The Winter Training Ciruit 10K was today and it was another rough week. Xav got diagnosed with mono and has been so sick! I feel so bad for my poor baby. I feel like we've been to the doctor's office every other day for the last little bit. I'm ready for spring time and healthy boys.
I was more excited to race the 10K today, than the 5K a couple of weeks ago. The 10K is a much better distance for me. I still feel like I have to sprint the whole time, but I can slow it down a little bit compared to the 5K. I began the race and felt really good. My first mile was 5:54, and I thought that was a little quick for a hilly course. After that, I locked in to a good pace and just went. It felt good to open up and run hard. The course was around WSU, so I was familiar with the roads. It was nice to run around Ogden. I have good running memories there. I ran 39:57.8 (6:26 per mile) and took first place. I felt good the entire run...I love races like this!
I've started doing tempo runs and speed workouts a couple of times a week. It feels good to be on a training schedule again. I'm still trying to increase my mileage, but it seems like life happens and I don't get all the miles in I'd like, but I will soon enough.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Winter Training Circuit 5K
The Winter Training Circuit 5K was today and I wasn't feeling very ready to race. It had been a rough week because both boys had RSV and were miserable. They felt awful and weren't sleeping well, so no one was getting any sleep. I feel like the stars rarely align when it's race day, I just have to give it the best I've got.
A 5K is a hard distance for me because I feel like I have to sprint the whole way. I like longer races when I can lock in at a comfortable/hard pace and go. I rarely race 5Ks because I don't like to sprint for 3 miles. It's been years since I've raced a 5K, but today was my lucky day :)
I started the race feeling really good. The course was around my old college apartment, so I was familiar with the hills. It was nice to run through the area, and brought back lots of good memories of college running. I kept telling myself I only had to go 3 miles, that's nothing compared to what I usually race. The course was pretty hilly, but I felt good throughout the whole run. I was so happy to have a good race after such a terrible week. I ran 19:35.8 (6:18 per mile) and took first place. I couldn't have asked for a better race. It's nice to be back racing again.
I was excited to race for Oiselle. This is the first race I've run as a Oiselle team member. I wore my Oiselle singlet, but didn't get any pictures from the race. I'll have to make sure Jeff has a camera at the next race.
I'm trying to get my weekly mileage up, but I've been stuck at 38 miles for a few weeks. I've got to have a break through week soon, so I can get cranking more mileage for my marathon training. I'm getting excited to race Ogden!
A 5K is a hard distance for me because I feel like I have to sprint the whole way. I like longer races when I can lock in at a comfortable/hard pace and go. I rarely race 5Ks because I don't like to sprint for 3 miles. It's been years since I've raced a 5K, but today was my lucky day :)
I started the race feeling really good. The course was around my old college apartment, so I was familiar with the hills. It was nice to run through the area, and brought back lots of good memories of college running. I kept telling myself I only had to go 3 miles, that's nothing compared to what I usually race. The course was pretty hilly, but I felt good throughout the whole run. I was so happy to have a good race after such a terrible week. I ran 19:35.8 (6:18 per mile) and took first place. I couldn't have asked for a better race. It's nice to be back racing again.
I was excited to race for Oiselle. This is the first race I've run as a Oiselle team member. I wore my Oiselle singlet, but didn't get any pictures from the race. I'll have to make sure Jeff has a camera at the next race.
I'm trying to get my weekly mileage up, but I've been stuck at 38 miles for a few weeks. I've got to have a break through week soon, so I can get cranking more mileage for my marathon training. I'm getting excited to race Ogden!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Back at it...
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| I love running in the snow. Twice the work for half the speed. ; ) |
I've taken a few months off of consistent running and I've decided that now it's -2 degrees in the morning and snowy, I'll get back at it :)
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| Lagoon trail! |
The Ogden Marathon is approaching shortly, so I've got to get running and racing again. I've mapped out my weekly mileage and I've started lifting weights a few times a week. I'm going to register for either the Salt Lake Training Series or the Winter Training Circuit in Ogden to get me racing again. It feels good to be back in a training schedule and I'm getting excited to start racing again.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Winter Fun
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| Bundling up to go shopping |
The boys have loved winter! Here are a few things we've been up to.
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| Going to the Zoo |
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| Seeing the lights at Temple Square |
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| Playing in the snow |
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| Sledding |
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| Flying Will's helicopter |
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| Making Christmas tree hats at Story Hour |
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| Making a slide down the stairs with a mattress and cushions |
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas
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| Will couldn't wait for Xav to wake up to open presents. |
Christmas was great! The boys were so fun to watch open presents. They were so animated and got so excited. Will got a Thomas train with a "constroller" and Xav got a big wagon.
After we opened presents at home, we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Fowler's for breakfast and more presents. Grandma Fowler made the most delicious breakfast with quiche, stratta and orange rolls. We got to see some of the Fowler cousins and the boys had fun running around and playing with them.
We came home and got ready for the Losee family to come for dinner. It was so fun to have everyone together. It was a little chaotic, but we loved it! This year we had a sibling and in-law gift exchange of our favorite things. It was so fun to see what some of our favorite things are. I ended up with some Astroglide thanks to Levi.
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| Xav was so excited about his wagon. He had to be right in the middle of putting it together. |
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| The Losee Cousins |
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Team Oiselle!
Yay! I just became a member of Team Oiselle! I am so excited to be apart of such a wonderful team. I got my welcome package in the mail the other day and tried everything on. The clothes are so comfortable and fit so well. I can't wait to race in them!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Xav's Loves
Xav has two loves: Es and his left thumb
Since Xav was born, I've put him to bed with these thin, soft, linen blankets. Xav loves these blankets and drags them all over the house. I try to keep the blankets in his crib, but Xav can't leave his crib without them. A couple of months ago, Xav started referring to these blankets as "Es." Xav loves his Es and asks for them when he gets tired.
Xav has been a thumb sucker since he was born. He loves his left thumb. I think thumb suckers are pretty cute!
Xav has a few things he really likes: Raffy, Georgie and vacuuming. Recently Xav has become attached to a stuffed giraffe he calls "Raffy" and a stuffed Curious George monkey he calls "Georgie." The other day I went in his bedroom to get him from his nap and he's standing up in his crib with his arms full of his Es, Raffi and Georgie. It was pretty cute. He's such a funny, particular boy!
When Xav hears the vacuum turn on, he comes running! It doesn't matter what he's doing, nothing can distract him from helping me vacuum. He is such a good helper. I love this sweet boy!
Since Xav was born, I've put him to bed with these thin, soft, linen blankets. Xav loves these blankets and drags them all over the house. I try to keep the blankets in his crib, but Xav can't leave his crib without them. A couple of months ago, Xav started referring to these blankets as "Es." Xav loves his Es and asks for them when he gets tired.
Xav has been a thumb sucker since he was born. He loves his left thumb. I think thumb suckers are pretty cute!
Xav has a few things he really likes: Raffy, Georgie and vacuuming. Recently Xav has become attached to a stuffed giraffe he calls "Raffy" and a stuffed Curious George monkey he calls "Georgie." The other day I went in his bedroom to get him from his nap and he's standing up in his crib with his arms full of his Es, Raffi and Georgie. It was pretty cute. He's such a funny, particular boy!
When Xav hears the vacuum turn on, he comes running! It doesn't matter what he's doing, nothing can distract him from helping me vacuum. He is such a good helper. I love this sweet boy!
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