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beautiful sunny day, so nice to be outside still! my leg is still hurting, and today was very painful, so I walked more than I would have liked to, but all in all a great way to begin 2012!

Hit the TM today cause in the air looked disgusting!! After about 1.5, I couldn't take the pain in my shin, so walked at a fast pace for the remainder of my "run".  Boo shin splints! I am trying to stay positive and I continue to do strengthening exercises so hopefully sooner than later it will be healed!

So I got my 13 year old son to run with me today! Fun! He is a soccer player, but hurt his achilles in August, so only played sporadically for Fall season, it's healed now, so time to get back into shape.  We had a nice run together!

okay, so it looks as if I haven't done anything for a while, which is true as far as running, but I needed the time off to heal my shin splint.  So, for the past ten days, I have been doing different things such as kickboxing and yoga.  Last night I finally got my treadmill moved into the tv room, so I jumped on it for a mile, and I didn't have any shin pain!!!! So today's run was not very long but it felt good, and my leg still is fine!! I am very happy! I am also happy I can watch tv and run during the winter so I am not so bored while running!!!

Okay, so I haven't written on here forever!, but I really didn't fall off the wagon.  Since my leg has been feeling 100% better, I have been running 2.5 to 3.1 miles every other day, pain free! I think I pushed myself too hard and never let my leg fully recover.  Lesson learned! So, although I did take a few days off here and there, if I didn't run on my "running" day, then I did either a core workout or a kickboxing (On Demand--- the only good thing about Comcast!) I will try to be better about blogging my runs!

Ran 1 mile at the track early this morning in between my schools, then at home did 2.5 on the treadmill.

short but sweet run on the tm today!

even shorter tm run today, decided to get in 20 min to start my day off right! I think short runs every day might be beneficial for my "start over" in running

short tm run again today, but 3 days in a row, no matter the length of the run, is awesome for me! 

ok, so my new plan is to start out around 2 mi., then add .5 mile everyday for 5 days in a row, I will do this for a few weeks before I add in a "long run" on the weekend.

just peachy run! since I caught 2 kids smoking on my bus today, I had to run when I got home from work, but at least I did it!  ( my run time consisted of watching my video tapes to make sure who was involved, stupid kids!)

day 3 tm run, I was hoping to run outside, but the air looked too gross. Oh well, nothing beats the Price is Right!!!!

Well today's tm run was supposed to be 3.5 or so, but I ended up doing a pre-set hill run, it was hard core for me!!!  But, all in all I feel pretty good about this past week.

short tm run, but once again I did a hill pre-set run,  short but hard!

I wanted to run just a bit more, but I ran out of time today, oh well, some is always better than none, right?!!!

nice tm run today, I really got a good sweat going!!!  It seems like every time I do a preset run it's different.  I really liked the one I did today.

nice TM run again, I ran it in under 30 min, which for me is really good.  This preset goes from 4.8 mph to 7.0, with inclines ranging from .5 to12.  

it seems like 5k's are my thing lately.  I know I said I was going to start at 2, and gradually increase, but when I get to around 2, I am not ready to quit.  My leg is still feeling fine, so I know I am not doing too much, today's preset went from 5.7 mph to 7.0, with inclines from 1.5 to 12.  The 12 @ 7mph really kicks my butt, and I have to hold on so I don't fall off!!!

tm run again, but I geared down a notch, only went up to 6.4 mph, but it still puts you at 12 inclince a few different times, not too bad!

short tm run, better than nothing, i guess!

tm run, better mileage than yesterday.

So I didn't run over the weekend, instead I spent it painting.  Needless to say, after today's hill repeats on my tm, I won't be running tomorrow! Man my legs are sore!

I don't know why I keep chosing a hill type tm run, but today I did a rolling hill workout.  Good thing I took yesterday off, or I never would have finished.

Cut my run a little short today, sometimes it's better to talk to a friend in need then run a half mile.... still was okay, I did a 25 minute tempo run.  Felt good, a little out of breath, but still nice.

so not only did I get in a tm run, but I also got an upper body workout from shoveling snow!!

I had to take advantage of the beautiful weather today, so i actually ran outside!!!  Short, but sweet! It was pretty windy, but probably about 60 degrees! It felt soooooo good to be outside,  I wish I didn't hate the cold so much...(and I must say tm running is so much easier!)

my usual tm 5 k, while watching biggest loser, which I dvr'd, but some stupid presidentail super tuesday thing came on, so it didn't record the end...stupid politicians!!

my 2nd outside run of the year! yeah! nice weather, still a little cold for the lungs, but I still got sweaty! tm running is soooooooo much easier!

short 1 mile walk with my daughter to the bank, I want to run 4.5 tomorrow, so I am "saving myself" for then!

Mommy daughter time this morning getting our nails done, then she drove home and I ran.  It was a 5% incline for the first 2 miles, holy cow ! I thought I was going to die! But, I made it, and it was a great way to start out my day!

I have a chest cold coming on, so today's run was short.  Dropped my son at soccer practice and did a quick run around the block, unfortunately it was an uphill start, but I made it.  I am hoping running will get the gunk out of my chest.....

I didn't run last week after Monday, cause my leg was hurting again. Today I tried a short tm run to see how it was, and it felt okay.

Can I just say I am sick of the wind?  If it were only a breeze, it would be wonderful, but noooooo, it has to blow so hard it's a struggle to go up hill even more! Otherwise, it was nice today, felt good to get out, leg felt good, nice slow run!

Nice run, downill with a tailwind, but I still was out of breath. ugggg!

Went to the HS track so my son could see how fast he can run the mile, 7:27, which I think is great, he was not too happy, hoping for something in the 6's. 

once again super windy, today my uphill was into the wind, and it totally poops me out, however, I ran just over 3 miles in 29 minutes, thats including walking a few times, for me that is a great time.

short outside run, can I once again say how much I despise the wind? uggggg I just want it to stop.........

so I don't know quite what I was thinking going on a 5 miler knowing that I had to pull a double at the restaurant, and knowing that the "white shirts" would be coming in at 8 after priesthood mtg!! needless to say a five miler and 10 hours on my feet make for very tired legs!!

short but sweet run in sunny st. george, thank you very much!!!! it's going to be a lovely week!

another nice run in St. George! warm, but windy!

3 slow miles with Russ, awesome morning for me, I'm sure not so nice for him since I am slow and had to walk a few times!!! good times with my bro!

took 1 too many days off, but oh well! after digging the new spot for the fire pit yesterday, I was super sore! today's run was hot and windy, but I won't complain, I am happy for the warm! had to walk more than I wanted to, don't know what's up with that....

boring tm run!!

finally made it outside, weather was ok, i am slow

slow 5 mile run, but I was trying to change how my feet hit the ground.  I think that is my problem, among many!!

mostly walking, trying out these skeletoes....

faster walking, trying out the skeletoes, made the hubby go with me!

ok, so I actually ran today, I found these skeletoes for $20, so I thought I would try them out, I ran really good today, felt a little pulling in my shins, but I will see how it feels tomorrow. It was nice to feel exactly how my feet are hitting the ground, and I am able to land evenly, though I feel like I land too hard. Oh well nice run for me, kinda hot, but I love the warm....

short run, but for me it was an ok pace, maybe tomorrow i will go longer

nice run today, perfect weather! I think I like these skeletoes, however, I don't think it makes any difference yet with my shins....I do like the feeling and being able to control the way my foot lands and rolls off the ground

nice & warm today, got a blister from the skeletoes,and it was killing me during the entire run! that didn't help me run any faster, however....

short but sweet! had to go back to regular shoes today cause of the blister, but maybe I should trade off anyway!

nice run, but I felt a little sluggish today, maybe its because I took 3 days off......I was planning on doing a 6.3 on Sat AM after my son's soccer game, but it was soooo cold and windy, I wimped out. Oh well.  Maybe next week...

not a run, but a nice fast paced bike ride!!

so instead of wimping out and not running after the soccer game, I ran to the game! It felt like a gizillion miles, a walked when I felt like it, and pushed myself hard on the down hill. I was happy to get to my chair and water that were waiting for me at the game!!

okay russ, I'm back!!!! even if it was only 3 tm mile, better than nothing!!! felt pretty good, I still haven't been to the dr or p.t.,  but decided to start running anyway.  2 miles were at a 10 minute mile pace, the other a bit slower, but I really am not in it for speed.  Sunday I rode 18 miles on my bike on the JRP, so that was a nice bit of exercise as well.  more to come...... and then I finished off my day with a 5 mile bike ride...nice!

another short tm run, the good news is that i don't have any shin pain still!!! yay!!!

short tm run, but it was a "hill" run, once again, no shin pain!!

back to work for my summer route, finally went outside for a run, short, but I really don't want to push it.  It sure is nice to get paid to run....!

nice run outside today, even at 8:30 it was pretty warm, shady spots felt great.  legs feeling good too, i definantely am not pushing myself too hard, in fact I am probably walking too much, but at least I am back in the game!!

short run/walk today, super hot @ 9:30, wanted to go earlier, but had to get my fingerprints done...it's done electronically now, kinda cool

I think it was 20 degrees cooler today, made for a nice run.  I actually saw another bus driver out walking, I almost fell over!! 

hot run/walk today, wasn't in the mood, but all those bus drivers constantly sitting around makes it a little easier to go!!!!!

I can't believe I am so lazy and took so many days off, went camping for 5 days, and I imagined myself running around the campgrounds, but that was as far as I got.  Today was super hot, should have gone right when I got up, but, at least I did it.  Mostly cause my brother Russ and his family were at my house for the past 4 days, and I was feeling way guilty!! It was great to see you Russ!!!

it was kinda hot today, but i decided i better get out there, i ran just over a mile and got to a high school with a track that has partial shade, there i ran 2.5 on the track, then a did stairs for a song (about 4 min), then took off back to work. by then it was even hotter, so i did some walking, when the sun went behind the clouds, i ran, and walked when it came back out! when i got back and saw 10 other bus drivers sitting around eating donuts, it sure made me happy i ran!!

this is for russ.....lame wimpy tm run.  I was in california for a week, had my running shoes, but the motel didn't have a gym, and I was too scared to run by myself, not knowing where the bad area's were.  i know i know excuses are like ---holes, everybody has one!!!!

another wimpy tm run, but as russ says, every mile counts!! I think I need to sign up for a 10K to get myself motivated again....

In St. George for a little family reunion, short 3 miler, but even at 6:45 this morning it was 80 degrees....hot!  My dad rode his bike slowly while I ran, but even with walking a few times I managed to run it in 30 min. Not bad for me!!  I love the low altitude in St. G, it makes it sooooo much easier.

Well, I am really disgusted with myself for not running for two weeks.  I have to stop making excuses: like about air quaility.  I do have a treadmill for that purpose....any way today starts my day of new beginnings, I did a kick my butt sprints tm workout, 3.1 in 30 minutes is a good time for me. 

okay, today was a tm run, I did a repeats preset with speeds up to 7.5, which is really fast for me.  Man the back of my thighs are really sore, but I guess it serves me right!  hopefully it will rain tomorrow to clear this smoke out of the air, you can't even tell we are surrounded by mountains anymore.....sad

well today should have been 3 miles, but I did bus work before working out, and didn't give myself enough time to run before going to the restaurant, but at least I did some, and am still on the right track! :)

Finally did a run outside today, I had to go clean my bus before school starts on Monday, so I ran to work, and had my kids meet me with cleaning supplies.  It was hard today, even though it was down hill in the beginning, but at least I finished!

Okay, so still sticking with the plan, ran 4 miles outside today, even after 9 it was only 70, but it still felt hot, but that's my fault for not getting an earlier start.....but at least I did it. I walked more than I should have, but I just kept thinking it was 4 miles more than most, whether walking or running.

bought a new pair of shoes, I think they are low end, but they are still a stability shoe, I think at least on the TM they will be sufficient.  Seeing as how it was already 73 degrees when I woke up at 5 am, I knew 9am would be way too hot for an outside run, so I did a sprint preset today.  New shoes felt good, I would like to try them outside on Thursday if it's not too hot!

well didn't make it outside today, but at least i did the tm run. i don't know what the preset was, but it was just a fast pace with hills.  not too bad. kept thinking of my nephew, hope he is still doing good russ!

finally tried the new shoes outside today, seemed ok, but probably will just use for tm use....nice, cool/but humid run today.

nice tm run today, i did a rolling hills preset, i think i am a better tm runner than outside one.....

hard tm run today, I did a hills preset, really worked the back of my thighs!!

fairly easy tm run today, it was a lot of incline changes, but not too fast...

Well prob shouldn't have skipped my weekend run, but my bed felt tooooo nice to get out of!! Today tm run was a super fast sprint run with speeds up to 7.5 which is really fast for me.  I did 3 miles in 30 min including the 5 min of warm up/cool down. nice

cant't breathe, so run was cut short:(

took the week off from running, I have done some walking on the tm, but I have this stinking cold that is in my chest, anyway, today was a slow run, but at least i got in 3 miles finally

tm again, hopefully the air will clear out soon from all of these idaho fires, it is yucky outside. ran slowly again today, but did alot of  hills today