This and That

I ran an awesome 10 miler this morning. It felt so good outside. *52 when I left the house. I wore a long sleeve top.... YAY! I love that. I love the smell of Fall. I love the way the crisp, cool air feels on my skin. I love the colors, and I LOVE the Holidays. Halloween and Thanksgiving are for sure my favorites.

My little Morgan will be 4 on Saturday. When did this happen? Geesh. She acts more like she is turning 16. I just adore my girls. They are both very different in personality and look. They bring me so much Joy.

My mother and father in law are here for a little visit from Utah. My girls couldn't sleep last night, knowing Grandma and Grandpa were on their way. They were also up at the butt crack of dawn with more excitement then I've seen in a while. :)

My hubby is so busy with work right now. He is the CFO at the hospital here in town, and the poor economy is affecting them big time. It is budget season and things are just not looking bright for them. He is always stressed and rarely wants to go out and do anything, he is always bringing home work and has his nose in his computer. I feel terrible for him. It is also hunting season and he is not getting much time, if any, to get out and do what he enjoys the most.

Miles for September: 139

My Marathon is in 2 1/2 weeks. I am running my last Loooong run Sunday morning. Crossing my fingers for 22.....

Good luck to all my peeps who are running the St George Marathon on Sat. I am so jealous. This is by far, my favorite marathon. To bad I live 2000 miles away. Maybe next year.

Why do Perverts have to ruin a good run?

So what is up with all the PERVERTS out there that have to ruin a good run for us women runners?!?! UGH.....

Today while running, I left from the Y and head up main street... literally 100 feet from the Y is a Family Dollar. As I was running past I saw a dirty old man standing against the pillar playing with his cell phone. I was minding my own business and just slightly glanced over at him while I ran past. OMG.... can you believe he had his fly gaping open and wearing nothing under his pants, and his MR was hanging out. YES, folks... his MR was hanging out. I didn't say anything (of course) just kept running... FAST. Of course the rest of my run I couldn't stop thinking about how disgusting it was. I am sure this is what he wanted... Me, thinking about his MR. I wasn't really thinking about his MR... I was thinking about how RUDE, CRUDE, and WRONG it is for someone to be like that. The problem is... this is not the first time this has happened to me. About 8 yrs ago I was out running and caught a SICK-O PERVERT masturbating.... I know, right? I have crappy luck.

Anyways, what if I had been walking into the store with my daughters? I mean come on... I seriously wanted to call the cops, but #1 No Cell phone #2 didn't want to deal with any of the drama #3 I didn't have time to stop my run. I am so mad. Why do these sick-o perverts have to ruin our joy of running?

* Yes, I realize my last post was a video of Nike's Naked Running Camp.... oops.

Naked Running Camp.... so funny!

Cemetery running?!?!

So this is what my week is looking like so far:
Monday: 7 miles tempo
Tuesday: Boot Camp at the Y
Wednesday: 45 min Spinning, 6 miles and 15 min on the rowing machine
Thursday: 75 min of Yoga, 4 or 5 miles running, maybe the rowing machine
Friday: 30 min weights upper body, rowing machine, maybe 30 min Elliptical or rest day
Saturday: 20 mile long run
Sunday: rest or 3-4 mile recovery

I want to run everyday, and when I run, I want to run far and as hard as I can. I just love running, there is nothing else like it. I am a running FREAK!
I also really enjoy some extra workouts the Y offers, and I love doing the workouts and gabbing with friends. (since I always run alone) I am just tired. I have cut out the Diet Soda.. I am not a coffee drinker and I am just feeling tired. I know I need more vitamin C, so I am eating more oranges and I actually really enjoy a boiled egg at each snack. YUMMY- Seems to help.

I am not a big morning person. I don't enjoy being up before the sun, and so sometimes it is torture for me to get my long runs in on Sat before the heat hits. (nice the weather is cooling down) During the week I head to the Y and drop of my 4 yr old at the child watch and do my running and other classes. When I run from the Y, I have certain loops, or out and back routes that I enjoy. Sometimes I will be about .5 mile the Y and still feeling great so I will run into the cemetery and do one loop to add an extra mile. I love this loop. It is quiet, peaceful, it smells good, you know, like fresh flowers and trees. I had heard of people running in the cemetery before and always thought is was so weird. I am sorry to you all. I am now a Cemetery runner. I love seeing the older ladies that walk the cemetery and they always have a huge smile and wave for me. Do any of you run through your local cemetery? or do you think I am crazy?

BTW- Marlene is having a great giveaway on Halo Headbands. Go Check it out.

Musings during my 8 miler

And were off.....

OK, I love the Dixie Chicks, but do I really want to run to their music?

That's much better....

I hope Mr Big Black Barking dog is not out today....

Phew, he must be sleeping still.....

I love me a good uphill.....

I think it might rain.....

It's super humid, but not to hot this morning.....

Oh, how cute are those old men Golfing?

Today is weigh in day, I wonder how much I lost.....

Sure hope everyone turns their points in on time today.....

I can't believe I am going to attempt the NO SODA for a week....

I know I can...

I know I can.....

Geesh, car... didn't you see me? Get out of my way....err...

Dead Frog... scared the $%^& out of me.....

Don't look at me you dirty old man.....

I am really sweating a lot today..... YUCK.

I miss my family and friends in Utah.....

It's sure pretty here in Ky though.....

Hello Horse........

Dog..... phew, behind the fence.

***10 min after my return to home........
I sure am Happy I got my 8 miles in before the HUGE-O THUNDERSTORM hit.

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!!

my 20 miler 1500 miles away from home.

My sister in law took these pictures at the cemetery. This is me and my oldest daughter.

My husbands Grandma passed away on the 25Th of Aug. We packed up and left for Utah and drove the entire 24 hrs. The kiddos did great, better then my hubby. We spent a week with family and friends and we really enjoyed our time in Utah. Grandma was diagnosed with Cushings disease about 2 months ago and she eventually couldn't fight it any longer. She was only 71. We miss her dearly and our hearts are full with the knowledge that she is in Heaven with her Heavenly Father and her two children that went before her. We love you Grandma...I sure love my man.

Well I was able to get in my 20 miler on Sunday while in Utah. I had severe hip and knee pain most of the run and the last 5 miles were pure HELL. I finished and then ended up in bed or on the toilet for half the day. But... yippee I got it done, for a total of 141 miles in August.