TOU Marathon

The Top Of Utah Marathon is in the fall. September I believe.... I'm already committed to the half marathon in May. The question now is, am I obsessed enough to do a full marathon later this year? What do you think my loyal followers?

BTW.... I ran 10 miles last Wednesday. Felt good! this 1/2 marathon will be a piece of cake, with 800 mg of ibuprofen on the side!

Yep... A little sore this morning, but not nearly as bad as I feared! Still gonna take it a little easier today, then hit it again tomorrow! This is sick! But I'm loving it!

:)

And So it begins...

9.12 miles today... May take tomorrow off ;)

What have I become!

What has happened to me! A friend at work has lovingly named me "THE RUNNING NAZI"! I've heard running is addicting... but really... I started going to the gym on October 1st. Shortly after my last post. I thought I was going for the elliptical, but quickly got addicted to the treadmill. Now I run 5.5 to 6 miles 3 or 4 times a week.

So, I have a new disease, and yes it is contagious. I caught it from Emily. Aaron and Dani were also key players in my new obsession. :)

Quite the contrary to my last post, I have an announcement to make:

I'm signing up for a 1/2 marathon in May!! Yes, Emily, I'm doing it!

Emily, I blame you mostly. ;) I'm already nervous. But during my run today (6.1 miles), I started to get really excited about it. My next concern, ...will this spawn a marathon run in my future?? One thing at a time! Let's see if this 1/2 marathon breaks me first! To finish in the allotted amount of time,. I need to average a 4.5 mph pace. I usually run 5.5 to 6.5 mph. can I keep this up for 3 hours?... Pray for me! ;)

Massive THANK YOU's to Emily for infecting me, Aaron for inspiring me, and Dani for out doing me! Love to you all! I'll keep you updated on my treatment schedule! I can't wait to see what happens next....

Top of Utah Marathon!

Still waiting on pictures!. . .
I've started this entry several times, but could never get far enough to post it. I did the 5k - jogged the whole thing. Not too bad, considering I'm not a regular runner. I finished 3.5 min behind my baby sister (regular runner- Way to go Emily!) I felt pretty pleased with myself. Then we started to see the marathon runners com in. . .
My first thought- these people are crazy! Then I realized what they had to do to get to where they are- not only their place in the race, but mental and physical preparation. These people are amazing! And to see the look on each face as they rounded that last corner, for most, it was a spiritual moment to have overcome their limitations (humans weren't meant to run that far!)
I watched as Aaron (little brother) finished his 3rd marathon. I want him to know I have a huge amount of respect for him. HE'S an amazingly strong person. And when he got done, all he wanted was the welcoming arms of his sweet wife.
Emily ran the 1/2 marathon a few weeks prior. And Dani (sister-in-law) ran an Xtream 1/2 marathon in Ohio. Much respect to both of them! These are all things I'll never do. (I don't even like to drive that far!)
So now I look at my measly 5k with different eyes. Still proud of my own accomplishments, but humbled by the guts of these people who I love and admire. I'm looking forward to next summer when my family will shoot to do a 5k every month. What a great way to spend time together!
Thanks to all my mentors- I'll always admire you from the side lines! :)

The girls and I are headed to Logan this weekend for the Top of Utah Marathon! Okay... I'm just doing the 5k, but we'll be supporting Aaron in yet another marathon! I'll come home with pictures, so check back next week!

These Pictures were taken from my cell phone - not the best quality but still sweet!

Taken around Christmas last year:
They got the cute hats from Grandma DeMaranville and couldn't wait to model them.

They sure love each other. It's fun to see the wonderful relationship they have. It makes me miss my own sister (and yes, my brothers too!)

My Marie (Brooklyn)


My Toby (Lacey)


Lacey and her 'prize piggy' at Lagoon last August