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

Fri, Aug 31, 2007

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	5.00

Well I am very happy to say that I've run 5 miles every day this week. It's actually been a goal of mine for a long time to get back to 5 miles a day. I was so excited by my times last week because I felt like I'd gotten back in the shape I was in before I had Julia. Before I had my third child Julia I was a bubbling young thing bursting with energy and usually pretty happy with life. I ran 5 miles a day averaging 9 min miles and didn't tire from it. I felt really good about life and didn't have many other goals beyond what I had. After Julia was born I had a hard time. I was definitely not happy with my life or my sudden change in my energy level. I dragged through my days and had a hard time finding the energy and desire to take care of three little kids. I have learned a lot since then (Julia is almost 5)...one thing is that the energy problem was due to me having undiganosed hypothryoidism and a personality that didn't know how to relax admist the serious responsibility of three little kids. I've learned how to manage my stress and I can usually deal with life when I have no energy without going into a serious depression over it. So in a sense for me to be able to get back to that level that I was at before I had Julia would mean a lot to me personally and I'm excited that I'm half way there. I've figured out how to do 5 miles a day again but I can't figure out how to go faster without getting tired the next day..sigh...I guess 5 kids may slow me down a bit but I'm not ready to give up yet.

Comments

From Michael on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 at 17:20:31

Great job and accomplishment of getting 5 miles in each day. Gee 5 miles aday with 5 kids. I guess if you and Sasha have a 6th you will have to up that to 6 miles a day. Keep up the good running

From sarah on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 at 17:33:40

very funny Michael...what about when we have 10...how about I let Sasha do the running and I'll play with the kids all day...

From Ryan on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 at 18:03:51

Sarah - that is a huge accomplishment. You definitely have my respect. We have 3 kids and I know how hard it is - My wife goes to school full time in the evenings. It is very challenging to get any running done if I don't go in the mornings. Life is full of challenges and it is very difficult to maintain balance. kudos to you for being able to do so.

From sarah on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 at 20:34:46

Thank you Ryan. I think part of the accomplishment always goes to the spouse though..Sasha is of course very supportive of my running. I know he'll be there for me if I can't push myself through that day.Yes...life is full of challenges...thank goodness we have eachother to share it with....our families and friends. This blog has helped Sasha and I alot. We can't imagine life without it now.

From Brent on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 at 23:27:01

Sarah, it was nice for you to share the personal side of running. Often, we talk of splits, PRs, but not the everyday challenges associated with running and family. Congrads on your returning back to the daily running high.

B of BS Rools out.

From josse on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 at 23:50:46

It is good to hear that I am not the only one that has a hard time from time to time and can pull them self out of it with shear determination and will power. Great job!

From sarah on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 at 23:56:22

Yes..I think sometimes we have to pull ourselves out with determination and will power but honestly the only thing that really helped me when I was at my ultimate low was to simply realize my relationship with God. I know that can be cliche but it can also be very powerful if you key into that simple and pure power. Thanks Brent Josse and everyone for the uplifting comments...I love this blog and the positive place that it is. I think we are all better people because of it.

From josse on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 at 23:58:22

Yes I agree, without God I don't think I would have made it this summer.

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