Why can't all my runs be ar sea level

Beautiful 5 mile run this morning. I think I will move my training camp to Semiahmoo. Picture is looking across the ocean into BC Canada.



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Marathon Training

I thought I would blog my training so I could look back and see if I have made any progress, or at least discourage anybody else from trying.

This week was my first week of 20 miles. 3 on Monday, 4 on Tuesday, 3 on Friday, and 7 today. I will try to do all my long runs on Saturday. 7 is considered a long run at this point, but in a couple months, 7 will be considered a short run.

I ran with Tom Nilsen, who seemed to push me. Especially the first 4 miles. I was struggling to keep up, but mile 5 and 6 were a slower pace thankfully. I was feeling pretty good except for my knees were a little sore on this run. I was telling Tom (who is a physical therapist) and he said I had TMB. Immediately I was a little concerned wondering if I was going to have to have surgery or something. I said, "what is that?", he said "Too Many Birthdays".

I felt pretty good during mile 6 and most of mile 7. I struggled with the finish up hill and into the wind. At this point still wondering how I could ever go 19 more miles. Makes me want to cry just typing the number 19 more. I think what is more discouraging than that is this run I ran will soon be a short run during the week.

Finished with an ave. 10:16/mile. It is nice to have company on a run, even though I can only listen cuz I'm way out of breath to do any talking. My official 16 week program doesn't start until June 1st but I will try to keep up this schedule over the next few weeks.

Unfortunately, I Won The Lottery

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
We would like to personally congratulate you on being selected for the 2010 St George Marathon. This year you were 1 of the 7400 lucky runners to be chosen out of a record-breaking 11,000 registrants. We will be hosting runners from 50 states and 17 countries. We would like to thank you for your interest in our event and we look forward to seeing each of you cross the finish line in October!


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Whitney's School Party

Whitney walks into her classroom in her pajamas and duck slippers carrying a bag of chips ready for her class party. Only one problem......there's no party! So poor Whit, had to answer the question all day long "Whitney, why are you wearing your pajamas?" We love you Whit, but very funny, must take after your dad.

Christy & Jeff Breaking News to Kids

Idaho Falls

I'm dreaming of a white Easter. Here is the scene outside our hotel room this morning as we get ready for more dancing.



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After school snack

Went over to mom and dad's this afternoon and sitting on the counter was some chocolate cookies. Brought me back to my childhood days (the last time I think I had those cookies) when we would come home from school and mom would have a note (with a list of chores) and a snack. I remember having the chocolate cookies often. We has a green swivel chair that we would spin in, I remember spinning so much that I threw up chocolate cookies.
It was fun thinking of those memories today as I scarfed down 3 cookies in a matter of Seconds. Thanks mom, love ya.


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