Circles and Squares

3.57 miles with Anya at a 10 minute ish :) pace.

Centergy with Nicole 1 hour. I LIKE Centergy a LOT!

Two miles with Denali, total time was 20.58, pace was 10:27 not bad for the Bob, but I can do better. I felt my foot but it was not uncomfortable just present. I felt like I rn crooked like I carry myself on one side and drag the other, I haven't noticed it until Nicole and I talked about shoes. Jeff say I do run funny on my rigth foot he has always noticed... I think other things were probably more pressign at the time:).

2 even with the Bob and Garmin, 10:47 pace, 2nd mile I had a head wind, Bob acted slightly like a sail. I have very bad form don't even know where to start with improving that. I think it will help gimp foot. Gimp foot didnt hurt still just noticeable. I am still crooked not any straiter than yesterday;) Google here I come...

It was an unexpectadly nice run depite sheeting rain and wind. The night had magical qualities that I enjoyed and Denali liked the sound raindrops made on her cover.

I run very strange like swish, thud, swish, thud instead of thud, thud... I can think about it and thud, thud but it actually takes thought. Like my left foot hits the ground early and skids to the stop.

I looked it up and I didn't really find anything I searched "crooked runner" and "dominant foot runner" no good, must keep looking. I also tried to make an appt. with a Doctor but I only got an answering machine. Although my foot felt fine today I cant help but think this funny way I run is going to cuase me the same problem or an even worse one once I start logging long runs.

3 lovely, hilly miles with Anya on the BPA Trail. IT WASN'T RAINING!!! :)

Quikc run with Jeff pushing D in the Bob. We timed .92 and ran it in 8:40 so I was definitly pleased because while it may not have been under 9 for a mile it would have been close. I'm always faster when I'm trying to keep up with Jeff. I accidently was trying to find the light and messed up timing but oh well. Tonight I ran on the balls of my feet, felt easier but weird. Worked different muscles, I read this is a good thing to do so I'm going to try and work on it. I did'nt even notice that I had feet so I see that as a plus!!! I plan on doign a 7 mile run next weekend. Yayyyyy!!!

Fun but Gramin didn't start tracking until the satellite loaded so the mileage was off but we ran it on Sunday so we knew exactly how far but didn't get the time. Bummer because I really pushed to keep up with Jeff. Ran on toes, zero foot pain, nice run. Denali cooed to Daddy the whole way.

Run around the neighborhood... so boring. Denali was cute though:)

2 miles with Denali in front carrier in the rain. We walked it was fun, she did not have as much fun as I did:)

2 miles running with Denali at Federal Way Community Center. They have a nice track I enjoyed it, however Denali was not as impressed. The basektball court bothered her, it was too noisy.

We ran 2 miles and walked 20 minutes. The tempature is perfect there.

Went for a "long" run:) It was fun we ran 5 along the river and and then looped through the neighborhood. We walked a mile at the end for a total of six.

Mile 1, 10:31

Mile 2, 10:28

Mile 3, 10:28

Mile 4, 10:27

Mile 5, 10:54

Mile 6 Walking:)

3 mile walk around the neighborhood with Jeff and Denali. It was so nice:) made my whole day.

We need  chnage of scenery-- 4.2 miles around the neighborhood. I wish the sun was up longer so we could run on the trail by the river. Even D was bored to sleep. Oh well I felt REALLY good I can definitly tell that the consistency of my running is starting to pay off. I felt great for the entire 4 miles.

Mile 1 10:40

Mile 2 10:36

Mile 3 10:41

Mile 4 10:27

Quick run around the neighborhood, I borrowed Jeff's shuffle because mine was out of batteries and I loved his song list, it had me running faster then normal and I really feel my shins now. A couple walking loops around the block to cool down. Very nice, I haven't run with music in so long.

M1 10:11

M2 10:01

Ran 3 with D and walked .75. It was nice and warm, plus no rain.

M1 10:13

M2 10:11

M3 10:47

I didn't really feel up to running today. I told myself its ok to slack off and decided when I started not to take the Garmin just go with how I felt. Well I felt like walking home, I'm super tired. On the way home a car full of neighbors blew an airhorn out of the window of thier car when they saw us. -- Who does that?! My wonderful baby slept though it but it was enough to really anger me. I didn't get the best look at the car, white Toyota is all I know. I still would really like to give them a piece of my mind. I cannot even begin to imagine what kind of creep gets joy out of delibratly scaring a stranger and her baby.

We cheered up the second we got home, made potatoes with string beans and mushrooms in the WOK-- delicious. I normally by the cheap potatoes in the red bag but this time I had some Yukon Gold and they are so good! D was all smiles and giggles. Turned out to be a wonderful night:)!

3 miles with D in the stroller. It was a nice run, I felt completly unmotivated but one cheese quesadilla later I was dancing around the house with the Babe. It was a nice night, warm and not raining. Tomorrow I will do a seven mile run I'm going to get to RUN on trails that are not in the neighborhood.!!!! Yipee!!!!!! Hellooooo golf course, wierd new bridge under a bridge and sunshine- we cant wait to see you!!!

7 miles, went past the golf course and there were two Donkeys eating by a fence. I showed them to D she was not ass(he he) in love with them ass I was:). They were so cute! I felt totally depleted by 5.5 but I kept on and I'm glad I did. I managed to maintain decent form I think I didn't feel like I was shuffling my feet. I used a Mocha Cliff Gell-- Yummy and I question if I would have had as positive a run if I had'nt used the gel. Clearly I'm still not fast:) It will come with time.

M1- 10:30

M2- 11:04

M3- 11:13

M4- 10:57

M5- 11:07

M6- 10:44

M7-11:00 

I got up early and ran around the neighborhood. It was suprisingly nice and I enjoyed it. I saw what Anya is always talking about with the sparkly frost. Very pretty. I tried to go on Monday but we just didn't feel like it:)

Oh yeah-- Jeff wants to get a treadmill-- who knows if we really will but he's all paranoid about me running in the dark all the time. I really like this idea, I would still run outside all the time (D and I can do this togetehr an we enjoy it) but it would be nice to pop out 2 miles every morning in the warmth of the house. I'm going to stalk Craigslist maybe I'll find one I liek.

This was actually an awesome run, I started to go for 4 but I just kept on until 8, Denali noticed at Mile 6 and decided she wanted to go home. I paused the Garmin a couple times and forgot to turn it back on, but I think I might have gotten 6 miles accuratly. Yayyy it gave me averages anyways!

I'm ending the night with Sex and the City 2 --- FAIL. I'm serious so far this movie is NOT living up to my high expectations.

m1, 10:09

m2, 9:59

m3, 10:28

m4, 10:25

m5, 10:30

m6, 11:26

m7, 10:51

m8, 10:43

2 miles with D, she slept the whole time. It was warm and nice out, I ate a ton of peanut butter and soome corn chips before I left the house so I felt a little icky, but still nice. My calves were tight from yesterday.

3 miles with D in the BOB, I'm stiff, oh well. I did a bunch of sitting stretched firSt in hopes of loosening up my muscles.

On another note I got to see my sister and my SUPER, DUPER HANDSOME nephew today for an hour while they were made thier way to their lovely new home in honolulu. It was the 1st time they met Denali and she totally loved them, she gave each one a breast exam looking for milk:) My brother in law Chris probably could have done with out his bonus boob inspection.

Jeff and I are celebrating a wonderful day with Round Table pizza tonight!!! YAYAYAYYAY!!!

Really wasn't that into running today-- all I can think about is ice cream, gummie bears and vacations... I think I'm goint to take a shower and then go to the mall where I can obtain a dish of fat, sugar filled ice cream topped with an entire Halloween nights worth of treats.

Seriously first I will get vanilla and top it wth oreos, butterfinger and gummie bears, then black cherry with caramel and cookie dough and of course more gummie bears.

5 mile with Denali I pushed the BOB up that huge hill on 228th, seriously its porabably a mile long. I used to walk up it pregnant, I ran the whole time, I was very proud of myself.

4 miles with the Bob -- felt good but not as good as yesterday:( My calves are tight ALL the time now except on days that follow rest days. I have been stretching them out frequently during the day it helps a little. It doesn't hurt or anything I just prefer to feel loose. I'm super excited I made a runnig date with Nicole and Denali tomorrow evening and one with Anya on Saturday!!! Yayyy:)

M1- 10:40

M2- 10:29

M3- 11:02

M4- 11:29

I think these time would have been a teeny bit faster but I was fightig with my Zoot running capris the ENTIRE time. They kept riding down where the crotch was mid thigh it was super frustrating. I have only worn them a couple of times and every time I wear them I'm reminded of how much I dislike them, they are just so uncomfortable. I have had them for 3 + years-- they are the worst running capris in the world. I like the Adiddas that I normally wear and have several pairs of so much better(too bad they were all dirty).

5 wonderful miles with Nicole and she pushed the BOB it was nice to have a break and so nice to run with conversation.

M1, 10:14

M2, 10:02

M3, 10:36

M4, 10:50

M5, 10:48

2 walking miles with Denalii up the hill. It was nice and dry out:) Tomorrow long run with Anya and her running group in Enumclaw!!! Yayyyy! I was scared if I ran tonight I would have too many miles too fast. Tomorrow I plan to run 7 with Anya in the morning and 2 later on with D. Should put me at 23 for the week wich is still 5 more than last week and my all time high!

Run with Anya and group from Enumclaw. It was very nice to run out here with beautiful views of Ranier and other mountains. It was complete with horses and cows, every one we passed was so nice and Anya and I had great converstaions the whole time. I got to meet June and Anna (girls Anya runs with in the mornings) super nice.

I got a boob ache- seriously like a side stick but my boob which had us walking a couple of times for probably 30 ft. It was funny but a sign that I may need running bras that fit better. This run was a lot faster than I am used to and I can definitly tell now that were done, I'm pretty depleted but  take that as a sign that I'm building on my times and getting better. :)

M1, 9:11

M2, 10:09 up a BIG hill

M3, 9:27

M4, 9:39

M5, 9:55 start of boob ache

M6, 10:04

M7, 10:20

I had planned on doing two more miles at home but I can't I'm whipped. I actualy took a nap and I rarely nap. It was delightful!!!!

Torrential rain and serious wind. Still it was nice and somewhat warm considering. This run felt refreshing and fun but I didnt want to keep nugget  out in the elements too long.

Next day I think i broke my toe:( I migth be a little dramatic. 

Nice run in Texas I inteded to go farther but I found the 75 degree temps too hot and I could'nt hang. My toe feels better though-- note to self start earlier.

3 miles in McKinney Texas. It was nice and there was a cool wind blowing. The highlight of this run was seeing two cowboys ride through the subdivision:) I would have ran farther but I just didnt have the energy for it.

TEN MILES WITH THE BOB!!!!! :_)

Running trifecta

    1. sleepy, sweet baby

    2. it wasnt snowing, raining or blowing wind

    3. I fueled my body with Reeses Peanut Butter Cups:) yum

I started with 10 in mind but I told myself to settle for 6, the conditions just seemed perfect so I kept on with it. Very nice-- my only concern is that it was really cold today and I dont know that I should have Denali out for 2 hours in 37 degree temps even bundled up on the stroller with all her blankets and the cover. I checked her temp multiple times and it didnt get too low so I'm pretty sure she took it in stride.

M1, 10:39

M2, 10:33

M3, 10:49

M4, 10:50

M5, 11:25

M6, 11:29

M7, 11:27

M8, 11:31

M9, 12:04

M10, 12:24

1:54 minutes total, as of now I estimate my Half marathon time to be 2:25.

3 miles-- it is snowy and icy, and I feel like a little too cold for D.:(

Yayayyayayyay Golf Course Loop, very nice and crisp and I even did "Speed work" seriously:), I used the virtual partner on the Garmin and ran and 8:14 mile. Just one and then I walk/ jogged back but it felt good and was easier than I thought it would be. To be completly honest the first .5 went by so fast I couldnt belive it, the last 500 ft seemed the worst. I really like how it tells you what you have left not what you have run. I wish I had stepped it up just a teeny bit for the 8:13!!!

Sad day I actually wore gloves and I lost one of them during my fast mile:( It was neon green and made of yarn total value $.50. Still I really liked that bright green glove, I hope I find it.

I want the weather to improve, I want summer to come and I want to be running with my freinds all the time again. I want this all to happen now!!!!:)

Run with Anya and the Enumclaw group. It was cold but beautiful outside, I really liked the location of this run even though half of it was up hill. The times reflect me taking a couple walk breaks up the hill and we took a couple breaks on the way down as well.

Anya's left knee was giving her trouble( I hope if feels better) and my legs felt dead (not sure why- I loaded up n Swedish Fish before we started).

I met a ton of other women which is so nice and they invited me back:)

Flaming Geyeser Park

M1, 10:35

M2, 12:29

M3, 10:32

M4, 11:14

M5, 11:30

M6, 11:10

M7, 12:26

Fast around the neighborhood-- nice weather.

Now to watch Tapped a film about drinking water:)

5 pre- half miles with Nicole and Anya-- it was so nice to run as a group again. Nicole pushed Denali in the Bob. Easy run at BPA with good conversation.

M1, 10:38

M2, 10:17

M3, 11:03

M4, 11:18

M5, 10:34

Awesome, wonderful weekend. Ran my first half marathon with my family, Nicole and Anya. It was just so amazing and fun. Nicole hosted everyone at her family's home so the night before we had fun playing games, drinking beer, and eating.

The weather was perfect it was warmer than normal and the sun was shining, at times on the course with out shade I thought it would be nice if it were cooler:). This was a great race, everyone was so nice and they had good food. The course was super pretty even though it seemed like it circled the town dump. Mossy trees and flowing river, pretty country side and farm animals, it was very scenic.

Nicole was second and Anya was fifth for their races and age divisions. I'm so proud of my speedy freinds. They worked thier butts off and totally deserved it!!! I want to run TONS of races with these girls!!

M1, 9:04

M2, 9:27

M3, 9:43

M4, 9:49

M5, 10:28

M6, 10:29

M7, 10:51

M8, 11:20, Stopped to pee:)

M9, 10:11

M10, 10:46

M11, 10:13

M12, 11:13 Huge hill

M13, 10:07

I'm happy with this time but I know I can do better if I choose to:).

4 miles with the baby it was SO warm out. This was a terrible run, my lungs were burning and I felt naseous the entire time. I think I might have a slight hint of sickness but I'm not sick.

Green River Trail with D, we caught a little break form the rain. This run took more energy than I have, definilty not as bad as Fridays.

m1, 10:05

m2, 10:31

m3, 10:47

m4, 10:33

4 really slow miles-- I'm still feeling a little under the weather but not full on sick. Just don't have much energy. This was a special run however, my dear baby stayed awakes to coo and talk almost the entire time. She was looking around and smiling and laughing so sweet that girl is.

On another note, I went to Fred Meyer to get Chia seeds and try it-- they were out:( A gal at my work has lowered her cholesterol by 100 points (seems huge, I don't know for sure though) just with 1 tablespoon mixed with 1 cup of water a day. She says she feels great but she would'nt call it a miracle drink:). I MUST try it!!!

Run with Nicole at BPA, I wish I could have ruun much longer-- I think I should try to come earlier and we could do 10 miles each Thursday!!! That would be awesome.

Running at BPA with Nicole and BOB. It was still raining and the power lines were crackling. I didnt dress warm enough and I felt self consious because the rain made my shirt stick to me and it was just weird. Ughhhh I really NEED summer to start soon-- Neeeeed-- it!

It was super sunny and beautiful all day until we decided to run. Nicole was super nice and came to the house so we could run the Green River Trail. I was excited we were plannign on 10-12 miles. The rain made for a cold start and it didn't really let up we were completly drenched and it was freezing cold rain too! Still I think considering the conditions we did pretty good.

Up the big hill by the house ran the whole way. It was nice out, I couldn't belive it. I truly believe I would be running a ton more if I had a treadmill or good weather. I have zero motivation. I really need to pick it up.

It was windy but I tried it literally started raining and gusting freezing water daggers the second I left the house!!!

I'm not really sure how far I ran my Garmin was messing up and had trouble finding satelites. I had to re-set 2 times. I kept running and the noticed it was only recording time not distance.

Today was super neat-o because we went to pick the cat up from the kennel so she probably ran  half a mile with us. She was not very happy but I totally dug it as did Ally the girl working at the kennel and D.

Today was beautiful it had crazy rain storms that came from nowhere but the time I spent outside was bright and rejuvinating. I love it when I get to see the sun. D kept trying to cover her face, she may be a vampire I am not 100% sure yet.

Ran with Nicole , Anya and Jordanne around Nicole's neighborhood I did'nt feel well and left ater the first loop. Bummer because I looked forward to it all week.

Very short run to kennel to pick up cat again. I did not feel great my stomache feels like there are rocks in it and my right leg from theh knee down feels funny. Not hurt but funny. It was beautiful out, strong wind.  

Really good run around the neighborhood I felt pretty good today and Denali was super happy even though she got some shots and had her 6 month well baby exam. We stopped at the playground to slide and use the teeter totter. As we were leaving Denali looked around liek she had just realized that this was a ginormous toy for her. So cute!

Wonderful run with the girls at Soos Creek Park. I havent been here before and I actually thought it was in Auburn but it's very close to my house and reminds me of Alaska so I LOVE IT. Anya was running late so Nicole and I ran a little bit before meeting back up for another 2+ miles with Anya. Seriously great run and much farther than I had planned on but so glad about that. I think it is easier to run longer in new places. Hope to check out more new runs areas!!!

Total 01:05:09  I turned it on a little late.

M1, 10:02

M2, 10:13

M3, 9:46

M4, 10:21

M5, 10:43

M6, 10:33

M7, 10:28 

D was fussy on this pretty run with Anya. Soso creek trail I walked the last mile out.

My hip and knee hurt on this I was stiff.

Run with Nicole and D-- I didnt eat right so I really dragged on this run. I will definitly eat more carbs on run days:)!

Run walk with Jeff and D!!! Yayyya:)

Walk with Jeff and D around the neighborhood and up the big hill to the dog park.

2 mile walk up the hill with D.

Nice run with D I have been working on my strides per minute and trying to run taller an dfeel lighter on my feet. It was so warm out.

To the new apartment to feed the cat and up the hill back to the house, it was fun and beautiful out. I have a new cover for my futon and I put it in the dryer at the apartment and I was really suprised that the dyrer got so hot it melted parts of the cover-- its not got holes but part of the velour is slighlty crunchy in spots now. Kind of buumed me out, 1st the quality of the cover was much less than I had expected and second now I'm scared of the dryer:) Came home with Nugget extraordinaire and we had some Granola Peach ( she does not like peaches) but she ate it anyway out of despeartion:). Sweet one that kid is! Oh I put her in the BOB forward facing like a big kid in a real stroller, she totally loves it-- and she is so cute that way. When I put her to sleep tonight she promptly grabbed her cribbed rails and stood up-- she is so strong.

On another note -- Thank you Nicole for motivating me-- seriously needed the push:) and your going to rock your Half this weekend! Is Salem by Eugene or Hayworth field because Kara Gouocher is signing books in OR this weekend.

Also I do not understand how anyone could not love broccolli-- it is delicious.

I added up all the miles in my Marathon training plan and including marathon it totals 473.2 which does not seem all that bad for some reason, now I ONLY have 469 miles left. :)

Fathers Day 5K with Anya. It was awesome but i started out wrong. I had to get cash and I did'nt dress properly. Remember when I told you about the post baby lady leaking problem... well I wore my new gray capris instead of black and lady leaking problem reared its wet pants. Seriously I wet my pants while running because I have very little bladder contral. Its unpredictable completlty sporadic and I'm ok with it. The best thiing about wetting your pants is that its super funny, all you can do is smile.

Anya totally kicked butt she finished way above her time goal at 24:01 second, I trailed in at 29:36 but mind you I did that while wetting my pants. I would say I deserve a points bonus because I was multi tasking:)! Really though I won (I was the only one in my age division) but still I won. It was a super fun race with tons of very nice people in a beautiful location. I really enjoyed this, I think I woudl like to run a small 5K like this every week or two. What a motivator and for the 1st half I was well on my way to hitting my 27:00 minute goal-- that made me happy as now I totally know I can improve my times. I was also suprised I had to drive though old Auburn and its so much prettier than I would have expected. 

Now we have to talk Anya into coming to Oktoberfest not to to run but just to have fun!!!! :)  I'm looking for a house fo rus!!!!

D and I walked to Kent station for new running shoes. Yayyyy  Saucony Omny 9's are now ours. :)

Jeff watched D. I love the new shoes they feel solid, I notice that they are built different than other shoes. You know where it normally curves in for your arch-- these don't it almost seems as if they are on the wrong feet. I'm geussing this is why they are so awesome. I forgot to charge my Ipod so bummed. I dont feel too safe listening to music with D because I want to be on high alert and protect her from all the people who might try to steal her cute little baby butt but for me alone music is king!

I have to go shower  but I have a goal to run 9 miles this weekend. Dont laugh but to do this I am gpoing to just do a mile here and there so Im goign to wear running capris the whole weekend.  Make a game out of it.

Later in the afternoon we walked to the Farmers Market in downtown Kent. It was awesome, we got snap peas, baby onions, fresh garlic and mushrooms to make Daddy Day Stir Fry. Yummy!

Aroujdn the neighborhood sans baby, still nice my shins hurt:).

It was SO warm out 77 degrees so so nice. I love the sun!!!! We really took our time we stopped at a park so D could play on the swings while we were out. She is so cute had the best run ever.

My shins didnt hurt like I had expected that was pretty cool. I really like the new shoes.

Very nice run could, have should, have been longer but menacing black clouds in sky I even heard thunder. Made it home rigth as rain drops hit.

Golf course loop with Jeff then later around Greenlake with the family.  I love talking with Jeff and just being around him.

Today I ran at Alki with my freind Angela. She has a knee injury and is just getting back into running. It was neat-- not many people probably due to the fact that its a week night. We found an amazing park behind Saltys that has two landings for with the best Seattle sklyline views ever. I was really happy with this run. It was good to connect with Angela and run in a different neighborhood.

Denali had so much fun, especially because we got milkshakes from Luna Cafe-- she literally drank 3/4 of it and was arm deep scooping the contents out of the bottom of the cup. Wolfing down cookie pieces drenched in ice cream. She was so hilarious, totally covered in chocolate ice cream from head to toe and she was SOOO sticky. It was too funny.

Ran around the neighborhood. I wish it was warmer but it was still lovly. My shins hurt not bad but I noticer for sure.

I also know I really need to run alot more to get ready for the Leavenworth Half and Hood to Coast. Looking so forward to my running commitments for the rest of the year. Jeff said if I quit my job he will go running with me every day!!!! At 9 or 10 wouldnt that be awesome!!!

Ran/ jog along Frager to feed mini donkeys carrots, but they were in a pasture that we coudlnt reach:(.  We stumbled  upon a strawberry u-pick it farm and picked up a ton and some cherries. The super nice people working there also sold us some pectin and gave us instructions on how to make jam!!!    

Run with Denali-- it's really warm today and lovley. I'm trying to talk Jeff into running again tonight but I doubt it. TODAY IS WONDERFUL!!!!!

We  wanted to run more but did'nt have time.:( We ran to Teresitas Market on Russell Road and Meeker and picked up marshmallows to make Strawberry upside down cake. It is so yummy!!!

IRC Mid Summer 5K

ANYA KICKED THIS RACE IN THE BOOTY!!! Denali and I trailed slowly in but ANYA SLAYED it!!!! It was awesome. I still won first place by default because I was teh only one inmy age group:) thats ok by me though. It was warm adn just nice out. i'm so glad Anya invited me. The only thing missing-- NICOLE:(

I think this is the day I ran with Anya at Roegner-- :) Not sure, D and I got there early and ran about 1.5. D had a breakdown it was ugly... I hope she doesnt get so angry again:)Poor Anya had to witness it.

Quck jog around the neighborhood with a happy baby.

Ran with Anya and other running group I cant remember what they are called at BPA-- everyone took turns pushing Denali-- it was tough. It was nice to meet new people and see Anya! I miss her and Nicole. We made plans to run Saturday at the Lake Wildernss Lodge. Woo Hoo Jeff has the baby! Also Friday  is my last day ever at work.

7 miels with Anya and the Cedar River Runners-- it was one of those runs that makes you love running more than you did before.

Jeff promised if I became a stay at home Mom he would run with me very day!! He has! I love him, I think he likes it. I will not let him break this promise:)

We went the opposite direction on the exact same course some how that equates to .05 more miles. ???:)  It was hot today and I felt tired but I'm getting faster, running with Jeff is going to be so good for me!

We hiked the Dungeness Spit to the ligthhouse with Nugget in the back pack.

It was hot!!! Texas hot!

When I started at 8 it was 94 degrees, when I finshed at 8:20 it was 99 degress. Despite the hot it truly did'nt feel that bad. I did get some sun in those 20 minutes though.

Run with Jeff -- we ran most of this stopped a couple times and walked a quarter of a mile. For whatever reason this run seemed hotter than Texas...

Jeff's knee doesn't hurt but it now makes a popping sound when he walks. He has decided to postpone his every day running with me:(... propbably a very good idea on his part.

I was really ambitious and thought that D and I could run the BPA twice with Nicole, Anya and Jordanne. D had a complete fit-- poor girl she is learning now that tantrums dont pay. We made it 4 miles, I really would have liked to run the rest with the girls. :( Although BPA is super challenging for me especially when pushing the BOB I still enjoyed it and thank you guys for putting up with the slowness and the screams.

Jeff watched D and I ran the loop around the Golf course back to the pad. IT was nice and cool, I talked with a little old man on the way too he was probably 80 and riding a bike all over. He said the downfall to being that old is that even though he rides every day he is now starting to forget the trail system.

Ran 4 miles at 7:30 with Renton Mommy Club. D cried for 3 miles of it...

5 miles with Nicole and Cooper at the BPA. It was warm out-- very oddly warm on a cool day. There were tons of people in various sporting event also. I'm so glad Nicole is back to go running with.

Fun IRC run with Nicole and Jordanne. Nicole took Denali for the first half of the 5k-- and we made the best time ever. It would be nice to run consistant miles at 8 minutes or even a teensy bit less. Sounds like so much hard work...:)

Total 5.2 but I only ran 1 mile-- my heart just wasnt in it. I felt sluggish. This wouold have been a great day for a looooooong run to because D slept the entire time in the stroller.

I still dont feel good... really dragging. I walked 1.68 also.

Jeff watched D and I got in 5 around the Golf course.

I had 30 minutes before a playdate. Overall super pleased definitly felt recharged after a break yesterday.

Jeff gifted me a morning run sans baby!!! I loved it:)

HOOD TO COAST---- WHAT A WONDERFUL TIME!!!!! WOOOO HOOOOO:)!

I don't remember this run but it's on the Gramin;)

Wonderful LOOOONG run with Anya and Nicole. The weather was nice we did the Roegner Loop twice. I wish I had gone 14 with Nicole:)!

I ran at 6:30 am at Bellows Air Base in Hawaii. This was nice I ran aroound the camp then on a trail behind everything. It was hot HOT hot. My lungs burned I'm not used to that kind of climate.  I wish I had run more in Hawaii.

Almost five with the BOB slow going as Ive been super slacking on running lately.

I bought a new charger for my shuffle and was more than happy to use it to bust out a christmas eve 10 miler!!! It was so wonderful, I had forgotten just how lovely running with tunes is. When I updated my playlist I did note that Apple has found a way to erase more than half of my tunes... I really see a class action lawsuit in thier future. Seriously, I'm not techy at all but I do know what stealing is and to make it intentionally difficult to figure out how to get back music that Itunes feels may or may not be legitamatly (sp) registered to one of your six computers is crap!

I really love music so much. I also bought new headphones which were ten times more comfortable than the ear buds the shuffle came with. I should have doen that a long time ago.

I ran the Golf course loop all the way to 212th then back up past the mini donkeys which have been replaced by :) calves almost to HWY 167. There was very little traffic becasue it was Christmas eve. I maily ran this far because Nicole's Marathon Training Plan calls for being half - marathon ready on March 26th. I don't want to have to work to bring it back so I hopefully I can just maintain the minimum standard. I'm thinking perhaps taht I could get away with a 10-13 mile run every 3 weeks until the end of March.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!