Ogden's Hidden Trails...

Okay, they may not be hidden, but they were hidden from ME. I went running with SueAnn this morning (which, btw, went better than I thought... she's a swell individual) and she took me a different way up the Ogden trails, through the golf course, and over to another trail by St. Joseph's high school on Lark Street. Before I knew it we'd been running for almost an hour. Insane. I'm excited to run it with you guys! She's going to show me some other cool trails, too. All I know about Ogden's trails are what you two have showed me. I'm psyched to learn more! And a definite bonus about running with someone new... you don't want to be the pansie... so I ran HILLS, didn't walk... and still lived to tell about it. :) Maybe it's a good thing, Mand, I might actually be able to keep up with you on the hills after this summer!

I miss running with you guys, but if I have to run with someone different... at least I'm going to stack up a bunch of cool new runs for us!!! Yessssss.

8 became 6 and 6 became 4...

...and 4 became 3 and 3 became 6! So I have been doing a wonderful job on my saturday runs. Last week I ran 7 and the week before I ran 6 and yesterday I had set the goal of running 8...its amazing how much easier it is to train without 500 pages of reading a week and 13 hour days! My only mistake yesterday morning was I didn't get up tell 6:30 and didn't make it out the door tell 6:53...I don't have any pictures to prove it (sorry). By the time I hit the road the sun was totally risen- and HOT- hot weather is the death of me and my running abilities. I hadn't even made it half a mile before the war in my head about how to cut the run shorter was in full wage...and the wrong side one- I cut my 8 mile run down to 3 miles :( when I got back, I realized there was a walking Relief Society group at 8 so I decided to do that. But only after showering and putting on a cute running outfit (lame I know...but I was going on the biggest date of my life since Tyson- I had to make a good impression, and find my a winning running partner). The walking group ending up being a jogging group so I am totally glad I went and I found me a match. We ran another 3 miles...she is fast and seems always willing to push it (this is good since I totally lack pushing it skills)...so we will how this relationship grows and if she calls for a second running date :). I am so glad Lori picked us out houses, because no other runners will compair to the two of you and I can't wait to be back ...tomorrow morning I will pick each of you a cow ( since that is all I have to offer here in Lehi)

Long Run? Check

Hey Ladies. Reagan is down for her morning nap, Jaylee and I are just chillin' downstairs watching "Flushed Away" so I thought I'd let you two know how my long run went this morning. What you say? You actually went on a long run, by yourself? Why, yes, friends, I did. :) I'm actually quite proud of my six miler this morning. I chose to do a nice loop through my favorite areas of Ogden. And...of course... go house hunting. :)





This is me. Proof that I went out this morning.



I found us ALL houses on Malan. Yes I did. You two seriously need to run this street with me, it's just a block east of Marilyn off of 28th. I A.DORE. these houses!!



This is Amanda's house:



Erin's house:



and my house.

and yes, there is a guy sitting on his front stoop reading the newspaper. I tried really hard to be sneaky in my picture taking abilites...but... pretty sure I was totally obvious.

Now all we have to do it convince the owners that a) they all want to sell b) they all want to sell at the SAME time and c) they want to sell these houses to three crazy ladies. Hmmmm. Do you think it's feasible?

It was a nice run. It started to get warm right about mile 5, just as I was ending...which I was grateful for. My only gripe? No matter HOW many times I run it?

THIS HILL. (taylor)

always kicks. my. butt.

....and so it begins

Tomorrow is my first long run in my TOU marathon training. Ugh. :) Tonight I am creating a list of reasons I want to train and complete this marathon. It will have a picture of my Dad and be hanging in my bedroom with the training log next to it. When I get it done, I'll email it to you guys. Don't let me quit, please. Even though right now I feel tired just thinking about running another marathon I don't want to regret this years down the line.

Here's to another marathon!!!

A Moment of Silence

I would like us all to take a moment and mourn for my poor toe nail. After a brave battle, it finally died and came completely off. Sniff. She was a good toe nail, but just couldn't withstand the beatings of marathon training. She will be greatly missed...and I will cry every time I paint my toenails...And yet, I totally miss running, and can't wait to get back to beating up my feet. It's a strange thing this running thing does to your mind. Strange indeed.

Confession....

Erin. I didn't wake up when you called me this morning. Nope.

Drat. -10 points.

Do we need to register for this

Becauase I totally want a picture on the trail :) I wasn't able to find a registration date, but I know registration is open its $35.00 bones and like previously discussed everyone is welcome to crash here the night before buses load like at 4:15-5:30...I vote for the 5:30 bus since- this is such a serious race!