Paula's running blog

January 2007

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Location:

wvc,ut,us

Member Since:

Dec 06, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I have run in a few 5k's and two 10k and one 15k.  My best time for a 5k is 25:02 minutes. 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Runs for 2008

 

June: Heart of Holladay 25:02  PR Yeah!!!

June: Westfest 5k  Will be gone camping

July 4: Murray 5k

July 24: Deseret News 10k

July19: Bryce Canyon 1/2 Full

August: Midnight Run

Long-Term Running Goals:

I hope to continue to stay active running and possibly improve my previous running times.

Personal:

I'm married with four children from 6 years old up to 13 years old. A couple of years ago I lost 60 lbs and started running to keep it off.  I now run 20 miles a week with a neighbor and enjoy the ability to exercise. 

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truvalue and down to fitness center

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We went out in the snow and it was a nice run other than I got soaked.  My pants were so wet I sounded like a clidesdale horse.  I enjoyed the fresh snow and a chance to catch up on the social with my running partner however.

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Kennedy run.  It was slippery and people need to shovel their walks but other than that it was good.  I didn't fall so that is always a high point. 

Comments
From Jody on Mon, Dec 10, 2007 at 11:26:37

Welcome!! I am excited you joined. Thanks again for a good run today!

From marciej on Mon, Dec 10, 2007 at 14:55:21

Welcome to the Blog! I am Jody's sister-in-law. I have heard a lots of good things about you! I am glad you didnt fall. You guys are amazing to run in the conditions that you do up there.

From andee on Mon, Dec 10, 2007 at 15:52:07

Welcome to the blog. So happy to see someone else that I know. You and Jody have had some great runs. I really liked her blog about Saturday's run in the snow. Keep up the good work!

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We went out expecting cleared sidewalks and did more dodging snow  than running.  But we got it done.  Hopefully the sun will come out today and melt some sidewalks so tomorrow is not so  slippery. 

Comments
From Brent on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 11:51:33

Paula, welcome to the blog. Great place to share running adventures. Stay with the blog, you will be running a marathon.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

From andee on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 19:25:13

You are so good to get out in the freezing cold and snowy roads! I hear tomorrow is supposed to really be freezing so good luck.

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Today we tried a new route that kept us for the most part off of the main roads and icy sidewalks.  It was veruy cold out today. Now I get to take a long HOT shower yum.

 

Enjoy your runs!!

Comments
From andee on Wed, Dec 12, 2007 at 10:01:56

Glad you were able to have a good/safe run this morning. 7 miles in these freezing temperatures is pretty impressive - good job.

From MichelleL on Wed, Dec 12, 2007 at 11:43:43

Welcome to the blog Paula! You have been getting in good mileage this week.

Congratulations on your accomplishments so far, as in losing the weight, having four children, etc. Were your races this past year?

Make sure you check out the discussion forum, it has some fun discussions. There is a link on the top bar of the blog.

From Paula on Wed, Dec 12, 2007 at 13:09:52

Michelle: Thanks for the welcome! I haven't done alot just a few 5k's locally. But I enjoy to just to get out and be part of the action. My main goal is to beat my running partner, which will never happen. Gives mye something to shoot for and her incentive to kick my butt.

Andee: Luckily Im usually not awake when we leave to go running or I would probably see the logic in more sleep. It was a great run though today. The cold was not as bad as I antisipated it being.Mainly because I was numb by the end.

Enjoy your lunch!

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Today we ran down to the fitness center.   I felt the cold much more today than yesterday.  Of course Crash(my dog) who has faithfully always ran with me and Jody would not even run with us. I am just glad that I'm done for the week.  I love to do but I love to be done just as much.

Good luck on all your runs today!!

 

Comments
From andee on Thu, Dec 13, 2007 at 12:31:10

Now you know your a little crazy if the dog won't even venture out in the FREEZING cold with you! You've got some great miles in this week - good job!

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Todays run was one of my best runs in a  long time.  I felt great the whole time and felt I could have kept going forever.  My dad Crash decided he will go running again with me.  After rebelling on Thursday of last week I thought he might be quiting for good.  Anyway hopefully this is a good start to a wonderful week. 

Now I get to clean the house.

7:09

Comments
From andee on Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 09:29:34

SOunds like you were on fire this morning! Congratulations on a great run. Good luck cleaning house, you can come do mine next!!!

From Jody on Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 10:29:21

I am so glad you had a great run! They are rare! Thanks for making me work hard even when I do not want to. You are the best!

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Today was another good run.  A few slippery spots along the way but we did it. The first half was all up hill and got windy for about a mile.  Once to the top it was all down hill.   yeah!

Keeping up with Jody was impossible however.  She was on fire today.

Thanks Jody for a great run.  Looking forward to another one tomorrow.

7:07

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Its runs like today that make me appreciate days when I have good runs.  I started out with a bad attitude and couldn't get with it.  But I did it.  Tomorrow will be much better.

We are going to jog around and see the lights tonight. That will be fun. 

Thanks again Jody for keeping me moving. Bad attitude and all!

7:01

Comments
From andee on Wed, Dec 19, 2007 at 10:13:27

Nothing stops you two! Not even a bad attitude!! You're doing a great job. Jody called and told me about your run to see the lights tonight. I wish I didn't have YW so that I could join you.

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The first half of the run was really hard to get into.  But after we got over to 5600 then it got much easier.  The wind was bad if you were running south so we did as little as possible.

Break day tomorrow.  Sleep in. Back at it on Saturday.

7:04

Happy Running!!

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Lots of snowand ice. The first half was hard to get into but after we turned around mentally it was much easier even though walks were not shoveled and we did as much hiking and ice skating as we did running.  We didn't break any speed records but I am glad we got out and got it  done. 

Have a great Holiday weekend!!

Comments
From andee on Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 13:29:04

Good job this week. You've had some excellent miles and I'm so amazed at your determination to go no matter how cold! Merry Christmas.

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The first 3 miles were COLD After that when I could start feeling my hands and feet again it was pretty good. Its good to be back at it. 

Hope every ones Christmas was great.

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Today's run was much better than yesterday's I remembered my warmer running gear.  I could never get my energy boost however. So Jody lead and I followed as close as possible.

Thanks Jody for a good run.

Christmas clean up now for the rest of the day.

Comments
From Jody on Thu, Dec 27, 2007 at 20:45:27

Thanks for a great run today!! You are doing fantastic!!

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Today was the hardest run I have had in a long time.  I couldn't catch my breath and just felt overall yucky.  Anyway I made it 6 miles before I bailed on Jody.  I gave blood yesterday and I am hoping that is all that messes with me today.  Monday will be much better.

 

Comments
From Jody on Sat, Dec 29, 2007 at 12:39:22

Thanks for going - it was tough! Take it easy and rest. We will get back at it on Monday

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Good way to end the year. Today's run I felt much better.  I couldn't quite get up to Jody's speed but I enjoyed the run.Hopefully a good start to a great week.

7:09

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