Ran 2 miles yesterday...outside. I'm trying to run at least 1 run each week outside so I'm conditioned for the marathon. It seemed to be a little harder on the knees. My right hip and left knee are hurting - enough that I took an ibuprofen yesterday. Next week I start some 3 milers!

Update for the week

This will be short and sweet. This week ran my 2 miles Mon, Tues, Thurs and today (Friday) ran my 3 miles in 32:47. Off to St. George this afternoon, hopefully can get out tomorrow and do my long run. Whew!!

You Get What You Give

Hey my little "pack"! Kevin, I liked the Bad Company lyrics! Thanks for sharing! One of the songs on my playlist is "You Get What You Give" by the New Radicals. This is a little mantra I use for myself as I'm running. Another New Radicals song I like is "Mother We Just Can't Get Enough." When I start to hurt, I sing the part where it says, "we just can't get enough." Is that sick or what!!?? Kevin, have you tried the Kings of Leon? I think you would like them. They really have that classic rock sound. Anyway, back to the run...I did 2miles today. I should have done them yesterday but the morning was crazy. I did the run today which was going to be a rest day so I'm back on schedule. Britt, I just need to trim 5 min. off my 2 mi. and I will be caught up to you. I'm working hard at being consistent and meeting the goals and it's really making me feel great inside and out. It's amazing the sense of accomplishment I already have. I can't wait for the feeling I will have when I cross that marathon finish line...that is totally keeping me motivated!

Here are some lyrics that apply to our little "pack" as Britt has named us. They are from a song in the 1970s (of course) from a band called Bad Company. The name of the song is called Running With the Pack. The lyrics are taken way out of context...but they will work for us.

You can't hold me down,
You can't hold me back,
goin my own way, runnin with the pack,
Ooh,
Never never never looking back,
Woh,
Keep on running, keep on running, yeah,
Moving on, moving out,

Come On Spring!

I am so happy that it appears the weather is warming up. I really struggle with getting out and running when it is less than 25 degrees outside. With that comment made, I did miss my run this morning but will be back at it tomorrow with a 3 miler.

It will difficult next week in St. George to get acclimated to the beautiful weather there and then have to come back to cold again. Oh well, a taste of what is yet to come.

Morning update: Done with the run and it was a spectacular 32 degrees outside. You guys have a fine run today!

My New Best Friend

Today I ran my 2 miles, better time--22 minutes. I have decided this week that I need to jump on the wagon of no carbonation. I will have to probably slowly adapt to this because as you all know me and Dr. Pepper are pretty good friends, he has seen me through a lot these past years and always seems to put me in a better mood. But not anymore. My new best friend is going to be my water bottle. True he has been neglected the past few months/year--but no more. I have dusted him off and from now on wherever I go, he goes. Welcome home old friend!

Back of the Pack

Wow guys! You are doing awesome! I am happy to be on a running schedule now...finally hit the 6 week mark last week so I am good to hit it hard and I have to in order to keep up with you all! I found a great regimen for a 26 week program online and I wrote my daily goals into my calendar so each day I know what to accomplish. There are a few extra weeks in that schedule before Sept./Oct. so if there is a week I struggle I can be a little flexible but I really want to work hard to continually progress. I am on a slow start (1 mile on Thurs., 2 mi. Fri., 2 mi. Sat.) but I am encouraged that I have seen improvement in just the few days since I started. Today I did 2 miles and cut my time by 3 min.! I can't wait till some of this weight comes off so I can move a little quicker! Here are a few things that have made me feel good: 1. A great playlist on the ipod - totally gets me moving! 2. Jason introduced me to a great breakfast: fried egg on whole wheat toast (fried with Pam, no oil or butter) with a little Creole seas. on top and some days I have a homemade fruit smoothie with protein powder. Of course, tons of water to drink. 3. A good night's sleep. Some of this depends on Caleb but I do the best I can where I have control. 4. Cutting the late-night snacking. When I feel super-tempted, I pop some air-popped popcorn and that helps...plus it's a great source of fiber! Sorry this is a long post but this is really exciting to me and I love that we are supporting each other thru it. Can't wait to see all our progress in the months to come! Good luck and Good work...I'll follow your examples!

No Huntsville Run

Sorry all, I just checked the Huntsville half marathon date and it will be in September, not July. So, it looks like we should try for the Utah Valley half marathon in June. Also, Just in case we don't make the entry cut for the St. George Marathon, do we want to shoot for the Logan Marathon on September 18? The registration for it started on March 1.

Day 2--Brittany

Whohoo Kevin (or should I say Marathon Man)...that is good time on your 3 miles!! Hope your run went well this morning!

Today was my first time running 4 miles...KAPOW! I did stop and do a brisk walk for a quarter mile or so. Total time was about 47 minutes (need to get that pace up!). Feeling good, didn't feel winded, but I did start to get a minor side ache, maybe I should eat something better prior to running. Suggestions??

Thank you for the challenge

Thank you for this great opportunity to improve my health (physically and mentally). I am in my fourth week of training and was progressing pretty good, until three days ago. I ran/walked 3 miles Wednesday morning (31 minutes, 30 seconds) and by that night had achilles tendon pain (tendonitis). So I have accepted my own medical recommendation to you all and have taken the last two days off with ibuprofen (ugh!). I am getting ready to go out and try three miles this morning (Saturday) and see how the old body feels. I love this blog...great accountability tool!

Day 1

Okay so I thought if I can be accountable for my running, maybe I will be more motivated. Let's help each other get there!!!

Day 1- Today was my "rest" day. Stretched, ran 1 mile at an easy rate. Tomorrow is my long run, still shooting for just 4 miles. Hope to gain more soon.