no imagination, so she needs to experience yours. So, write a little bit everyday, and soon you will have a book or two or three.

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