I got cleared to exercise last week, but this morning was the first day that I hit the pavement. I know some people just don’t get it, but I LOVE running. It makes me feel good and keeps me sane. Giving up running halfway through my pregnancy was hard (admittedly continuing would have been harder and more disastrous). Even though I only went a mile and was so S L O W, it’s nice to be out there again. Also…
As was previously mentioned, Noel and I have both been training for large events. Now that both are complete, here’s the report: Noel – Ogden Marathon Despite some hitches in his training (see below) Noel completed his 3rd marathon He didn’t beat my time, but now he has run one more marathon than me which I think gives him a competitive edge Audrey – Childbirth Cooper’s arrival was 100% natural – no meds. We’d taken some childbirth classes on a…
For the past several months, Noel and I have both been training for upcoming big events and acting as each other’s coach. Allow me to fill you in. Noel Event: Ogden Marathon Date: May 15th Goal: PR (Maybe beat my time . . . ) Notes: This is the first time Noel will run a marathon without me (Honestly, I really am sad about this). Originally, I considered signing up for the 5K, but am glad I didn’t since I…
So, I’m at 32 weeks and I figure that means I have anywhere between 40-70 days to go. We’ll see what happens. I’ve been really blessed (seriously) with a fairly uneventful pregnancy and am still doing quite well, but I’m beginning to see more and more of pregnancy’s effects. Although I’m still working out, it’s hard. I had to give up running awhile ago and can’t walk more than 2 miles without feeling like my feet are on fire. Mostly…
Generally when a new year rolls around everyone hits the gym in an attempt to fulfill their unrealistic New Year’s resolutions. Apparently with pregnancy I’m supposed to “take it easy” in the exercise realm, so this year’s resolution won’t involve any races just a commitment to keep putting on the tennis shoes (even if Noel has to tie them) and get out there. Here’s my inspiration: When Paula Radcliffe (professional marathoner) was pregnant she had to slow down and log…
There has been an uncanny number of first time occurrences happening lately. On Saturday Noel ran the annual 1st Dam run, for the first time. For the first time, he won a ribbon for his age division (which was quite large by the way). Also, for the first time in our married life, I sat on the sidelines and cheered Noel on. Reason why: We’re expecting our first child on June 1st.
It’s been a while, so here’s a photo montage of all the things I should have been blogging about for the past several weeks. We made salsa from tomatoes from our own garden and canned it. Matthias visited from Germany and we had a roommate reunion from 2002-2003. And Danielle ran the Top of Utah Marathon. Click on the pictures to see more about each.
Two weekends ago we were privileged to attend what I like to call M.O.S.S. or the McConkie Outdoor Survival School. The destination for this test of endurance was the Grand Canyon. This wasn’t the typical camping trip I am used to from my youth. (Drive up to overlook. “Look, there it is.” Drive away.) Over the weekend we hiked a total of 27 miles. Sunday (the day of “rest”) we hiked along the North Rim five miles out to Wildfross…
Okay, so this is kind of late, I know. The race did end Saturday. However, Audrey tore it up on her final leg and I have to let everyone know about it. Her final leg is known as the Ragnar leg, which was supposed to be the most difficult leg of the whole course. It was 4 miles, all uphill at average of an 8% incline. Most of the people “running” this leg actually walked it because it was so…
So, tonight I stayed with Emily and Dan in Coalville and their house is directly on the race course. All night long people were running by. The dogs were going nuts. The fortunate thing is that this part of the course was one of Audrey’s legs, so we got to see her run by and cheer her on. She was keeping up a good pace and passing all the guys as usual. This leg was a tough one, a full…