Blessings and Balance

I am exhausted from moving again this week. We moved to a bit of a more permanent place. At least for the next 6 months. That is how long our lease is for and then hopefully we will be buying a home at the end of the 6 months.

I still don't feel great today and the stress of moving this week has practically put me over the edge.

I am not really excited about my marathon and I am having a hard time finding motivation to train. Someone please encourage me.

I am hoping these last two weeks were just off weeks for me and that I will be back to my old running self soon.

8 with the BBK group and 5.6 with my mom. 

I am still not feeling great.  

Ran 8.3 walked .7. Thanks for hanging with me Kelli!! 

I was feeling pretty good and my cough had pretty much disappered. It showed up again last night and I don't feel great today. I wonder if it was because of my run yesterday or if it is just a lingering cold. 

Got up this morning and my throat was so swollen I could barely drink water. I still feel like a wimp for not running. Why can't I just let it go?

My throat is feeling better this afternoon. Hopefully everything is okay.

Im BAAAACK!!!! I needed today to be a good long run!! It felt great and I feel back in the game! My attitude has changed which is probably why I had such a great run today!

 Ran along the Riverbed and into Newport with Renae.

AP 8:49

Jillian Micheals circuit workout

Ran to the beach with Renea today. We alternated between an easier mile to a a "pushing it" pace mile.

I felt really good today. It goes to show me that I need to eat better. I have been eating better this week and I feel so much better.

AP 8:04

laps, 8:39, 8:45, 7:47, 8:41, 7:30, 8:55, 7:29, 7:25, 8:27

AM jillian Michaels circuit workout

PM 7 treadmill miles. Suprisingly not to painful and it went by a lot faster than expected.

I was a lone runner today. It was nice to be with my own thoughts and music. I ran along the beach in Huntington. The temp. was awesome.

I had to go potty a lot again today. I need to figure that out.

There are always groups of men along the beach checking out the waves and drinking coffee. Why is it that when a woman runs by they all of to stare? It makes me feel so uncomfortable.

AP 9:06 

Today was a good mental run for me. I really needed to work through some thoughts and running has a way of making things more clear. Now I am ready to conquer the world. I hope you all have a great day and remember your blessings.

My blessing for the day... My husband is a great listener and I am grateful he gets me even when I don't get me.

Blessing for the day... I have the most comfortable bed. I looove it!!!!! Woke up feeling really refreshed this morning.

PM Jillian Michaels Circiut workout.

I did it right after dinner. Not a good idea. Nonetheless I exercised today!

I found a great street with lots of hills. I know it is crazy but I have missed the Herriman hills. I had a great run today and also found a great park with a trail. I think the trail was about 1.25 miles around. I ran that twice. The park was also well populated so I felt safe running on my own.

 AP 8:24 Splits 9:06,8:06,8:03,8:47,8:03,8:20,8:40,4:53 (last .6)

Blessing for the day...

Home Videos. Last night I watched a video of my 2 year old when he was 1 and learning to walk. It helped me to remember what a blessing he is while I am dealing with the tantrums and public embarrasment.

Blessing for the day... The Temple

I am going to the Newport Temple tonight. I am so looking forward to it. I love the Spirit I feel there. Life seems so clear when I am there.

I ran along the beach today. It was a beautiful morning probably the best since I have been here. The temperature was perfect!!!!

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Today's Blessing... The Ocean was so beautiful this morning. I love experiencing the beauty nature has to offer. It reminds me of who is over all things. Jesus Christ created this earth and this morning I was in awe of it.

    Ran 15 along the beach. Started in Huntington and ran down through Newport. I looooove Newport!!!! They have some of the coolest houses along the beach and it is so entertaining to people watch there.

    I ran solo today which was okay. It would have been more fun with friends though. I will have to figure out something for my 20 next week. Because 20 alone sounds like tourcher. Anyone want to come for a visit next Saturday?

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    Blessing today... Good friends. I have a handful of friends that are your truest kind of friend. They pick me up when I am down and they never judge me for my less than perfect life. Life is truly sweeter with great friends.

Ran along Hutington beach today. I saw the same homeless guy we saw last night when our family went for a walk. It eats me up inside to see people like that. I said a little prayer in my heart for him when I ran past. He must have had a hard life to get him to where he is today.

I couldn't figure out why I was running a 8:00 pace for the first half of my run and it felt so very easy. Then I turned around to come home. I was running with the wind and down hill on the way out and uphill and against wind on the way back. I felt like a ROCKET SCIENTIST to figure that one out.

AP 8:34

Blessing... My red running shorts. They make me look good whether I am 125 or 135 lbs. I will not mention which one I am currently.

It did not feel easy today!!! I was so mad when my alarm went off. I did not want to get out of bed, but I did!!!

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Blessing... FHE. Dallin had to get a cavity filled yesterday so I told him if he was brave he got to plan FHE. He did awsome! So we first went to the pet store to look at all the puppies. Then came home and I had gotten his favorite ice cream pops for dessert and we played WAR. It was a fun family night.

Haven't worked out yet today but plan on it later.

 Blessing... Family prayer. Every night when we kneel down our 2 year old places us each where and how he wants us kneeling. It is so comical. He is so good at folding his arms and bowing his head. He totally gets into it. Which makes it a little difficult to keep a straight face.