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Location:

Saint George,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 23, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Mount Charleston Marathon 2016 - 3:17:51

Snow Canyon Half 2012 - 1:33:30

Spectrum 10K 2012 - 43:41 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a destination marathon. 

Complete a half Ironman.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

Know when to run....

Personal:

Surrounded by the people I love. Life is good.

Passionate about my family, the University of Utah -- GO UTES, almond M&Ms, mountain biking, comfy t-shirts, Survivor, friends, and (of course) running.

Physical therapist at The Health and Performance Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center. I LOVE what I do. Seriously, living the dream!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1330.71480.49213.3988.00740.092852.68
Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 152.85Adidas Boston Classic #5 Miles: 72.40Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 71.65Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 442.17Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 86.55Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 301.54Asics Gel Landreth Miles: 70.54Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 329.70Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 82.45Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 191.65
Race: Jensen Family Happy New Year 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run (3.1 Miles) 33:00:00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.100.000.000.000.003.10

Jensen Family

* HAPPY NEW YEAR *

5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

*****

Pre-race stretching!!! Check out Oliver's flexibility!!! :)

Girl Power!!!!

The Jensen Trouble Makers!!! :)

Funnest race EVER EVER EVER!!!!

After a family discussion we decided we would open up the New Year with a family run followed by ice skating and dinner. It was absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! We threw around a few different plans of action and then decided we would run our newly found race together.

The first mile was the BEST since all seven of us were running as a family. We were on the JRP and the weather cooperated beautifully. Our first mile came in at 11:50. The twins impressed us all with running the whole time! Oliver, Livvy, and Ryan had completed their fun run, and Rylee, Payton, Sophia, and I had another 2.1 to go.

As we began our 2nd mile we picked up the pace to about 10 minute miles, Sophia's comfortably tough zone. We laughed and enjoyed ourselves, but it was obvious that Rylee was itching to take off. With one mile left I told Rylee and Payton that they could run as fast as they wanted to the finish. Their faces lit up and off they went. We were at an area that looped a bit and so for a minute or so I was able to watch Rylee from the side. She looked amazing and I am sure she was running at about a 7 minute pace.

Before I knew it our run was over. I wish it would have lasted for hours more. I was in heaven. Running with my cute hubby and kids. What better way is there to start a new year?

**********

Ice Skating and dinner was fabulous!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Comments
From Kathie on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 14:43:22 from 63.248.105.188

Teena that is such a great idea, 10 years from now I hope you are still doing it, heck 20 years from now you will have grand kids involved too!

From Kathie on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 14:44:11 from 63.248.105.188

ps I love Payton's shirt!

From Smooth on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 15:18:12 from 174.23.217.47

SSF!!! I am grinning from ear to ear! LOVE the pictures! Payton's stretch was goofy, Rylee looked like she was priming, Sophia stretched like a pro-runner, Livvy's looking at Payt thinking "whatever!" and of course the "gymnast" in Oliver came shinning thru...AWESOME flexibility!

What a GREAT JENSEN NEW YEAR 5k/fun run tradition! SOOOOOO FUN!!! What a happy day! GREAT MEMORIES builder! LOVE IT!!!

Miss you like crazy!!! LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Kelli on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 17:59:21 from 71.219.95.151

Great pictures! How fun. And, yes, Oliver is one flexible dude!

From MarcE on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 19:37:10 from 206.225.68.111

Priceless. You and Ry are the coolest parents of the coolest kids! Happy New Year, TeenaMarie!

From Andy on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 22:25:35 from 198.60.114.178

What a great way to start the New Year. Sounds like so much fun. A BYU shirt? I'm so disappointed.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 01:08:17 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie -- Payton's shirt ... BLAH!!! Now Rylee's shirt, on the other hand, that girl has style!!! :)

SSF -- Miss you too!!!! So so so much. Can hardly wait until Thursday for lunch. Okay Andy and Kathie ... don't back out on us. Let's just set a time and place. I will set the time right now: How about noon???

Kel -- Oliver is SO SO SO SO flexible!! We had so much fun. Next year your family NEEDS to join us: for both the race and ice skating!!

Marc -- You got one of the two things right: Definitely the coolest kids!!! :)

Andy -- I am disappointed in Payton's shirt as well!!! :) Ours is a house divided. Ry and Payton are diehard Cougar fans, blah, Oliver is on the fence, and the girls have it right!!!! :)

From marion on Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 11:44:21 from 71.213.121.192

FUN! What a great idea :) I love it!

From leslie peterson on Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 15:37:37 from 174.52.158.81

What a cute family you have! You look beautiful Teena! I hope this is a wonderful year for you all!!!

Will you be at Painters? I hope to see you there

From Rhett on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 14:54:15 from 216.67.211.75

Awesome!!! What a cute family, with great parents leading the way.

From RAD on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 16:43:10 from 67.172.229.125

Beautiful and amazing as always!! You all are very inspirational!

From Kelli on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 17:29:37 from 71.219.96.112

I just noticed your son has on a BYU shirt. What is that all about??? I think Colby has the same one.

From Rhett on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 17:58:32 from 216.67.211.75

It's because BYU Rocks and even the young ones know it!!!!!!

From Walter on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 01:14:16 from 24.10.169.110

Now I have to change to Teena Marie? cool Ive been calling you that all along! What great pics you have of your family TM! Im going to change right...now~!

From montelepsy on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 16:09:37 from 64.235.121.163

All that and you won for females in your age group.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.103.000.000.000.0013.10

13.1 miles - AP: 8:29

The AirNow site said that the air was "moderate" today and since it wasn't too cold  I ventured outside. It felt good to be off of the treadmill and the time passed very quickly. I concentrated on running balanced and keeping good form. I switched sides of the road every two miles in hopes of giving both legs equal times on the uneven stuff. I have not had any problems since I switched back to my Adidas shoes. :)

Comments
From Kelli on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 18:00:43 from 71.219.95.151

So glad you are feeling good Teena. Let's keep it that way speedy pants! It was so nice outside today, glad you got out. The air looked good to me, but I have been coughing a ton since I finished (of course, i have a cold...)

From Smooth on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 23:14:33 from 174.23.217.47

That's a VERY NICE half marathon you ran today! VERY SMART on the switching roadsides and good form! See, the NEW you IS a SMARTER you!!! Hiphiphooray!!!

Good discovery on the shoes too!!!

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 01:02:33 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks SSF and Kelli!!!

I probably ran that a little faster than I should have but needed to get back home and wanted to get in the miles.

The good news is that I still feel great! :)

Hope you both had a WONDERFUL day! :)

From Camille on Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 13:26:47 from 71.223.70.181

way to run! You are amazingly fast. Maybe it's that I'm super slow... or maybe it's that I just had a baby... but just reading about you running 13 miles at 8:29 seems to exhaust me.

From Eric Day on Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 14:34:13 from 189.169.171.219

Flying Teena, great workout. You are back !

From vinh on Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 17:32:31 from 71.68.254.197

Great run Teena! Hopefully we both stay injury free! Please...=)

From Rhett on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 14:56:06 from 216.67.211.75

Very nice miles. Am am so so so so so hapy that you are not having any more of you leg issues. Keep doing everything right and it will stay that way.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 23:28:47 from 174.52.45.85

CAMILLE!!!!!! It is so so so good to hear from you. How are you???

Thanks Eric!!! Now ... I just need to keep my body in good health!!! I have a plan for that. Hopefully it works! :)

Vinh -- Amen, my brother!

Rhett -- That's the plan!!! I just need you, Andy, Smooth, and Kelli (and anyone else for that matter) to call me on the carpet if I get out of hand again. Seriously. PLEASE!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

30 minutes upright bike - roughly 10 miles

1/2 mile swim - 19:56 (slow but steady)

 

 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

10 miles - Boston Hill Training

1.0 - 3.0   0% incline: 8:49 pace

3.0 - 3.7   3% incline: 8:49 pace

3.7 - 4.7   1% incline: 8:49 pace

4.7 - 5.0    6% incline: 8:49 pace

5.0 - 6.4    1% incline: 8:34 pace

6.4 - 6.8    4% incline: 8:34 pace

6.8 - 7.4    1% incline: 8:34 pace

7.4 - 7.8     6% incline: 8:34 pace

7.8 - 9.0     0% incline: 8:34 pace

9.0 - 10.0   0% incline: 9:05 pace 

***************

Bought a 6 lb medicine ball today so that I could do the core exercises in the latest RW issue. We do some therapy with the medicine balls at the clinic and I have been wanting one at home. LOVED IT!!!

20 minutes Core Workout with Ry (No, Smooth ... it's not what you think!!!! It was with a medicine and stability ball!!!) We had so much fun!! Mostly laughing at each other, which was probably the best abs workout of all! :)

Hip strengthening exercises.

 

Comments
From vinh on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 19:59:11 from 71.68.254.197

Love the workout Teena! I love hill training. How's the leg feeling?

From Lyman on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 22:16:49 from 75.169.110.63

Those are some serious inclines. Heartbreak hill aint got nothing on you. Great run!

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 22:17:53 from 174.23.217.47

ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!! 8:34 @ 6% incline at mile 7.4-7.8?!!! HARD HARD HARDCORE, SSF!!!! Heartbreak hills here you come!!!

VERY AWESOME!!! :D

Miss and love you sooooo much!!! :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 22:20:42 from 174.52.45.85

Hey guys!! I have no idea where even heartbreak hill is in the Boston Marathon. All I know is that this workout is suppose to simulate the good section of hills there. I need to go look up the course. If I remember right don't they fall towards the end? I have a LONG ways to go to be ready. BUT ... I did not have to push to hard or stop at all during this workout, AND there was no pain!!! These are all good signs for me! :)

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 22:20:54 from 152.216.7.5

Good grief!!! How do you run those paces on such steep inclines? Amazing. Nice job

From Maynard on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 22:33:26 from 71.213.5.207

Mile 21-ish I believe. Haven't run Boston, but I long too...

Anyways, that's great! I'm getting reacquainted with my treadmill even as I type this. I can turn it on and get up to speed and manually adjust things, but I'm working on figuring out the programs. Maybe I'll do some speedwork or hills tomorrow! =:o

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 22:43:04 from 174.23.217.47

There are a chain of four hills in Newton, starting somewhere between mile 17-18 ending with Heartbreak hill at mile 21.

The hills aren't that steep, just where it's at that kills.

The beauty of TM run is the ease of adjusting speed and incline and nice clime/environmental control. It's less boring if you mix things up. Have FUN, Maynard doing speed and hills on the TM tomorrow!

SSF!!! GOOD practice and Heartbreak simulator! We'll have to find a long run route to simulate the Boston course sometime! LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Kelli on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 23:05:21 from 71.219.96.112

I do not even want to think about the hills at mile 20+, yuck. Super workout, though, I am very impressed.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 23:24:36 from 174.52.45.85

Dale ... It wasn't too bad. I was trying to run this program MUCH faster last year before Boston ... not surprised that I got injured, come to think of it!

Bradley ... I still haven't figured out all of the bells and whistles of my treadmill. You have inspired me though. I am going to test out some of the programs on there next time! :)

SSF ... Yes, we NEED to do that!!! :) Can hardly wait!!!! :) :) :)

Kelli ... Don't be impressed. The only part that was kind of hard was the 6% inclines, and those were so short that it wasn't that big of deal. I am so scared to really push myself right now. That is probably a good thing though. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't totally easy ... although it would be for you!!! :)

From Kelli on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 23:26:50 from 71.219.96.112

You did two full miles at a 6% incline, that is not short!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 23:30:16 from 174.52.45.85

NO I DIDN'T, Kel!!! Where are you getting that from??? Did I enter it wrong? Hold on. I entered it right: 7/10ths of one mile silly girl!!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 23:32:10 from 174.23.217.47

SSF!!! Laughing SOOOO HARD!!! Let it be known that Teena has NO IDEA what Smooth thinks! Don't EVER entertain such naughtiness!!! :) :) :)

Seriously, I can picture Ry laughing AT you! 6 lbs is like nut'n for him! Glad you both got the best abs workout! :) :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 23:48:28 from 174.52.45.85

Oh Smooth!!! Now I am laughing again!!!! My abs are going to be so sore tomorrow!!! :)

From Kelli on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 13:55:21 from 71.219.96.112

Okay, I did read it wrong. I was not looking at the numbers on the side, i thought each one was a full mile. However, I am still impressed, 7/10ths of a mile is still LONG on that incline and at that speed!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

30 minutes upright bike: 10.21 miles (10 minutes moderate, 20 minutes hard. Max HR: 185)

1/2 mile swim - 20:09. Could not get into any type of groove. I have no idea how people swim fast! (I am counting every quarter of a mile swim as 1 crosstraining mile, yet it is much easier for me to run 4 miles than to swim 1. So who knows if this is an accurate correlation.)

* Now off to buy my textbooks for this semester and then to work.

Comments
From Kathie on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 13:24:56 from 63.248.105.188

Great cross training day! I hate to buy book they cost so much!

From Rhett on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 15:10:04 from 74.32.208.70

Very nice cross training today. It will keep you fresh for those intense runs. I just read your Boston Hills run you did yesterday. Were the hills programed in the TM or did you manually decide when to change them? It looks like a pretty intense workout, much harder than the actual Boston hills.

From MrsFIT on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 17:28:15 from 205.127.241.18

Smooth and relaxed, smooth and relaxed. That's all that matters when your swimming!!!

From marion on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 18:19:23 from 71.213.121.192

Good swimmer girl! I can't wait until summer :)

From DonGardinero on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 20:24:14 from 152.216.7.5

Nice job, Teena Marie. Glad to see you're throwing in the X-Training days.

From Lyman on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 23:35:24 from 75.169.110.63

Swim classes or a masters swimming club will get you faster in the water. You may be too busy for classes or a swim club but when you have time it will be worth your time. Nice workout.

From vinh on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 at 06:57:46 from 75.77.22.187

Very nice workout. Keep up the great work!

From Smooth on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 at 19:25:23 from 174.23.217.47

It was SOOOO FUN to see you today!!!

What/when/where are you running on Sat.?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 at 19:39:32 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie -- I spent $411.00 on books, and they didn't even have all of them that I need! STINK!!! Btw, it was so good to see you today!!!

Rhett -- I had to manually put them in. I got the schedule to do it from Julie on the blog. I have never checked it to Boston's actual course, just always assumed it was right. :)

Kristi -- I will make that my mantra while I swim, "Smooth and Relaxed." Thanks! :)

Marion -- Summer is so much fun!!! :)

Dale -- Thanks!!! How are you and your family feeling?

Lyman -- I so need to do that someday!! I am sure you are right. I would be so intimidated though. :)

Vinh -- Thanks!!! :)

SSF -- You know that I LOVE spending time with you. I am so so so looking forward to Painters!!! We are going to have SO SO SO much fun!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.500.003.000.000.0010.50

10.5 miles

(10 miles w/AP of 8:18, then .5 cooldown)

Ran on the TM while Sophia, Oliver, and Livvy would periodically work out on the elliptical and bike. Watched Biggest Loser. Pushed the pace during commercials, but ALWAYS kept good form (at least I think it was good form, my form is likely horrible, but I was at least thinking about it).

** Andy, Smooth, and Kathie: I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW ... I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!!!! I promise, my intentions were good though. AND ... THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH for the FANTASTIC lunch date!!! We need to do that again ... promise me!!!!

Later PM:

One church basketball game.

I got a phone call at 8:19 from one of my friends in the ward. It went like this: "Teena, you need to get over here. We are going to forfeit if you don't!!" Stink!!! I learned a long time ago that the chance of injury is very high in church ball!!! Oh well ... it was good for a little more cardio and fun! :)

 

Comments
From Smooth on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 at 19:48:51 from 174.23.217.47

You didn't run to your boyfriend's? But it's all good that you had the company of Sophia, Oliver, Livvy and Biggest Loosers!

With that said! Do you need me to come and be your TM patrol during commercials or at your moments of weakness giving into temptation!!!! GOOD intentions don't count! It's a good thing I still love you!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 at 20:07:20 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- I was able to run to Bill's rehab because it took me so long to get home. Not sure what the problem was but I did not get home until close to 3:00!! So ... decided it was better to be with the kids. We talked, watched Biggest Loser, they would hand me a sip of G2 every few miles, etc. It was a lot of fun.

Yes ... I need you to be my TM sheriff. This was my train of thought ... and perhaps it is correct: "Well ... since I am only running 3 or 4 times a week it is okay to push during those runs some ... I am not going all out."

Doesn't that make sense?

And yes, I am VERY VERY VERY lucky that you love me still!!! :)

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 at 20:48:55 from 97.49.27.18

Bill must b a very lucky man even though the treadmill was even luckier to have your company.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 at 21:27:02 from 174.52.45.85

Paul, you are funny!!! Bill is in his 80s!!! He is this cute little guy in my ward that our family has kind of adopted! I am the lucky one! :)

My treadmill, on the other hand, wants to kill me!!! I keep spilling G2 on it when I try to drink out of a cup!!! STINK!

From Smooth on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 at 23:59:57 from 174.23.217.47

What!?! Church ball!?! Are you crazy? Don't push your luck! Bet you had fun though! What's your plan for Sat. run?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 00:04:25 from 174.52.45.85

Hey SSF!!! I just asked you about your plans for Saturday on your blog!! I know ... Church ball is SO SO SO dangerous, especially for small gals like us!! Ry was laughing so hard because I am a scrappy player and was getting knocked over by women a lot bigger than me far too frequently! Seriously ... you should have heard Ryan laughing!!! :)

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 00:18:04 from 174.23.217.47

I would have LOVED to watch you hustle on the court! Did you have a lot of steals? That's the only way for petite people to play bball.

Ry got another abs workout huh?! :D

K, for Sat. I am good to go in the early afternoon. I'm planning on 18. What do you think?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 00:25:48 from 174.52.45.85

Stealing the ball is the only thing that I am good out. Seriously ... my other skills on the court are weaksauce!!!

I think I will be too late for you. Payton's game is at noon and it is far out west. Will likely not get home until 1:30ish.

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 00:51:57 from 71.219.89.82

You are being risky there with the church ball!!! Scary stuff.

Maybe we can rig your treadmill to not go above a certain speed?? I say as long as you are feeling good and paying attention and not running 100 fast miles a week, you are good! You are being smart, just pay attention to how you feel.

I have missed something about abs workouts, but I am certainly making some assumptions....

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 00:54:32 from 174.52.45.85

The only thing you have missed Kelli is that Ry and I laugh a lot at each other!!! Hence -- the abs workout!!! I can only imagine where your mind went!!! You and Smooth both!!! :) :) :)

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 00:56:58 from 71.219.89.82

Yeah, whatever! Go get some more ab workouts in, the night is still young.

From vinh on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 06:35:14 from 75.77.22.187

Great run Teena and some bball too? Keep up the awesomeness!

From Rhett on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 11:12:31 from 216.67.211.75

Great run Teena. My wife is addicted to The Biggest Looser. She loves to see the fat people loosing weight and to see how stinking hard they make those guys work. I guess all that puking is inspiring or something. The other day at the end of her 5 mile run she ran all out for 1 minute and then started dry heeving. I was so proud of her. I can't remember the last time I pushed myself to the point of the dry heeve.

From Burt on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 11:18:15 from 206.19.214.144

Teena, can you dunk?

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 11:36:04 from 66.239.250.209

That made me laugh. I am usually the one making those phone calls. :)

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 11:50:14 from 174.52.45.85

Vinh -- You are the awesomeness King ... I will just be happy to borrow some from you every now and then! :)

Rhett -- Your wife sounds amazing!!! Can't wait to really meet her at Painters. I love it when Ry runs!!! You and Doone are very lucky to share this passion!! And you definitely should be proud of her. She sounds as diehard as you (if that is possible). :)

Burt -- Of course I can!!! What kind of question is that??? :)

Scott -- You must be a lot like my hubby!! Are you the one that ends up being the ref for the other games as well (because everyone else flakes out)?? :) Glad you stopped by! Thanks!!! :)

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 12:19:16 from 24.17.108.253

Church Basketball...the brawl that starts with prayer...not the women though.

From Brent on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 13:12:17 from 76.8.201.223

T- NA NA - try a sipee cup - nice pace on Milly - torture of church basketball and poor sports - been there and done that. Can you dribble, with or without the simpee cup or basketball?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 13:34:42 from 71.219.89.82

I FINALLY watched Biggest Loser at 1 am (I could not sleep).I was thinking, while watching their first workout, "I have never worked out that hard in my life!!!" It is crazy, they really push them. I love that show, it is such an inspiration!!! I wish that they had a boot camp or something that I could go to for just a few weeks, I am sure they could fix me!

And, I have to say, without ruining for those who have not yet watched it, the person who was sent home----WOW!!!! I am so impressed!

From Kathie on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 13:46:57 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run Teena, you should pass on the church ball...how can you be so careful during your runs and then risk it all at church ball?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 22:19:58 from 174.52.45.85

Jeffery -- SO TRUE!!!! :)

Brent -- I'm a good dribbler!!! HA!!! :) I can drink out of a sports bottle, etc., but just not out of those dang dixie cups!!! What is wrong with me?

Kel -- There is nothing about you that needs to be fixed!! :) It is a great show, and yes ... impressive!

Kathie -- You are SO SO SO right! :)

From Scott Wesemann on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 19:39:20 from 75.162.72.176

Teena, HA! Yeah, I had to ref almost every week last year. I always feel bad and nobody wants to. I could think of a zillion other things I would rather be doing though. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

AM

4 recovery miles: 9:30 pace

 

PM

Yoga -- I forgot how good that is for my body. I need to get with the program!! :)

 

** A little bit of a headache and sore throat ... hope it is gone by the morning so that I can have a great long run with my SSF!!! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Kathie on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 22:28:31 from 63.248.105.188

Got to love yoga...ahhhhh!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 22:31:19 from 174.52.45.85

Ahhhhh is right!!! And you, dear Kathie, were the one to introduce me to it!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

From marion on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 00:03:40 from 71.213.121.192

Why do we skip yoga? It should be like prayers. Maybe someday when our mornings are slaughtered with a million URGENT crisis.

From DonGardinero on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 00:09:46 from 152.216.7.5

Nice recovery run, Teena Marie. I hope you're not coming down with something. Our daughter is sick AGAIN. This time she has a sore throat. She gets sick every couple of weeks.

From Maynard on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 00:13:46 from 71.213.5.207

Two workout sessions in one day? Sheesh! I couldn't even talk myself into one today. I'm such a pansy.

Good job, Teena!

From vinh on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 16:44:46 from 71.68.254.197

Great job Teena! Hopefully you aren't getting sick. Have a great weekend!

From Andy on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 17:08:16 from 198.60.114.178

Oh, man. I hope it is not my fault. Crossing my fingers that you are not sick.

From Smooth on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 20:58:44 from 174.23.217.47

SSF!!! You are doing it RIGHT and very SMART!!!

I can't tell you enough how much fun I had today! It means so much to me! THANK YOU! I LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!! Hope your sore throat and headaches are gone and you are having a WONDERFULLY SWEET date w/ Ry!!! LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Kelli on Sat, Jan 09, 2010 at 22:30:07 from 71.219.89.82

Did I read that right??? 9:30 pace? I am so proud of you! I hope you and Smooth had a great run today and that your B-ball games went better than ours!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 00:31:19 from 174.52.45.85

Marion -- I have no idea!!! You are the yoga queen, nonetheless!!! :)

Dale -- I am so sorry that your daughter is sick. :( Hope she feels better very very very soon!

Bradley -- They were both very nice and relaxing workouts. Felt great!! :)

Vinh -- I think I had a little something but it is pretty much gone already!!! WaHoo!!!

Andy -- It is totally your fault!!! :) Afterall, you did eat some of my bread! Wait ... maybe that means I got you sick!!! STINK!!! Actually, I feel pretty good today and had an excellent run with Smooth, zero worries. :)

SSF -- THANK YOU!!! I had so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much fun!!! Love you!!!

Kel -- Maybe I am getting used to the slower pace. It felt good and I enjoyed it!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
18.150.000.000.000.0018.15

THE MOST FUN I HAVE

HAD ON

AN 18 MILER

EVER EVER EVER!!!!

I wish every long run could be like this! Last night I had a sore throat and a bad headache and was worried that I would have to back out of this one. I was so happy when I woke up and the sore throat was gone. Yes, the headache was still there, but it was not as intense, and only needed a nice long run with Smooth to leave entirely!!! :) :) :)

Thank you SSF for today. I had more fun than I can possibly express. LOVED every mile!!! YES --- EVERY SINGLE ONE (seriously -- how often can someone say that when talking about a long run). You are the BESTEST BESTEST BESTEST!!!!

AND ... I had two firsts today:

1. FIRST TIME EVER to run such a long run without any NSAIDS!!!!

2. FIRST TIME EVER to run over 40 miles a week without any NSAIDS!!!!

J J J J J J

Also, I would like to give a shout out to my boy, Ry ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Adidas Boston Classic #5 Miles: 18.15
Comments
From Smooth on Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 00:23:39 from 174.23.217.47

CONGRATS on the two 1st!!! SSF!!! You sure packed a lot of fun in one day! Ry is the luckiest boy!!!

HaPpY bIrThDaY, Ryan!!!! Teena said you don't like presents, so it's like doing you a favor that I didn't get you anything, right? :) LOVE YOU both SOOOOO MUCH!!!!

From DonGardinero on Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 01:19:13 from 75.162.163.57

Awesome job, Teena Marie!!! I'm glad you girls had such a great time. Happy Birthday to Ry!!!

From Eric Day on Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 19:30:45 from 189.169.178.246

Excellent Teena, those are the runs we all dream off: great runs. Keep up the good work and take care.

From MarcE on Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 23:31:23 from 206.225.68.76

Woohoo! You and Smooth are going to be so much fun in Boston!

Happy belated birthday to Ry!!!

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 02:01:59 from 75.162.72.176

That sounds like a great run, and the perfect way to start your weekend. You have an adorable family btw. I love your profile pic.

From vinh on Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 06:45:13 from 75.77.22.187

Awesome run Teena! Keep up the amazing work. Hope you had a great weekend!

From Rhett on Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 15:25:30 from 216.67.211.75

Very cool that you had so much fun! Happy B-day to Ryan. Good for you for not taking any NSAIDs. Stay off those. That is probably what got you in trouble the first time.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 19:02:00 from 67.42.27.114

Belated Birthday wishes to Ry.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 15:54:09 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!! It was so much fun to run with my Smooth!!! I need to talk her into running with me more often! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

30 minutes upright bike

1/2 mile swim: 19:38

(STINK!!! I think there is a coorelation with the headaches I have been getting and swimming. I haven't been wearing my earphones in the pool since my ipod broke again and I think water is getting inside my ear.)

*** It was great to finally see Fonz at the gym again. Good conversation makes the minutes fly by!

Comments
From Maurine/Miles on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 15:28:12 from 63.255.172.2

Good job. I love the family picture!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 15:43:04 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Maurine!!!

I love that pic as well. In fact, it hangs above my bed! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.002.005.001.000.0011.00

11 miles - AP: 7:34 for the middle 8 miles

(warmup, 8:00, 7:30, 7:30, 7:30, 8:00, 7:30, 7:30, 6:59, 2 miles cooldown w/some hills)

MAN!!! I haven't pushed myself like that for so so so long. I really had to focus, felt like I was in race mode. Hit puke zone in the last quarter of a mile or so. Feels so good now that I am done!!! :)

Will blog while I ice and drink my muscle milk, then back to the books!!! :)

 

PM

AM/PM Yoga

hip strengthening exercises

10 minutes core

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 11.00
Comments
From Kelli on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 16:35:17 from 71.219.89.82

Holy crud, Teena, you are back at it! That is one heck of a fast long run there! You never cease to amaze me. I can not run like that, EVER!!! Was that outside or on the TM?

From Andy on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 16:40:22 from 159.212.71.199

We ran the same amount of miles today only you ran 40 seconds/mile faster. Great run!

From Lyman on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 16:43:40 from 170.135.241.45

A 6:59 mile at the end of the eight mile push is awesome! I take it that this is part of your Boston training. Great job!

I have the same problem of headaches and water in my ear (left one) when swimming. Simple ear plugs will do the trick.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 17:10:01 from 174.52.45.85

Kelli -- You are such a fibber!!! YOU KNOW that you are WAY faster (as evidenced by our races). I wanted to run outside and see how fast I could push. BUT ... the air was far too icky. I'm an asthma baby!!! But now that I think about it, I think running on the TM forced me to keep the faster pace. And Kel, I am serious, this was HARD for me. I really did push myself. I think running the slower pace on Saturday made all the difference in the world. Seriously.

Andy -- Yeah, but I wasn't in the icky air and I had to push myself like a MAD WOMAN and ... I took my Emergen-C!!! :)

Lyman -- Yep, just trying to get ready for Boston. I really wanted to push myself today though to see where I was at. Hey -- it is my left ear too! I am going to head to Sports Authority and pick up some ear plugs!! Thanks! :)

From vinh on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 17:32:04 from 71.68.254.197

Whoa, impressive run Teena! Glad to see you back in the fast track. You are doing awesome!

From timp on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 17:39:32 from 129.188.33.25

Great Run!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 18:05:41 from 174.23.217.47

WaHOOOO!!!! DA BULLET BABE is BACK!!!! Check out those splits!!! Bet it felt GREAT!!!

AWESOME JOB!!!

LOVE your title...GOOD LUCK w/ the Mind-Body-Spirit Balance! You're amazing!!!

Can't wait for next weekend! LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!

From Eric Day on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 18:18:07 from 200.77.38.54

W O W

From allie on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 18:20:58 from 129.123.248.29

sweet run. keep it up teena!

From Emily on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 18:21:40 from 71.219.130.225

WOW! You're SO fast! I love that your average pace was my "fast" pace today :) Way to go!

I love the pic of your family. Your kids are so cute! I have to agree 100% about having a passion for chocolate covered cinnamon bears. They are delicious!!!

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 19:38:20 from 152.216.7.5

Wow Teena Marie, I haven't seen you run those fast paces for a long time. Now don't do it again until next week. LOL. Hope youre getting some rest while youi study

From Kelli on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 19:47:52 from 71.219.89.82

Not a fibber, totally could not do that workout (especially on the treadmill). My races are only faster because you kept getting hurt. BUT, you are back and you are going to blow my PR out of the water AND I am going to be so happy when you do!!! This is going to be a fun race, you better be waiting for me and Emily at the finish line with an immediate report---I will not be able to wait!

From Kathie on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 21:54:25 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run can't wait to see you in a week and a half!

From Smooth on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 00:20:58 from 174.23.217.47

NICE PM workouts to keep core strong and muscles flexible! SO DEDICATED!!!

Get some sleep! Morning comes too early!!! LOVE YOU!!!

From leslie peterson on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 00:36:27 from 174.52.158.81

Wow, 5 kids, school and running like a wild woman!!!! You rock!!!!!

From fly on the Wall on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 09:42:41 from 168.179.215.137

Great run! Now remember to take a recover day tomorrow and run SLOW and EASY! :)

I can't remember or never knew, are you taking O Chem (and everything else) at the U? My wife has a chemistry degree from there.

From Rhett on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 12:40:34 from 74.41.249.102

Wow, you had a great run yesterday!!!! Look at those speedy splits and finishing up with a sub 7, very nice! So is 8:00 pace your goal mp?

What kind of pace are you shooting for at Painter's? I got to thinking about that for the first time as I ran this morning, and I still don't know what I want to do. Maybe I'll just run what feels good that day.

From Smooth on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 00:15:42 from 174.23.217.47

Just dropping in to say good morning, good afternoon and good night! Hope your day was GOOD. LOVE YOU!!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 23:40:48 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!!! :)

Fly -- yep, at the U! I wish your wife were my prof!!! I'm guessing she is pretty genius! :)

Rhett -- have not decided on how to run Painters yet. As far as MP pace goes, and 8:00 minute pace is what I am shooting for sometime this decade!! Not sure when (secretly I am hoping by SGM). :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

50 minutes elliptical

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.250.001.000.000.0010.25

10.25 miles - AP: 8:42

*** When does this semester end???? :)

Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 10.25
Comments
From Bec on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 23:20:29 from 76.23.55.210

Nice run young lady. Semester will be over before you know. All of the sudden you will be graduating, I promise.

From Julie on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 23:25:14 from 174.23.50.130

I don't know how you do it all:) Great run today.

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 23:30:06 from 71.219.89.82

I hate to tell ya, but it just started hon!

Nice run today. You are doing great. I am so excited for you this year, it is YOUR YEAR!!!!

From Smooth on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 23:38:54 from 174.23.217.47

Hey SSF!!!! 100 miles!!! YAY!!! :D

The FUN NEVER ends!!! :)

Have I told you lately that you are the most AWESOMEST momma-student-athlete-sistah-wife?!!!

Can't wait to hang out next weekend! Boy, are we gonna have soooo much fun!!! LOVE YOU!!! GO to bed early!

From vinh on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 07:14:12 from 75.77.22.187

Nice run Teena! Hopefully your semester flies by =)

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 13:18:48 from 66.239.250.209

Nice miles. My wife is having a tough semester too. I don't know how you ladies do it all. Impressive.

From RAD on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 13:53:53 from 67.172.229.125

Nice miles and way to hit 100 so far in the year!! Keep up the hard work, school will be a distant memory soon...well, one day! :)

From Rhett on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 14:51:13 from 216.67.211.75

Great miles Teena. Have you figured out how you're going to go to Boston in the middle of the semester?

From Kathie on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 19:02:45 from 63.248.105.188

Rhett don't remind her of that or I think she will try to fly in Sunday night and fly out Monday after noon

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 19:05:41 from 174.23.217.47

I was checking out the flights last night! There's a red eye leaving SLC soon after midnight and gets to BOS around noon on Sat. on Delta. The return flight is non-stop. You should think about leaving Tue so you can party with us post race on Mon.

Miss and love you!!!! When/what/where are you running on Sat.?

From Rhett on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 20:07:52 from 74.32.208.70

Agree with Smooth. Last year I flew out Monday evening and it was a bummer missing all the post race fun. This year I'm not leaving till Tuesday morning.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 22:52:41 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!!! You guys are so uplifting and encouraging!!! The 100 miles includes crosstraining miles so it really is not a big deal. :)

Alright ... so Tuesday morning it is then. I'll look at flights tomorrow. I would really like to be back in time for my anatomy lab on Tuesday at 12:30 though. Hmmmm ....

I know ... I am going to miss quite a bit of school. I will just have to get ahead and hope for the best. THIS IS BOSTON WE ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!! :)

SSF -- I am going to try and fit in my long run tomorrow between kids' basketball games. I will likely have to leave one and run to the next. I think I have a couple of hours window between Rylee's and Payton's. Only problem is I will be running up hill. I should look at it as an opportunity I suppose! :)

How about you?

Love and miss you!

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 23:03:12 from 174.23.217.47

SSF!!! Prez going skiing after temple. Steven has violin. That means no car for me, so I will have to run from home. I'm planning on 18. May be I'll run up to Alpine...uphill for me too! I just hope it's not too foggy! Have fun running in between bball games and everything else you have to do!!! SO BUSY! SO AMAZING!!!

Love & miss you tooo!!!

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 23:17:43 from 71.219.89.82

HILLS RULE!!!!!!

Teena, you will not miss school We will all sequester you to your room on Sunday and make you study. You will be FINE, you are smart and a few days will just be a refreshing break to rest your mind.

Have a good run tomorrow.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

Woke up late -- STINK! Only had time for 3 recovery miles. AP: 9:30.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.0010.001.640.506.5019.64

13.14 miles - AP: 7:57

Was really bummed that the air was so stinky outside and that I would have to run on the treadmill. I decided to run at the gym in hopes of making the time go by faster. Because I didn't have as much time as I would like I decided that I would push the pace a bit. My plan was to alternate between 8:34s and 8:00s. However, the gym was packed (could barely find a treadmill) and all of the runners got the juices flowin' in me. Needless to say, as I began to run I formulated a new plan. I thought, "Hey Teena, why don't you see if you can match your last year's Painter's time." Stupid idea, I know. But it became my mission. I couldn't remember my exact time but knew it was a little under 1:45, so that was the time to match or beat. I ended up having to dig deep and hit puke zone the last two miles but finished in 1:44:28!! :) I actually ran almost 1/20th of a mile too long because I was closing my eyes and counting down the end (in hopes of keeping the puke down). My counting must have been a little off!

Hope this run doesn't negatively impact my race this week. But I am very happy! :)

(Beat my last year's Painter's time by 23 seconds.)

** Notes to self: Tried the new Gu "Roctane." Not sure if it was the pace or the gel, but my stomach felt really icky after the run. Also, need to drink more since I lost three pounds during the run. Or is that what I should expect? Who knows. Drank at 4 miles, had a gu and a little drink at mile 7, more drink at 9 and 11. Seems sufficient when I write it down. Hmmm...

PM:

15 minutes upright bike

50 minutes elliptical

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 13.14
Comments
From Burt on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 17:03:27 from 98.177.216.165

Teena Marie! You crazy!

From Kathie on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 18:02:47 from 63.248.105.188

Wow that is just plain sick...pun intended! You run at puke pace and then wonder why you feel like puking? Silly girl!

Can't wait to see you next week!!!!

From Smooth on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 18:19:32 from 174.23.217.47

SSF!!! I couldn't believe it when you called me and asked if you'd beat last year Painter's time! CRAZY!!! NUTS!!! INSANE!!! :) :) :) With that said, I LOVE your run!!! Oh and I still love you even if you mess up. But I HATE your loosing 3 lbs!!! Granted it's mostly water, but still...I've been trying my darnest to loose 6 lbs!!!! NOT FAIR!!!! :) :D

From Kelli on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 19:20:55 from 71.219.89.82

My stomach did not like the roctane either!

NICE RUN!!! That would have killed me on a treadmill. I can never duplicate what I can do outside on a treadmill. A 7:30 miles on a treadmill about kills me, and I can only do 1. I hate those machines!

Nice job! I am glad you stayed inside, I have been hacking all day and my throat is burning. YUCKY air!!!

You are going to do great next Saturday!!

From Andy on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 21:15:39 from 198.60.114.178

Your race is next week, not this week, silly. Three pounds water loss on a hard 13 miler inside seems about right.

From vinh on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 22:16:55 from 71.68.254.197

Great run Teena! You will do awesome on the upcoming half. I didn't take any gels today, I wonder if I should have lol. Dangit! Can't wait to hear about your next race.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 22:41:50 from 174.52.45.85

Burt -- :) :) :)

Kathie -- Good point!!! :)

SSF -- I'm sure I gained it all back already! :) Love talking to you on a run ... even if it is on the phone! :)

Kel -- No way I could have ran in that air or those hills! Can't wait to party with you this upcoming weekend! :)

Andy -- You are right!!!! :) Wish you were going to be there.

Vinh -- You are too diehard! Kelli doesn't take anything during halfs either! You both are far too hardcore for me. I'm like, "Give me some sugar, come on somebody, sugar ... PLEASE!!!" Seriously, your race today was AWESOME!!!!

From kellies on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 01:53:07 from 63.248.32.71

So...I haven't been blogging much (or at all) lately so I am making the rounds checking in and it looks like you are still the animal that I remember!! Holy cow you are amazing!! 13+ miles on a treadmill and another hour of exercise later in the PM?? Where do you get your ambition. And, I have NEVER lost pounds during a run let alone 3 pounds. Drink Drink Drink girl!! You are doing amazing. Keep it up!! Good luck this weekend, I know you will do great!!!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 13:06:54 from 24.17.108.253

Have to agree with Burt, You are a little crazy! Where people looking at you a little strangely at the gym? Who is this lady??

I think we could all benefit from a little more of your kind of crazy though!!

From MarcE on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 14:40:25 from 206.225.68.69

Teena! Awesomely speedy half mary on de mill! No NSAIDs? Sweet! You're going to rock at SG.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 17:24:07 from 174.52.45.85

Kellie --- I miss you!!! Please tell me you are running Painters!!!

Jeffery --- They all know that I am crazy already (aren't all of us?)!!! The only thing that threw them off is that they are not used to me doing long runs there. So when the TM automatically shut off at 60 minutes they were a little surprised that I re-started it. :)

Marc -- Who knows what I was thinking trying to match my last year's Painters time. So stupid! I honestly don't think I will be able to run any faster than that come race day. BUT ... if I can match that time I will be very satisfied. :)

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 23:02:13 from 75.162.72.176

Congrats on your run. That is awesome that you pushed hard even when you felt crappy. I think all of the gels and gu's are icky, but they help me for sure. I have to gag them down every time with water. YUCK!

You're going to have a great race next week. Good luck.

From Lyman on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 09:54:07 from 75.169.101.104

Killer pace! And then more training in the evening...You are going to have an awesome race at Painters.

BTW - closing your eyes on the TM while running is not too safe! lol.

From Rhett on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 11:56:45 from 74.41.249.102

I agree, that 3 pounds on a hard 13 miler inside on the TM is not much. I often loose 6 or 7 pounds on a run like that. Great run by the way. You are so determined once you set your mind to something. That is what makes you such a great runner, but also what makes you injury prone like myself. Be careful.

You are going to do great at Painter's.

From Brent on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 21:54:53 from 76.8.201.223

T NA NA - mental toughness chore on Milly - a PR running with closed eyes, hum, not sure if that gets commando points or not? Maybe a new category of commando points, like clockwork orange commando points. You have to be a little crazy to be a good runner. Very good practice for races, you know that you can hang on to the pace.

Stay Kool, Get some Kool Shades for the next adventure with Milly, B of BS Rools out

From kellies on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 15:53:45 from 67.199.181.245

Teena Marie!! I miss you too! It's been too darn long. I am running painters but only doing the 5k. I can no longer keep up in mileage or pace with the rest of you. You are all just too darn amazing for me!! I am in envy :) (a little drool running down my cheek now :)). No, you are going to do amazing this weekend. You work your butt off and deserve it! Can't wait to see your time!! Rock On Teena Marie~!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.505.50

35 minutes upright bike (15 easy, 15 hard, 5 easy)

1/2 mile swim (used an earplug for the first time in my left ear, like Lyman suggested, was AWESOME). Felt fantastic!!! :)

hip strengthening exercises

yoga

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.501.000.000.000.0014.50

14.5 miles  (AP: 8:45) while watching "Imagine That" with the kids. Cute movie. They each took turns using the elliptical next to me. We had fun! 

I feel great!

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 14.50
Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 18:13:37 from 174.23.232.65

SSF!!! Wow, HUGE mileage! SO FUN to have the kids' company and watching movie sure makes the miles fly!

SOOO HAPPY to hear you're feeling GREAT! See you in about 60 hours!!! :) :) :)

From Burt on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 18:15:56 from 206.19.214.144

Could you say you feel phenomenal?

From vinh on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 20:28:07 from 71.68.254.197

Great run Teena! Glad you felt good afterwards.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 22:25:53 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- Can't wait!!! :) :) :)

Burt -- Phenomenal??? That might be stretching it a bit. Not sure I could say that yet! :)

Vinh -- Thanks!!! :)

From Lyman on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 11:18:27 from 170.135.241.46

You are doing great! It seems like everything is coming together for you and just in time for Painter's and Boston.

From Rhett on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 11:41:15 from 74.41.249.102

Yea for feeling great after a nice long run! It is so good to hear you are healthy and stong. Saturday is going to be a great day for us all to get an idea of where we are at in our training. It doesn't look like much tapering is going on with most of us, so no pressure to PR. That way we can just go out and run hard and have fun.

From Burt on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 11:44:16 from 206.19.214.144

Saturday is a special day.

From cheryl on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 11:45:53 from 67.166.68.69

I'm glad you're feeling great. Good luck at Painter's!

From Kathie on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 13:16:04 from 63.248.105.188

Wow big miles in the middle of the week! I can't wait to see you soon!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 13:41:10 from 67.42.27.114

Stay healthy.

From Kelli on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 17:52:30 from 71.219.89.82

I love to hear that!! This is going to be a great race, I am so excited that you finally get to have a race where you are feeling GOOD!!!! Counting down the days....

Oh, and 14.5 in the middle of the week? WOW!

From Maynard on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 20:01:33 from 71.213.9.87

I tried commenting last night but the blog wasn't cooperating with me... I was just really amazed that you could put out 14.5 on a treadmill! Holy Moly! You're awesome! Don't wear yourself out before Saturday though--you'll end up finishing a little bit ahead of me instead of way ahead of me... =:o

From MarcE on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 23:20:08 from 206.225.68.183

You passed my longest treadmill workout by almost 1.5 miles! So glad you're feeling good these days...seems like the "Just Say No to Drugs" is working. See you in Boston!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 23:54:47 from 174.52.45.85

Lyman -- Thanks! Still not sure what my plan is for Painters. But I am excited! :)

Rhett -- Sounds awesome!!! Yeah, no way I could ever PR at Painters. That is definitely not a PR course. At least not for me. But I am so excited to run ... and hopefully to run hard! :)

Burt -- It's going to be fun. :) (Now I can't get that Primary song out of my head.)

Cheryl -- Thanks!! I have been really concentrating on strengthening my left leg - it seems to be helping quite a bit!!

Kathie -- We are going to have so much fun!!! YaHoo!!!!

Paul -- That's the plan!!!! Keep reminding me.

Kels -- ME TOO!!! No matter what the result, it is going to be great to be in the race atmosphere w/my body cooperating. I am so excited!!! Let's get this party started already!!! :)

Brad -- The blog was being crazy for sure. Luckily I had logged in earlier and had not logged out. I think I was the only person commenting for quite some time. It was bizarre!!!

Marc -- Never thought of that (about the "Just Say No" being such a contributing factor!! You are so right!!!

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 00:05:48 from 71.219.89.82

I am ready to go today! I know my homework is nothing near yours, but this darn science project about did mew in!! I am so sick or PROJECTS that the kids can not do---they can not type, take the pictures, scan them, print them, make graphs without help, and so on. I am all for helping with homework, but not hours a day! I am tired of being in 5th grade already!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

Morning:

30 minutes upright bike

1/2 mile swim - 19:19

Afternoon:

10 minutes of core work at work (had a patient that would only do his exercises if I did them with him -- I was cool with that).

Evening:

15 minutes jump rope

15 minutes hula hoop (still the family champ) -- come on Rhett ... add it to your regiment!

hip strengthening exercises

 

Comments
From Smooth on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 23:51:49 from 174.23.232.65

WOW! THREE-a-day and working SEVEN hours to boot!!! You're AWESOME!!! :) :D

Sounds like a FUN FUN WIN WIN day! WAY to go CHAMP!!!

Rhett ~ are you gonna take the challenge? ;-p

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 00:06:36 from 71.219.89.82

You have found the perfect way to sneak in a workout and get paid to do it! Next thing you know, you will be a personal trainer!

From AmberG on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 00:12:19 from 209.33.225.225

Congrats on getting into the slam:)

I love your new picture and profile descriptions! You are so adorable!

From AmberG on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 00:12:43 from 209.33.225.225

. . . and tough! :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 00:22:45 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- I have actually enjoyed the day (work and all). The highlight, however, was when I got home from work and took Livvy to Target to buy a hula hoop as a reward she was working towards! We ended up buying two so that we could have family challenges! SO FUN!!! Miss you like crazy!!!

Kelli -- I am loving my work more and more and more each day. I am one lucky girl. (Things would be perfect if I could talk you into doing my homework as well as your own and your children's.) :)

Amber -- YaHoo!!! I love to hear from you!!! I am scared to death about the Slam!! I still get a kick out of thinking about you talking on your cell as you were approaching the finish line at PC where you would take it all!!! :)

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 00:25:09 from 71.219.89.82

The slam? Are you crazy??????

From DonGardinero on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 02:01:16 from 152.216.7.5

Are you ready to run the Slam? Are you excited? You gonna run Ogden, UVM, PC and SGM?

From DonGardinero on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 02:01:35 from 152.216.7.5

I'm running the last four. Skipping Ogden.

From vinh on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 07:51:13 from 75.77.22.187

Nice workout Teena! What's the slam?

From Andy on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 09:47:40 from 198.60.114.178

The Slam plus Boston?

From Huans32 on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 09:51:22 from 138.64.8.51

Awesome job Teena. I didn't notice your name on the list. I will have to check it again. I am doing it too. With Ogden, Utah Valley, PC, and SGM.

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 10:11:47 from 71.219.89.82

You SLAM people are all NUTS!!! But,m oh how I admire your craziness and hard-coreness!

From Rhett on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 13:29:08 from 216.67.211.75

Very nice all round work out yesterday. Hula Hoop, huh? I'm thinking you'd school me big time in that one. I don't have the rythm needed, but I bet it is a great core workout.

From Kathie on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 13:57:12 from 63.248.105.188

Nice Teena Happy to see you are doing the slam I am not going to go there, however I might buy a hula hoop!

From Andy on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 14:24:40 from 199.190.170.30

Kathie - The Slam is easier than a hula hoop.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 17:11:36 from 174.52.45.85

Kel -- I am going to just run Ogden, UV, and PC as training runs then race SGM (if I survive). So ... only partly crazy!!! :)

Dale -- Nope and yes!!! Ogden, UV, PC and SGM. :)

Vinh -- Thanks! Basically, it is four Utah marathons. They choose different ones each year. This year it is Ogden, Utah Valley, Park City and St. George. :)

Andy -- I'm going to need your help!!! Come on, you have put up with my foolishness for this long. :)

Mark -- YaHoo!!! I am only racing SGM though ... others will just be used as training runs! :)

Rhett -- It makes for a great FHE. Every loves to laugh at each other!!! :)

Kathie -- Knowing your diehardness you would likely run the four marathons while hula-hooping!!! :)

Andy -- What would it take to see you Hula Hoop it?? :)

From vinh on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 07:11:34 from 75.77.22.187

Whoa, 4 marathons plus Boston? Teena, you are crazy hard core! I like it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles - AP: 8:57

*** Was going to run a few more miles this evening when Kelli said I shouldn't. But then she followed up her statement with this, "But I know you will anyway ... so ... have a great run!"

SO ... I'm NOT running!!!!!

How do you like that Kel??? (Love ya!)

 

Comments
From Smooth on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:26:06 from 174.23.232.65

Hah!!! The reverse psychology worked!!! See you in 16 hrs. Can hardly wait!!! YaHoo!!! LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:27:42 from 71.219.89.82

I am still not convinced. I will be back to check this blog in an hour.

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:29:02 from 71.219.89.82

OH----I just noticed your new goals. Now you have to get me in to Ogden I guess so we can run it for fun. THEN, lets go for 3:15 in St George!!!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:31:23 from 174.52.45.85

Okay ... I am seriously going back and forth on getting on the treadmill or not. I was just planning on running super slow, and I need to go over some diagrams for anatomy. It would be perfect!!!!

SSF -- I have been trying to call you for an hour! Your cell phone goes straight to voicemail and your home phone has been busy!!! Love you!!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:33:17 from 174.52.45.85

Oh yeah ... let's make that our mission ... getting you in Ogden!!! But there is NO STINKIN' WAY that I will ever train to run a 3:15 at SGM!!! YOU MUST BE OUT OF YOUR MIND!!!!

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:34:33 from 71.219.89.82

OH, I knew you would run!!!!

OKAY, I am going to go down with Emily so she does not have to drive alone. She is a little freaked about the weather. BUT I think we will get there at about the same time (5:30ish) so you will see me soon enough. I know I am really cool and that is a long time to wait, but you can do it!!!!

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:36:05 from 71.219.89.82

Yes, you will. You are already crazy, you are doing the slam. Might as well get really crazy and go for 3:15 with me!!! If I can try for it, you can!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:36:41 from 174.52.45.85

Should we all meet up for dinner somewhere? Or meet at the timeshare?

You are cool, Kel. And we will miss you on the drive up terribly!!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:37:34 from 174.52.45.85

NO STINKIN' WAY!!! NO NO NO NO NO!!!!

It is going to take everything I have to get a sub 3:30!!!! I am not kidding!!!!

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 23:38:53 from 71.219.89.82

I think we will be getting there about the same time, so let's for sure do dinner. I will call you when we are back on 1-15 from dropping off her kids and we will see where we both are.

Okay, 3:30 first, then 3:15.

From RAD on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 00:47:26 from 67.172.229.125

Just my two cents about the marathon...run Park City as a fun run! It is SO hilly that no one will be tempted to 'race' it - Ogden you might be tempted! Plus, I got to do that with Smooth last year and it truly is a treasured marathon memory for me!!

From Rhett on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 11:58:05 from 216.67.211.75

Tavel safely. See you guys tomorrow.

You sure showed Kelli. :)

I'm sure your legs will thank you tomorrow morning with a good fast run.

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 12:19:14 from 71.219.89.82

She did not run---it is a miracle!

From Brent on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 12:55:22 from 168.178.30.194

T NA NA - time for blogging is done, put that mental toughness to work at Painters, are you running with a seeing eye dog? It may be tough to keep your peepers open.

STay kool, Fast, B of BS Rools out

From MarcE on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 17:53:35 from 206.225.68.76

Very smart pace. You'll have fresh legs on Saturday! Good luck!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

3 easy mile - AP 9:30

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 3.00
Race: Painters Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:39:38, Place in age division: 8
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.0013.100.000.0013.10

I am so happy about this race. Although it is not a PR for me, it is a course PR by 5 minutes, and I feel like it was the strongest that I have ever run in a half marathon. (Additionally, it is the first race in years that I haven't used any NSAIDS.)

This morning before getting ready I asked Kelli for some racing advice. She told me this: "Stop over thinking it and just run hard -- if it gets too hard just slow down until you can run hard again." Funny how the most simple advice often is the best.

One of the GREAT things about this race is that I got to run about 9 miles of it with Mark (huans32). He definitely was a great help. His words of encouragement were so appreciated and he kept me honest in my effort.

I had so much fun!!! I am LOVING spending the weekend with my SSF (Smooth), Kelli, and Emily! Also being able to have lunch with Maynard (Brad), Rhett and his beautiful wife, Doone, and many others was a huge highlight! Last night's dinner and frozen custard today with Lowell was FANTASTIC, and, of course, seeing all my FRB friends -- love it, love it, love it!!! I feel so so so lucky!!!

Okay -- off to dinner with the girls!!! YAHOO!!!! :)

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 13.10
Comments
From Huans32 on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:00:44 from 208.88.8.21

Awesome job Teena. Looks like in the end you actually did beat me.:( It was great to have you there to push me too. I would of just taken it easy with Jeff other wise. Thanks for pushing me right up to the finish line.

From allie on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:11:27 from 98.202.24.36

great job, teena! congrats on such a strong race.

From Brent on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:13:32 from 168.178.30.194

T Na na - hey, way to keep your eyes open, very nice race, mental toughness, good times ahead. By the way, great advice, just run Forest. 100 commando points for the good race early in the season coming back from nagging issues.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From TBarlow on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:35:55 from 216.194.124.36

Wow - what a fantastic race! Big congratulations!

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:46:26 from 75.169.39.196

Congrats, you ran tremendously.

From Andy on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 22:13:29 from 198.60.114.178

Excellent race. Definitely a PR effort. Please be careful and do not over do it until you are fully recovered.

From Jody on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 22:34:08 from 98.202.166.116

Congratulations! You did an amazing job!

From RAD on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 22:41:49 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work Teena!! Sounds like an amazing race and a great time with friends as well. Glad everything is feeling well and responding well to all of your TLC for it!!

From Walter on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 23:28:25 from 24.10.169.110

Teena Marie, that was some sound advice to you from Kelli! I wished she wouldve told me some at the start. She told me when I was at mile 12 and my mind was to hazy then to get it in. lol Great to see you down there fellow Husky! Did you see Steve Sumsion down there? He beat me barely! Im mad! I have wanted to beat him since High School. He just started running since he ran for UofU. hes a farmer now and I think I talked him into getting back into it.

From Burt on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 00:22:36 from 98.177.216.165

Great job Teena. So, I met Doone before you? I guess that means I'm cooler than you. No wait, you're faster and therefore the coolest. Now let's get you on the Hot Discussion Board. I think Walter would like nothing more than to see me off of it.

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 03:30:57 from 75.162.72.176

Congrats on your race Teena. That is great that you ran strong and felt like you had a good race.

Walter- I grew up in the same neighborhood with Steve Sumsion. He is a great guy, and used to run everywhere when we were kids.

From Walter on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 03:56:28 from 24.10.169.110

Hey Scott, then you know Clark and Dolonna Jensen? When did you graduate? Thats my subtle way of asking how old you are. I ran with Steve at Hillcrest and he broke the school record for cross country.

From Walter on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 04:15:40 from 24.10.169.110

Burt, whatever man! I love you man! No man I love you!

From Bonnie on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 09:20:56 from 64.119.33.134

Great Race Teena!! Congratulations on your brilliant come-back! I am so glad you are having a nice time ... sounds like perfection to me.

From timp on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 09:24:56 from 68.164.215.197

Awesome Race!! Great job!

From Britta on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 11:32:24 from 98.148.70.210

Great job Teena!! It is always so great to feel like you gave it all you had. When that happens it doesn't matter so much what the time is. Which by the way your time was FABULOUS! Glad your having fun with friends!

From marion on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 11:43:55 from 71.213.120.94

CONGRATULATIONS Teena! I am so glad that you had a GREAT race :) Running well is such a blessing :) WAY TO GO!

From MichelleL on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 12:24:27 from 208.117.116.167

Nice job Teena, congrats on the course PR.

From Eric Day on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 12:32:08 from 189.169.176.77

Way to go Teena ! You ARE the man ! Course PR, awesome. Great time.

From vinh on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 14:41:50 from 71.68.254.197

Congrats Teena! You did awesome! I'm glad Mark kept you company and pushed you. Sub 1:40 was that your goal?

From jun on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 15:29:25 from 97.126.237.192

Congrats on a course PR and having a greaat time. Sounds like it was an amazing race.

From JulieC on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 17:16:41 from 67.40.114.14

Yippee!! A course PR is something to be proud of. Great run. Early in the year races are so fun to look back upon and build upon. Great race!!

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 18:32:26 from 75.162.72.176

Hey Walter, I know both of them very well. Clark and I are very good friends, and we're the same age. Steve and my brother Mike were the same age and they were really good friends as well.

From Lyman on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 19:30:40 from 75.169.107.113

Congratulations on a great race! And way to go on breaking you old Painter's PR. You are on track for an awesome Boston and rest of the year.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 20:48:48 from 174.52.45.85

Mark -- I think we were perfect running partners for this race. I thought we ran it just right! :)

Allie -- Thanks! It felt so good to run without any nagging injuries! :)

Brent -- I have to confess that I did close my eyes every now and then! :)

TBarlow -- HI!!! Thank you so much! :)

Paul -- Thanks! I really did push myself and feel great about it. :)

Andy -- It's a deal!!! You will be pleased to know that I had nor am having any type of pain!!! :)

Jody -- Thank you so much! It was great seeing you for a minute! :)

Rachel -- Many thanks! It was a GREAT weekend! :)

Walter -- Yes, Kelli is one smart cookie!!! I did not see Steve. I totally recall that name but not sure I would recognize him. Is he on the blog?

Burt -- Well, of course, you are cooler than me. That was never in question, was it??

Scott -- Thanks!! That is one thing about running, we have races where we feel lousy BUT we also have races where we feel strong!! Have to love the latter!!! :)

Bonnie -- HI!!! Thank you so so so much. The whole weekend was fantastic!

Timp -- Funny how my race pace(which I feel great about)is your nice and easy pace!!! :) Thanks for all the encouragement! You are great!

Britta -- Wish you could have been there. :) Thanks for the kind words. :)

Marion -- Amen, Sister!! Thanks! :)

Michelle -- Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! And your race ... well ... AMAZING!!!! It was great to see you for a bit! :)

Eric -- You make me laugh. Thank you so much! :)

Vinh -- Thank you!!! My goal was actually sub 1:44:30. So, I am very happy! :)

Craig -- The race and weekend was fantastic! Thanks! :)

Julie -- Thank you so much. It felt so good to feel strong during a race again. LOVED IT!!!

Lyman -- I hope you are right! It felt fantastic!!! Thanks. :)

From Kelli on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 21:49:07 from 71.219.89.82

Boy that Kelli girl sure is SMART!!!!

Thanks for the great weekend! I had a great time chatting and reminiscing and teasing and eating (thanks for indulging me so I would not lose weight, I was getting nervous!)

I talked to Scott when I got home and asked him, "Is Teena as fast as me, be honest?" And guess what he said???? Absolutely and unequivocally YES!!! He said exactly what I said, "She just had a bad year." So, you can not argue with that, he is a cop. HE KNOWS things.

Now, stop reading this and get doing your homework young lady!

From Bec on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 22:02:13 from 76.23.55.210

WOW, great race on that course! Way to PR by 5 minutes. Stay strong and healthy for a great Boston.

From MarcE on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 22:09:44 from 206.225.68.41

I'm so happy for you Teena! You ran a smart race and an excellent time! Congrats!

From Rhett on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 22:16:56 from 74.42.169.92

Teena, you ran the perfect race. It was great to see you and Smooth and Kelli and everyone else.

You are on your way to your best running year ever!!!!

From Shimelle on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 23:02:54 from 75.162.234.148

Way to go Teena!!! I am so impressed with your time on this course. You have many great races ahead of you this year. So great to see you as always:)

From Smooth on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 00:27:22 from 174.23.232.65

Dearest Awesomest Funniest SSF!!! I cannot begin to tell you HOW MUCH fun I had this weekend. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for the wonderful road trip, the condo stay, the goodies, the meals and movies, the laughs, the sharing of precious precious thoughts. I love listening to you and Kelli reminiscing of your high school days. I even love your craziness!!! Thank you for being who you are and for letting me be part of your life.

Lastly, I want to tell you that I am SO PROUD of your AWESOME performance. It is SO WONDERFUL to see you triumph over last year's injuries. You have discovered for yourself your strength and weakness soooo much from your experiences and how/why the injuries occured and know what to do to continue to improve. Please know that you have every ability and talent to be the best you can be.

I marvel at all the things you do with family, school and church. Please know that you will be blessed with success for your righteous desires. The BEST is yet to come. I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! Have a GREAT week! Wish I could do your homework for you! :)

From Emily on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 01:31:19 from 64.77.247.43

What an amazing race! You are truly an inspiration! Thanks again for a such a fun weekend. I had a great time!!! Maybe in a few years when I get fast like you girls, we can all really race together! Thanks again!

From Maynard on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 01:46:06 from 71.213.23.86

Nice job on that race Teena. It's been said a few times before, but you're going to tear it up in Boston! You and Smooth make me smile. Keep it up!

From AmberG on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 12:45:29 from 209.33.225.225

Nice race TEENA!!! So wonderful that you felt great, no injuries, and a course PR! Add that to a fun weekend with dear friends and that's why running is THE BEST! You are an inspiration! Such positive - ness and as Smooth said, I'm sure a bit of fun crazy-ness too!!!

From DonGardinero on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 14:38:17 from 75.162.161.55

WOW Teena Marie!!! You looked so intense when you ran by me on the course!!! I wanna be like you. Awesome job!!! It was great seeing you at the expo. Amy said you and smooth are very cute! LOL

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 22:13:33 from 76.22.10.204

Dang! You're FAST!! Hope no injury issues have come up since the race.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 00:36:21 from 174.52.45.85

Kel --

Well, Scott is wrong too then! :)

Still doing homework! STINK!!!

Bec -- Thanks! It was a lot of fun. How are you feeling?

Marc -- Wish you would have been there! Thanks. :)

Rhett -- It was fun, huh? I hope you are right about this being a good year for me. :) Say hello to Doone (maybe one of these days Smooth, Kelli and I will be able to talk her into coming on a girls' race trip with us)! :)

Michelle -- Back at you!! We need to run sometime! :)

SSF -- Any time spent with you is absolutely FANTASTIC!! I miss you already! :) Hope you are having a wonderful beginning to a new week. Love you so so so so so much! :)

Emily -- I am so glad you were able to come with us. You had an unbelievable first half marathon. Way to go! You are awesome! :)

Bradley -- Any you make us smile!! Here's to a fun long run soon! :)

Amber -- You will have to join us one of these days. We do have fun!! I am so in awe of you!! :)

Dale -- Amy is awesome!!! How did her 5K go? I looked for you before and after the race but never saw you! :(

Jeff -- I feel GREAT!!! I am taking this week easy though just to be on the safe side! :) Thanks! :)

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 00:48:22 from 152.216.7.5

Teena...Amy's 5k was ok. She walked most of it because she's still not allowed to run. But she had fun.

I looked for you, too, but you were probably up in the front. I was way in the back hanging with my sister.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 00:51:40 from 174.52.45.85

You couldn't see me because I am too stinkin' short!!! But I have been hanging on my inversion table in hopes of gaining an inch or two!!! :) :) :)

From cheryl on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 11:41:05 from 67.166.68.69

Wow, great job Teena. Your time was a good 7 minutes faster than I've ever run that course. I predict a great running year ahead for you.

From montelepsy on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 15:28:00 from 155.85.58.253

Nicely done, Teena Marie.

From kellies on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 00:32:43 from 63.248.32.71

So Fun TEENA!!! Good for you girl! You have worked so hard and your running shows it! I saw you take off at the start and tried to yell at you but you were focused and ready to run!! So sorry I didn't get a chance to see you and talk to you! Sounds like you had a great weekend, race, all of the above. Serves you right! I am so happy for you!! Miss you like crazy!! Let's try to do lunch soon!!! Lots of luvs~

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0010.0010.00

100 minutes on the elliptical (nice and slow and easy) while studying.

A little tightness from Saturday's race but overall I feel fantastic!!! WAHOO!!! :)

Comments
From vinh on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:38:14 from 75.77.22.187

Nice! Good recovery workout Teena! I'm glad you are feeling good.

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 14:08:38 from 174.23.232.65

Glad you got some study done while xtraining! SO HAPPY you feel fantastic!

Love you! Looking forward to Fri.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 21:23:00 from 174.52.45.85

Vinh -- THANKS!!!!

SSF -- Friday can't come soon enough!!! Yahoo!!!! :) :) :) Let's party! (Think the boys can put up with our giggles?)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.503.000.000.000.0011.50

11.5 miles

(10 @ 8:34, then 1.5 miles hillwork all at 10 min pace: .25 @ 2%, .25 @ 4%, .25 @ 6% , .25 @ 8%, .25 @ 10%, .25 @ 0%)

No pain, just a little tired! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 11.50
Comments
From AmberG on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 21:35:36 from 209.33.225.225

WOW look at your miles already! Nice work! . . .you are inspiring me, I'm feeling lazy but need to go run . . .

From TBarlow on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 21:44:25 from 216.194.124.36

Fantastic workout!

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 22:01:06 from 152.216.7.5

Another awesome job, Teena!!!

From vinh on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 22:06:41 from 71.68.254.197

Good workout Teena! I like the hill workout at the end.

From Kathie on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 23:17:16 from 63.248.105.188

Nice Teena looks like you are already back to your pre-race self...Great Job!

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 23:21:46 from 174.23.232.65

NICE hill run! 10% incline! man alive! Super duper powerful legs!!! LOVE YOU!

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 02:31:00 from 75.162.72.176

Nice workouts after doing the half on Saturday. You're in amazing shape.

From MarcE on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 09:00:01 from 206.225.68.37

Wow! No rest for you!

From Lyman on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 16:50:53 from 170.135.241.46

stop running so hard! I'm having a very hard time staying in front of you on the mileage board! thanks ;)

From Rhett on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 18:29:18 from 216.67.211.75

Very nice Iron Woman.

From MarcE on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 18:30:52 from 206.225.68.76

Just saw your Painter's pictures...you looked speedy!

From Kelli on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 19:00:10 from 71.219.89.82

Very nice workout, as always! I do not think I could do a quarter mile at a 10% incline at a run....but I could walk fast!!!

Hope you are less tired and feeling great today.

From Brent on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 20:01:32 from 204.113.19.55

T NA NA - your post seems like weird science, ats, cents, decimals - what does it all mean? Did you run today? Any DNFs, PRs, PBs, BBKs or SSs to report on?

Nice run after the half

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

30 minutes upright bike

20 minutes pool

hip strengthening exercises at work

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.003.003.001.000.0012.00

12 miles

-10 miles w/AP 7:53 (3 @ 8:34, 3 @ 8:00, 3 @ 7:30 - 10 sec pause and drink - 1 @ 6:40)

-2 cooldown miles @ variable inclines at 10:00 minute pace

********** First O. Chem exam tomorrow morning ... better hit the books!!! **********

 

Ry bought our tickets to Boston and booked

the hotel for an extra night!!! YAHOO!!!

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 12.00
Comments
From Kathie on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 20:03:06 from 71.36.31.165

Holy Moly look at that speed!!!!

From Smooth on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 20:27:06 from 174.23.232.65

I told you to HURRY up and study so you can run...NOT hurry up on your run! :) :) :) That's some serious speed!!! Be sure to run S-L-O-W on Sat. Run them in the low 9's nothing in the 7's.

GOOD LUCK on the O.Chem exam tomorrow! You will do fantastic! I will say a prayer for you! LOVE YOU!!!! Can't wait to see you in 24 hrs. :)

From Andy on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 23:49:44 from 198.60.114.178

Listen to Smooth. She knows what she is talking about. Good luck on your exam.

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 02:20:06 from 75.162.72.176

Nice workout today. Fantastic miles and pace. Good luck on your test tomorrow. :)

From vinh on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 07:42:21 from 75.77.22.187

Awesome run Teena! You are hardcore and this was probably your easy day =P Good luck on the exam tomorrow!

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 09:38:29 from 12.50.22.98

Big workout. Good luck on the studies.

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 12:43:47 from 71.219.89.82

AMAZING RUN!!! You are doing so great, this is going to be an awesome year for you. I am so excited I can hardly stand it.

I need to book my tickets...I just keep hoping prices will go down.

Hope the test went well, TTYL.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 13:06:43 from 155.99.200.56

Thanks everyone. I have been pushing myself pretty hard. I think it is time to take a handful of days nice and easy now. Very hard to do when I am in no pain ... BUT ... I have learned the hard way in the past. :)

The exam did NOT go well. It's the first exam in a long time that I have been this worried about. Stink! Keeping my fingers crossed for a miracle. I can't believe how busy I am this semester. What was I thinking?

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 13:18:07 from 71.219.89.82

I am sure you did just fine!!!! It is over now, so nothing can be done. No point in stressing!

Check out that last 4 miles, especially the last one!! SEE!!!!!!!!!!! ;o)

From MrsFIT on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 16:17:40 from 205.127.241.18

You and I both know you better back off a bit "speedy gonzalez."

From TBarlow on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 17:17:48 from 216.194.124.36

Thinking about school and tests gives me goose bumps! Good luck! Nice run!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

4 easy miles that felt hard - Stink! AP: 9:30

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
18.000.000.000.000.0018.00

18 miles - AP:8:48

I was so so so so lucky to have Kelli with me today. Without her, there would have been NO STINKIN' WAY that I could have finished 18 miles. In fact, during the run I had my fingers crossed that she would say something like, "Hey, let's just do 10 or 12 miles today." But nope -- she is far too diehard for that!!! The plan was to take it nice and easy, but sadly, it never felt easy to me, it was comfortably hard the whole 18 miles. Does that make sense?

Okay this is what I learned about Kelli on the run -- actually I already knew these things but they are now more fully tatooed in my mind:

1. Kelli truly is the HILL QUEEN. Try as I might, I just could not keep up with her on Puke Hill which we ran at our 16 mile mark. That girl runs hills like no other. Amazing!!!!

2. Kelli really really really does NOT drink ANYTHING on an 18 miler!!! WHAT IN THE WORLD???? Seriously, how is that possible??? Here I am with my four fuel bottles filled to the max, and she would not take one single sip. Physiologically -- is that possible???? I guess so ... I just don't know how!

3. Like me, when the last handful of miles shows up on a long run Kelli just wants to get them over. It was so funny! We had been chatting away the whole time until the end. Then we just wanted to be done. Our last 9 miles were much faster than our first 9 miles.

Anyway ... THANK YOU KELLI!!!! I needed you badly today. You amaze me!!!

** On a side note, it was fun to run into Mark (huans32) on the trail. :)

Happy Saturday!!! Where's my food????  :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 18.00
Comments
From RAD on Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 18:19:42 from 67.172.229.125

What I've learned about Kelli: She is an amazing friend and a CRAZY runner just like Teena!! :)

Glad you ladies had each other to keep you company. Running is such a social sport for me, sometimes solitary runs are nice, but most of the time I prefer to have someone there. You both did a GREAT job on the run and simply amaze me!!

From Bec on Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 18:23:36 from 76.23.55.210

Sounds like you two had a great run! Good job to both of you.

From Camille on Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 18:37:23 from 71.223.70.181

wow! You BOTH amaze me!!! good run!

From Kelli on Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 18:45:26 from 71.219.89.82

Teena, you are funny! I was only running 12 or so today until we met up, I never would have done it either!!! If you had said 12, I would have been thrilled! Funny. Good thing we went together and got it done and over with.

I realized after I talked to you on the phone that when we crossed half way on 7200 south and got stuck in the median, I did not stop my garmin. SO, you are right, that last mile was probably like and 8:10 or less. I could barely keep up with after puke hill. I can run a hill, just do not expect me to be able to run AFTER the hill. I push too hard to get it over with. AND, you right behind me, I could hear your feet.

Since I have gotten home, I have not only had my massive tuna fish sandwich, I have downed almost 80 ounces of liquid. So do not worry about me. Drinking on the run makes me ill, but I make up for it after.

Lastly, you will be proud to know that I DID NOT stop for a cookie (I was too cold). So, aside from Boston Baked Beans for breakfast, I have had a good eating day!

Have a great rest of the day. Hope you won the last game to make for a perfect day. Enjoy the night, I know tomorrow is not gonna be fun so make up for it now!!!! We need to go out for Italian again SOON.

From vinh on Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 20:34:33 from 71.68.254.197

Great run Teena and Kelli! You two amaze me. How bad is Puke Hill? Sounds fun =)

From Emily on Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 22:57:12 from 71.219.137.145

You two are AMAZING! I am once again inspired and impressed! Way to go!

From Smooth on Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 00:57:54 from 174.23.232.65

WooHoo!!! It puts a smile on my face to picture the two of run running and race up Puke hill! Yep, Kelli doesn't drink a drop on her run. I swear she's a camel in another world. The amazing thing is she can run whatever pace and makes you feel like a million buck for running with her. SO GLAD you two had a fantastic run together!!! I'm sooo jealous!!!

From kellies on Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 02:53:03 from 63.248.32.71

Nice job Teena! You are simply amazing! How nice to have such great friends to run with!!! Good job on the mileage.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 23:00:28 from 174.52.45.85

Rachel, Bec, Emily and Kellie -- Thanks!!! You gals are GREAT!!!!

Camille -- HI!!!! So good to hear from you!!! :)

Vinh -- You would LOVE "Puke Hill." It's not too terribly long but it is pretty steep! :)

SSF -- You should have been there with us!!! We missed you SO much!

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 02:41:20 from 75.162.72.176

You guys are amazing. Very nice run, and week Teena. This makes me realize how far I need to go to get where I want to be. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

From JulieC on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 15:36:04 from 65.100.254.91

Great run Teena. Its just a long FUN run. Not supposed to overdo it. Even if it occasionally feels not easy. I think you ran well and your stories put a smile on my face. Happy day!!

From Eric Day on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 20:54:15 from 189.169.132.120

Die hard Teena & Kelli together ! Wow, that must be awesome ! What a great workout ...

From MarcE on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 21:16:07 from 206.225.68.57

Great for you two! Kelli -- you really need to learn to drink on the training runs. What works for 18 won't get you to 26...but you're a veteran, and you already know that. :) It's fun to run with friends! Are you two sticking together in Boston?

From Kelli on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 22:25:53 from 71.219.89.82

Marc, now worries! I drink when it warms up. I just am not thirsty in the winter while running, I drink a ton before and a ton after. Drinking has always been hard for me, but I have finally trained myself to do it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.334.33

7 miles upright bike

1/2 mile swim

Core and hip strengthening exercises at work.

*************

Other than the parking ticket I got (who knew you couldn't park w/in 5 feet of a driveway?) it has been a great day!

The day started out with a full out upright bike race with Fonz. Okay ... so I lost (even w/Fonz having already ran his stinkin' fast miles and him being at a much higher resistance than me) BUT ... I hit an upright bike PR (7 miles on random level 2) in 19:27. It must have been quite the sight as I was dripping buckets of sweat and Fonz was just jammin' out to his tunes w/out a care in the world. Oh well ... I came closer than I thought I would -- I am so going to kick his trash next time! :)

THEN ... I made it to school on time (usually I am running about 5 minutes late).

THEN ... I got my O. Chem test back (which I thought for sure I had bombed) and got an A (miracle of miracles -- thanks for the prayer, SSF).

SO ... I am very happy!!!

(Have a quiz in Anatomy tomorrow ... better hit the books.)

 

 

Comments
From Kelli on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 22:30:23 from 71.219.89.82

Not a miracle, you studied and earned that A! You work hard and hard work is rewarded. I had no doubts.

That is fast on a bike, seriously! I rarely ride the bike, but I KNOW that is fast!

Good luck with the quiz.

From Smooth on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 23:46:20 from 174.23.232.65

SSF ~ YAY!!!! CONGRATS on the A!!! I'm w/ Kelli! I had no doubt that you would do fantastic! You studied hard and you are smarter than you give yourself credit!

SORRY about the parking ticket! STINKS! You didn't get to "cry" in front of the ticketer? :)

WAY to have a race with the Fonz! Man, are you sure you're not training for a Tri?

You will do GREAT on the anatomy quiz. It's my fav. LOVE YOU!!!!

From vinh on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 07:11:47 from 75.77.22.187

Great workout and awesome job on the test Teena! Boo to the parking ticket though.

From Rhett on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 13:45:27 from 74.32.219.217

An A in O-Chem. You must be a genius. I hated O-Chem. Too bad about the ticket.

Nice bike ride. You'll take him next time.

From Kathie on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 14:29:15 from 74.203.87.7

Yeah for the test, boo for the ticket, yeah for getting to school on time, boo for fonz beating you but you will get him next time!

From TBarlow on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 16:00:59 from 216.194.124.36

Fantastic! What are you getting your degree in?

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 17:45:43 from 67.42.27.114

Good job on the test. Sorry about the ticket, and it wasn't even for going too fast.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.203.103.103.100.0011.50

11.5 miles

Okay ... this was the plan: run three 5Ks - 1 @ marathon pace, 1 @ threshold pace, and 1 @ VO2 max pace with one minute rest between each one. I am so glad this is over -- that last 5K just about did me in.

1 warmup mile

5K @ 8:00 pace

5K @ 7:30 pace

5K @ 7:04 pace

(I was reallly trying to push it to a sub 7 pace on my last 5K but absolutely could not do it. Stink! I'll blame it on Fonz since he pushed me on the bike yesterday. But truthfully, I don't know that I could have gone even 1 second faster had he not. I hit the puke feeling halfway through and had to slow down a bit before picking it up again.)

1.2 miles cooldown

I'm exhausted! :)

 

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 11.50
Comments
From montelepsy on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 01:10:07 from 155.85.58.253

That is a monster workout. You are beastwoman!

From Smooth on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 01:37:20 from 174.23.232.65

WoWsers!!! You are HARDCORE! AWESOME speedwork! I'm exhausted just looking at those pace...and only ONE minute RI? Sheesh! Are you trying for OQT?!!!

Rest well SSF!!! LOVE YOU!

From vinh on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 08:46:49 from 75.77.22.187

Intense 5k repeats Teena! Great job!

From artichoke on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 11:23:22 from 71.37.112.45

Wow! Now that's quite a workout. Way to go!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 11:34:46 from 67.42.27.114

Killer.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 14:23:46 from 24.17.108.253

Official Confirmation: Teena Marie is nuts!

Wow! That's a tough workout with only a minute rest between....

How you doin' Super Girl?

From DonGardinero on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 14:58:41 from 75.162.178.116

Makes me tired just thinking about it. Nice job.

From Andy on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 16:53:15 from 159.212.71.199

Amazing workout. Are you making these up as you go along?

From Kelli on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 19:56:08 from 71.219.89.82

That is a serious 5k pace. I can not believe you did that last one so darn fast, after having already run 2! WOW, very super impressive. Hope you had an easy day today!

From JulieC on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 21:48:56 from 71.35.220.235

I'm very impressed with the 1 min RI and the fact you only run one mile warmup. The first mile flies by too fast for me, even if I set the pace slow, when I am about to do SW. I would have been psyched out. You ran great. Hope you feel well today? :D.

From TBarlow on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 21:59:54 from 216.194.124.36

Powerhouse!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 23:05:13 from 174.52.45.85

Mike -- I don't think I have ever been called BeastWoman before!!! Sweet!!! :)

SSF -- You always make me laugh!!! I'm still exhausted. Seriously, Wednesdays (and Mondays) are so stinkin' long for me. I just got home from work about 20 minutes ago. Sigh. I need to study, but I think I will go to bed early instead! I am deficient in the sleep department right now and know that I need to start making it up before disaster hits! :) Love you!

Vinh -- THANKS!!! :)

Artichoke -- Thank you so much! I just looked at your blog. I can't believe you have grandchildren!! You look FANTASTIC!!!

Paul -- Killer??? Yes, you are right ... they just about killed me!!! :)

Jeff -- My hubby has been telling me that for years (that I'm nuts). :)

Dale -- THANKS!!! It is so good to hear from you! I need to check out your blog and see what you are up to! :)

Andy -- Yes. (Is that bad?) I actually think I do better that way. Sometimes I think that following a strict regimen gets me injured because I stress about having to run a certain pace, etc. and my body gets frustrated and tightens up. I actually think I can push myself harder and yet stay more relaxed when I make the decisions myself knowing that I can alter them if needs be.

Kelli -- I had no choice!!! I had to run after school and had to hurry up and finish so that I could get dinner going before Ry got home. :)

Julie -- Thanks! The first one though felt very easy, the second one was comfortably hard, but I really had to focus to finish the final one. That one was nasty!!! :)

TBarlow -- You are far too nice! I didn't look like much of a powerhouse when I was done though. :)

From Smooth on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 23:24:33 from 174.23.232.65

SSF! ~ I seriously don't know where you find all that energy. Get some sleep! LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 23:27:37 from 174.52.45.85

You're right ... I'm going to go to bed. It was the LONGEST day of work. CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY busy. School wasn't any better! At least I took it easy at the gym. Now I am trying to decide whether or not to get my fanny up earlier enough to get in 10-13 miles in the gym in the morning before my kids get up, or if I should just run after school again tomorrow? What's your take?

From AmberG on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 23:32:35 from 64.255.88.22

Wowsers way to hit that puke zone! You worked HARD! NICE JOB :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 23:33:34 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Amber!!!

Funny thing is this would have been an easy day for you! :)

You still teaching the extra spin classes? YOU are the one that works hard! :)

From Smooth on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 23:38:46 from 174.23.232.65

SSF ~ Run after school, SLEEP is more important!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 23:43:42 from 174.52.45.85

Okay!

I'm going to go snuggle up to Ry while he watches the Jazz game. Hopefully I will fall asleep and he will carry me to bed! :)

From Smooth on Wed, Feb 03, 2010 at 23:49:53 from 174.23.232.65

SSF ~ If you snuggle up to Ry...he WON'T let you fall asleep! At least that's what happens to me! Hehe! :)

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 09:44:07 from 71.219.89.82

I was telling Scott your times last night and he said, "WOW!" Now, that is a lot coming from him. Now you know you are superwoman! I was thinking, my fastest racing 5k is slower than that last one you ran!!! And you had already run 6 fast miles. You are so super speedy-----just admit it and I will leave you alone. Come on, say, "I AM FAST" for all of us to hear!!!!!

From Camille on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:04:28 from 71.223.71.93

wow... I'm exhausted too. You are crazy and amazing!

From TylerS on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:07:34 from 63.248.32.71

I'm fast....Oh you wanted Teena to say that. Sorry Kelli! JK, I am not fast right now. Great job Teena, that is an impressive workout! Next time drag Sim with you! ha ha

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:14:11 from 174.52.45.85

SSF - You make me laugh so so so hard!!! Do you think if we started wearing big 'ol neck high flannel nightgowns that we could get some sleep?? Men!!! :)

Kel - It was just a good day. I'll try it again in a couple of weeks and see if I can repeat it. If I can't, then it was just a fluke!

Camille - I am still tired! Wait a second, now that I think about it, I have been tired for about 12 years! :) How are you??

Tyler - YOU ARE FAST!!! I heard them announce your name at Painters but could not find you!

From TylerS on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:16:37 from 63.248.32.71

I was hiding in the bathrooms! I got chicked by Michelle, so I hid myself!!!! jk I did however "hunk" her on our tempo run on tuesday. I guess that is what you call it when you pass a girl???

From Camille on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:21:14 from 71.223.71.93

Kids can do that to you! LOL. I'm doing good. It's been a long week, but I'm doing good.

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:44:02 from 71.219.89.82

Not a fluke.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:49:18 from 174.52.45.85

Tyler -- "Hunked." So funny!!! Michelle is amazing!!!

Camille -- So sorry that it has been a long week for you. I hope you will have an amazing weekend! :)

Kel -- We shall see. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

30 minutes upright bike - easy

1/2 mile swim

 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.001.003.000.005.0015.00

10 miles

Mile 1 - Ran with Oliver and Livvy. Roughly 12 minute mile

Miles 2 & 3 - Ran with Payton and Sophia. Roughly 10:30 minute miles

Miles 4 thru 10 - Ran by myself on the JRP. AP: 7:54. Ran the first 3 miles conservatively but then wanted to hurry up and get done.

20 minutes elliptical (while studying, of course)

30 minutes upright bike (still studying - wish I were done ... but haven't even scratched the surface ... stink)

 

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:25:59 from 75.169.5.225

Nice job with the "trouble-makers" and multi-tasking with the cross training.

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:47:19 from 71.219.89.82

Love the hurry up and get done disease, I am starting to feel it every day!!

How many miles are ya doing Saturday? I am still trying to decide how long to go.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:51:46 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Paul!!!

Kel -- I have no idea. How about you? I was thinking about maybe taking Fly up on the trail running but am afraid I'll kill myself. BUT that is right up your alley!!! I'll ask him what time, how far, etc. Perhaps we should join him. I do have basketball games though.

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:54:34 from 71.219.89.82

I am kind of clumsy, but one day hope to be a trail runner!!!

I am thinking I will just run the hills at my house, that way I can cut out if I am not feeling great. Although, the longer I went today the better I felt (it seemed to clear my sinuses!!!)

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 22:56:48 from 71.219.89.82

Oh, and I need some new running tunes. What are your favorites (since we have the same taste)????

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 23:02:18 from 174.52.45.85

What time are you running your hills on Saturday? And what total distance?

I will send you a list of some of my faves! :)

From Emily on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 at 00:02:34 from 71.219.137.145

Wow girl! You probably burned more calories today than you ate! Great workout today!

From Kelli on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 at 09:53:36 from 71.219.89.82

You know me, I have no schedule on Saturdays right now!! I am really liking that. I am not sure how far I will go, at least 10-12.

From Rhett on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 at 11:41:17 from 74.32.219.217

Looks like some good miles and some quality mom and kids time. Very nice.

From Smooth on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 at 14:39:46 from 174.23.232.65

SO HAPPY you ran with your munchkins! That puts a smile on my face! I can just see you doing the hurry-up miles with iPod blasting in your ears. WAY to multi-task in the home gym.

I guess I'm not invited to the Fly's trail nor the Kelli's hill run! I am so NOT in you guys' leagues! :(

From Teena Marie on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 at 17:52:57 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Rhett and Emily!

SSF -- YOU KNOW that you are invited to ANYTHING I do!!! You're my SSF, Silly!!! Anyway ... WE are going to run tomorrow ... and WE are going to watch basketball tomorrow ... and then WE are going to run again!! :) :) :) I am so so so excited!!! Btw, it is us that are out of YOUR league!!! If you put in your marathon time into marathon guide's age adjustment thingy it says your time is equivalent to a 3:10 marathon!!! :) :) :)

Kel -- Smooth and I are going to do a kind of funky run tomorrow to fit in 20 miles. We are going to run to Payton's game after Rylee's (which is 8-9 miles uphill) then we are going to watch the game and then finish whatever we have left after! You can join us if you want! You know WE love YOU!!!

From Kelli on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 at 19:31:19 from 71.219.89.82

I do not think I am feeling well enough to run 20 tomorrow, 18 last week almost killed me!!! I am so congested, it really stinks (not really, cause I can not smell!) YOU GUYS have FUN running and watching b-ball, I will sleep in, run alone, come home and take a nap, eat, take another nap, go to b-ball, eat, go to bed!

Smooth, you are so far beyond my league it is FUNNY!

From DonGardinero on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 00:02:16 from 152.216.7.5

Hardcore!!!!! Have fun on your runs tomorrow.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

3 recovery miles - AP: 9:12 - wanted to run more but was freaked out about my Physics test and thought I should cram for a bit before school. The test ended up being WAY easy though. Sweet!

Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
20.000.000.000.000.0020.00

20 wonderful miles with my SSF (AP: 9:20)

Smooth and I had a GREAT run! Got started a little late so after running our first 8 miles uphill we arrived at Payton's game with only 5 minutes left! He didn't seem to mind since they were getting smoked!!! 5 minutes was the perfect amount of time to have a little drink and eat the oranges Ry brought for us. Out we went and ran 8 miles down and then 4 relatively flat miles on the parkway with a hill at mile 19.

During the second half of our run, after leaving a chaotic message for Rhett (we were wondering how his marathon went) we began to salute places that reminded us of our friends and loved ones. For example: our first salute went to Kelli as we passed a Kneaders! Then to JohnnyV as we passed a fire station. Other salutes included ones to Fonz each time we saw a church (how do you like that Fonz?), a salute to Fly when passing large amounts of rocks, to Montelepsy and Vinh when we would pass the U.S. flag, Mark O when passing 24 hour fitness, Larry when passing an A&W, Ry when passing a golf course,  Lowell when we saw any flourescent colors and on and on and on (there were many more).

Lastly, I have to add just how amazing Smooth is! She truly is the most wonderful woman ever. It was funny, when we finished and were having our muscle milks at my house we were telling Ry about our salutes. I said, "Guess what we were passing when we were giving you a salute?" He said, "Ummmm ... Bikini Cuts???" (laughing, of course). Smooth looked perplexed. She had NEVER heard of the place! Like I have said many times before, she is so so so good!!! :) I just love her.

Happy Day!

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 20.00
Comments
From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 18:29:01 from 24.17.108.253

You must have been doing a lot of saluting then if you were doing churches in Utah...

From Burt on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 18:57:53 from 98.177.216.165

No saluting me whenever you passed road kill or cow pies? :(

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 19:13:24 from 174.52.45.85

Jeff: Yep, we saluted Fonz quite a bit!!!

Burt: We will for SURE remember that for next time!!! (We'll even keep a tally for you!)

From cheryl on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 19:31:05 from 67.166.68.69

So are there no Bikini Cuts in Happy Valley?

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 19:38:56 from 174.52.45.85

Hey there Cheryl!!!

I guess not!!! Go figure!!!

How are you?

From Burt on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 21:04:14 from 98.177.216.165

Nice 20 miles by the way.

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 21:18:32 from 97.49.174.238

So Ryan gets his hair cut there, too?

From Smooth on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 21:19:15 from 174.23.232.65

SSF!!! I am laughing so hard! That was the funnest 20 miler EVER! THANK YOU SO MUCH for running with me, watching out for the traffic, protecting me and making me laugh so hard! You forgot to mention how you flew up that hill on mile 19 running a 7:30ish pace. Heartbreak hills will be just a little blip for you! THANKS for the orange, the muscle milk, the almonds the fun fun fun today. You're truly my SSF! Thanks for making feel like a million bucks today! I just LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

Oh, P.S. We saluted MrsFit everytime we saw a school and RivertonPaul at his PR time of 2:50ish! Did we forget anybody else?

From Kelli on Sat, Feb 06, 2010 at 23:06:04 from 71.219.89.82

Great run, Teena! Thanks for thinking of me as you passed that little slice of heaven (which, BTW, I have not entered in well over a month). I thought of you two ladies when I was miserable and lonely!

20 miles, WOW! Way to end a superb week. I do not know how you do all that you do and still find time to sleep!

From Andy on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 00:29:56 from 198.60.114.178

So happy to see your training going so well. Looks like you figured out what works for you.

From MarcE on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 11:33:29 from 206.225.68.79

There's a "Bikini Cuts"?

..oh and nice run!

From vinh on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 at 07:28:13 from 75.77.22.187

Awesome run Teena and Smooth! Thanks again for the salute! Did I ever tell you that you two are awesome!? =)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

If you are a woman runner

30 years of age or older

PLEASE

I need your help!!!

** I am doing a project for my Physics of the Human Body class at the University of Utah. I am so excited about this project but desperately need your help. All I need you to do is take 5 minutes and complete my online survey. (It might not even take that long.) I am trying to get an idea of why women in their 30s and above run and how it affects their lives. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me by taking the quick survey and forwarding the link to as many women that fall into this category as you know. I would be so grateful. Also, if you could respond to this post then I might get enough responses to get it on the Hot Discussions List in hopes that more people will see it. I love you gals. Thank you SO SO SO much!**

HERE'S TO WOMEN RUNNERS EVERYWHERE!!!

http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=lt6zzbyzaq2v312705493

Comments
From AmyBQ on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 12:02:56 from 68.55.192.111

I would help you...Im 36 and have been running for years!! On marathon #8 and have completed one 50 miler. I clicked on your link and it didnt take me anywhere. Let me know how I can get there and Ill answer the questions. My email is caacmaurer@comcast.net

Amy

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 12:04:30 from 174.52.45.85

Thank you so so so much Amy! I think I have the link working now. (Crossing my fingers.)

From AmyBQ on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 12:09:08 from 68.55.192.111

I got it and filled out the survey. Let me know if I can do anything else to help. Good luck!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 12:15:07 from 174.52.45.85

Amy --

Thank you SO SO SO much!! The survey results were sent to my email just like they were suppose to. I am so so so excited. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

From DonGardinero on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 12:21:57 from 75.162.171.239

Teena Marie...I'll see if Amy and my sister would like to fill it out. Does it matter that they are both injured right now?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 12:24:53 from 174.52.45.85

Dale --

That would be FANTASTIC!!! No, it does not matter that they are presently injured. They are still runners!!! :)

From DonGardinero on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 12:40:55 from 75.162.171.239

Cool! I'll pass it on.

From Andy on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 13:38:27 from 198.60.114.178

I forwarded the link to my over 30, running female facebook friends.

From Jody on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 15:08:25 from 98.202.166.116

Teena,

I took your survey. Hope it helps!

From Smooth on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 15:50:57 from 174.23.215.144

SSF! I took the survey! I am forwarding it to some of my running friends. VERY COOL project. I hope you get to present it. Please let me know how I can help. I hope it turns out successfully for you. Keep us posted. LOVE YOU! :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 17:01:25 from 174.52.45.85

Andy --- AWESOME!!! Thank you so much!!

Jody and my SSF -- You are so great! Thanks a million.

Also, thank you to several others who have already taken the survey. Everyone is being so helpful!! I am so excited about this. :)

From DonGardinero on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 18:37:01 from 75.162.171.239

Ok Teena Marie, Amy took the survey.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 20:30:37 from 174.52.45.85

Dale -- Tell Amy thanks!! :)

From Burt on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 21:59:57 from 98.177.216.165

I was once announced as the third place winner in the women's 35-40 age group.

From AmberG on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 22:11:40 from 209.33.225.220

Dang I'm 29!! Does it count if I turn 30 this year?

Good luck w/ your research, I'd be really interested to hear your results!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 22:25:40 from 174.52.45.85

Burt -- :)

Amber -- I think that sounds right ... seriously, if you are 30 this year that would be GREAT!

From RAD on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 23:01:32 from 67.172.229.125

So, if I turn 30 in 7 days I can take it too? I was going to ask if I had to wait until next Monday, but Amber beat me to it! So I'll hop on and take it!!

Did you email the BBK's?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 23:15:46 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Rachel!!! :)

No, I did not email the link to the BBKs. I don't have that list. Any chance I can talk you into doing that for me??? :)

From Smooth on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 23:18:21 from 174.23.215.144

SSF ~ My daughter just forwarded the survey to her running friends in TX. :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 23:22:23 from 174.52.45.85

SSF --

I just recently has a response from someone in TX!! :)

You have no idea how wonderful it is reading all of these surveys. I feel so lucky to have found running. What an amazing bond it forms between all of us. I love it!

How was your day?

Any soreness from the run yesterday? I feel GREAT! :)

From RAD on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 23:38:01 from 67.172.229.125

Done and done :) Hopefully that will help your responses as well!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 23:45:57 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Rachel!! :)

From Smooth on Sun, Feb 07, 2010 at 23:50:29 from 174.23.215.144

SSF ~ Other than feeling sleepy (and hungry) in one of the Primaries I visited, I felt GREAT today. No soreness! I'm being lazy though. Hope you're getting your homework done! :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 at 00:05:20 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -

Two families brought us sugar cookies today. Needless to say, I am no longer hungry but feel sick to my tummy!!! See ... you don't miss sugar at all!!! :)

I am very tired though. In fact, I am going to get ready for bed now. So sleepy. You should get some rest as well. :)

Love you!

From Smooth on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 at 00:11:00 from 174.23.215.144

Prez. made dinner tonight! :) We had nachos, popcorn, dried fruits, oranges while the boys watched Super Bowl. I watched the last quarter with them.

I'm getting ready for bed too.

G'night! LOVE YOU!

From vinh on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 at 07:26:40 from 75.77.22.187

Sounds like an awesome project Teena! Just trying to help you get on the hot discussions list! =)

From Burt on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 at 08:31:35 from 98.177.216.165

Don't wear sackcloth Smooth.

From Rhett on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 at 16:09:31 from 74.32.219.217

I'm not a woman runner, but I live with one. I'll have here get on and do the survey.

From Lyman on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 at 20:08:17 from 170.135.241.45

I once won the overall female division of a triathlon (true story!). Does that count? If so I'm happy to fill out the survey.

BTW - the woman that came in second was very upset...

From Teena Marie on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 at 22:41:39 from 174.52.45.85

Hey everyone!!! Thank you so so so much! I just got home and logged on and I have close to 50 surveys so far. My hope is to get roughly 100 so things are off to a great start!!! THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!!!!

Lyman and Burt -- So funny that you both placed in the womens division!! Love it!

A special thanks to the many women who have taken the survey so far. You are amazing!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

30 minutes upright bike

20 minutes arc trainer

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.005.003.000.0012.00

Am so behind in school and so had to run fast so that I would have more time to study.

12 miles

(1 mile warmup, 7:30, 7:30, 7:30, 7:30, 7:30, 6:59, 6:50 ** had planned on running that mile at a 6:40 but 1/2 way into it I stinkin' quit and lowered the pace to 6:59, 2 miles cooldown. Got off the treadmill, took off my shoes, and was so mad at myself for quitting on that 7th mile that I put my shoes back on and hopped on the treadmill and ran 1 mile at 6:40 and then another cooldown mile.)

Off to study. I hate that I haven't been able to look at all my friends' blogs the last couple of days. I am drowining a bit in school and desperately need to catch up. I have a HUGE anatomy test on Thursday, then hopefully I will be able to breathe again.

Hope everyone is off to a great week!

***********

OH YEAH: Thank you everyone for helping with the Women over 30 running survey. I have about 70 responses so far!!! Yahoo!!! I would love even more!! This is turning out to be a wonderful project!!! So if you know anyone who falls into this category that hasn't taken it yet, would you please send them the link:

http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=lt6zzbyzaq2v312705493

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

Adidas Boston Classic #5 Miles: 12.00
Comments
From allie on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 21:10:58 from 98.202.24.36

awesome run. way to show the 6:40 who's boss. i am drowning in school too. it's terrible. good luck with your test!

From Kathie on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 21:17:55 from 63.248.105.188

Good luck with your test I will keep my post short so you have time to study!

From Maynard on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 21:40:58 from 71.213.23.86

Half a mile at at 7:30 pace and I'm wasted. You're an animal, Teena!

I could pretend to be a female over 30 and respond to your survey if you think it'll help...

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 23:21:21 from 174.23.239.148

That is SOOO YOU!!! :)

Seriously don't know how you do everything!

GOOD LUCK w/ the study!

You will do GREAT on the Anatomy test!

From Annie on Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 01:13:47 from 97.117.78.91

I love you Teena!!! You are so awesome. I was feeling all good about my running this week and then I look at yours and of course you kick my pants! someday I will be able to run 12 miles and think nothing of it, (never at that pace though, you are lightnin')!

From Andy on Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 09:30:46 from 199.190.170.29

Wow!!!

From Kelli on Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 13:02:02 from 71.219.89.82

Seriously, wow. I can barely do a half mile at 7:08---look at you go! You are crazy fast woman. I am so impressed with your running. Hope you got the homework done.

From montelepsy on Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 14:13:53 from 64.235.121.163

You're pretty hard on yourself...

From TBarlow on Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 22:34:28 from 216.194.124.36

POWER HOUSE! I love that you went back to finish your workout - that is a real athlete!

From vinh on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 08:35:30 from 75.77.22.187

Whoa Teena! Look at that workout! Nice job! I can't wait to put in some speed work after the marathon.

From Huans32 on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 09:00:58 from 138.64.8.51

What?!?! That was a awesome workout. Even without the 6:40. I have really got to watch it next race I am running in with you. Your only getting faster and stronger. I better step up my training so I don't get chicked by you.:)

From Smooth on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 20:26:31 from 174.23.239.148

How did the Anatomy test go? I was thinking about you. I'm sure you Aced it again! LOVE YOU!

From Kelli on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 18:44:33 from 71.219.89.82

Okay, I was a little off. It was 5 miles at 7:30, followed by 2 super fast miles----BUT it obviously made a HUGE impact on me (and the BBK's) in that we talked about it for weeks. I went out to prove that I could not do 2 miles in the 6's in a row, and I was right. I only did one (downhill mind you), and then had to walk for half a mile!!

http://kelli.fastrunningblog.com/blog--7-5-TM-miles-2-mile-warm-up-6mph-1/02-10-2010.html

I owe you a Red Mango for being wrong, just let me know when you want to go!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 19:34:34 from 174.52.45.85

Kel :)

SWEET!!! I will gladly accept some of that yummy Red Mango yogurt. Mmmmmm ....

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

40 extremely easy/a bit lame on the bike -- I was so tired

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.002.004.003.000.0011.00

11 miles (10 miles at AP: 7:31, and one cooldown)

** I was very worried about my run because I have had very little sleep the last few days. Fortunately I was fine! Going to watch Survivor now!! My fave player is back, James. He could give Denzel a run for his money! :)

 

Comments
From Maynard on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 22:35:17 from 71.213.23.86

Just say No! to the Survivor and Yes! to cranking out some very fast miles! Way to go Teena!

From Smooth on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 22:41:22 from 174.23.239.148

WOW! 10 miles at 7:31!!! I'm gonna sound like Kelli: YOU ARE FAST, JUST ADMIT IT!!! LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 23:56:26 from 174.52.45.85

Bradley -- You make me laugh!!! :)

SSF -- It's not as impressive as it looks. I stopped and had a drink around mile 6ish I think. I am a bit dehydrated I think. Weird.

From Smooth on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 00:03:32 from 174.23.239.148

You only drank once? Of course, you're dehydrated. Silly! Just admit it. You are stinkin' fast. That's a killer 10 miler @ 7:31 w/o warm up. Be careful!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 00:20:14 from 174.52.45.85

No, I drank more than once. That was just my first drink. Then I had Rylee put me some gatorade in one of my fuel belt bottles so that I could drink out of it a few more times.

This week has just been crazy and I have not been eating, drinking, or sleeping very well. Stink! I need to get back on track! :)

From Smooth on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 00:25:18 from 174.23.239.148

Someone needs to come and take care of you, to make sure you're eating, drinking and getting enough sleep!

The good thing is this crazy week is almost over. Hope next week is much better, at least not as hectic! Wish I could help. LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 00:30:05 from 174.52.45.85

Hallelujah!!! And tomorrow night Ry is taking me to dinner and a movie!! Things have been so crazy that we haven't been out since the Jazz game with you and Larry!!!

Ry has been taking good care of me though!!! He has even started making me little lunches to take to school. How spoiled am I??? :)

From MrsFIT on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 08:52:29 from 98.202.0.57

You are an A-N-I-M-A-L, I'd give my left arm to run paces like that :(

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 10:55:08 from 67.42.27.114

Nicely done.

From Kelli on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 13:09:21 from 71.219.89.82

FAST as always. Nice job! GET SOME REST!!!!

I have not watched the show yet (DVR's it, I was to into my book to put it down), but James is mighty fine! I am excited for our little Utah villain. That guy was a weasel, but he cracked me up.

From Kathie on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 13:49:28 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run, I love survivor too. I love Tom though I guess I am just into older men now that I am a grandma!

From TBarlow on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 15:31:23 from 216.194.124.36

Fantastic run!

From RAD on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 15:36:49 from 67.172.229.125

Nice run Teena! 11 miles on a TM would kill me, let alone at a pace like that! Have fun this weekend, you're amazing with all you do!!

From timp on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 16:54:52 from 144.189.100.25

that is a great run - good job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

4 @ 8:34

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.0013.501.500.000.0016.00

16 miles - AP: 7:58

Okay, the plan called for 16 miles with 12 @ marathon pace. I thought I'd get the 12 done early and relax in the end. My thought was to do a semi-warmup mile at 8:34 but make up the 34 seconds sometime before hitting 12. I did that. But after finishing mile 12 I realized that though it was hard and I was tired I was still in complete control. So I figured I might as well see if I could finish the entire run at marathon pace. By the final mile I was exhausted but decided to push myself even harder to bring the pace down under 8 minute miles. Success!!!

On a side note -- 16 miles is much too far to do on the treadmill. I don't know what I was thinking. Saturday afternoon are busy at the gym so I thought that the time would fly by as I people watched. The time did NOT fly by! Oh well ... it's done.

Hope everyone is having a FANTASTIC day!

Comments
From RivertonPaul on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 16:12:22 from 97.48.149.166

You aged amazingly determined. Wonderfully done.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 17:30:30 from 24.17.108.253

whoa! You did that on a tread?? Yikes!! What were you doing the whole time? People watching(and laughing at)?

From Smooth on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 17:41:47 from 174.23.239.148

WOW!!! SSF!!! YOU ROCK!!! :)

You ran the entire 16 miles at mp and still had enough juice to push 1.5 at threshold pace to the finish!!!! SO IMPRESSIVE!!!

You need to lower your mp. It is no longer 8mm. You are definitely getting faster and stronger.

I smell a PR at Boston! You're AWESOME!

HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPIEST VALENTINE'S!

I LOVE YOU! :)

P.S. I miss you on my run today! I can't believe you ran the whole thing on the TM. You are HARDEST of HARD CORE!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 17:42:20 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Paul!!! :)

Jeff - I was dying the whole time of boredom, that's what I was doing!!! Just teasing. Although I did get a kick out of how many men bodylifters I saw that looked orangish (must be some weird tanning product). :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 17:46:02 from 174.52.45.85

SSF- I missed you too!! GREATLY!! I kept thinking about what our topic of conversation would be if you were on the treadmill next to me.

Change my goal MP??? NO STINKIN' WAY!!! When I hit my 13 mile mark I couldn't help but start having doubts about ever running double that many miles at that pace during a marathon. I only let it depress me for a minute though. And, the 1.5 miles of threshold did not all come at the end. Only .5 of them. The other 1 I had to do before hitting my 12 mile mark to get my AP at 8:00 (because I thought I was going to then take it easy). I was pretty dang exhausted at the end today.

From RAD on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 18:05:06 from 67.172.229.125

wow...exhausted would be an understatement! :) Nice work on the run, especially on the TM!! I love people watching at the gym, going to a new gym has given me new 'lookers'. There is a group of women every Sat AM at the gym that run on the TM, but every 3-5 minutes stop wipe their face and grab a drink (probably 20-30 seconds of off time). I just shake my head! No wonder people think road running is hard - they can't just 'jump off' to get a drink! :)

From Kelli on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 18:14:06 from 71.219.89.82

You have had one speedy week little girly!!! Nice job, and stay healthy, that is a must!

That is long for a treadmill, I hope you took some potty and drink breaks along the way to ease the boredom!!!

Have a great day!!!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 18:20:13 from 174.52.45.85

Rachel -- That is funny! At least they are running! Always a good thing! :)

Kelli -- I took one 1 minute break after mile 9.5 to hurry and take a drink from the water fountain so I could get my gu down. But I drank every 2-3 miles on as I ran because I CAN'T go without fluids like you!!! Oh yeah, and the treadmill would automatically stop at 60 minutes which also forced me to stop until I could hurry and restart it. I was pretty dang bored and just wanted it to be over. :)

From Britta on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 18:23:31 from 98.148.70.210

WOW all on the TM!!! Way to go!

From Kathie on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 20:46:25 from 63.248.105.188

Really Teena how can you do that on a treadmill? you are flying though. I can't wait for Lake to Lake!

From AmberG on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 23:18:46 from 64.255.88.27

WAY TO GO treadmill girl! . . . and speedy too!

From Smooth on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 01:23:44 from 174.23.239.148

SSF ~ How did the women runner project turn out? Did you get 100 responds as you have hoped? Hope you had a relaxing Valentine's Day.

Prez and I went to a "special" fireside. The speaker is a LCSW, gave an excellent talk. So much love and compassion felt amongst the attendees, families and the couple who's in charge. They gave us a whole cheesecake to take home. What am I going to do with all the treats sitting in my fridge and kitchen?

Have a GREAT week! LOVE YOU!

From Lyman on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 10:52:23 from 75.169.191.99

Great run Teena! Those long TM runs are more draining mentally then physically. I hate them but you got to do what you got to do. Great push on that last mile. You are getting very very fast. All the training is really showing:)

From vinh on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 08:20:36 from 75.77.22.187

Awesome run Teena! It's pretty much the same run I did Saturday. We think alike!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

30 minutes upright bike (10 easy, 10 moderate, 10 hard)

1/2 mile swim

lower body strength training:

- SLP: 5 minutes (75 lbs)

- SLC: 3 x 15 (30 lbs)

- SLE: 3 x 15 (30 lbs)

- H. Abd: 3 x 25 (30 lbs)

- calf stretches: 2 x 2 min

 

Comments
From jun on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 13:08:01 from 97.126.237.192

Yay! More dead presidential running. Good workout today.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 13:11:59 from 97.163.35.25

Looks like solid crosstraing. Impressively done

From Rhett on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 15:46:24 from 74.32.219.217

Nice cross training. I just read you post from Saturday. Wow, I think you should be shooting for a faster marathon pace if you can do 16 faster than marathon pace on a full week of training without any taper or carb loading.

From Kathie on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 18:15:50 from 63.248.105.188

Nice job I can tell you have the day off from school, it is great right!

From Brent on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 19:58:47 from 168.178.30.194

T NA NA - swim, spin, bigger and stronger legs - Iron woman?

Stay kool, B of BS Rools out

From TBarlow on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 21:29:46 from 216.194.124.36

Love love love cross training!

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 00:16:48 from 174.23.239.148

You are doing so AWESOME with your xtrain. What do those SLP, C, E stand for? 75lbs is like 3/4 of you. How in the world did you lift that with your legs? Your legs must be getting buff! :)

I'm with Rhett! See, he agrees that you should be shooting for a faster mp!

Miss and love you!!!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 00:21:21 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!!!

BUT ... there is NO STINKIN' WAY that I will be shooting for anything faster than 3:29:29. I'm telling you, the 16 miles at that pace about killed me. No way I could do 10+ more!!!

SSF --

Seated Leg Press

Seated Leg Curls

Seated Leg Extensions

Hip Abduction

:) (And 75 lbs is quite light when you are doing leg presses ... but I wanted to do 5 minutes straight w/o stopping ... I figure it is better for me to have less weight and more reps right now.)

Love and miss you!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 00:36:55 from 174.23.239.148

SSF! I think you are AWESOME! No pressure about time goal right now. We still have 8 weeks & 6 days to train. You are going to run the best race of your life at Boston. I LOVE YOU!!!

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 11:53:14 from 66.239.250.209

That sounds like a very good workout. Swiming a 1/2 mile would kill me for sure. I hope you have a great week with training and school :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.005.000.0011.00

Speedwork day.

1 mile warmup then:

Yassos w/400 meters jog in between each one

6 @ 3:30

3 @ 3:20

1 @ 3:15

Then 2.75 mile cooldown.

**First 5 felt great, 6&7 felt tough, 8&9 really tough, and 10 dang tough. Really tried to concentrate on running relaxed, but that was very hard to do at the end. :)

Time to hit the books.

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 11.00
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 17:28:04 from 67.42.27.114

Speedy. That's about all I can say.

From RAD on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 17:41:20 from 67.172.229.125

holy moly TODAY was speed day? I thought every day was speed day for you! Nice work on those 800 paces - those are killer times, especially to FINISH that strong!

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 17:50:42 from 174.23.239.148

WOW! You hit 10 Yasso's already? Those are AWESOME splits! I hope you're resting those speedy legs of yours! Remember to take time to eat, hydrate and sleep. You're too diehard for your own good! LOVE YOU!

Hey, I'm planning a Sat. group run on the Lehi JRP, are you interested?

From Teena Marie on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 17:57:51 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Paul, Rachel and SSF --

But you have to realize that my 400 recovery jogs were very slow (around an 11 minute pace). And aren't you suppose to do yassos with only a 200 meter recovery jog? I really don't know what I am doing.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 17:58:25 from 174.52.45.85

Oh yeah SSF -- Saturday might work for me! Just let me know the details. :)

Love you!!!

Did you get my email?

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 18:06:35 from 174.23.239.148

The recovery interval is debatable. Some say to do 1/2 the distance, some say to run 1/2 to equal the time of your 800's time. Who knows. I think you're doing it right. I usually go out too fast on my first 800, then die in the middle and have to hang on with dear life the last interval. Yes, I just got your email.

So far, Maynard shows interest in coming. I'm thinking start the run at 8am? Not sure what everyone's schedule is. I have a 15 miler and need to be done by 11am. Steven needs the car for violin around noon. Hope you can make it! LOVE YOU!

From Peggy on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 18:17:30 from 71.213.47.209

Wow, Teena, nice times! What are you training for?

From Kelli on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 20:04:34 from 71.219.89.82

Nice work! I do not know if i have ever done a Yasso??? BUT I can tell those are super-de-duperty fast for a half of a mile!!!

Hope the studying is going well.

From Kathie on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 21:19:09 from 63.248.105.188

Wow so fast!

From vinh on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 07:09:16 from 75.77.22.187

Love the workout Teena! You are awesome!

From Andy on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 07:33:54 from 198.60.114.178

Wow! According to Yasso this shows that you should be able to run a 3:20-3:25 marathon.

From Lyman on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:28:56 from 170.135.241.46

VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!! Don't want to jinx you but its looking like you are going to set another PR at Boston.

From Rhett on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 12:17:17 from 74.41.249.102

Like Andy said and I said the other day, you're set to run a much faster marathon than you are planning. I think you are doing the Yasso's right with a 400 m recovery jog. And was the last one the 3:15 and the 7th-9th 3:20? Normally you do them all at the same pace. I bet you could have done them all around 3:20. You are a ROCKSTAR!!!! :)

From JulieC on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 21:45:57 from 71.35.216.162

Way to go Teena. You are a machine especially considering the leg weight lifting yesterday too!! : DD

From Teena Marie on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 22:44:53 from 174.52.45.85

Hi Peggy! I'm training for Boston.

Kelli, Kathie, and Vinh -- Thanks!!! I am trying hard. :)

Andy, Lyman and Rhett -- You all are very nice and have much more confidence in me than I do at this point. I am really giving it my best effort and would truly be ecstatic to run a sub 3:30. My biggest concern right now is to continue training while avoiding injury. I think the 3.5 running days a week should hopefully help with that.

Julie -- We all know that YOU, my dear, are the machine!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

20 minutes upright bike

1/2 mile swim

*I'm feeling very tired.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.008.000.000.0011.00

11 miles

1 warmup, 8 @ 7:36, 2 cooldown with some hills.

** Today's run seemed overly hard. I am very tired and am worried that I might be getting sick. I was dripping buckets of sweat, my tummy hurt a bit, and my legs felt like lead. Zero pep. More concerning is why I didn't stop and scrap the run, or at least slow down. I think it is because with only running 3.5 days a week missing one run seems catastrophic and I feel like I need to make the most of each one. I know, a little dramatic, but that is what my brain was telling me. Stupid brain.

** I need to find a way to get more sleep. I can tell that my body is hungry for it.

** I am going to drink a bunch of soda pop today. I know that it is bad for me but I need something!!! :) :) :)

(What's worse: diet soda or candy?)

 

Comments
From RivertonPaul on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:02:21 from 67.42.27.114

Killer. Hopefully you can focus on making it to your nice lunch tomorrow.

From MrsFIT on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:06:52 from 205.127.241.18

I think candy is worse. At least with diet soda you don't have to feel guilty about all those calories you consumed!

From Scott Wesemann on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:09:08 from 66.239.250.209

Nice job getting 11 miles, even though you weren't feeling it today. Go ahead and drink all the diet soda you want. I also think you deserve some candy too. I don't think either one is bad in moderation.

From jun on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:15:19 from 66.239.250.209

Um, yeah. Soda and candy go together. Don't short-change yourself. You earned it.

From Smooth on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:19:43 from 174.23.239.148

SSF ~ You are running on EMPTY!!! Listen to what you're telling yourself. Why are you pushing yourself so hard? Your body needs rest in order to "process" the hard work you've done. That is the only way to improve, not pushing to the limit on every single run. If you don't get enough sleep, it doesn't matter if you run every day or 3.5 days. I am going to sound like a mother: stay away from soda or candy. Hydrate with better fluids. I get the feeling you're not eating enough to fuel your workout and daily activities. Please please please take care of yourself.

Your run today would have killed me. You are a HARDCORE DIEHARD STUBBORN SPEED DEMON! It's a good thing I still love you!

From DonGardinero on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 14:30:34 from 75.162.101.84

Teena Marie, I'm in the same boat as you. I'm completely burned out.

From Kathie on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 15:32:18 from 63.248.105.188

Sometimes my leg are dead on Thursdays just because it is the end of the week. Only you can evaluate if they are on the brink of injury or not. I am with smooth eat some good food, take a 20 minute power nap and you will be ready to run again on Saturday.

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 17:00:01 from 71.219.89.82

CANDY----it has calories! Wait, you can use the calories, EAT CANDY!!!

I am a little worried about your last two weeks and the SPEED!! I so do not want you to get hurt and you are running so dang fast all of the time. Then again, you are a fast runner and you are good at it. It is hard to give anyone advice because I think we all train so differently. I could never do what you do, NEVER! I am feeling dead on just the few fast miles I have done, I would have keeled over for sure with your workout today, actually, I would have already been dead from your Tuesday workout.

Take it easy, pushing too hard will make you get sick, this I know!

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 17:02:06 from 71.219.89.82

I just read Smooth's comments, looks like we would both be dead.

Have you ever tried Children's Benadryl? On the nights that I take it, I sleep pretty well. It is good stuff and it will get the job done when you are so burnt out you can not sleep.

Okay, I think i am done commenting now. Take care of yourself, get some rest and some GOOD food and some junk food!

From Andy on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 18:43:49 from 198.60.114.178

You are running too fast on too many runs. You ran 8 miles 20 seconds/mile faster than MP today after a great speed workout 2 days ago. Only worry about the pace on your speed days. Not that this means anything but my marathon pace is 6:50/mile and I rarely run below 7:30/mile. I know you want to make your workouts count but this is the mentality that has gotten you injured in the past.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 21:37:52 from 174.52.45.85

What would I do without all of you?? I am so lucky to have so many wonderful people in my life.

Fyi, I had some diet soda and a little bit of candy, but LOTS of healthy food as well! :)

Smooth and Andy ... my voices of reason: you are right!!! I will only push myself that hard one day a week. It is far too close to game day. Hit me in the head with a 2 x 4 if you have to. I love and appreciate the "no sugar coating it" way you call me on my foolishness. Thank you!!!

From TBarlow on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 22:32:45 from 216.194.124.36

Make sure to have fun while you run!

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 22:35:13 from 71.219.89.82

Hey, hey, hey!!! I said the same thing!!! ;o)

From Kathie on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 22:48:57 from 63.248.105.188

Yes but did you take the power nap?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 23:40:02 from 174.52.45.85

Oh yes ... Kelli, you are also my voice of reason!!! :)

Kathie -- No power nap. I could sleep like a baby if I could find the time to sleep. In 3 months I will make up for my lost sleep now! ;)

From RAD on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 00:33:24 from 67.172.229.125

Teena you must be a machine! Seriously, simply a machine!!

From vinh on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 08:03:18 from 75.77.22.187

Great workout Teena! Hope you feel better!

From Rhett on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 11:46:14 from 74.32.219.217

Andy is always so wise. I also never come close to mp unless I am specifically running at tempo pace, mp, or speed work.

How exactly do you run 0.5 days? Either you run on the day or you don't?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 13:02:28 from 155.99.200.165

Thanks Rachel and Vinh!!!

Rhett, I am laughing. I know I know I know. But on Fridays I only run 3 or 4 slow miles ... so I just count it as a half of a day! :)

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 13:05:15 from 67.42.27.114

Have fun at lunch with the POP-U-LAR crowd. :)

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 14:27:21 from 76.22.10.204

Nice Tempo run! Do yourself and your family a favor and go to bed early tonight(Friday) and sleep in a bit tomorrow!!

From Lyman on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 15:46:28 from 170.135.241.46

11 mile run with 8 @ 7:36 and some hills is a very tough run. You should feel worn out, that run would of kicked my backside! Hope you get some rest, you are doing great:)

From Teena Marie on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 18:42:13 from 174.52.45.85

Paul -- You mean the "Cool, fun, tell the same stories over and over again, try to fix Andy up with my sis, crowd!" Glad you were part of it today -- it was so much fun having you there! You know that everyone is invited! The more the merrier!!! :)

Jeff -- Will do!!! :)

Lyman -- How are you feeling? I read your blog. How was the doc's? That run DID kick my trash! I won't be doing it again anytime soon. :)

From Andy on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 19:27:58 from 198.60.114.178

I would hate to be the one to ruin your perfect record.

From Brent on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 21:04:14 from 76.8.201.223

T NA NA - Put candy in the soda pop and drink that along with Andy's advice.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

4 recovery miles (high 9s)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.006.003.001.000.0018.00

18 miles: AP 8:18

It was fun to run on the Lehi JRP with so many friends: Smooth, Kelli, Maynard, Kathie, Kimmy, LuzyLew, and Davy Crocket (it was great getting to know you)! I wish I would have known that not everyone was running the same distance because I was so sad to find out the Maynard, Kathie and Kimmy had left without me really having chatted with them! STINK!!! I guess that means we all need to do another run together soon.

Anyway, thank you, SSF for setting this up. You are the GREATEST (and you bring the yummiest oranges as well). I love you!

On a side note, Rachel was able to make it and chat with us in the end. Very cool! AND ... Kelli is unbelievably DIEHARD!!! She is presently running with her hubby after running 18 miles already! Crazy girl!!! The first 10 miles of the run were hilly and if it were not for her I would have taken them so so so much easier!!! She rocks those hills!

(Do I reallly have to study today?)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 18.00
Comments
From allie on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 15:50:20 from 98.202.24.36

great running! sounds like a fun run with a fun group. i am also searching for the motivation to study today :)

From jun on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 15:51:34 from 97.126.237.192

Big miles. Way to go. Sounds like a great group to spend the morning with.

From crockett on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 16:19:55 from 71.32.233.142

Teena, it was great to meet you and run with you. You have some very good speed and should get that sub-3:30. Russell is my favorite villian.

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 16:36:10 from 97.49.107.69

Another impressive run.

Russell or Boston Rob, pretty debatable.

From Smooth on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 17:00:49 from 174.23.239.148

SSF ~ It was fun watching the backside of you for about 0.5 mile and then never saw you again!!! You are ONE SPEED DEMON!!! You ran 18 miles with serious hills and sub-7 paces to boot! I am NEVER EVER going to be able to catch you, not in my life time! :) You're gonna kick some major trash at Boston! I am SO EXCITED for you! Please don't get injured! I will be so mad and so sad!!! I LOVE YOU!!!

From LuzyLew on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 17:02:28 from 69.169.167.157

It was so great to meet you and the others! You kept a great pace today. I was sad too the others only went 10. It was quite the running party, it always is when you bring hot chocolate and oranges, etc. Can't wait for Boston. I hope to make it healthy and a little faster than today. But today was awesome. Thanks for lettng us (me) stink up your car with my smelly post-run funk. SO great to meet & run with your group.

From Rhett on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 17:03:04 from 74.32.218.141

Sounds like a fun run.

Study? Nah, you don't have to, but you may not be happy when you get your grades.

From JulieC on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 17:16:09 from 70.56.111.7

Great run and pace Teena on a hilly course too!! I read all about these long miles Kelli is doing and I am flakin' if I am supposed to run Squaw Peak the beginning of June. Impressive, you are peaking at a great time, big PR for you coming up :))))

From Kelli on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 17:24:15 from 71.219.89.82

I love you, but you are FULL OF IT!!!! You did not mention that after 10 miles I could no longer keep up with you and you TOOK OFF!!! You are amazing and die hard.

Thanks for the first 10 miles, especially for getting me through the fast 5. I do not know how you do that every day, it kills me!!! And thanks for the hot chocolate!!! I came home and checked which kind I have and it is the same, so I must put way too much water in mine because it is not that good. OR maybe it is just that you made it for me with love?!?

Have a GREAT day, do not study too much.

From MarcE on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 17:44:30 from 206.225.68.76

Alright, Speedy...either everyone else got faster, or you ran about (9:30's for about half of the distance, and then finished with sub 7:00's..how did that work out for you? I'm so jealous of you and all the cool runners out there! Great run!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 18:07:48 from 174.52.45.85

Allie --

School-schmool. I am so so so ready for summer!!! :)

Jun --

You need to join us one of these days! :)

Crockett --

You are just incredible!!! Russ is great!!! I love all his comments about it being his kingdom, his palace, etc. He's a riot!

Paul --

I am beginning to really like Boston Rob. Unfortunately, my love, James, was a total disappointment last time. What was up with his attitude? He broke my heart!

SSF --

There were NO sub 7 minute miles. I was so hoping to get one but just couldn't pull it off. I just looked at our splits on Kelli's blog and it was actually just a bit above 7. Oh well, I ran as hard as I could. I think the 3 - 4 running days a week for me has made all the difference in the world. Still no pain meds, anti-inflammatories, etc. I feel great!!! No worries. I am going to be a good girl. I won't do two days of speed in the same week as well. Happy? I love you so much. We need some real SSF time! :)

LuzyLew --

It was GREAT meeting you! You are a riot! I can't wait to hang out with all of you in Boston! :)

Rhett --

Wish so badly that you and Doone could have ran with us. Are you sure you don't want to move to Utah? You are right -- I should study!! :)

Julie --

You and Kelli are BOTH diehard-hardcore girls!!! You both impress me so so so much. Wish you could have ran with us today!

Kelli --

You COULD have stayed with me. You just chose not to because you were going to run an additional 8 miles when you got home!!! 83 miles in ONE week!!!! I could NEVER EVER EVER!!!! You and Smooth with your endless miles put me to shame. Seriously.

Marc --

No sub7s. You give me far too much credit!!! Hey ... if we found someone who wanted a room-mate for Boston would you reconsider???

From Maynard on Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 21:23:27 from 71.213.23.86

18 at an 8:18 average. I'll tell you one thing, if'n I'd a stayed beyond the 10.8 I did, my day would officially have been over at that point cause there ain't no way I coulda done anything else after. Teena the speedster!

From montelepsy on Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 06:23:47 from 155.85.58.253

Dang, you got a whole week of running for me done in one day.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 10:57:25 from 174.52.45.85

Bradley -- So not true!! You are so hardcore!!! :)

Mike -- Okay, so I have to tell you something. At school, my backpack weighs about 35 pounds, seriously. So sometimes when I have to go from one end of the campus to the other end I try and pretend that I am you running with your big 'ol pack on. I look so so so funny, and usually only get about 15 yards before I stop. :)

From Kelli on Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 12:04:39 from 71.219.89.82

Teena's backpack weighs exactly half of her weight. It is amazing she does not fall over!!!

Hope you had a restful Saturday, got some sleep last night, and do NO studying and MUCH napping today!

From RAD on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 16:50:11 from 67.172.229.125

It was wonderful to hang with you and get some AMAZING advice as well! I know I'll get back at it, even if it does take a year :(

You are a crazy amazing runner. Keep up all the hard work - you'll blow Boston away!!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 23:47:17 from 174.52.45.85

Yeah right Kelli!!! Funny girl!!!

Rachel -- It was great chatting. I was so surprised to see you on the trail! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0012.5012.50

a.m.

40 minutes recumbent bike (all the uprights were taken)

1/4 mile swim (only had a handful of minutes in the pool so had to cut it short)

at work:

hip abductions

mini core workout

p.m.

75 minutes elliptical (easy while studying)

Comments
From Lyman on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 10:29:35 from 170.135.241.45

Great workout(s)! Are you still shooting for a tri this year? I may do one in June just for the fun of it.

From baldnspicy on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 11:14:57 from 72.95.177.56

Nice workout! You're not a fan of the recumbent, huh? I've used both and don't really have a preference, I guess.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.003.003.003.000.0011.00

11 miles

1 warmup, 1 cooldown, and 3 sets of: 1 mile at 8:00, 1 mile @ 7:30, 1 mile @ 6:59 w/1 minute rest in between sets.

Felt strong! Yahoooo!!! This felt hard but not too hard. Perhaps I should have pushed myself a little harder but it felt good not going into puke pace during speedwork. :)

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #5 Miles: 11.00
Comments
From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 12:39:22 from 66.239.250.209

Wow! Very good pace for 11 miles. Hope you have a great week.

From vinh on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 13:38:07 from 75.77.22.187

Awesome workout Teena!

From DonGardinero on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 14:33:54 from 75.162.190.126

Nice job, Teena. You are getting stronger and stronger.

From Kathie on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 15:43:42 from 63.248.105.188

Nice job Teena! I see you are taking Andy's advice and keeping your speed under control (even though it is still killer fast). I know that is what is best for you and your running.

From Toby on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 15:45:44 from 216.194.124.36

WOWZER what a great workout!

From Rhett on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 16:26:01 from 74.32.219.217

Looks like a fun workout. I like how you built up speed and then repeated 3 times. Maybe I'll take your advice on taking it easy tomorrow and try that instead of my scheduled mile repeats.

From Huans32 on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 18:07:22 from 138.64.8.52

I just love those progressive speed workouts that leave you saying oh yeah. Great job

From Lyman on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 18:45:48 from 170.135.241.45

Another awesome workout! I find that doing progressive speedwork is much more bearable than straight 800s.

From Kelli on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 22:16:44 from 71.219.89.82

So much for slowing down! ;o)

From timp on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 11:55:45 from 144.189.100.25

nice job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

30 minutes upright bike

1200 meter/48 lengths swim

** I really didn't want to get out of the pool this morning. If I wouldn't have had class I would have stayed much longer. The swimming just felt really good.

 

Comments
From Smooth on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 11:59:42 from 174.23.239.148

VERY SPEEDY 3X3 miles progressive run yesterday! NICE Tri training this morning! I am in awe with how you juggle family, school, friends and training and do it so MARVELOUSLY well. Love you!

From Kathie on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 13:01:02 from 63.248.105.188

I really need to learn to swim it does seem so relaxing.

From MrsFIT on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 13:59:08 from 205.127.241.18

Gonna swim tomorrow as well.....I wanna save my legs for the duathlon on Saturday!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 22:22:44 from 75.169.17.149

Maybe I should swim, too. Of course, I couldn't let my kids see me even though they are insisting that they want to watch in order to laugh at me even as I type this at the computer.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 22:37:14 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- You are too kind to me. How are you? I miss you! What is the plan for Saturday? Our party was moved to 3 so I am good!

Kathie -- This morning it felt awesome!

Kristi -- Can't wait to hear how your race goes!!! You rock!!!

Paul -- You should DEFINITELY let your kids see you. Couldn't that little one of yours make a video of it to post on the blog? From the look of your yesterday's post he is quite gifted in that area! Tell him your blogging friends will pay top dollar for the footage! :)

From Smooth on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 00:03:46 from 174.23.239.148

SSF ~ How was your day? I kept thinking about what you said. You made everything so clear to me. I do feel very blessed! Thank you for being my SSF.

I am good to go anytime on Sat. But I am concerned that I run too SLOW for you. Plus it takes up your precious time. You decide! Miss and LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 00:14:18 from 174.52.45.85

SSF --

I am not worried about time on Saturday. And you are NOT slow!!! Let's just enjoy each other's company and life! :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 00:17:09 from 174.52.45.85

Oh yeah ... my day was fine! :)

I really needed the swim this morning and though school was tough I had a nice little break before having to get to work! :)

From Smooth on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 00:27:28 from 174.23.239.148

It makes me happy to hear that you had a nice swim and a little break before work. I sometimes watch the clock and think,,,poor Teena is rushing off to work now,,,or it's almost time for her to get off work and get home for a quick dinner before hitting the books. I just love you!

Ok, we'll enjoy a nice 22 miler. You always make each mile fun and time goes by so fast. We both need some SSF and giggles time soooo bad! :) Can't wait to see you!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 00:34:45 from 174.52.45.85

Giggle time with my SSF -- sounds heavenly!!! Can't wait!!! :)

From Rhett on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 11:31:03 from 74.32.219.217

You almost made me miss my swimming days with your post, and then I remembered just how much work it actually is. You must be getting good at it. Way to go.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.007.500.000.000.0010.50

10.5 miles: AP - 8:01

Hill workout day. The plan was 10.5 miles total with hillwork during the middle 5 miles, and if possible to pick up the pace on the second half of the hill miles. It worked beautifully.

1.0 - 3.0   0%  incline @ 7:45 pace

3.0 - 3.7   3% incline: 8:34 pace

3.7 - 4.7   1% incline: 8:34 pace

4.7 - 5.0    6% incline: 8:34 pace

5.0 - 5.5    1% incline: 8:34 pace

5.5 - 6.4    1% incline: 8:00 pace

6.4 - 6.8    4% incline: 8:00 pace

6.8 - 7.4    1% incline: 8:00 pace

7.4 - 8.0     6% incline: 8:00 pace

8.0 - 10.0   0% incline: 7:45 pace 

10.0 - 10.5    cooldown

** Everything felt great, although the final hill at 6% was stinkin' tough. :)

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 10.50
Comments
From Burt on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:21:14 from 206.19.214.144

8:00 at 6%??? You're so popular!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:26:35 from 67.42.27.114

Hey, what do you and your PT think about the KT tape Rhett and others are fans of? Anything else that will help my recovery?

From Andy on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:29:34 from 199.190.170.24

6% incline at 8:00? I know I've said this before but WOW!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:45:39 from 155.99.200.142

Burt and Andy -- It was barely over 1/2 of a mile. And it was TOUGH!!! But it was in the end so I knew I could just get through it. There was a little bit of an endorphin rush, I must admit, because I wasn't sure that I could do it and was stoked when I realized I could. So I am sure that helped some.

Paul and Andy -- Okay, first, my PT is a huge advocate of the KT tape. In fact, I believe that he might start teaching some sort of class for athletic trainers on how to use it. The great thing about it is that it is completely non-invasive so if you try it and decide it's not for you ... no big deal -- no harm, no foul!

Seriously, why don't you both let me tape you up (I'm obviously not a PT -- but anyone can put the KT tape on, and I have seen it done multiple times). I could also put you both on e-stim for a bit. Like I said, no harm, no foul. If it helps ... GREAT!!! You can then go buy a roll and do it yourself. And if not ... oh well, it was worth a go. :)

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:58:54 from 67.42.27.114

Thanks for the invite. I should take you up on your offer. Andy, are you bringing chips and salsa? I'll bring Diet Mtn. Dew. :)

From Huans32 on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:59:11 from 138.64.8.52

I helped the wife a few times with taping up here achilles when it was giving her grief. So I would give it a try. At least have someone that knows how to put it on help you then you can do it yourself after.

From Burt on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:59:38 from 206.19.214.144

Paul really loves Diet Mt. Dew.

From DonGardinero on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 13:03:01 from 75.162.164.23

Awesome job, Teena!!! You are inspiring.

From Andy on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 13:03:20 from 159.212.71.25

Not really interested in being taped to Paul (no offense). Too kinky for me.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 13:09:43 from 155.99.200.142

Oh man!!! I am laughing so so so hard! Here I am trying to sit quietly in the biology bldg preparing for my lab today and I just bursted out a big 'ol giggle!!! Stink!!!!

Btw, I like chips and salsa, but I'm more of a diet vanilla coke girl! :)

Dale -- You have always been the inspiring one. I remember reading your stuff the first time on FFs. You have overcome quite a bit! :)

(BTW Andy -- would you prefer to be taped to Burt?)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 13:09:59 from 155.99.200.142

(or perhaps Mark???)

From Andy on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 13:14:24 from 159.212.71.25

I really do not have a specific type but Paul, Burt and Mark are definitely not my type.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 13:15:32 from 155.99.200.142

Okay ... I so have to stop laughing!!!!

From Burt on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 13:29:57 from 206.19.214.144

Teena - you are now marked for my wall of shame. Expect me to post one of your embarrassing pictures soon.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 13:37:09 from 155.99.200.142

No, no, no ... Burt. C'mon, we are friends!!! :)

I just need a good laugh right now ... this Analyzing the Vitamin C in Fruit Juices lab is just not doing it for me!

Please ... play nice! :)

From RAD on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 14:26:00 from 67.172.229.125

What a workout Teena! And what fun posts for me to laugh my guts out this afternoon! You guys are crazy!

From Smooth on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 16:06:11 from 174.23.239.148

O man! How did I miss this? I'm laughing sooooo hard! :-D!!! Be sure to invite me to the taping party. I'll bring diet vanilla coke and chocolate!

SSF ~ Stinkin' AWESOME hill workout. Way to DISGUISE your 2nd speed workout of the week!!! I can't believe Andy didn't call you on it! VERY COOL Newton Hills simulation and at mp to boot. Hearbreak hill has nothing on ya! Love you! :)

From Kathie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 18:10:34 from 63.248.105.188

I told Andy I didn't want to come to the party but maybe I spoke to soon. He is going to be at Lake to Lake maybe we can have it there?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 18:51:29 from 174.52.45.85

Rachel -- You are just as crazy!!! :)

Smooth -- Andy didn't call me on it because he gave me permission at Great Harvest. Uphills don't seem to aggravate my body, it's the stupid downhills. SO ... a hillwork on the TM keeps me safe! :) Love you!!!

Kathie -- But hopefully Andy won't need the tape by Lake to Lake if we tape it up now. :)

From Kelli on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 20:07:09 from 71.219.89.82

GREAT WORK! That everything feeling great thing makes me happy! I think you are healed forever.

And nice super tough hill workout. I skipped mine for the day.

From Toby on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 22:05:44 from 216.194.124.36

Wow - that was a great workout!

From vinh on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 06:59:26 from 75.77.22.187

Looking strong Teena! Keep up the awesome training!

From JohnnyV on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 11:13:06 from 204.124.13.151

Teena,

I was going to ask if you wanted to run tomorrow, but looking at that workout never mind you would kick my butt...

From Rhett on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 17:04:43 from 74.32.219.217

6% at 8:00 near the end of a tough run!!!!! WOW!!!!! Will you pace me through the Newton Hill's at Boston? I am completely in awe of how well your training is going right now. I hope some of it rubs off on me as I read your blog.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.003.006.00

30 minutes upright bike

** Thanks for the chat, Fonz! :) The time flew by way too fast.

3 miles @ 8:34

Comments
From Kathie on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 20:50:45 from 63.248.105.188

So fun today! Thanks for keeping all my secrets...although I think not posting them has people thinking worse than what they really are.

Can't wait for L2L and tell Ryan to do what it takes to make you have the best run ever! :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 20:52:40 from 174.52.45.85

Oh Kathie!!!! I can not stop laughing. Ry about died when I told him about the gu!!! (Ooops ... I forgot ... perhaps I wasn't even suppose to share that!!!)

From allie on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 20:58:35 from 98.202.24.36

runners have no secrets, and it's all because of the long run :)

that is some crazy mileage there. great job! yes, smooth is hardcore...but so are you! a big happy birthday shout-out to your family (43% at least)

From timp on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 20:58:38 from 68.164.215.197

nice job - you all are too hardcore for me...

From Kelli on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 22:58:36 from 71.219.89.82

THE TWO BEST DAYS TO HAVE BIRTHDAYS!!!!!!!! Tell them Happy Birthday from me!

I am glad that you were able to squeeze the run in today. So, how fast was that last mile to bring the avg down to a 7:56??? You are flippin' amazing, seriously! Great job. I love the two a days, I think that is how I will do ling runs from now on, it is much easier!

Hey, 2.2 more miles and you would have had a marathon! OH, and this is Saturday silly, you posted it on Friday.

From Smooth on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:17:42 from 174.23.198.220

SSF ~ Thanks for the giggles!!! You didn't let me in on the "gu secret". Hmm, Ry about died huh?! Kathie is such a hoot.

Hope you had a WONDERFUL birthday party. Lots of love and hugs to you, Sophia, Livvy and Oliver! Oh and Rylee, Payton and Ry too! :)

I was HARDCORE because I've been hanging around you! :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:50:24 from 174.52.45.85

Allie -- Thanks!!! You are seriously so thoughtful!

Tim -- Oh brother ... you are the hardcore one!!!! We all know that is the truth!!!

Kelli -- Ooops!!! How did I not notice that??? I have fixed it now! Thanks!!!! The last 1.5 miles I pushed it hard. Not as fast as you think, but fast for me.

SSF -- I just love you!!! Any run with you is perfect. Seriously, you never cease to amaze me. You really did hit that last mile. I was like, "This girl is on fire!!!!" Honestly!!! You are incredible!!!

From Kelli on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:51:33 from 71.219.89.82

So, like a 5:45? 6:15?

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:53:07 from 174.52.45.85

NO WAY!!!! Are you nuts????? Not even close!

From Kelli on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:54:54 from 71.219.89.82

I meant 6:45 (not that you could not do a 5:45).

What did you guys do for birthdays today????

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:55:06 from 174.52.45.85

Btw, birthday girl, I wouldn't even be able to run one mile at either of those paces even if I only ran a total of one mile and was completely rested up!!! Silly girl!!!!

From Kelli on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:56:54 from 71.219.89.82

Yeah you could.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:57:06 from 174.52.45.85

Yes, it was about that.

We only do friend parties every other year. This is an off year. But we still do family parties. Today's party was for Ry's side of the family. Ry figured he'd rather buy everyone dinner than have everyone at our house. He's so funny. So the kids wanted Rock Creek pizza, so we ate there. We are lame parents! :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:57:54 from 174.52.45.85

Btw, how was the Blue and Gold Banquet?

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 23:59:10 from 174.52.45.85

AND ... it was nice splitting up that long run. Definitely easier. Certainly the benefit is different, but I liked it! :)

From Kelli on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 00:00:59 from 71.219.89.82

You are not lame parents!!! We do the same thing (the every other year) BUT I bribe them on the friend party year! I tell them if they will skip the friend party I will buy them more toys----it works every time. i have not done a friend party in over 5 years (although Emma is not biting---she is 5 tomorrow and that is the first year of friend parties!)

The Blue and Gold was fine. We had lasagna and Olive Garden salad and breadsticks----NUMMY! And there was tons of desert too choose from. I have eaten so much junk today I want to barf! All of my boys had a part tonight at the banquet, so they had fun. Glad the day is over!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 00:07:59 from 174.52.45.85

Kel, you must be exhausted!!! Get some sleep!!! Tomorrow will be my first day to sleep in in a long time. I am so so so excited!!! :)

From Smooth on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 00:14:13 from 174.23.198.220

Did you realize you made 70 miles this week?!! YAY for sleeping in!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 00:33:38 from 174.52.45.85

SSF --

Only 48.5 of them were running. The other 21.5 were crosstraining miles. So it really doesn't count! :)

But I still think it is cool!!! :)

From Smooth on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 20:15:43 from 174.23.198.220

SSF ~ It COUNTS! The coolness shows up in your running faster and staying healthy! It is fun to be in the first page of the mileage board, huh?! :)

Hope you're having a restful Sunday. Larry and the boys are in General Priesthood, the house is all quiet and peaceful!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.0011.000.000.000.0024.00

Oops ... originally posted this on Friday!!!

24 miles total, split into two runs because of a graveside service I needed to attend.

10 miles @ 7:59 w/JohnnyV (I have to be honest here though ... my pace really should be in the 8s but I stopped for a breather before hitting a really fast last mile to bring my pace down to that. Stink!!! Why do I do that???) * Actually 8.5 miles with Johnny and 1.5 by myself.

It was AWESOME to run with Johnny again (although the horrible wind was not awesome at all). It had been a while since I have run with him and todays run reminded me why I love running with him so much. He tries to get me to use more common sense in my running -- which is what I need. Thanks Johnny!!!

later:

14 miles with Smooth and Kathie (not 100% sure on the pace, I will have to wait for Smooth to post our splits)!!! I had so so so so SO much fun!!! It was great to be with the harem. Kathie has forbade Smooth and I to reveal many of the details of today's run, but needless to say, we had a riot!!! I definitely need to run with those two more often. Wonderful miles!!! Kathie and Smooth had been running for 8 miles by the time I was able to join them, and so Kathie left when she hit a little over 17 miles (she only needed 16) and then Smooth and I were on our own for the final 5. I just have to say one thing about the remaining five miles: SMOOTH IS HARDCORE!!!! She seriously is amazing. Her final mile of her 22 miler was her fastest and came in at 7:56!!!! And she thinks she is not getting faster!!! Who is she kidding!!! I was so so so impressed.

AND ... a special shout out to my three youngest who are celebrating birthdays today and tomorrow!!!

I am the luckiest mom in the world!!! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 24.00
Comments
From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 04:27:28 from 75.162.73.244

Very nice miles Teena. It sounds like you guys had a blast out there. Have a great weekend. :)

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 22:02:59 from 75.169.4.157

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the kids.

Great training.

From Smooth on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 22:57:00 from 174.23.198.220

Hope Livvy and Oliver know how special they are and that they had a WONDERFUL day! HaPpY bIrThDaY to the two most precious beautiful babies!!! :)

I still get teary eyed thinking about their adoption journey. Have you ever told Fonz about how they are brought to you by God's divine and merciful hands?

LOVE YOU all SOOOO MUCH!!!

From AmyBQ on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 23:18:47 from 68.55.192.111

Thanks for the words of encouragment! And a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your children!

From Andy on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 23:45:14 from 159.212.71.199

Happy Birthday to your 3 little ones.

From vinh on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 at 07:26:18 from 75.77.22.187

whoa, nice mileage Teena! Hope your family had a great weekend!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 at 14:17:30 from 155.99.200.184

Thanks Scott, Paul, SSF, Amy, Andy and Vinh. I really appreciate all the encouraging words.

SSF -- Nope, haven't told him the specifics. I will though. ;) Miss and love you already.

From Toby on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 at 15:37:49 from 216.194.124.36

Running is always run when there is a crowd!

From montelepsy on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 at 22:32:00 from 155.85.58.253

You're an animal!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0012.0012.00

a.m.

30 minutes upright bike

1/2 mile swim

**Thanks for the mangos Fonz. They were so so so good!

work

Lower body strength training while working out with a patient -- sweet (love it when I can get some exercises in that way ... plus, my boss is the best and I can always ask him if I am doing them correctly, what other ones would be good, etc.)

** Everytime I go to work I remember why I am going to school and realize that it will be so worth it. I feel very lucky (and very tired). :)

p.m.

70 minutes elliptical 

Comments
From RivertonPaul on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 at 14:48:40 from 67.42.27.114

Nice perspective that you remember why school will be worth it.

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 at 22:41:14 from 174.23.198.220

Work sounds like a win-win thing for you! SO happy you're able to do that. And yes school will be so worth it! YOU are going to be an AWESOME PT!!! LOVE YOU!

From Rhett on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 13:00:23 from 74.41.249.102

I'm jealous that you get to work out at work, and I'm very impressed with all the working out you did yesterday. I bet you slept well last nigh.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.005.001.500.500.0014.00

14 miles. AP: 8:12 -- Everything felt very tired and very heavy.

Today's goal: Figure out a way to get 8 hours of sleep before 5:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. This is going to be a toughy. Hoping to take a 20 minute nap before lab, a 40 minute nap with the twins when I get home, and 7 solid hour this evening (which means I need to be in bed by 10:30). Keeping my fingers crossed. I desperately need the zzzzzzzs.

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 14.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 at 12:37:15 from 75.162.178.36

I hope you get some sleep. I came home early from work last night so I could go to bed early and then I couldn't go to sleep until 2:30. grrrrr.

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 at 14:49:34 from 67.42.27.114

Sleep is NOT overrated, in my book.

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 at 17:21:06 from 174.23.198.220

Sounds like MY run except yours a lot FASTER!

I sure hope you get your 2 naps and 7 hours Zzzzs. Love you!

From RAD on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 at 18:26:13 from 67.172.229.125

Good luck on the sleep. I always have the best of intentions with sleep, but I don't get to bed on time or get naps like I plan.

Nice work on the miles especially for feeling tired and heavy (I don't think you could ever use this word to describe any part of your body!)

From timp on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 at 20:23:34 from 144.189.100.25

good luck on the sleeps~!

From Toby on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 at 22:26:59 from 216.194.124.36

Fantastic run! Good luck on getting you zzzz's!

From Kelli on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 at 23:30:43 from 71.219.89.82

Yes, please do get some sleep!!

I think that is a great run and pace for someone who felt tired. Tired is supposed to be more like 10 minute miles girl!

From vinh on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 07:06:23 from 75.77.22.187

Great run Teena! A solid one at that with your busy schedule. Keep up the great work!

From Rhett on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 13:02:14 from 74.41.249.102

Very solid run. You're running those med long runs about the same pace that I am. Wow!

From Kathie on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 13:26:54 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run and at the same pace as Rhett! did you get enough sleep?

From kellies on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 16:19:38 from 67.199.181.245

Did you get some zzz's??? Hope so! I agree what Kelli said. I wish I could run 10 consistent miles at a 8:12 pace feeling tired. Not even an option. You are doing amazing. Keep it up girl!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:33:33 from 155.99.200.170

Thanks everyone!!!! I did get 8 hours of sleep (1 hour nap and 7 hours at night). I woke up feeling like a new woman yesterday, but am now tired again!!! STINK!!! I'll try once more. :)

Not even CLOSE to Rhett's easy pace!!! What are you all talking about????

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.664.66

30 minutes upright bike

600 meter swim

- biceps

- triceps

- wobble board in squat position 2 x 3 minutes (AP/ML)

Comments
From MrsFIT on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:08:16 from 205.127.241.18

30 minutes on the bike inside is no fun compared to a 30 minute ride outside!!! You gotta get a bike woman ;)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:30:19 from 155.99.200.170

You are so so so right, Kristi!!! But biking with traffic scares me!!!! :)

From MrsFIT on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:36:57 from 205.127.241.18

I understand, you do have to be a little bit fearless to ride on the road with most of these drivers!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.506.501.000.0010.00

Tried to decide last night what I was going to run this morning. I knew I had a race on Saturday, but also knew that we are just running the race for fun, so decided to push it. My goal for quite some time has been to run 8 miles in 1 hour on the treadmill. I decided to do it at the gym since there would be people around to push me. Found someone that looked super fast (Fonz was not there) and put myself on the treadmill in front of him knowing that he would be able to see if I slowed down. I know that sounds stupid, but it works for me. :)

1 mile warmup

8 miles in 59:59 (I had to enter puke pace the last 1.25 miles to make this happen and am still feeling a little nauseous because of it). AP: 7:30

1 mile cooldown

Anyway ... it was much harder than I thought it would be and don't know if I want to try that again for a while. Why is it so much harder to run faster when you are not in a race??

***SIDE NOTE: I think I set too lofty of a goal for Boston and need to re-evaluate. I have talked to a few people who told me to expect 10 - 15 minutes slower than my fastest SG time. Stink! What is everyone's experience with Boston? There is not much elevation loss, but it is at sea level. Hmmmm ....

Adidas Boston Classic #5 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From marion on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:22:33 from 71.213.120.94

My sil says that Boston is just SO crowded... you are going to do GREAT!

CONGRATULATIONS on the awesome 8 miler!! That rocks! You are AMAZING!!!

From jtshad on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:23:51 from 204.134.132.225

You will be slower at Boston that at SGM. Sea level is nice, but the headwind that you will inevitably get and the uphill being in the second half (16-21 miles) rather than the first half like SGM will take its toll. The energy of the race is amazing and you can run a great time, but don't expect to get a SGM time.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:29:13 from 155.99.200.170

Marion -- Thanks!!! I am really looking for the excitement the big crowds bring.

jtshad -- Thanks for the info. My fastest time at SGM is 3:34:59, but I think I could run it around a 3:29 today. So ... considering there is decent weather at Boston what time of goal would you set if you were me and feeling good come race morning? Or ... is it better not to have a goal when it comes to Boston?

From Andy on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:39:05 from 159.212.71.200

Great run today.

I don't think 3:35 is unreasonable, assuming good weather (which is a huge assumption for Boston) . I think Boston is about 5-10 minutes slower than SGM.

From MrsFIT on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:40:19 from 205.127.241.18

Isn't just qualifying for Boston enough.....YA RIGHT! Set high goals and go for it!!!!

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 12:56:21 from 174.23.198.220

SSF ~ Trying to call you a second ago. You must be in the shower and heading to school!

WAY to run 8 miles an hour! You're getting so fast, running so strong and smart!

K, I think you can run 3:30 at Boston. Make a cougar's course graded pace chart and see if you can't keep those pace. Play it smart by not going out too fast, enjoy the crowd and save your legs for the hills which you're good at. Keep the focus and you'll be able to PR.

I know most people agree that SGM is a much faster course than Boston. Remember what happened to me? I ran SGM'07 in 4:03, then ran Boston'08 in 3:57. Andy ran both with the same time (3:09, I think). You're in much better shape now. You're running faster and stronger and smarter. I'd say go for the PR!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 13:02:35 from 155.99.200.170

Kristi -- I'm not quite as competitive as you!!! ;)

Andy -- If I could hit 3:34:58 it would be a PR, perhaps that should be my pie in the sky goal if everything lines up right.

SSF -- I wish I were just getting in the shower. I have to be done with my workouts by 7 because my first class at the U starts at 8:30 (and it takes over 30 minutes to get here at that time). I am just sitting in the biology building trying to study ... but my eyes keep wanting to shut! Hence, I keep getting on the blog in the hopes of it waking me up!!! :)

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 13:05:46 from 174.23.198.220

You poor little sleepy head hard working student, you! I LOVE YOU!

From RAD on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 13:40:52 from 67.172.229.125

wow, amazing workout this morning Teena! I'm with Smooth on Boston (however, I have no experience whatsoever! Just an opinion :) ) But I think with all the training you've done these past weeks and months you're ready to hit a PR even in Boston!

I hope you get some sleep, I can't believe you did that workout so early! You are amazing - running, school, home, family - wow!

From JulieC on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 14:06:56 from 71.35.251.46

I think you can definitely get a 330 at Boston. I didn't even train (I was injured) and ran it the 100th year in 3:48 chip time (it took 14 minutes to get to the starting line) with the most people ever there (over 40,000) and an intense headwind. It snowed at least a half a foot the day before and....need I go on? Seriously you are doing so well!! Pace yourself for a strong finish. The winds into the city (if there are some this year) can take it out of you so you have to save up and there are NOOOOOO hills nearing a 3% grade. Heartbreak hill is just that, a hill, a divot, a small mound, it is all mental because of where its at. It is nothing at all compared to your hill TM runs. YOU are going to run well. Keep telling yourself that. Hope this helped : D. BTW GREAT SW!!!!!

From JulieC on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 14:10:15 from 71.35.251.46

What I also think is amazing is that you only require one warm up mile to get in the groove. I am so wimpy, I have to gear up for miles. So AWESOME!!

From Kelli on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 17:14:20 from 71.219.89.82

Okay, Teena, I have no Boston experience, BUT your St George time was two years ago and then a year injured (with a very decent time) and you are no longer injured. You are MUCH faster and stronger than you were when you ran the 3:34. That year I ran a 3:38 and look at me now. AND you are faster than I am so I know you can do very well. Here is what I think: do not set a goal. Go and run it as fast as you can, when you get tired slow down a bit, then speed back up when the kick comes back. I have heard this plan of running really works well for PR's!!! ;o) You will do fabulously!!!! I still think no matter what it will be a PR!

Awesome run on the treadmill. I do not think i have ever run 7 miles in under an hour outside of a race, I am super impressed. You are such a strong woman and runner and have more determination in your little pinky than I have in my entire body!!!

Have fun this weekend!!

From Brent on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 21:29:38 from 204.113.19.55

T NA NA - Boston is running party - my suggestions from running Boston - ran a 3:24 - 14 minutes slower than STG time the prior year - so 15 min. right on.

1. Do not waste energy weaving around people the first 7 or so miles, just run with the pack, don't get tripped or go crazy, save something for the hills to come and tough last few finishing miles. It is easy to get caught up in all of it and go out way too fast.

2. Stay off your feet the day before, stay off your feet as much as possilbe waiting for the race to start. It is often cold, take warm clothes and an old sleeping bag and ground cover. Really think, stay warm and calm before the race.

3. Don't drink green beer along the course

4. Eat orange slices, wear your name on your clothes

5. Read the history of the Boston marathon before hand.

6. Pray to the Boston running gods, Boston Billy, Joanie

7. Win your dual in the sun

8. Take many pictures, not pictures of green beer, photo pictures

9. Don't kiss the girls at Wellsey college like I did.

10. Don't go out too fast

11. don't go out too fast

12 thru 100 - don't go out too fast

Stay Kool, Have a Blast, B of BS Rools out

From Toby on Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 22:36:49 from 216.194.124.36

You were smokin' fast today! Fantastic job!

From Lyman on Fri, Mar 05, 2010 at 10:45:33 from 170.135.241.45

Nice one hour time trail. If I only have an hour to run on the TM and have some energy left in me I will inevitably end up turning the speed up and turn it into a 1 hour crit (cycling race usually one hour long).

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Mar 05, 2010 at 13:52:43 from 66.239.250.209

Very nice workout. Yes, you are fast, and you have really been getting in some good miles this week. Hope you have a great weekend.

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Mar 05, 2010 at 15:37:35 from 67.42.27.114

Good luck this weekend. And I think you are more fit now than you ever have been at SGM.

From Rhett on Fri, Mar 05, 2010 at 16:49:34 from 74.32.219.217

Congrats on the 8 miles in 1 hour. You are is great shape right now.

At Boston, everything depends on the weather. We could have a strong head wind. It could be very humid. etc.

If the weather conditions are perfect you should have a good chance of beating your SGM time since your fitness level is so high right now.

Good luck tomorrow and have fun.

From timp on Sat, Mar 06, 2010 at 21:14:37 from 68.164.215.48

Go for a lofty goal. If you don't go for it, you'll never hit it. Period.

From fly on the Wall on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 15:29:51 from 166.70.192.189

I think I was about 5 minutes slower at Boston than ST G (though I can't remember). I felt good going up the hills in Newton but started to fade on the other side. BUT who cares Boston is one great big, ginormous, mega, running party from the time you get to the airport til you get home. Train hard but enjoy the moment.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

3 super easy miles

Race: Lake to Lake (50 Miles) 06:56:24, Place overall: 27, Place in age division: 6
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.008.402.000.0014.40

WARNING:

Way long race report! The abridged edition is this:

The race was AWESOME

PERFECT company

TONS OF FUN!!!!

 

First off, let me say that I have never ran a relay before and I LOVED IT!!!! I am certain what made this race so much fun was the girls (Smooth, Kathie, Kimmie, Mom of Kathie and Kimmie, and Marcie) and Andy!! I am just going to cut to the chase because midterms have begun and I am so so so so so behind!!!! OUCH!!!!

Smooth ran legs 2 and 7 and was absolutely AMAZING!!! She had 12 or 13 road kills on her first leg alone! I LOVE the time I spend with her. She is fun, laughter, dynamite and inspiration all bottled up in a little body! Thanks SSF for being my SSF!!!!

Kathie ran legs 3 and 8. WOW -- leg eight was a killer and she impressed us all. She was the greatest Team Captain with her cute binder full of directions, instructions, etc. I hope she allows me to be on her team over and over and over again! And ... who would ever believe that she is a grandma??? She looks AWESOME!!!!

Kimmie ran legs 1 and 6 and just plain cracks me up. In fact, it is impossible not to be laughing incessantly when her and Kathie are together. It is a riot!!! Then add Mom in the mix. FUN FUN FUN!!!

Marcie ran legs 4 and 9. Where to begin? 55 marathons and she looks like she is mid-30s, and yet she is 44!!!! She had the toughest leg by far and I bow to her greatness. Her asthma was acting up yet she charged up a 6 or 7% grade dirt hill (which seemed endless)!! Amazing!

As for me, I ran legs 5 and 10. Could not have worked out better since Ry came with me and our condo was literally 2 minutes away from the start of my leg. SO ... I was able to sleep in and meet everyone there. I got there early because Ry had a tee time. Worked out perfectly because I was able to see the leading runners come in to that exchange and spend a little time chatting with Andy. I was so excited to see him take off. Despite what his race report says, he looked AWESOME!!!

Leg 5 - 5.5 miles, AP somewhere between 7:19 and 7:22 (my watch is a little messed up).

** Started way too fast (first mile came in and 6:58 and I knew I would pay for that later -- STINK!!) The goal the whole time was to not get passed and pass at least one man. Ended up passing 2 women and 3 men. Could have passed another but thought I was running 6 miles, not just 5.5 and was finished before I was ready. STINK again! Oh well, that actually probably saved me by allowing me to have some reserves for my other leg. (There was one hill on this leg that was one mile long ... I kept pretending that I was Kelli in hopes of surviving. It must have worked.)

Leg 10 - 4.9 miles, AP somewhere between 7:24 and 7:27.

** Had been texting Andy (who ran my same legs) so was forewarned of the headwind. First couple miles weren't awful because it was more of a crosswind. Probably ran the steeper uphill portion a little too fast but was feeling much better than I thought I would be and was actually enjoying the run!!! Was pleasantly surprised to see the gals a couple miles into it wanting to know if I needed water. I passed on the fluids but soaked up all the cheers and encouragement. Miles 3 and 4 were tough for me. Saw Andy and Smooth with 2.2 miles to go. That helped a ton!!! But man ... seriously, seeing the finish line with that much further to go is torture! That fourth mile about did me in. I have never ran in a headwind like that while trying to run fast. BRUTAL!!!! I could taste the sand and feel its grit in my gum and it was pelting my legs. I just put my head down a bit and kept thinking about the tail wind I would get that final mile. All the girls ran in with me --- I can't describe the happiness and energy that gave me!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

Anyway ... I had planned on keeping this race report short, but totally failed!!! Too many good memories!!!! :)

Race was over and we realized we had taken 6th place in the all female teams!! WOW!!!! We weren't expecting that. Cool (especially considering that the average age in our group was over 40!!!! I was the baby)!!! The girls then dropped me off at the golf course where Ry was golfing before they headed home. Ry said it would still be roughly another 30 minutes. So I ran 4 more miles (AP: 8:30).

OKAY ... I am so so so far behind (two more midterms - one on Thursday and the other on Friday and one assignment, two projects, and a quiz). STINK!!! So, I best hit the books!!

Here's to a great upcoming week everyone!!!! :)

(Btw, I wasn't very good at cutting to the chase, huh???)

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 14.40
Comments
From DonGardinero on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 00:53:51 from 75.162.160.193

Wow, you girls really know how to have fun. You all did amazingly!!! Congrats on 6th place. Very cool. I feel bad, I had completely forgotten about this race. Had I remembered, I would have wished you all good luck. That's what I get for not checking the blogs lately.

From Andy on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 01:01:08 from 198.60.114.178

I will be brief because you should be studying. You are running incredibly well right now. Watching you glide up the hill before the lake and slicing through the wind was truly impressive.

From Maynard on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 01:51:27 from 71.213.23.86

Sounds like you had a good time--and a good time. You gals rock!

From Smooth on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 02:02:46 from 174.23.198.220

I'll cut to the chase! LOVE your report! It's like I was there,,,wait,,,I was! :) LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU!

From vinh on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 08:14:53 from 75.77.22.187

Great job Teena/Smooth! You two are awesome!

From Andy on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 09:44:48 from 198.60.114.178

Just thought I would add that both Clyde and I ran the second leg 5%-6% slower than the first and your 2nd leg was virtually the same pace as the 1st and the wind was blowing harder for you.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 11:01:31 from 67.42.27.114

Terrifically detailed report. Way to run so impressively.

From Rhett on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 11:30:48 from 74.41.249.102

Sounds like you had a great race and an even greater time. Good luck with the midterms.

From Kathie on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 12:17:01 from 63.248.105.188

I had so much fun with you this weekend! You guys are the BEST!!!!!!

From RAD on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 19:09:25 from 67.172.229.125

Wow, what an amazing race! And you did it all in the course of a golf game? That cracks me up! So amazing that you ran so hard so fast and still had 4 miles left to finish up while hubby finished his game :)

Congrats on the placing in the race - all of you ladies are simply AMAZING! Its good to hear you had such a wonderful weekend together!

From Kelli on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 09:55:03 from 71.219.89.82

SO, if you pretended like you were me than you must have taken some 10 second walking breaks on that 1 mile hill!!!! Yeah right, I doubt it, but that is what I would have done!!!

Glad you had fun, sounds like you had some good miles in there miss speedy legs, and dirt in the mouth to finish it off (yuck!) Running in the wind is the worst, especially when you are as a teeny as you---it probably almost blew you over!!

Congrats on the 6th place, super great for 4 grannies and 2 chicks!

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 15:25:58 from 66.239.250.209

Congrats on a great race. I really liked the report. Good luck with your school and running this week.

From Lyman on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 21:57:10 from 80.23.230.78

AWESOME RACE. That sounded like a blast.

From Maynard on Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 22:12:28 from 71.213.23.86

Have you not run this week due to mid-terms or have you just not posted anything due to mid-terms?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 07:46:16 from 174.52.45.85

THANKS everyone!!!! It was a very fun race with wondeful friends!!!!

Bradley -- I haven't had a chance to log my runs/workouts in yet. This week has been overwhelming crazy/hectic. I have a handful of things still left to get done and then I can hopefully catch up on the blog late tonight or sometime tomorrow! :) Thanks for the comment. Hope all is going well! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

60 minutes elliptical 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.500.008.000.500.0010.00

1 mile warm-up

8 miles - AP 7:32

800 meters cooldown then 800 meters at 3:20

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 10.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

30 minutes upright bike

30 minutes elliptical

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

3 easy easy miles -- I was so tired

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 3.00
Comments
From Andy on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 23:05:12 from 198.60.114.178

Glad to see you survived the week. Hope all went well.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 23:06:13 from 174.52.45.85

Not sure it went well -- but it is done!!! Hallelujah!!! :)

How is your calf?

Heading over to your blog right now.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.0016.000.000.000.0020.00

20 miles -- AP 8:07

** Didn't know if I would get a chance to squeeze in a long run tomorrow, so I decided to get it done this evening. Wasn't able to leave until a little after 4:00 p.m. Temps were absolutely perfect, albeit a little windy (nothing too bad).

Managed to hold marathon pace for 16 miles before self-destructing. By that time I felt done. Come mile 18 I forced myself to run some hills. Ran up Puke Hill, down Home Stretch Hill and then back up it. Hoping that hitting those hills at the end of the run will help me mentally and physically prepare for the hills in Boston. Here's to hoping! :)

Hope everyone has a FANTASTIC weekend! :)

Comments
From Andy on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 23:21:04 from 198.60.114.178

Very impressive run. Running hills after hitting the wall will make the Newton hills seem easy.

From Smooth on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 00:20:43 from 174.23.198.220

SSF!!! WOW!!! AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME 20 miler w/ 16 at marathon pace, puke hill and uphill at the end! All that at 4pm at the end of a tough tough busy busy week. You're AMAZING! I know I've said it before...but I'll say it again...Newton Hills have nothing on ya. You're gonna kill it! EXCELLENT long run! Hope you're getting some needed and well deserved sleep tonight! I LOVE YOU! Can't wait to see you tomorrow morning!

From Kelli on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 14:33:32 from 71.219.89.82

NICE JOB!!!! That is a great pace for 20 miles, you are INCREDIBLE!!!

Get some rest!

From Rhett on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 16:53:10 from 74.32.219.227

All I have to say is WOW!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 19:49:02 from 67.168.154.220

You're not supposed to burn yourself out before the marathon kid! Ease up and run easy with a little marathon pace, not 16 miles worth...of course you are faster than me so why am I giving you advice. :-)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 20:15:54 from 174.52.45.85

Andy -- I looked pretty pathetic running the hills though. No gas left in the tank. :)

Smooth -- Yes, I was tired. BUT it was such a HUGE stress reliever after this very stressful week. I was actually surprised how quickly time passed. For the most part I really enjoyed myself. :) Btw, thank you for coming today! It meant a lot to Sophia. :) You are the BEST!!!!! :) :) :)

Kel -- THANKS!!! I have to admit to stopping at 7 and 14 for gu though! Oh well ... I still think it was my best long run to date. :)

Rhett -- Thanks!!! Still can't get over how fast you ran your 30 miler!!!!

Jeff -- I was going to just run by feel but then when my first handful of miles came in at marathon pace the competitor in me wanted to see how long I could hold it. Secretly I was hoping to make it the full 20 but come mile 16 I was 100% done! I am not planning on holding that pace in Boston, but hopefully by SGM I will be able to. :)

From Kelli on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 22:13:17 from 71.219.89.82

Well, the, congrats on THE BEST long run!! This is your season, and you are so busy all of the time that it is all the more amazing that you are pulling off such awesome running!

Red Mango anyone?

From artichoke on Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 15:52:36 from 71.37.120.226

Great run! At that pace you better lower that 3:30 marathon goal by 10-15 minutes at least!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 17:10:33 from 174.52.45.85

Kel -- I absolutely am in the mood for some Red Mango!!!! I have had it 4 times since we all went! Well, actually, twice of those times were at a place called Spoon Me in St. George -- DECLICIOUS!!!!!

Artichoke -- Thanks! BUT ... there is no way I would be able to even keep that pace for the whole 26.2 miles. The long run was both encouraging and discouraging: Encouraging because it is the best long run I have ever had; Discouraging because I had to push extremely hard and knew that running another 10 miles at that pace would be impossible. SO --- not sure how to make heads or tails of it! :)

From DonGardinero on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 01:23:54 from 75.162.99.108

You are such a diehard. Can I have some of your energy?

From Lyman on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 04:01:14 from 95.225.19.149

Nice strong run. That looks very close to your race pace.

From vinh on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 07:39:19 from 75.77.22.187

20 miles at 8:07 pace? I see a sub 3:30 for you Teena. I think you can pull off a time in the low 3:20's.

From timp on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 11:01:07 from 144.189.100.25

sounds like an excellent run, Teena. Nice job!

From Kelli on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 13:53:18 from 71.219.89.82

YUCK! I do not like Spoon Me, just Red Mango!

From Kathie on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 21:58:40 from 63.248.105.188

20 miles on such a busy day, now that is what I call dedication!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

6 recovery miles

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.505.50

30 minutes upright bike

1000 meters swim

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.001.008.000.000.0011.00

11 miles

1 mile at 8:00

8 miles at 7:29

2 cooldown miles at 10:00

** Wasn't planning on running so hard but felt good that first mile and decided to push! Fonz and a couple other were there so once I started I couldn't quit! :)

Off to study!!!! Can hardly wait for Spring Break next week. Too bad I am picking up some extra shifts at work. It'll still be GREAT though!!!!

 

Comments
From Rhett on Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 15:05:54 from 74.32.219.217

Great run today Teena. You are really peaking right now. Now just too carry it over for another month and you are going to rock Boston!!! And did you read on the Formum. You get to run from the first corral of the second wave. You'll be out front like the rock star you are!!!! Way cool!!!

From Kathie on Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 17:30:24 from 63.248.105.188

Love the run! You are going to do great in a month!

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 22:53:58 from 174.23.198.220

WOW!!! SOOOO FAST! Don't try to blame it on Fonz! :)

SO EXCITED that you get to be in the first corral w/ Lark...run like an elite! WooHoo!!!

Love and miss you!

From Andy on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 11:59:34 from 199.190.170.31

Have you ever felt more prepared for a race? So glad that you found the perfect balance of running and cross training.

From JulieC on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 16:00:43 from 71.219.40.201

way fast girl....but do join us outdoors!! nature is calling you!! Really you are running so well!!

From DonGardinero on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 18:54:23 from 75.162.183.16

Awesome job!!! You are way too competitive. lol

From Teena Marie on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 22:21:09 from 174.52.45.85

Rhett -- I did read that!!! I am so so so so so so so stinkin' excited that I can hardly stand it!!!!

Kathie -- Thanks!!! :) We are going to have so much fun!!!

SSF -- You are too nice. I am so excited about the corral I am in. YES!!! I am also excited to meet Lark!!! :) Miss and love you!!!

Andy -- Yes and no. I am very excited but very scared as well. Don't ask me why, I just am! :)

Julie -- I run outdoors whenever I can. I just don't feel safe that early in the morning all by myself. :(

Dale -- Yeah, yeah!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

Alarm went off at 5:15 ... after a wonderful night of Miss Sugar barking I decided to hit the snooze button promising myself that I would just hit it once. Alarm went off again. True to myself I dragged my tired tush out of bed. One glance in the mirror was all it took to see how hammered I looked. Back to bed I went!!! :)

It is now close to 14.5 hours later and I am biking (obviously not very hard). If I feel up to it I will do a little elliptical as well. I am so lazy today!!!!

PM:

30 minutes upright bike

30 minutes elliptical

Comments
From Smooth on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 22:22:00 from 174.23.198.220

SSF ~ You are NOT lazy! You're NEVER lazy! You worked hard at school and at work today. I seriously don't know how you get up so early. Sleep is under-rated! Take it easy on the xtrain, your body will thank you! I LOVE YOU! Are you going to the Forumite run on Sat.? I MISS YOU SO MUCH!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 22:35:15 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- I am trying to work things out so that I can do the FF run. Keeping my fingers crossed. What time do you think we would be done at IHOP?

From Smooth on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 22:40:06 from 174.23.198.220

I have no idea. The run starts at 7am. I imagine we can go to IHOP around 10am?

From Teena Marie on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 22:48:45 from 174.52.45.85

I am hoping to make it but not sure that I will be able to pull it off. Still trying. :)

How was dinner?

From Smooth on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 22:51:59 from 174.23.198.220

Dinner was nice at Panda Express...not my favorite...but that's where the boys wanted to go.

I hope you can make it on Sat. I need to run a fast 18 miler and you can make that happen!

From Andy on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 23:48:59 from 198.60.114.178

It's not being lazy. It is your body asking for a break. You give 100% all of the time and sometimes you need to take a step back to recover.

From Rhett on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 00:09:36 from 74.32.219.227

If feel like me, your body is thanking you for that extra sleep this morning. Yea for sleep!!!

You are a serious multi tasker if you can blog and exercise at the same time. I'm impressed.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.008.000.001.000.0011.00

Hillwork today!!! I think sleeping in yesterday helped me this morning! :)

10 miles @ 7:57 then one cooldown mile

The plan was to do one warmup mile then see how long I could hold marathon pace with 5 miles of hillwork in the middle. I knew this would be tough, but wanted to see if I had it in me. Decided I better run at the gym so that I would have an added incentive not to quit.

0.0 - 1.0  warmup, 0% incline: 8:34 pace

2.0 - 3.0   0%  incline: 8:00 pace

3.0 - 3.7   3% incline: 8:00 pace

3.7 - 4.7   1% incline: 8:00 pace

4.7 - 5.0    6% incline: 8:00 pace

5.0 - 6.4    1% incline: 8:00 pace

6.4 - 6.8    4% incline: 8:00 pace

6.8 - 7.4    1% incline: 8:00 pace

7.4 - 8.0     6% incline: 8:00 pace (This was SO HARD.)

8.0 - 9.0     0% incline: 8:00 pace 

9.0 - 10.0   0% incline: 6:59 pace (YES -- SO HAPPY!!!!)

10.0 - 11.0  cooldown

*** I am very happy with this run. It was hard for me, but I was happy with the results!

 

Adidas Boston Classic #5 Miles: 11.00
Comments
From timp on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 12:16:31 from 144.189.100.25

very nice - there's going to be some good payout on the hills of Boston

From crockett on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 12:23:51 from 71.36.81.227

Wow, great workout, very tough. Way to go.

From DonGardinero on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 14:18:07 from 75.162.103.89

Impressive!!! You make my workouts look like I'm a beginner.

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 15:04:12 from 174.23.198.220

WOW!!! You ran all those hills at 8:00 and then have enough speedy juice to run a 6:59 for a whole mile at the end!!!! You are TOUGH TOUGH TOUGH STRONG STRONG STRONG! Were you picturing the Newton Hills while running?! All these hill running is gonna pay off BIG time on April 19! WOOHOO! I am SO HAPPY for you! AWESOME run! You're ROCKSTAR ****!!!! LOVE YOU! :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 15:46:19 from 67.168.154.220

Wow! Sweet looking workout! Especially that 6:59 mile toward the end after hills...not even a mention of the Puke Zone...you must be very close. Oh, by the way, Sean Sundwall and his sister Sommer Reynolds(they are in my ward) are running Boston this year. She's about your same speed...maybe you guys will be able to run together...there are only what...20,000 others?

From Lyman on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 16:43:44 from 170.135.241.45

Awesome push through some VERY STEEP miles!

From MrsFIT on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 16:47:59 from 205.127.241.18

So when do you start your taper - those are some serious inclines woman!!!!

From Andy on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 17:21:24 from 159.212.71.77

You should be happy with the run. Excellent job.

From Kathie on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 17:47:32 from 63.248.105.188

Holy Cow you rock!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 18:22:35 from 67.42.27.114

Looking very strong. Keep it up.

From Kelli on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 21:47:35 from 71.219.89.82

GREAT JOB on both of your running days this week little Miss Teena! You are going to do great in Boston on those hills. I can not imagine running at an 8 on 6% incline, I would have keeled over and fallen off.

I am SO glad you got some REST!!! You need it.

From JulieC on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 21:52:33 from 207.224.204.251

extremely impressive, care to run my tush up Suncrest? I think I will be looking for a rope tow next to you!! Really, we should run Suncrest, right Smooth? Also sorry about the outdoor comment I forget not all of us have the luxury to run outdoors anytime during the day with the kids all in school! YOU ARE INSPIRING!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 23:06:39 from 174.52.45.85

Tim -- I hope you are right! :)

Crocket -- Thanks!!! Wish I could have even 1/10th of your super-endurance powers!!!

Dale -- You make me laugh!!! You are tough as they come!

SSF -- Yes, I was picturing the Newton Hills. I have to admit though, there is no way I could do this at the end of a marathon. So ... who knows how it will pan out! Miss you!!! :)

Jeff -- I was in puke zone that last 6/10 of a mile on the hills. :) Yeah, 20,000 give or take :).

Lyman -- I wish I had the scenery you have!!! (Minus the fog, of course.)

Kristi -- I plan to run a 22 miler next Saturday. Then I will begin to taper. :) Is it really that soon??? Wow!!!!

Andy -- Thanks!!!! I really hope you know how much I appreciate all the encouragement and advice you have given me.

Kathie -- You my dear are the one that ROCKS!!!!

Paul -- I'm hoping to!!! Scared to death though!!! :)

Kel -- You and I both know that you eat hills for breakfast. Literally!!! Okay, when are you going to let me work on your hamstrings? (While we eat our Red Mango, of course.) HEY ... maybe we (you, Smooth and I) should get together sometime next week! We could hang out at my house while the kids are at school!!! Perhaps Friday when Scott is home?

Julie -- I could "maybe" stay up with you for about 7 seconds! MAYBE!!!! (And that's a stretch.) :) No worries about the outside comment ... I definitely want to be there!!! My kids are all in school, the problem is that I am as well! STINK!!!!! :) Someday. :)

From vinh on Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 07:09:09 from 75.77.22.187

Awesome workout Teena! Very impressive! You are looking great!

From MarcE on Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 10:41:23 from 206.225.68.79

Just checking in on you, Teena!! Great to see you running happy (and I presume still drug-free!).

You're gonna PR at Boston -- but only if you don't make the typical rookie mistake (that I made). Resist the temptation to run faster than marathon pace in the first 7 downhill mile. It would be so fun to run a sub 3:30 with you at Boston...

From Kelli on Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 12:50:29 from 71.219.89.82

Red Mango, take-out lunch, and a hamstring massage, sounds good! Do you think my hamstrings will still hurt in a week? If they do, I am in trouble!!!

From RAD on Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 14:57:52 from 67.172.229.125

holy moly girl! My TM got stuck on a 6% grade the other day & I was trying to run a 9mm and was DYING!! I had to switch TM's for my last 5 min 'run'! You are one tough chicka!! VERY impressive.

From kellies on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 12:54:06 from 63.248.32.71

Wow!!! Teena, you are an animal! You are going to kick Boston's butt for sure!! NICE WORK!!! I would have died early on in that workout and you managed to keep enough fuel in the tank to pop out a 6:59 for the last mile!?! IMPRESSIVE!!! Way to go, I am so proud of you. You "should" be happy with that workout! I miss you! Hope all is well. Lots of love~

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

4 recovery miles

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0017.000.001.000.0018.00

18 miles AP 7:48 :)

Was sad that I was not able to meet up with the flyers in Provo this morning. We have a million things going on today and I didn't feel right about leaving Ry to get them all done. Still more to do. The upside is that it encouraged me to get the run done so that I could get home to help. Felt awesome the first 15.5 miles and then had an Andy moment (saw spots and felt a little light-headed). That only lasted about 10 minutes and then things got better again. :) I definitely feel that I am running better than I ever have. (Knock on wood.)

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!! :)

Comments
From JulieC on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 14:37:49 from 70.56.109.58

What a great run and confidence booster!! As if you need anymore. You are so ready!! That is one awesome 18 miler!!! Sorry about the stars. No sugar? Lack of H20? You deserve a big TREAT!! Spoil yourself. : D.

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 15:36:25 from 75.169.26.228

Very very solid. Keep up the good work, without dramatically overdoing it.

From DonGardinero on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 15:40:22 from 75.162.102.74

Awesome run!!! You are getting too speedy for your own good when you start seeing spots.

I'm bummed out, too, that I couldn't make it down for the run this morning. I was at work until 2 a.m.

We are going to meet Julie Ann at Leatherby's in Taylorsville tonight at 8:00 or 8:30. Drop by if you get the chance. If not, no biggie.

From Smooth on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 15:46:00 from 174.23.198.220

SSF! ~ I don't know what to say anymore! I used up all the WaHoo adjectives to describe how AWESOME, FANTASTIC, FABULOUS, INCREDIBLE, SUPREMEMO, SPEEDY, FAST, STRONG of a DIEHARD you are! :)

You surpass your run every single time. 18 @ 7:48!!!! That's a PR. So, at Boston, just remember Ry is anxiously waiting for you at the finish (not out golfing). Although you wouldn't need any incentive. I am so so SO SO SO EXCITED for your BOSTON PR! So HAPPY I get to be there to celebrate it with you! LOVE YOU!

OH, we missed you on our run today! Did you get my message/song on your voicemail? LOVE YOU! :)

From Maynard on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 15:51:22 from 71.213.25.67

18 miles at a 7:48 average...

HO-LEE CA-RAP!

Yeah, we missed you this morning, but I would have slowed you down. A lot.

From Kathie on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 16:05:06 from 63.248.105.188

Yo miss speedy you are so super fast like Maynard said we missed you but you are way too fast to hang with us any more!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 16:34:25 from 67.168.154.220

That is a Serious Pace there Sister!! Wow - I'm impressed at all you get done... keep up the good work and "DO NOT INJURE" yourself before Boston...

From Kelli on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 18:04:22 from 71.219.89.82

I second Maynard, WOW.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 21:22:12 from 174.52.45.85

Julie -- Thanks!! You always say the nicest things!!! Treat??? Yeah, I had a few treats! Just got back from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" where I ate a ton of buttered popcorn and an oh so yummy dessert crepe. :)

Paul -- Dramatically overdoing it??? That means you assume that I am going to overdo it to some extent!! C'mon, where is the faith my friend? Thanks for the encouraging words! ;)

Dale -- Thanks!!! 8:30ish, huh? I will try and see if I can make it. That would be awesome!

SSF -- I got your message!!! You are so stinkin' cute!!!!! I am not going to concentrate on trying to PR at Boston. I keep telling myself that what I want more than anything is to just run smart, enjoy myself, and run to the best of my ability. If I do those things and I PR -- AWESOME!!! If not, I will be okay with it because I feel like I have really run smart this time around! And that, to me, is a huge success. Something that I have struggled with for a long time! :) Love and miss you! Can't wait to see you next week!

Bradley -- You would have also made me laugh, eat donuts, and have a GREAT time!!! Sounds like I missed out big time!!!!

Kathie -- NO WAY!!! You have no idea how much I was missing all of you this morning. It made me think a lot about L2L and how much I love all of you!!!!

Jefferey -- Yes, Sir!!! Thanks for keeping an eye out for me. You are FANTASTIC!!!! :)

Kelli -- I just read (and commented on) your blog!!!! I bow to your greatness!!!!

From DonGardinero on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 01:19:21 from 75.162.174.57

Teena...It was good to see you tonight!!! Thanks for stopping by.

From Andy on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 01:24:28 from 198.60.114.178

Not sure how I feel about my name being associated with such a negative feeling. You are definitely running better than you ever have and it is because you are running smarter than you ever have. I was happy to see your comment about not worrying about a PR at Boston. While I think it will happen, the most important thing is that you have found the best way for you to train and be happy with your running.

From RAD on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 01:37:29 from 67.172.229.125

holy cow lady! You are going to smash Boston to BITS! If you can fight an "I'm going to fall over and die if I don't stop" feeling for TEN minutes - you can conquer anything!

From Rhett on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 03:42:35 from 74.32.219.227

Did I read that right? 17 mp miles and 1 at VO2 max. WOW! Now wonder you were seeing spots. I'd probably be passed out on the ground putting that kind of effort in at this point in my marathon training. With the right taper you are so going to set the biggest PR ever in Boston. I am so excited for all you gals who are peaking at just the right time!!!!!!!!!!

From Kelli on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 13:17:22 from 71.219.89.82

You have speed, I have distance. We are both AWESOME!!! ;0)

From Kelli on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 13:23:53 from 71.219.89.82

Just wondering, did you do those 18 on the treadmill, cause if you did, you are crazy!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 16:56:55 from 174.52.45.85

Dale -- It was great seeing all of you ... even if it was just for a minute! :)

Andy -- Think of it this way ... as I was running during that little episode I kept saying to myself, "Be strong like Andy!!!" Seriously!!!! :) Boston is going to be fun, I really wish you were going to be there.

Rachel -- Your comments always make me laugh! :)

Rhett -- You do wonders for my ego!!! :) Truthfully, I am just going to run the best race I can in Boston and enjoy myself. Let the chips fall where they may.

Kel -- YOU my dear, have BOTH!!!! I am just really excited that I am running stronger than I ever have and I am in zero pain!!! I am having so much fun. I have no idea how you are able to log the miles that you do but I am incredibly impressed! Doesn't it feel great to find what works for each of us? Like we have talked about before, everybody is so different. I could NEVER run 90 miles in a week ... but yes, I can run 18 miles on the treadmill!!! :) (Not my first choice, but it fit in the schedule.)

From Kelli on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 23:04:22 from 71.219.89.82

I, too, am so glad you are pain free. It makes me happy!!! I hope you had some good TV to watch during that long run! WOW, 18 miles on the treadmill. Did you do it at home or the gym?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 23:23:47 from 174.52.45.85

The gym. I'd glance at the TVs every now and then but the people were a lot more interesting! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

12.75 hours at the clinic -- that should count for something. It was crazy busy and I am exhausted! :)

Finally got home and the fam is at Costco. So, I am unwinding by taking it easy on the bike while blogging, listening to some slow jams and chewing Bazooka bubblegum! :)

Hope everyone is off to a great week!

PM

30 minutes upright bike

30 minutes elliptical

Comments
From Kim on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 22:41:10 from 67.199.180.90

You are the ultimate multi tasker! Way to go!

From Smooth on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 22:41:43 from 174.23.198.220

SSF ~ Such a hard working girl!!! Glad you're taking it easy. Is there such a thing for you? WAY to multi-task blogging, biking and chewing bubblegum! You're so cute!

K, Larry wants to do the course tour Sat afternoon. What do you and Ry want to do? We'll go to church Sun afternoon w/ the gang.

Hope you're sleeping in tomorrow! LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 22:42:59 from 174.52.45.85

Kim --- I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU!!!!!!

SSF --- I'll talk to Ry about the course tour. :) When are we getting together? I miss you!

From Smooth on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 22:48:30 from 174.23.198.220

Thur? :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 22:50:35 from 174.52.45.85

PERFECT!!!!!

Noon?

From Smooth on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 22:52:47 from 174.23.198.220

Where?

From Teena Marie on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 23:02:29 from 174.52.45.85

Wherever!!! :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 23:25:29 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- Ry and I are in for the tour. How do we sign up?

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 00:02:34 from 174.23.198.220

Go to this site: http://www.marathontours.com/index.cfm/page/Course-Tours/pid/10947

Print and fill out the form, send in w/ payment. They will send you vouchers.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 00:27:21 from 174.52.45.85

Okay!!! I'll do it! :)

So, thursday @ noon. You pick where we eat!!! Then let's work on your ITB here at my house.

I can hardly wait!!!

From RAD on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 15:15:31 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work Teena! I LOVE bubblegum :) however, I'm not a good public gum chewer so I always do it in the privacy of my own home/car when I'm relaxing!

I don't know how you do it all and stay sane - seriously amazing!

From Kathie on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 16:21:18 from 63.248.105.188

Wow 12.5 hours at work and a work out you rock!

From Rhett on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 17:19:23 from 74.32.222.202

That is a long work day. You are amazing to still put in an hour of cross training after that. I'd be sitting on the sofa with my feet up watching Sports Center or something.

From Kelli on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 17:50:33 from 71.219.89.155

BAZOOKA is a workout on the gums, so you did many workouts today!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.007.000.0014.00

Speed day.

2 miles warmup

10 x 800 meters with 400 meters jog in between each 800 as follows:

1 - 3:30

2 - 3:30

3 - 3:27

4 - 3:27

5 - 3:25

6 - 3:25

7 - 3:23

8 - 3:20

9 - 3:17

10 - 3:08

2 miles cooldown

Then I decided that I felt great and that I might as well take advantage of it so ran 2 additional miles at 6:59 and then .5 cooldown.

**** Slept 8.25 hours last night!!!! YES!!!!! ****

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 14.00
Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 18:12:23 from 174.23.198.220

WOW! Look at those speedy pace! SO WICKED FAST Yasso's!!! And enough energy to run 2 sub-7 miles at the end! You're on top of the world now! AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! CONGRATS on the 8.25 hrs Zzzzs. Glad you're enjoying Spring break! LOVE YOU!

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 18:13:44 from 67.42.27.114

Amazingly fast.

From Kelli on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 19:04:39 from 71.219.89.155

Yeah, might as well run two more sub 7's, as if that speed work was not enough. You are so amazingly fast, Teena. I am so impressed with the speedwork that you do. Really, it is quite phenomenal. And all of that after last Saturday marathon run!

From Andy on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 19:21:58 from 198.60.114.178

You have so much more speed than you give yourself credit for. Looks like you could have run all of these at 3:20.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 19:42:46 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- Thanks!!!! I am running around like crazy trying to get a million things done that I have neglected these past couple of months. :) Love and miss you!!!! Looking forward to Thursday. :)

Paul -- Thanks!!! :)

Kelli -- I am surprised that I feel so good. I just have to remember that it was two years ago when I was feeling really good that I got injured. I'm hoping that I am running smarter this time around. :)

Andy -- I don't know that I could have run all of them at 3:20. But I was pleasantly surprised how good I felt. Never got into puke zone. That's an improvement! It must have been the magic Andy spots I saw on Saturday! ;)

From Kelli on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 19:58:10 from 71.219.89.155

YOU ARE!!! I am so excited for you PR, I think you are going to amaze yourself. Wish I was in the shape to run this one with you, but my hubby is going to hold me back (DO NOT tell him I said that!)

From JulieC on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 20:27:17 from 207.224.202.129

I agree with Andy, next time you do 400s run them at 3:20. You easily ran two miles under 7 and that is like another 4 x 800s (no break) at 3:28.5!! You could could most likely run 3:15s as well. Go for the Gold Girl : D.

From vinh on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 20:31:42 from 71.68.254.197

Killer workout Teena! Amazing as always!

From MarcE on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 21:25:00 from 204.16.82.112

Wow!!! Sounds like you might have a 3:20 marathon in you. Teena, I wish I was in good enough shape to hang with you at Boston...I'm really tempted to run in your wave, and see if I can keep up with you. You have improved sooo much in the past few months...as Rhett would say "Don't do anything Stupid!!" in the next 27 days! :)

From Kathie on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 21:48:12 from 63.248.105.188

Wow Teena I can't believe how great you are doing it is so fun to watch get so speedy!

From DonGardinero on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 01:22:46 from 75.162.167.197

Totally awesome!!!

From MrsFIT on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 13:10:30 from 205.127.241.18

Get those negative injury vibes out of your mind woman!!!!

From Rhett on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 13:32:50 from 74.41.249.102

Holy Speediness! You rocked those Yasso's and then ran 2 fast miles afterwards. Andy is right. You are way faster than you realize. Wow!!!!!!

From Burt on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 13:34:50 from 206.19.214.144

Very fast Teena. And very tough. One might even say UFC tough...

From RAD on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 14:51:59 from 67.172.229.125

I know for a FACT that Teena is UFC tough...I've seen it with my own eyes!

That workout is amazing Teena, I don't know how you do it all. TEN yasso's at an amazing pace - then lets just squeak out a few 10K tempo miles well, just because I feel good. Holy moly girl - I can't wait to see what you pull out at Boston! Oh, and I'm with MrsFit - negative vibes MUST be banished!!

From Brent on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 07:50:56 from 168.178.30.194

T Na Na - very nice yassos 800s, with a very fast last 800 - according to Bart, not simpson, you 800s times give you a very good shot at that Boston time you want. Great training effort.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:28:50 from 174.52.45.85

You guys are boosting my ego like no other!!!! :)

Pathetically, I had to call Ry and ask him what UFC meant!!! FUNNY!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:29:59 from 174.52.45.85

Btw, all ... THANK YOU!!! All your nice comments mean a lot to me. It helps with my confidence and attitude tremendously. Thank you thank you thank you. :) :) :)

From Burt on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:55:01 from 206.19.214.144

I'm glad your husband is man enough to know what it means. :)

From Rhett on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 14:14:33 from 74.32.222.202

Teena, you just need to go to Burt's blog from yesterday and you will know what UFC is. I'm guessing since you haven't commented on his blog, you haven't been there yet.

From Burt on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 11:06:46 from 98.177.220.145

MichelleL never commented on her picture. I think she hates me now. LOL!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.008.008.00

60 minutes upright bike

1/2 mile swim

Comments
From Burt on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:15:17 from 206.19.214.144

Nice workout, bruiser.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:27:31 from 174.52.45.85

Burt -- You are making me laugh!!! :)

From Burt on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:34:59 from 206.19.214.144

Oh Teena. You need to look at my blog if you want a really good laugh.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.006.005.003.000.0015.00

15 miles

14 miles  AP: 7:39

1 cooldown mile @ 10:00

 

** Am a little worried because my two oldest are sick. Have been sanitizing stuff like crazy!!!!!!

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 15.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:18:49 from 75.162.173.193

Teena...Sorry to hear your kids are sick. Seems like no matter how hard I avoid getting sick, I still get sick. I sanitize like crazy and do all kinds of other stuff, but it never fails.

Nice job on the run. You're looking really strong

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:22:19 from 174.23.198.220

You want me to take them to the doc.? Can I bring something for them? SO SO SO SORRY they're sick!

That was ONE SUPERDEE DUPERDEE SPEEDEEEEE FAST 14 miler! :) See you in an hour! LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:26:58 from 174.52.45.85

Dale -- Luckily I don't get sick very often. Knock on wood! Keep your fingers crossed for me.

SSF -- Nope!! They are on the mend. Rylee wants me to make her something to eat right now so I better go do that. That's a good sign!!! Can't wait to see you!

From Andy on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:44:15 from 199.190.170.21

Better that they are sick now than in a couple of weeks. Can you imagine how stressed you would be then? How did the pace feel for the 14 miles?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 13:55:03 from 174.52.45.85

VERY VERY VERY good point, Andy!!!! You are so right!!!! The pace felt comfortably hard the first 11 miles, but I pushed hard the last three which were quite hard.

From Andy on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 14:02:37 from 199.190.170.21

I wish I had your mental toughness. I move out of the comfortably hard zone and give up. Excellent run.

From Kelli on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 14:10:27 from 71.219.89.155

Teena Marie, you are one fast buggar! I could barely pull that pace off for 5 miles today. You are truly amazing. Now that you are all well, the rest of us get to see just how fast you really are. AND you are going to breeze through every half marathon you run, as you run one at least 3 times a week (or more).

Stay well, keep those kids quarantined! Emma is way congested, too, I am hoping it is allergies because she has them really bad and it is that time of year.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 14:11:00 from 174.52.45.85

Andy -- Neither you or Smooth give yourself enough credit!!! You have no idea how many times during a tough run I think about what you would do and how you would get through it. Seriously.

Did you decide to run the half on Saturday?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 14:16:27 from 174.52.45.85

Kel --

My legs don't run nearly as many miles as yours do -- hence, they aren't as tired. When you taper it will be AWESOME!!!!! Your mitochondria levels must be busting out all over the place!!

Love you!

From Kelli on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 14:25:57 from 71.219.89.155

I have no idea what that means...

Whatever you say, you are fast! I wish Scott was in better shape for Boston, I would seriously see how long I could keep up with. I think maybe about 5-6 miles is about it!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 14:32:34 from 174.52.45.85

Kel -- We ALL know that you race like no other!!! Normally I would say that if I could keep within 5 to 10 minutes of you and Scott that I would be ecstatic. BUT ... I REALLY am trying hard not to focus on my time but running a good strong race to the best of my ability. I am really looking forward to it.

PLUS ... you are in Wave One ... I am in Wave Two, so you will cross the finish line a LONG time before I will!! Pave my way, Baby, and sprinkle the path with good Kelli vibes!!! :)

From Kelli on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 14:34:04 from 71.219.89.155

Well then, when you pass me, give me a good ole smack on the butt!

Now, be a good girl and go check Burt's blog as Rhett suggested!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 16:07:54 from 67.42.27.114

That workout alone suggests sub 3:30.

From RAD on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 18:04:25 from 67.172.229.125

Another speedy Teena workout - watch out Bazooka!! Teena's ready to tag in, and she's faster than a speeding bullet, and ready to take on all of Boston!

From Smooth on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 00:15:56 from 174.23.198.220

SSF ~ THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for working on my leg today and for the fun giggles!

I just think you are the GREATEST!!!! Not only are you training/running smart, you are taking it to a higher level. It is SO EXCITING to watch you running faster, reaching your potential and all the while enjoying this sport. You are doing so well with school. I admire the way you're nurturing and teaching your children. THANKS for sharing your AWESOMENESS with me!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! :)

Have a fun rest of the spring break!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 00:40:16 from 174.52.45.85

Paul -- Not going to worry about that right now! Just excited to be running it!!! :)

Rachel -- As always, you make me laugh!!!

SSF -- It was my pleasure. BUT ... I am very worried that we got carried away with laughter and worked on your calf muscles way too much with far too much pressure w/o realizing it. Laughter is a powerful thing!!! We should know better than to multi-task when it comes to stuff like that!!! ;)

I LOVED every second with you.

Studying now!!! (At least trying to study.)

The movie with Rylee was much better than I anticipated. We had a good time. Rylee, of course, was laughing at her cry baby mother!

From Smooth on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 00:46:46 from 174.23.198.220

I don't know how you can study so late!!!

Rylee is the sweetest girl EVER! So, it was a good cry movie?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 00:48:28 from 174.52.45.85

It was for me. But I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one crying.

From Smooth on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 00:52:58 from 174.23.198.220

It has a happy ending though?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 00:54:37 from 174.52.45.85

Yes. I'm going to go into Mozarella :) and delete that last comment so I don't ruin the movie for people. Stink! I shouldn't have told you!!!! One second, let me try and do this. ;)

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 00:57:00 from 174.52.45.85

Did it!!! :)

From Smooth on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 00:59:02 from 174.23.198.220

:) I'm going to bed now. You should too. Don't stay up too late to study. Sweet dream! LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 01:01:51 from 174.52.45.85

May the bed bugs kiss you! :)

From Andy on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 09:07:58 from 159.212.71.77

Now that I know how the movie ends I need to know what the movie was.

From Kelli on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 16:26:28 from 71.219.89.155

I read the book, so thank goodness i already knew how it ended otherwise i would have come over and kicked your fanny for ruining it for me! i bet it is a crier, all of his books/movies are! Maybe we will go see that tonight after the temple.....

From Rhett on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 16:32:19 from 74.32.222.202

Very nice run. If you keep this up, I'm going to be looking over my shoulder to see when Teena is going to pass me at Boston.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 21:22:50 from 174.52.45.85

Andy -- If you don't know what movie I am talking about then I am not going to tell you! That way I didn't officially ruin it!!! You will just have to watch every movie thinking, "Hmmm ... I wonder if this guy is going to die?" How are you today? Going to your blog to see.

Kel -- Hope you are having a wonderful evening with Scott! :)

Rhett -- As if!!!! :)

From Andy on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 21:31:22 from 198.60.114.178

I'm pretty sure I know which one it is. I'm kind of Hannah MOntana'd out so I was going to skip it anyway.

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 21:41:10 from 72.121.110.59

The dragon movie was darling

From Teena Marie on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 22:38:49 from 174.52.45.85

What are you talking about, Andy? ;)

Paul -- Yeah, yeah ... the Dragon Movie! Nice!

From Andy on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 23:42:38 from 198.60.114.178

Isn't that who is in the movie? Maybe I guessed wrong.

From Smooth on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 23:55:23 from 174.23.198.220

Yep, Andy it's Miley Cyruss! She has such a low talking voice for such a little girl. Her laughs cracks me up!

SSF ~ Thanks for the call this afternoon! Hope you're getting plenty rest/sleep tonight! Was your car fixed?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

4 recovery (very slow) miles

Comments
From RAD on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 16:12:18 from 67.172.229.125

so...by 'very slow' you mean a 7:20? :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 16:17:43 from 174.52.45.85

I mean like a 10:30!!!!! :)

From RAD on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 16:41:43 from 67.172.229.125

I think you WALK at a 10:30!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0022.000.000.000.0022.00

22 miles - AP: 7:58

(7:49, 7:45 -- stink, I know better than starting out this fast, I will pay for it later, 7:53, 7:56, 7:56, 7:52, 8:04, 8:02, 8:12 - need to get  my  head back in the game, 7:59, 7:58, 7:54, 7:53, 7:56, 7:55, 7:59, 7:55, 7:57, here come the hills - 7:57, 8:37, 7:58, 8:11 - I have nothing left in the tank. Solid effort.)

Lower left leg pain. But with the taper I am sure it will be fine. I did have to stop and stretch for about 30 seconds to 1 minute about 4 times though. My pace would have likely been slower had I not had those breaks. I am certain the pain is a result of me pushing too hard this week. What was I thinking? It is so easy to push when you feel you are improving and are not in pain. It is hard to stop before you have signs of danger. A lesson I am still learning. The bright side is that I was able to still run at a solid effort.

Ran out of fluid at about mile 18. Stink.

Threw in some hills the last four miles. Home-strech Hill twice, Oreo Center Hill once, and Puke Hill once. I walked down Puke Hill because I was afraid that steep downhill would aggravate my leg even more, but was able to run up it.

Took gu every 6 to 7 miles as Smooth suggested.

Hit the wall around mile 20 and was very thankful that I had to stop for a traffic light. I am really hoping that with a proper taper and some race day adrenaline that I will be able to hold this pace for another 4.2 miles. There is no way I would have been able to do it today.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!!! :)

Comments
From Kathie on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 16:39:22 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run, your splits look great! I did what you did today. That is rested for a while when I got really tired. I am not sure what is better - to keep an even pace or to rest and be fast. I know looking at my splits I have a lot more confidence going into the race even if it is false confidence because of the rest breaks

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 18:45:41 from 67.168.154.220

Taper???? Who needs a taper when you can run this pace during training...I don't know what your target pace is but if you don't nail at least 7:45 pace on this marathon, I will be VERY surprised (pressure is on). Oh my goodness, you and that buddy Smooth are absolute Queens of the Mountain!!

Nice job and heed the advice...ease up and Do Not get Injured!

From DonGardinero on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 18:49:57 from 75.162.183.250

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!! I think the taper will do your body some good. Nice job!!! You are SO ready!!!

From Rhett on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 19:54:37 from 74.32.219.227

I can't believe you are able to hold your race pace for 22 miles during a training run at the end of a long hard training week. No way I could. With the taper and race day magic. You really should be able to go a good 20 to 30 seconds faster than you go on a long run at this point in training. Just get that leg feeling 100% before the big day and you will have no problems. That means cut back and take it a bit easy over the next few weeks. There isn't much you can do to improve fitness now with 3 weeks to go... only things you can do that will make you slower and not rested and healthy.

From Andy on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 21:05:30 from 198.60.114.178

It is so fun to see so many of you improving so much. This is going to be a great year for you, Smooth, Kathie and Rhett. I will have to come out and meet you guys next time you do a group run now that our long runs are at the same pace. I will pass on some great advice that somebody gave me, "Baby that leg!".

From Teena Marie on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 00:42:37 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie -- All I know is that I am glad it is over. When my leg started hurting I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get my last long run in. I am very grateful that I was able to! :) Headed over to your blog now, I checked earlier but nothing was up.

Jefferey -- If I can just keep this pace for 26.2 miles I will be MORE than happy!!! If I can hit an 8:11 pace I will be more than happy!!! From what I hear about Boston it can be a tougher course. All I know is that I want to run strong and have fun. So I will definitely be easing up now!!! :)

Dale -- I definitely need the taper. Before today's run I have had very very very little pain. None really to speak of. So I was shocked when this came up. That being said, I am optimistic that in a handful of days it will be gone if I handle it right. Thanks for all of the encouragement. :)

Rhett -- 20 seconds faster per mile!!! There is NO WAY!!! But the thought makes me smile!!! The goal right now is to get my leg back into tip-top shape. My compression sleeves for my lower legs that I ordered came in today and I went to pick them up. I was freaking out a bit because it was after my long run and I was in pain. The guy at the running store told me to relax, "that the hay is in the barn" now that my 22-miler is complete. That made me feel better. I think I might even skip a couple of runs and crosstrain more this upcoming week.

Andy -- Same pace nothing!!!! I saw your pace today!!!!! Especially those MP miles!!!!! :) And you better believe that I am babying my leg!!! Icing as I type! :)

From Smooth on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 00:59:23 from 174.23.251.49

SSF ~ Just got home and immediately came to your blog! WOW!!! I knew you'd push yourself to the MAX on this run. EXCELLENT effort and AWESOME pace! SO FAST and SO IMPRESSIVE, hills at the end and all! You are a ROCK STAR! I am so excited for you! Yep, hay is in the barn. You're smart...you know what to do to baby that leg. You are going to run the BEST race of your life! I can feel it in my bones! LOVE YOU!

From AmberG on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 02:11:12 from 64.255.88.27

What an amazing long run and pace!!! I think this should give you some great confidence! You are going to ROCK IT at BOSTON!!! I'm so excited for you !!!

From vinh on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 17:24:54 from 71.68.254.197

Killer run Teena! You are gonna blow Boston out the water after a good taper. You are amazing!

From Kelli on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 21:28:06 from 71.219.89.155

Now, taper away and take care of any lingering pain and all will be well!! I think it is funny that you say you will pay for it later, but you run a 22 mile sub-8 training run. You are absolutely nuts!

Wish my 22 miler was over, dang! Now I have to sit and think about it all week and DREAD it.

From KP on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 21:35:27 from 98.81.1.33

NICE RUN! You'll easily be able to do that last 4 miles in a race. The adrenaline will be pumping and people all around you will be running! Enjoy your taper...

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 11:13:09 from 67.42.27.114

Please take care of yourself. You have worked so hard.

From fly on the Wall on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 16:01:23 from 204.113.19.47

WOW! I've never even thought of running 22 miles at race pace for training. Does anyone else do this?

I can't wait to "watch" you run Boston on my computer! :)

From Julie on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 22:49:03 from 174.23.54.16

You are going to do so well in Boston. I am amazed at how fast you can do those long runs. My sister wore those compression socks at St George last year and she loved them. Enjoy your taper. You deserve it.

From MarcE on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 15:24:39 from 206.225.68.62

Wow! That is quite a speedy long run. Considering I'm starting 1/2 hour ahead of you you at Boston...I'm still going to be wondering when you're going to be passing me. Say "Hi" as you pass me!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 18:37:22 from 174.23.251.49

SSF ~ How's the leg feeling today? Miss you!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 21:56:40 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!!! Other than the leg pain I felt really good about my last really long run. Unfortunately it caused a flare-up with my compartment syndrome and I am paying for it now. Good thing Boston isn't for 20 days! :)

SSF --

Hi!!! Leg still hurts today. I had Josh work on it last night, and that helped some but the swelling/pressure is not going down nearly as quickly as I would like it to. I went and saw my Anatomy prof about it today. He is seriously a genius. Has been published numerous times and over 10,000 of his photos are in text books around the world. Anyway ... I thought if anyone could help it would be him. He looked at my leg and was immediately able to explaiin everything to me in detail. We joked a bit about having him put a slit in my fascia. He didn't know that I was serious! :) It is feeling a bit better today than it was yesterday, so I am certain tomorrow will even be better. I am taking a few runs off though ... likely the entire week. I will just crosstrain. I think the risk of losing fitness is a better risk to take than the risk of aggravating it even more and jeopardizing Boston. I am trying to be smart! :) (Wow ... that was a long response!)

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 22:24:11 from 174.23.251.49

SSF ~ Sorry the leg still hurts and the swelling is not going down as quickly. You WON'T loose any fitness in one week. You're right about NOT taking a risk in aggravating it more. I am sure it will calm down and "heal" up quickly. Are you sure elliptical doesn't aggravate it?

From Teena Marie on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 22:28:16 from 174.52.45.85

SSF --

It doesn't seem to. Certainly the pool would be the very best place for me to be ... but it is very nice being able to study while I am on the elliptical. I should get my tush in the pool though!

I am missing you!

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 22:32:05 from 72.121.7.29

I just got back from pool running. I need to get you your belt back. I now have my own since I'm a believer in pool running.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 22:35:08 from 174.52.45.85

Paul --

Impeccable timing! That would be AWESOME!!! I am dreading the boring pool runs, but I know that they are good for me. Just let me know how/when I can get it from you and I will force myself back in the pool.

Thank you thank you!

From MarcE on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 22:57:52 from 206.225.68.62

Teena..sounds like you've got a smart plan. I'm sure a few days off of running will do you lots of good!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.009.009.00

a.m.

45 minutes upright bike

p.m.

45 minutes upright bike

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0014.0014.00

a.m.

70 minutes elliptical

(10 easy, 20 moderate, 30 hard, 10 easy)

 

p.m.

70 minutes elliptical

Comments
From Andy on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 23:12:35 from 198.60.114.178

Looks like you are doing the right thing to get your body back to where it needs to be. You are at a very high level of fitness right now and it will not drop off before Boston with the amount of cross training that you do. I wish there was something that I could do for you but I think you have it under control.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 23:55:26 from 174.52.45.85

Andy -- You can keep your fingers crossed and promise one more lunch with the Harem before Boston!

From JulieC on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 15:12:18 from 71.35.248.241

are you injured? those are some long minutes on the elliptical!! YIKES! Good for the taper!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0011.0011.00

a.m.

30 minutes pool running

** I definitely need to get a new ipod for my waterproof case.

1/2 mile swim

 

p.m.

60 minutes upright bike

Comments
From Kathie on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 13:19:17 from 63.248.105.188

I thought the rule was if you did pool running you have to post a funny photo...or is that just Rivertonpaul?

From Rhett on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 13:30:41 from 74.41.249.102

I'm glad you are getting that leg recovered. You are being soooo very smart. Keep up the cross training and you will not lose an ounce of fitness between now and Boston.

From Kelli on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 14:01:40 from 71.219.89.155

Sorry to hear about the darn leg, but it will be back in no time, JUST TAKE CARE OF IT!!! You are smart, all will be well.

From RAD on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 15:55:06 from 67.172.229.125

ditto to Kelli's comment! I think you are being VERY smart about it. You aren't going to lose anything before Boston, especially with how hard you push your x-training. Peggy gave me the best marathoning advice I've ever come across: The last two weeks before a marathon you can do NOTHING to help yourself, only hurt yourself.

From MrsFIT on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 17:35:56 from 205.127.241.18

You know as well as I do that the benefits of pool running are closer to running on the road than one might think. Be SMART Teena!

From MarcE on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 21:43:50 from 206.225.68.76

I'm so proud of you sticking to your plan. You've come such a long way in the past year. In about 18 days all your hard work will pay off!!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 22:39:59 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie -- Yeah right!!!! :)

Rhett -- I sure hope you are right!

Kelli -- That's the plan!!! :)

Rachel -- Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Kristi -- I'm trying!!! :)

Marc -- And we will PARTY!!!!

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 01:04:32 from 174.23.251.49

SO GLAD you're sticking to the plan! EXCELLENT pool running and swimming. :) WAY to multi-task tonight on the bike. Hope the swelling is going down down down and no pain, yes?

Miss and love you!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 09:16:43 from 174.52.45.85

SSF- Not good. :(

I am going to have to skip classes today and try and get into the doctor.

Wish I had your faith. Wish you were here.

From Andy on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 09:25:28 from 199.190.170.30

That doesn't sound good. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

From Huans32 on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 09:28:00 from 138.64.8.52

Oh no. Pool running. Hope everything is alright. Hnag in there.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 12:01:18 from 155.99.200.77

No worries. Last night I was up balling like a baby, but this morning I feel confident that with the proper help I can get this under control and be ready to roll at Boston.

I have an appt with a doc at 1:40. Unfortunately, Dr. Toronto is not on my insurance anymore. But, I heard the doc I am seeing is one who deals with anterior compartment syndrome on a regular basis for the REAL soccer players. I am hoping the rumor is true and that he will know exactly what to do. There is actually two doctors that work with each other. I'm not exactly which one my appointment is with.

All will be well!!! :)

From Andy on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 12:12:59 from 199.190.170.28

Did this come on this fast or were you just hiding it? Good luck with your appt.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 12:16:45 from 155.99.200.77

Andy -- I had ZERO pain until Saturday. It came out of nowhere. Everything was going perfectly. I'm not sure what happened.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 12:17:29 from 155.99.200.77

I worry that it coming on out of nowhere might be a bad thing. But I a sure hope not.

From Andy on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 12:19:02 from 199.190.170.28

It didn't come out of nowhere. It came from 22 miles at MP. Hopefully it is just a flare up and you can take care of with a few more rest days.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 12:36:29 from 155.99.200.77

That's what I am hoping. My biggest fear though is that it is not getting better and last night I felt something tear away in there. It didn't hurt when it did it. But now it is making this awful sound-feeling type thing (hard to explain) any time I flex or release. And I have lost about half of my strength when trying to flex against the pressure of Ry's hand. Certainly that is just caused by the nerve be surrounded my so much inflammation, but it still scares me.

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 12:44:44 from 174.23.251.49

Keeping my fingers crossed that the doc. has assuring answers for you. I'm praying like crazy for you! Call me as soon as you've seen the doc. Love you!

From MarcE on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 12:53:07 from 129.188.33.25

Please say "April Fools"...please... :(

From Rhett on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 13:07:51 from 74.32.222.202

Teena, we'll all be praying that the doctor's appointment goes well today. Keep up the positive mind set and hopefully all will be fine.

Like Andy, I was worried when you ran so many mp paced miles... oh well, lesson learned.

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 14:40:52 from 71.219.89.155

Keeping my fingers crossed and sending prayers and good vibes your way!!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 19:14:01 from 166.70.177.6

Thanks everyone!!! Your support and encouragement mean the world to me.

Just got back from the doc's. Loved him. It was wonderful because he was a runner as well, but mostly runs trails and the ultra distances.

The problem is multi-faceted. Anterior Compartment Syndrome (like I already knew)and stupid tendonitis and crepitus. The plan of action is more soft-tissue work and ultra-sound on a daily basis, and an iontophoresis patch, along with more taping, stretching, and anti-inflammatories. He feels there is a good chance that I will be feeling much better by Boston if I continue to not run or do any crosstraining that causes pain. So ... onward and upward until I get let everything out at Boston! :)

I am feeling optimistic, but am worried that I will lose fitness (despite what everyone is telling me). I think that is a natural worry. What I do know is this: I had the best training season ever for me and so hopefully that will still come in play come race day. :)

Thanks again everyone. I truly appreciate all of the kind words.

From Andy on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 20:06:46 from 198.60.114.178

Sounds like you are being taken care of by somebody who knows what they are doing. Realistically, you will lose some running fitness no matter how much cross training you do. You have had your best training cycle ever and despite a little loss of fitness you are still better prepared now than you ever have been. No need to worry. You are and will continue to be in great shape for Boston.

From Brent on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 20:35:03 from 76.8.201.223

T NA NA - best wishes for bean town, stick the plan, you will be at the most famous finish line -

Stay Kool, think green, B of BS rools out

From cheryl on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 21:08:57 from 67.166.68.69

Hi Teena--

Don't worry about losing fitness. I was injured once and pool ran and biked a lot, then ran a 5K and was surprised that I had one of my best times ever. I really think pool running helps a lot. Good luck!!

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 22:06:44 from 71.219.89.155

CREPITIS???? That is a new one!

You take care and you will be fine. You are well trained and ready to go, just get feeling better. I still think a PR (and a dream time) will occur.

From Rhett on Fri, Apr 02, 2010 at 11:49:20 from 74.32.219.227

Teena, sounds like you are in good hands and have a good plan to be ready for Boston. You are in such awesome shape, you are going to do great at Boston. Just get that leg better.

We'll be sending healing vibes your way for the next couple weeks. Remember that part about no cross training that causes any pain.

From Smooth on Fri, Apr 02, 2010 at 16:52:26 from 174.23.251.49

SSF ~ Hope you're following doctor's order! I'm praying that your young leg will respond to this intense PT and "heal" (don't know what to call it since you're not really injured,,,de-inflammed?) up FAST.

Have a GREAT Easter weekend and enjoy Midway with your cute family. I LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 02, 2010 at 19:21:20 from 63.226.93.26

Andy -- It is so crazy how my mind works. I already feel like I am losing fitness and getting flabbier by the minute. I know that is crazy ... but it's what my mind is telling me. I keep trying to argue with it but I am losing!!!

Brent -- You are always so positive!!! Thank you for reminding me of the fantastic time I will have there regardless! :)

Cheryl -- Hi!!! You know that I always LOVE to hear from you. I really want to start pool running more but the extention and dorsi-flexion causes the pain to worsen. It seems like the bike and the elliptical reduce both of those movements. However, the PT I work for showed me how to tape up differently to minimize those movements, so I wonder if the pool running would be more accomadating now. I sure hope so, because I do believe that is the best cross-training when you can not land run. Any thoughts?

Kel -- Crepitus: It's just a fancy word that means my tendons make this ugly crackling noise as the lengthen and shorten because there is not enough lubricant around them. At least that is how it was explained to me. It was that noise/feeling that initially really freaked me out because I thought something was tearing away from something. Nope ... just a ton of stupid friction.

Rhett -- Thanks for the words of encouragement! I feel unbelievable honored having the coverboy of GQ saying such nice things to me!!! :) (Please do send those positive healing vibes ... I need them!)

SSF -- If anything can heal me it is your prayers!!!! You amaze me!!!! :) We are in Midway right now. The stinky thing is that I have so much studying to do (that is what I am doing right now, can't you tell?). But I'm hoping to get enough done that I can take the evening off and chill with the fam!!! :) :) :) Love and miss you!

From Smooth on Fri, Apr 02, 2010 at 19:26:42 from 174.23.251.49

You're such a diligent student! Chill and relax this evening! Miss you and your kids sooo much! :)

From Kelli on Sat, Apr 03, 2010 at 15:56:38 from 71.219.92.128

Hmmmm, I think that is what I have in my knees. It sounds like how they explained it, but they did not give it a name, so who knows!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

30 minutes upright bike

30 minutes elliptical

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

40 minutes elliptical -- just trying to take it nice and easy -- and trying to fight off the discouraging thoughts going through my head

-- Ionto patch

-- 1st ultrasound treatment

** Keeping my fingers crossed that I will start seeing some improvement. So far there has been a little bit of improvement but not a whole lot. I guess that is better than it getting worse. Both doc and PT think I will start seeing some improvement by Wednesday.

Comments
From Smooth on Fri, Apr 02, 2010 at 19:31:47 from 174.23.251.49

NICE & EASY!!! Think HAPPY thoughts! Take a deep breath and let the positive healing goes in and the inflammation goes out! Remember we're 100% certain that you will not loose fitness by not running a few days. LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 02, 2010 at 19:33:23 from 63.226.93.26

Smooth -- It's been much more than a few days.

I don't know why I am taking this so hard. Stink!!!

All will be well!!! :)

Love you.

From Andy on Fri, Apr 02, 2010 at 20:03:11 from 198.60.114.178

I am so sorry that you are going through this. Have fun with your family this weekend and don't even let running, Boston or your injury cross your mind.

From Kathie on Fri, Apr 02, 2010 at 21:37:26 from 63.248.105.188

I am sending healing thoughts your way...you can make it through this.

One of my daughters favorite quotes is... "If you are going through hell keep going", Winston Churchill.

You can do this!

From cheryl on Sat, Apr 03, 2010 at 13:25:07 from 67.166.68.69

Teena--This is my advice: do as much cross-training as you can do without pain. Don't worry about losing fitness (easier said than done, I know). You may be pleasantly surprised that this little lay-off may help you have fresh legs for the marathon, and you may run better than you think. Envision yourself running smooth and relaxed and powerfully at the marathon, and that will help you run that way marathon day. You've put in the training, as long as you get this injury taken care of, you will do great.

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 03, 2010 at 16:00:35 from 174.23.251.49

SSF ~ I agree with Cheryl.

SO NICE of you to call! I miss you soooo much! Still praying for you! Faith overcometh fear! Relax and enjoy a GREAT Easter weekend w/ your family! Your leg will be fresh, the rash will be gone in no time. I LOVE YOU!!!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Apr 03, 2010 at 22:52:24 from 63.226.93.26

Andy -- No worries!!! It could be much much much worse. Last year before Boston I refractured my stress fracture. That was much worse than this! My spirits are better today. :)

Kathie -- Thanks!!! I love that quote! What would I do without good friends like you?

Cheryl -- Thanks for the wonderful advice. Okay ... I am going to seriously try and imagine myself running: smooth, relaxed, and powerful. I love that. :) Thank you.

SSF -- As always, I have no idea what I would do without you. I love you. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0010.0010.00

100 minutes deep pool running.

2nd ultrasound treatment

Funny thing: Okay ... so I have had this rash on my hurt leg. Only thing is I hurt on the lateral anterior portion of the lower portion of the lower leg, and the rash is on the medial portion of my upper lower leg (if that makes sense). Anyway, I just thought they somehow were interrelated. This morning the rash was way worse. I decided to head into the Heber InstaCare because I had shingles back in 1996 and the pain and appearance looked much too familiar. Sure enough ... shingles!!! Are you kidding me??? Sigh!! (Luckily this bout of it is not too bad.)

Good news is that today is the first day that I feel like the pain in my leg is really lessening. I think the Ionto patch and ultrasound are starting to work their magic.

I took the kids swimming this afternoon and was able to get in 100 minutes of pool running with very little pain. It was AWESOME!!! And the time flew by as I watched my trouble-makers enjoy themselves splashing around. :)

Comments
From Brent on Sat, Apr 03, 2010 at 23:06:20 from 66.7.127.219

Teena - just read your blog post, my heck, keep positive, this too shall pass. Hey, one question or maybe just a comment, have your tried compression sleeves for your calves? It may be worth asking your Dr to see if it would help during the marathon, empathy for the shingles, had those a couple of years ago after getting stung by a portiguise man a war.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Teena Marie on Sat, Apr 03, 2010 at 23:16:19 from 63.226.93.26

Brent -- Funny you should mention the compression sleeves. I actually bought some from Wasatch Running right after my 22-miler last Saturday. I have been given conflicting info in regards to whether or not I should be wearing them. My gut tells me that I should. Who knows. I am hoping to be able to experience with them for a bit before Boston. Keeping my fingers crossed! :)

From Smooth on Sun, Apr 04, 2010 at 00:24:36 from 174.23.251.49

100 minutes in the pool?!!! Good thing the kids are there to help pass the time! :) Sounds like a FUN day!

SO HAPPY to hear the pain is lessening! I LOVE YOU!

From DonGardinero on Sun, Apr 04, 2010 at 01:12:15 from 75.162.174.157

Oh Teena, that stinks about the shingles, but sounds like you had a fun time with your family.

From RAD on Sun, Apr 04, 2010 at 01:54:28 from 67.172.229.125

100 minutes in the pool is AMAZING mind control! I'm glad you had the kiddos to distract you.

Heal well - seriously sending prayers and vibes your way to be able to take advantage of all the CRAZY training you've had to go through!!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 04, 2010 at 16:11:50 from 63.226.93.26

SSF, Smooth, and Rachel,

Thank you so much. Even less pain today!!! I was tempted to put on my running shoes and just try and run one mile. I was smart, however, and didn't. That was a VERY HARD decision for me.

(Maybe in a couple more days.)

Hope you are all having a beautiful Easter! :)

From JulieC on Sun, Apr 04, 2010 at 16:22:18 from 71.213.97.37

what is the current treatment for Shingles? An antiviral? Seriously girl, maybe you should stay away from the pool. I would be leary to put my head under water at a community pool these days. Shower well after. I am a little infection control freak. Comes with my ICU background. Take some immunity builders. And stay positive.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 04, 2010 at 16:34:30 from 63.226.93.26

Julie -- Yes, they put me on an anti-viral, but ... my outbreak isn't too bad, more bothersome than anything. I had a bad case of shingles back in 1996 while in Romania. This doesn't even touch that episode. Wouldn't you think that all of the chlorine would kill most icky stuff in pools? At least that is my hope. I love to swim at the gym, I would HATE to give it up. It is my understanding that shingles are only contagious through direct contact and not at all if you have previously had chicken pox or been immunized for them. I think my case was brought on by stress (probably a lack of sleep), at least that is what they tell me. Who really knows.

From MrsFIT on Sun, Apr 04, 2010 at 17:16:19 from 98.202.0.57

Happy Easter Teena. Hope you recover fast. And have a enjoyable weekend.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Apr 04, 2010 at 22:42:15 from 97.117.95.9

Get well soon.

From vinh on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 07:07:03 from 75.77.22.187

Hope you feel better soon Teena! Hope you and your family had a great Easter!

From AmyBQ on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 07:17:20 from 68.55.192.111

Thank you for the kind words on my Saturday run. Im finding that I can run better with more ease on my own instead of with my best friend (which makes me sad because I love the company) not sure if its something in my head that tells me I have to keep up with her???Shes much faster than me and has already done Boston. Anyway...Im so sorry you are under the weather. I wish you a speedy recovery! Great job in the pool!

From on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 10:29:19 from 168.179.156.166

It's two weeks till Boston, don't do anything stupid now! Rest and relax your injuries. Do everything moderation!

From timp on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 11:14:37 from 144.189.100.25

Sending along healing thoughts --

From Bec on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 11:41:21 from 76.23.55.210

Okay lady, positive thoughts. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Really do get better, you have earned Boston!

From Kelli on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 14:35:01 from 71.219.92.128

How are you feeling today? I am glad it is just a mild case of shingles, that stuff can be very painful!

Get some rest and quit stressing!!! It will all be fine, no need to worry, right??

Hoping for a good week with the pain gone, the shingles gone, a bunch of sleep, and whatever else you need!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 14:56:37 from 168.179.156.166

OK, I'm here, no place to hide from!Hows the leg today?

From Rhett on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 17:06:21 from 74.32.222.202

Wow, Slick makes an appearance on fastrunning blog! I think that is a first. I'm glad that leg is starting to get better Teena. Keep doing what you are doing and resist that urge to go out and run. Can't wait to see you and Ryan and everyone else in about a week and a half. It's going to be great!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 23:26:42 from 174.52.45.85

Kristi, Vinh, and Paul -- Thanks! :)

Amy -- So good to hear from you! I find that often I run better when I run by myself as well. I think it might have something to do with finding that naturally hard pace that fits just right. ;) You are doing awesome! Really!!! :)

Mystery Runner -- Okay ... okay ... I will try!!! :)

Tim and Bec -- Thanks!! I really do appreciate any healing vibes sent my way! :)

Kelli -- I think I am turning the corner. Today I can really see an improvement. :) I was so excited when I woke up and got out of bed and realized I was not in pain. :) Shingles are already all but gone. Very mild case. And I do know how painful they can be. I was sent to Germany to be hospitalized when I got them when I was in Romania. Not pretty!!!

SLICK SLICK SLICK!!!!! YAHOO BABY!!! A huge smile crossed my face when I saw your name!!!! I'm smiling right now!!!! Today I am really starting to see an improvement. Now I just need to be smart and not aggravate anything. :)

Rhett -- We are going to party!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0016.5016.50

4th treatment of ultrasound

2nd ionto patch

*** I am finally starting to really see improvement! I am so excited!!! I really wanted to try and run a couple of slow miles this evening but I promised my boss/PT that I would wait until tomorrow evening. So I am now riding the bike, blogging, and watching the game instead! Go Butler!!!!

a.m.

120 minutes elliptical -- the least amount of pain I have had for 10 days!!!! :)

p.m.

45 minutes upright bike (easy)

Comments
From KP on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 23:34:56 from 98.81.22.248

Goooooooo Butler!!!

What a multi-tasker you are... I guess you learn to do that when you have 5 kids!

From Walter on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 23:52:23 from 24.10.169.110

Ive been out of the Teena Marie loop. Are you planning on Boston? Go Utes!:)

From vinh on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 07:37:23 from 75.77.22.187

Glad you are getting better Teena! Can't wait to hear about Boston!

From Huans32 on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 08:16:40 from 138.64.8.52

Good to hear some progress. Now those slow miles had better be slow to me too. Keep it nice and easy sis. What to do with you.:)

From Smooth on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 11:37:34 from 174.23.201.210

GOOD GIRL listening to your boss! Remember to KEEP YOUR PROMISE...just a couple of SLOW miles!!! :)

WAY to multi-task and got in bazillion minutes of xtraining.

I listened to the game on the way to and from the airport. SO CLOSE for Butler! We were rooting for them too!

Have a fantastic day! I love you!

From cheryl on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 13:03:53 from 67.166.68.69

I'm glad you are feeling better. Listen to everyone, take it easy on any running you do!!

From Rhett on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 14:39:35 from 74.32.222.202

What a great game. Too bad one of those last 2 shots didn't fall for Butler.

I'm so happy that your leg is feeling better. Don't get too excited and do anything crazy. Be smart!!!!!!!

From MarcE on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 14:59:40 from 129.188.33.25

Great news! Wooohooo!!!!!

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 16:37:16 from 66.239.250.209

Good to hear you are feeling better. Nice workout. Hope you have a great week.

From Kathie on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 19:19:12 from 63.248.105.188

So Happy you are being a good girl! I will check back tonight to see how your run went!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 22:25:51 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the support. Tried to run tonight -- unfortunately it did not go well. I don't know what to do. Sigh. Maybe a couple more days.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.450.000.000.006.006.45

am

60 minutes upright bike

pm

.45 miles -- It was a "no go" :(

update:

On a positive note - my incredible hubby felt so bad for me (as he could see that I was desparately trying to fight back the tears of disappointment) that he told me he had a surprise that he was holding on to and was intending to give me later. He came back with two tickets to U2!!!!! I have ALWAYS wanted to see them in concert but have never been able to. I really am the luckiest woman.

Comments
From MrsFIT on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 22:26:09 from 98.202.0.57

Good for you for listening to your body!!

From Andy on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 22:28:06 from 74.211.10.111

Sorry to hear that the test run did not go well. You will get there.

From AmyBQ on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 22:28:29 from 68.55.192.111

I hope you feel better soon. I hate when im sick and unable to run. I wish you a speedy recovery. Rest...your body will say when!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 22:39:40 from 174.52.45.85

Kristi -- Thanks.

Andy -- I hope you are right. And I hope it is soon. How do you feel? I have checked your blog a few times today but saw nothing new. Do you want to have a pity party with me?

Amy -- Thanks Amy. I just hope it says when before Boston. I am fighting back the tears right now knowing that I need every extra ounce of energy to go towards healing! Don't want to waste any on tears! :) :) :)

From Smooth on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 00:17:04 from 174.23.201.210

SSF ~ So sorry that test run was not good. :( I'll keep praying! Keep doing the rehab stuffs, you'll get there!

HOW SWEET that Ry got you tickets to U2!!! Every time I saw that U2 bill board, I thought about you! Love and miss you!

From Rhett on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 13:17:42 from 74.41.249.102

Way cool about the U2 concert. You have a great hubby. Sorry the run didn't go well. Stay positive and keep up the rehab. It's going to all come together before Boston.

From Kathie on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 13:27:57 from 63.248.105.188

It will come together with all of us praying for you how could it not!

So cool about U2 your husband rocks!

From RAD on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 15:29:47 from 67.172.229.125

jealous SO jealous!! My hubby used to be the biggest U2 fan and between last concert here and this one he's fallen off the wagon and won't even go with me :(

Sorry about the run, but give it time. You felt good yesterday - don't worry about running (easier said than done) just keep up the cardio and let yourself heal. You won't lose it, just hang on! My favorite new quote is: when you get to the end of your rope, just tie a knot and hang on!!!

From MrsFIT on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 16:02:03 from 205.127.241.18

U2 tickets, lucky!?! I too am fighting back the tears on more occasions that I'd like to admit. It's so frustrating thinking I'm past this back and hammy issue only to have it come ROARING back at will.

From Kelli on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 18:53:30 from 71.219.92.128

U2, huh??? That is awesome!!!

Sorry about the run! Dang it. Take another week off, you have the time. You trained so hard for this race, you will do just fine without the running. In fact, I would join you with the NO RUNNING, but I would get FAT!

From AmyBQ on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 at 22:27:34 from 68.55.192.111

Teena You will do great in Boston. You will not lose anything just rest. You have all you need....stay positive!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.008.008.00

80 minutes elliptical

** Began a prescription of prednisone.

** Still ultrasounding everyday.

Comments
From MrsFIT on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 14:14:27 from 205.127.241.18

Prednisone works but the weight gain SUCKS!! Sorry to hear your injury is bad enough to have to take that crap :(

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

I think I just failed my first test ever.

Name this quote: It portrays my feelings today about a lot of things perfectly!!! :)

 

"Precious Father, why have you given me this desire to wrestle and then made me such a stinky warrior?"

Comments
From RAD on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 13:56:07 from 67.172.229.125

STINK! Sorry it's been such a bugger of a day, well week :( Head up girl! We know you are brilliant, speedy and beautiful - and anyone who matters knows it as well!

Oh, and I had to google the quote, so I've got it but won't spoil it for the one who really knows it since I cheated :)

From KP on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 14:02:46 from 65.208.22.26

hahaha. I have never seen that movie, but understand how you feel. I think I'm going to fail my first test ever in a few hours. I just spent my lunch hour studying... not good.

From Shimelle on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 14:08:08 from 75.162.236.200

NACHO!!!

From Shimelle on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 14:12:21 from 75.162.236.200

Btw, you know I was injured for the 3+ weeks leading up to Boston last year and I still did great and had a FABULOUS time. Yes, I probably could've run lots faster had I not been injured but it goes with the territory and I have no regrets. You will still have a blast and do great I am sure. Take care of yourself and you will do fine:) Miss seeing you.

From MrsFIT on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 14:16:12 from 205.127.241.18

All I have to say is this: "no resistance, no results!" You'll get through this Teena....chin up :)

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 17:16:22 from 71.219.92.128

I KNOW you did not fail a test!!! You may have gotten an A- or even a B+, but I am sure you did not fail! All of this stress on my cute Teena, I am SO SORRY!!!!

Now, I have to say that Nacho is the preferred Movie of all of the en I run Ragnar Relays with, but I am always driving so I have only heard it and never actually watched it. It drive me crazy!!!

Pay heed to Shimelle, she is smart! This is going to be FUN no matter how the running and racing turns out! Boston is a party, no worries about speed or anything else. You are going to do great, just take care, sleep, rest, eat ice cream and chocolate covered cinnamon bears!

From JulieC on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 17:52:50 from 207.224.202.196

HANG IN THERE : D

From Andy on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 18:37:42 from 198.60.114.178

Your definition of failure is very different than most. I think the last time you proclaimed that you failed a test you got an A.

From MarcE on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 23:48:11 from 204.16.82.122

Oh, Teena...I'm so sad for you. No advice, just warm/happy/healing vibes headed your way!

From Kelli on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 00:18:30 from 71.219.92.128

ANDY---we know the same Teena!!!

From Smooth on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 00:57:46 from 174.23.201.210

SSF ~ It is NOT possible for you to fail the test! Did you get my voice mail?

GOOD LUCK w/ the other big test tomorrow!

I remember watching Nacho Libre in the "sticky shoes theater" (aka dollar movie). I think I was the only girl there. Laughed my head off! LOVED IT!

I miss you!

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 12:46:23 from 67.42.27.114

Hang in there, patiently.

From Smooth on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 15:57:01 from 174.23.201.210

One day at a time. No worries on the past or what's coming up. Take care of yourself. Get some sleep. I LOVE YOU! Wish I could take some of your load off. Please know that things always turn out right. Keep the faith!!!

You are doing soooo much with school, work, family, church, workouts etc etc etc etc. Seriously, don't know how in the world you do it so well. Hang in there, just couple more weeks!!! Don't stress over Boston. I LOVE YOU!

From Rhett on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 17:01:07 from 74.32.222.202

Still praying for you Teena. Everything is going to work out>

From Tom Slick on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 17:13:55 from 172.191.41.68

Oh Gumpers, get off the pity party wagon! It's still some 12 days till Boston, if you give your injury a chance to heal you will do great at

Boston and still have a super time for your first time at "The Boston".

From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 17:34:29 from 174.52.45.85

See ... I am so lucky. Even when I am feeling all sorry for myself you all are so nice to me!!!! :) And leave it to Slick, to call me on my crap!!! :) :) :)

Thanks everyone.

I do absolutely believe in postive energy, prayer, good vibes, whatever you choose to call it. So thank you, thank you, thank you. I really do appreciate it. :)

From Andy on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 at 21:15:49 from 198.60.114.178

I'm sending all the positive energy that I can muster your way. I'm cashing in all of the good karma I have stored up to get you healthy again.

From Britta on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 14:11:17 from 99.146.24.198

Nacho of course. My 3 year old can quote that movie! We love it at the holmes house. So sorry you are dealing with an injury!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

60 minutes elliptical

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.009.0012.00

3 miles - too much pain - sigh

90 minutes elliptical

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 3.00
Comments
From Bec on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:06:23 from 76.23.55.210

:( I have a feeling you will be ready despite this trial.

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:09:58 from 174.23.201.210

SSF ~ We were all so concerned about you! We know that you will do fine at Boston! No stress, no worries! Sending loving thoughts and healing vibes your way! Love you and MISS YOU terribly! You want me to come help you study or clean house or something next week?

From Kathie on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:18:45 from 63.248.105.188

We thought about you a lot on the run today. Did you feel the love? It was around 7:30-8:00. You will be great I know!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:20:14 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Bec! Just a quick question: generally speaking, how accurate are your gut feelings? (Lie to me, if you have to.) :)

SSF, Hi! I thought about you and your running group all morning. I got your message late last night, but thought it would be too late to call. Also, I had no idea if I would even be able to run.

Everyone keeps telling me that I will be fine at Boston. Many days my gut tells me the same thing. This morning I was so excited to take the leg for a test spin and was confident that it was going to go well. Ry went with me, and the first 15 or so strides I felt zero pain. I thought, "Yes!!!" But as soon as I thought that the pain came on. Within a couple of minutes it really elevated. I slowed way down and tried to change my form to see if it would help. No luck. We then came home and put my orthotics in, still no luck. So I hopped on the boring elliptical. I have no idea what to think, SSF.

I love you.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:21:48 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie -- It's all of your guys' love that keeps me from breaking down in tears!!! :) (Seriously.) Thank you!

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:32:25 from 174.23.201.210

SSF ~ Have your PT boss or dr. take another look at it. The inflammation should be gone by now. Thinking about the pain could bring it on. I'm glad Ry ran with you! Just chill from now 'till Boston. We still have 9 days for the legs to heal. I will pray my hardest for you! No worries! You will be fine! Just think of the fun we will have together!

Here's my thinking about the pain. My pain always come on right about mile 2.5 and could last up to mile 6. Andy told me that it might be because of blood increase to the area. He calls it training pain, not injury pain, though. So anyhow, I think the warm up miles need to be super slow and then pick up the pace gradually. Not sure if this even help. I LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:40:01 from 174.52.45.85

SSF- I will try anything. Ry and I started REALLY slow. It was like a 10 minute first mile. I know that it is getting better ... just not as fast as I would like it too. But I can tell that I am making progress because my daily activities are almost pain free. Hopefully they will continue to improve. I love you. Thank you for the prayers and love.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:47:45 from 24.16.49.114

Sometimes we don't get what we want...Sad to hear about the leg...let's look at the big picture here...You have an Awesome Family! Tons of good friends...Whatever happens, happens...keep the faith Sister!

From Tom Slick on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 15:52:07 from 172.190.31.130

"TM", missed seing you this morning, but not to worry, you were the top og the conversation. Woman, don't run another step till Sunday afternoon in Boston. You will not suffer losing a step of your game if you take this long break....matter of fact if you take the break you will will give you injury the uninterupted time to "Heal".Be sure to take a big tube of IcyHot or absorbine Jr. and use it liberally before the race and during the race. Good luck woman, I hope you've the where with all to do whats right before now and race day...........LOL

From Maurine/Miles on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 16:05:09 from 97.117.77.234

What's wrong with your leg? I'd better go catch up.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 16:25:37 from 174.52.45.85

Jefferey: You are right. I know that I have a super super super great life. Everything always works out somehow or another. Anyway ... thanks for the reminder. :)

Slick: I am trying SO SO SO hard to be a good girl. Really. I have only run 3.5 miles in 14 days. You can't tell me that is not being good. I am really trying. :)

Maurine: Just my silly leg acting up again. Depending which doctor/PT you ask it is either: anterior compartment syndrome, a stress fracture, shin splints, or tendonitis. All I know is that it stinkin' hurts. :( How are you???

From Rhett on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 18:02:39 from 74.32.219.227

Take Slicks advice. Don't even test it out again until you're in Boston and if that elliptical is hurting it at all, stop doing that too. Can they give you a cortisone shot or anything that would take the pain away?

From Andy on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 19:16:06 from 198.60.114.178

It should be feeling better. I am a little concerned now. Your first time at Boston is all about having fun and is a reward. Don't worry about anything but going and having a good time.

From cheryl on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 19:29:56 from 67.166.68.69

I agree, no more running until the marathon. How does it feel to pool run? If no pain, that's what I'd do. Whatever you can do without pain, do that, and don't run, no matter how much you're tempted!!

From MarcE on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 22:49:20 from 206.225.68.162

Oh, Teena..sigh..I really, really, really feel for you. I know how much you've been through in the last couple of years..you always seem to find a way to pull through, and with flying colors. Take all the great advice above..you're among a ton of friends! See you in a week.

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 23:16:18 from 75.169.11.31

Wow, just look at all the Love for Teena. Get better.

From RAD on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 00:33:53 from 67.172.229.125

Sending sweet thoughts, love and prayers your way for a FUN and happy Boston! I'd agree with the general consensus - NO MORE RUNNING! (until Boston).

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 11:29:00 from 174.52.45.85

Rhett -- Hi! I am trying so hard to be a good girl. The elliptical doesn't really cause any pain. What does cause pain is walking all around campus every day and allowing the fluid to build up as my legs hang down in class hour after hour. Sadly, those things have to be done. I try to prop up my foot whenever possible though. I am starting to have second thoughts about Boston, I am trying to fight them off, but they are there.

Andy -- You are right. You always are. :) But dang ... I really had my heart set on running my strongest (not necessarily fastest) race ever. It's like a big shot to the heart. But it's all part of the game right. It will pass, just like it did last year. :)

Cheryl -- I will try out the pool running again tomorrow. If I can get the KT tape to stick well enough to minimize the extention in my foot then there is zero pain in the pool. Thank you so much for checking in on me. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. Kelli is always telling me how nice and genuine you are. Thank you so much.

Hey Marc!!! :) Friends are good -- that is for SURE!!!! I really thought I had my training figured out this time. I had zero pain until 2 weeks ago -- zero!!! STINK!!!!

Paul -- Thanks!!!! That is the best part about the blog, in my opinion: all of the friendship and support that we offer each other. Love feeling the love!!! :)

Thanks Rachel!!! I am trying to stay optimistic about Boston. Your cheerfulness helps!! :)

From DonGardinero on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 15:35:01 from 75.162.190.158

Oh Teena Marie, I'm really bummed out about this injury. I know you have worked so stinkin' hard and now this happens right before Boston. If I were fast enough to BQ, I would go and we could run it slowly together and take it all in.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 16:07:58 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Dale! You are always so nice.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Came home from church during the third hour because my leg was swelling and hurt. I don't know what to do. We are suppose to leave for Boston on Thursday.

My concern is that even if I run the race slowly, that I will not be able to finish it. I do not want my first Boston experience to end that way. I am so conflicted.

Anyway ... just wanted to get that out there.

Thank you everyone for all of the kind words and encouragement. Everyone has been so wonderful. For whatever reason, my body just does not like to cooperate with me sometimes. It makes me feel so wimpy -- but it is what it is. I am obviously still learning what will and will not work for me.

Love you guys!

 

 

 

Comments
From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 16:30:29 from 172.190.114.76

Swelling and pain.....hey, can you say "RICE" it?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 16:40:03 from 174.52.45.85

Yep!!! :)

I have been very diligent with the RICE! :) I'll keep at it. :) :) :)

From Smooth on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 16:54:26 from 174.23.201.210

My dear SSF ~ I am so so so so sorry to hear this. I have been so worried and praying like crazy for you the last 24 hours. You've been down this road before. It breaks my heart to see you going through this yet again at the worst time possible.

Please know that you have done everything humanly possible. You have pushed your body to the limit. There are things that we have no control over and we simply have no answers for. You have sacrificed much. I hope that you will find PEACE and move forward with faith in the days ahead. Please know that I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!

John 14:27, D&C 19:23,38-41

From AmberG on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 17:15:46 from 64.255.88.27

Oh Teena. . . . I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles, especially right before Boston! Wishing you the very best, hang in there, Boston is so much about the experience---if you feel like you could run it, even slowly, it would still be an amazing adventure. You are smart though, just listen to your body. GOOD LUCK GIRL!!!

From Benn Griffin on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 17:22:15 from 96.240.245.142

You still have a week before Boston. I'll echo everyone else when I say rest, ice, compression, elevation.

I will send good thoughts and prayers your way. You've done the work. Now try to relax and recoup and you will have a super Boston. You can and WILL do it!

From Maynard on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 17:42:41 from 71.213.42.198

How does some Bob Marley sound?

Don't worry about a thing

'Cause ev'ry little thing gonna be alright

You're in my prayers too. One way or another, Teena, you'll get through this.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 21:46:55 from 97.50.192.31

I wish I had some magically delicious way to comfort and console you in addition to Lucky Charms. You are in my thoughts.

From Bec on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 22:18:31 from 76.23.55.210

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

From Kelli on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 22:55:35 from 71.219.92.128

You are anything but a wimp, that is for sure. You are one of the toughest people out there. You do so much, do not be hard on yourself.

BIG PICTURE, right? Whatever you decide to do, it will be the right thing!

From Brent on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 23:00:34 from 66.7.127.219

T NA NA - question? Did you qualify at St.George last year? If so, it is good for the 2011 Boston also. Good luck, hope you can enjoy the experience.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 23:17:19 from 172.191.126.52

Thats true girlfriend, you managed two shots at Boston with your BQ at SMG. This year you'll get some valuable experience for your super run in 2011 with me!!!!!

From Kim on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 23:48:01 from 67.199.180.90

Oh Teena! I just realized that you are going through all this! I am so sorry! None of us understand why we have to go through some of the things we do, but we DO become stronger as we face these challenges! I'm sorry you are having to become so strong though! :) Please be careful with your decision! Running the marathon could set you back even further! Prayers and thoughts are being sent your way! Go

From Kim on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 23:49:07 from 67.199.180.90

It decided to publish before I was finished... I was saying...Good luck!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 23:53:32 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- You are the best. Thank you so much for the much needed phonecall today. I am so so so lucky to have you in my life. Just talking to you today helped. Sorry I am such a big baby. I love you. :)

Amber -- Hi!!! Thank you for the kind words. Did you know that I love telling people the story about you making phone calls before crossing the finish line to win at PC??? I tell it all of the time. One of my faves!!! :) You are right ... Boston is for the experience. Thank you so much for the reminder.

Benn -- Hello! You are so nice to take the time and offer words of encouragement. Seriously, runners are so good to each other. Thank you so much. It gave me the extra boost I needed. :)

Bradley -- I LOVE Bob!!!! And I haven't been able to get that song out of my head ever since reading your comment. I can't tell you how great that has been ... since I am not a good enough multi-tasker to sing a little Marley and have negative thoughts running through my head at the same time. :) Thank you.

Paul -- You NEVER cease to make me laugh. Lucky Charms??? That actually sounds great right now. Thanks for the smile!!!

Bec -- Thank you!!! I know that you know how I feel. I appreciate the genuine kindness. Thank you thank you thank you.

Kelli -- Big picture! Absolutely!!! :) Like ... when are we going to Red Mango??? :) Love you!

Brent -- Yep, I qualified at SGM. I qualified last year too but missed Boston due to a stupid stress fracture. You would think I would learn my lesson ... maybe this time I did. Maybe!!! ;)

Slick -- AMEN!!!! :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 23:56:34 from 174.52.45.85

Kim -- Thanks!!!! It is hard to know what to do. I am giving myself the rest of the night off in regards to making that decision! :)

Injuries stink. But they are part of the territory for most of us.

You have always been so thoughtful. Thank you so much. Sending Tom my very best. Hope he starts feeling better quickly.

From allie on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 00:30:31 from 67.177.0.102

so sorry, teena. you have a great attitude about all of this and i really hope it all comes together for you this week. take care.

From Andy on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 07:24:26 from 198.60.114.178

You are very smart and I know you will make the right decision, whatever the right decision might be. With PT school coming up, this may be your last chance for a few years. If you feel you can finish the marathon, regardless of the time, I think you should go.

From vinh on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 07:51:48 from 75.77.22.187

Real bummer Teena! I wish I could give you my leg for Boston. I hope the pain goes away and that you will have a great Boston experience.

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:37:33 from 66.239.250.209

That is terrible news, and makes me feel bad. Good luck this week with whatever you decide.

I think you should RICE, Ibuprofen, pray and go for it.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 13:29:38 from 155.99.200.74

Allie -- Thanks! You know I think the world of you.

Andy -- I wish I knew whether I could finish. Stink. What would you do? If I don't run it maybe I can heal in time for Ogden and the rest of the races ... or get the fasciectomy and possibly be running again by June. I am so confused. So so so confused. Because maybe, just maybe, if I ran it nice and easy I could run it without doing any more damage and still be healed in time for Ogden. Sigh. I wish I had a crystal ball!

Vinh -- I wish you could too!!!! :)Thanks for the nice thought! :)

Scott -- Wish I could ice all day at school. Stink ... why doesn't ice stay icy???? :) Thanks for the kind words.

From Kelli on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:43:21 from 71.219.92.128

You know I am always up for ice cream, even if it is the healthy kind! You say the word and I am there. I am just a stay at home with nothing to do, when you can fit me into your BUSY schedule I will FLY there!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.007.007.00

45 minutes deep pool running

1000 meters swim

Boston:

Positives:

1. Get to run, or at least attempt to run, the historical Boston Marathon

2. Be with friends

3. A good chunck of the cost is not refundable, so just go and have fun regardless

Negatives:

1. Not be able to finish the race

2. Lose $550 of the $3000 for this trip

3. Get further behind in school

4. Worsen the anterior compartment/do more damage

Still haven't made up my mind. I keep going back and forth.

(But I haven't cried today!!! :))

Comments
From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 13:39:17 from 168.179.156.166

Keep the faith and think positive....and don't go and over work it in the pool. Be conservative!

From Andy on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 13:42:49 from 159.212.71.173

In the worst case scenario you will start the race and not be able to finish. How will you feel if that happens? If you are alright with it then go and enjoy a great weekend with friends. If you feel that having your first Boston be a DNF would be too difficult to handle then save the money, focus on school and get your body healed. You are the only one that can make the decision. Whatever decision you make is the right decision. A couple of your recent blogs have me a little concerned about what this injury really is.

From AmberG on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 13:43:09 from 64.255.88.27

. . . praying for you Teena! You will make the right decision for you! I hope you are able to run, , ,take care this week. I would bring you chocolate covered cinnamon bears in a heart-beat if I lived closer! My Mom always wrote EGBOK at the beginning of each day in her planner. It stands for Everything's Gonna Be OK!!!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 13:43:25 from 155.99.200.74

Thanks Slick! I was a good girl in the pool. I had planned on deep pool running for about 70 minutes (the time I had) but cut it short because I could feel that it might not be right. The swimming caused ZERO pain, so I did that for the rest of the time. :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 13:47:47 from 155.99.200.74

Andy -- I am pretty sure it is my Anterior Compartment Syndrome finally deciding not to heal on its own when resting. The pressure just isn't going down. But then again, I could be totally wrong. Totally!!!! I should probably go have it poked and tested ... stink!

Amber -- Thank you so so so much. Your mom is right!!! I know it will be. I have a history of making poor running decisions though, so the thought of making this one is probably more stressful than it should be. :) Silly me!

From RAD on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 13:55:50 from 67.172.229.125

I'd have to jump on Andy's boat this time. If you feel like you can run what you can at Boston, but willing to listen to your body and DNF if needed then GO! However, if that is going to completely ruin the whole trip and taint the race for you then forfeit the $ and move on. It all has to do with what you can mentally handle.

We are all still sending our best thoughts your way!! Chin up girl! No matter what you decide, we will all still love you and know how wonderfully amazing and marvelous you are!!

From KP on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 14:24:35 from 65.208.22.26

Go. Have fun. Experience Bean Town. You already BQ'd for next year; this will just be an intro to Boston for you... next year you can really rock it! Do school work on the plane and don't worry about it the rest of the time. You make excellent grades. HAVE FUN!!!

Praying for you, TM!

From Rhett on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 14:47:19 from 74.41.249.102

Teena, I'm being selfish when I say I think you should come to Boston. It will just be more fun with you there, but like Andy said, if it will ruin Boston for you to have to go slow and maybe not finish, it may be better to stay home. That being said, even if you came and did all the fun stuff with us and on Sunday night decided not to run, you would still have a blast watching and cheering and just being there seeing what will motivate you to heal and get ready for next year. I'm sure I'm no help, but I sure hope to see you there. What is the doc telling you about the possibilty of hurting yourself worse? That should definitely be taken into consideration.

From JulieC on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 14:49:06 from 168.103.185.178

Run IT easy, BIGGEST WINNER style : D

From DonGardinero on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 15:15:28 from 75.162.190.158

It's a tough call, Teena Marie!!! I honestly don't know what I would do if I were in your situation. Too bad you couldn't swim the race.

From Smooth on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 16:10:59 from 174.23.237.236

SSF ~ To me the money is the least concern, Ry would agree with me on that one! The more pressing one is the injury. If resting and all those PT stuff you've been doing doesn't help with the compartment syndrome, what does? BTW, to be honest with you, your interpretation of "resting" is not the same as mine. You have NOT been resting! You have been burning both ends of the candle with school, work, crazy xtraining, kids, etc. etc. etc. I wish your life isn't sooo busy that you'd find the time to get it re-checked.

I'm selfish as Rhett said: come to Boston for a get-away with Ry and enjoy the experience with friends. But, I am more concerned about your injury.

You know that with whatever decision you make, it will be the right choice for YOU and I(we) LOVE YOU and think the world of you!!! Still praying like crazy for you!!! :) :) :)

From DonGardinero on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 19:18:01 from 152.216.7.5

Teena...Consider this...How cool would it be to be at the finish line, watching the elites come in....Even BETTER, how cool would it be to see all of your friends finish? I think that alone would make the trip fantastic!!!

From MarcE on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 22:51:46 from 206.225.68.187

Yes, what they all said. I think you need to find a good doctor to give you serious advice. I know we're all your friends, but not doctors. We're all fine either way you decide. You're not letting anybody down by looking out for your best interests -- and you long-term ability to run. I know it's a tough decision -- if you do decide to go to Boston -- don't exercise for a single second more until Monday morning. That's your best chance of having any healing done. No pool, no eliptical, no nothing. :)

From Kathie on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 22:56:02 from 63.248.105.188

Oh Teena I am not sure what to say...I am like Rhett and Smooth, I want the whole harem to be there. I do like what Dale said - it would be a great race to watch but that would be mentally hard too.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 23:19:11 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Rachel and KP! Btw, KP, how did your test go???

Rhett -- It is so hard to know what to do. I am seeing YET another PT in the morning. One who apparently knows some different tricks when it comes to compartment syndrome. I also have an appt to have my pressure in that compartment guaged on Wednesday, but I want to cancel it because they will make me run hard to see how high they can get the pressure -- certainly ruining any chance of running Boston. So so so confused, I am!!! This is NOT how I planned it!!!

Julie -- You do everything BIGGEST WINNER style!!! I honestly don't know that I would even be able to run more than a handful of miles. Stink!

Dale -- Although I LOVE swimming ... I am so so so slow!!! :) Thanks for the smile though! :)

SSF -- I have an appt to have it rechecked this Wednesday, but that all but guarantees that I won't be able to run it since the pressure reading is invasive itself, let alone they will make me run hard to get the highest reading. BUT ... I also have an appt in the morning with YET another PT who deals with this kind of thing more. I don't even want to begin to count how much money I have spent these past couple of weeks on doctors, PT, tape, special compression sleeves, etc ... Not pretty!!!! :) Love and miss you SO SO SO much!!!

Dale -- Good point. But I think if there is not chance of running that Ry might just kick me out if I said we are going anyway!!! :)

Marc -- :) :) :) I just think you are fantastic!!! Swimming does not hurt even a little bit though. AND ... it is a HUGE stress relief for me. HUGE!!! :)

Kathie -- I love you!!!! Thanks for always be so good to me. I do want to be with the harem!

From MarcE on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 23:48:18 from 206.225.68.187

Teena...I finally got around to googling compartment syndrome. If that is what you have, you need to take care of it. The future of your leg depends on it...Boston will be around next year (it's really not that big a deal..I just pretend to be excited about it...I'm only going to see my Utah friends -- and heck, you see them all the time. And if you are going just to see me, you'll get another chance when I come out in June :-). Please take care of your leg..for you, your future ability to run, play golf, walk, etc.. (OK..the google search may be a little dramatic, but it does sound pretty serious).

From Smooth on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 23:59:27 from 174.23.237.236

Oh SSF ~ WOW! You ARE doing everything possible! Do you want me to come with you to any of the appts? I am so proud of you in taking charge. You are truly a TOUGH TOUGH TOUGH girl. I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH!

Marc ~ I googled it couple weeks ago and it SCARED the heck out of me! Especially the acute form! I am praying for the best!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:01:20 from 174.52.45.85

Marc -- You're so cute! I think the stuff you googled was likely acute compartment syndrome. Mine is chronic and I have been dealing with it for a while. Unfortunately, this is the worse it has ever been. I am diligent in checking for the signs of danger, and am confident that I am not causing any permenant tissue/muscle damage at this point due to lack of blood supply, etc.

I promise ... I am being careful. I do not think the pressure is in the permanant damage zone. Promise!! :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:03:59 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- HI!!! We were blogging at the same time. And you are right ... it is not acute!!! :)

We will see what the PT has to say in the morning. I am going to make a decision by tomorrow night. We just figured out that we won't only be out $550, it will be closer to $800. STINK!!!!! Love you!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:09:39 from 174.23.237.236

$800?!!! Yikes! STINK! STINK! STINK!

Hope the PT has good news and good intervention. LOVE YOU and MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:13:19 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- I don't know if he will or not. I talked to him on the phone today and he was nice enough to agree to meet me at 6:45 in the morning so I could make it to class. Very nice. He has worked with Olympians, the REAL soccer team, some of the Jazz players, the WNBA, Ballet West, and many others. And yet, he is kind enough to see me. He said that he has some tricks with KT tape ... I thought I had exhausted every trick in the book with that stuff, but hopefully not. :) I am trying not to get my hopes up ... but, of coure, they are.

From Smooth on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:18:59 from 174.23.237.236

Sounds like an AWESOME PT! You deserve the best! We have to keep our hopes up,,,and our faith strong! Get some sleep now, you're getting up super early! Hope you ate good tonight! I LOVE YOU! I'll call you in the morning.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:48:32 from 174.52.45.85

Okay ... love you, SSF. Good night.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 09:59:37 from 168.179.156.166

Well now its tuesday and as soon as you can I'd ("we")like to have a Boston Bound update. What did your PT or doctor have to say today?

From Kelli on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 10:10:18 from 71.219.92.128

I am going to be SELFISH as well and say COME!!!! I think it would be awesome to see the elites in Boston, SO AWESOME!!!! Plus, we are going to have so much and it just would not be the same without you.

BUT do not let it ruin Boston. If that is going to happen, stay away. Also, if you choose not to run, you will have plenty of time to do homework while you are there, so do not let that darn school be a factor!

EGBOK, for sure!!!!!! Good luck at the doctor today.

From Bonnie on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 10:59:24 from 64.119.33.134

Hope all went well this morning Teena ... I am sitting here with all fingers and toes crossed (and it is not easy to do with all these arthritic joints I have ;-)). Whether you run or not, I think Boston is a must on your playlist next week ... you can text, twitter or call us all and tell us how everyone is doing!

Good luck!!!

From timp on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 11:15:27 from 144.189.100.25

Teena, I'm really sorry this came up right before Boston. I really wish I could send some healing your way.

From Shimelle on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 12:25:19 from 75.162.236.200

Just thinking, did you know I didn't actually decide to run for sure until the Saturday before (2 days). I just thought I would go, have fun, try running a few slow miles on Saturday, and see what the deal was. The leg felt good, so....yes, I had some pain for a few weeks after but it was worth it:) Just see what you can do. I hope it goes well and you have the time of your life!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Boston Update:

I have decided to go to Boston and have the time of my life!!!! :) :) :)

This morning's PT appt:

Okay, last night I worked with another PT who said that she thought she knew of a PT that could help. The PT, who has some incredible clients (NBA players, WNBA players, Ballet West, REAL players, etc.) talked to me over the phone last night and agreed to meet me at 6:45 this morning. WOW!!! How lucky am I?

First, let me just say that every single person I see seems to have a different diagnosis for me. This morning was no different. But I am hoping and praying that this diagnosis is right. I have to study, so I will try and make this quick:

After messing around with my leg a bit he said that the calcaneus and talus were out of alignment. He said this would explain the sudden pain with no warning signs. According to him anything could have caused it, a mis-step, pivoting wrong, hitting it on something, etc. He did some mobilizations and I heard a few pop pops. Immediately I had much more flexion and extention in my foot. He told me then to hop on the treadmill and run. He warned me that there is a ton of pressure in my lower leg, likely because of my ongoing issues with compartment syndrome and the impingement caused by this misalignment. He said this pressure will make it uncomfortable to run, even painful, but he wants to see if the stabbing pains come back. I hopped on at an 8:34 pace and ran 1/2 of a mile. Lots of pressure, no stabbing pain! He said that is a good sign. He wants me to run tonight or tomorrow night for a handful of miles and see how it goes. He then wants to see me again Thursday morning at 6:45 to mobilize the joint once more. He thinks there is a decent chance that I can run this race without causing any permanant damage if I can deal with the pain. I am going to deal!!!

I am so happy!!!! :)

True, Boston is not going to be what I had initially hoped ... but it will be Boston!!! :)

Most importantly:

Thank you everyone for all of your encouragement, love, prayers, healing vibes, kind words, and support. You have no idea how much it has meant to me. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful people. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Comments
From KP on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 12:52:05 from 65.208.22.26

YAY! You will have an awesome time in Boston!

Sounds like you finally got a doc that knows what he is doing. And, 6:45AM appointments... How nice of him to go the extra mile for you!

From KP on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 12:52:22 from 65.208.22.26

Oh yea... What's your bib #?

From Smooth on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 13:06:03 from 174.23.237.236

SSF ~ I'm soooo glad he got you re-aligned and you can run with no further damage. We have to super careful though! You are the toughest of all toughies I have EVER EVER met! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Still keeping my prayers that the swelling will decrease and SAFE running! Lots of luvs and hugs! :)

From Tom Slick on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 13:19:41 from 168.179.156.166

I am so glad you have arrived at the decision to go ahead and "Do the Boston". Yahooooo! You will never be sorry you've made this decision. Now I need to deliver that little package I want you to carry over the finish line with all the pride that comes from finishing the Boston Marathon!!!!!!

From Andy on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 13:30:03 from 199.190.170.30

I'm so happy that you are going!!! You will have the time of your life.

From Kelli on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 14:19:55 from 71.219.92.128

OH, this sounds like good news! He is the smartest doctor yet!! YEAH. Now, you take care when you do that handful of miles, nice and easy!

From Rhett on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 14:53:26 from 74.32.222.202

SWEET!!! I am so happy for you. It's going to be a blast. You and Ryan will love being in Boston together. It is such a fun city and then when the rest of the gang shows up it will be the icing on the cake. See you Saturday.

From JulieC on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 15:01:15 from 168.103.185.178

Teena, when I said to run the race Biggest Winner style I meant run/walk it like you see those that run it on Biggest Loser. That way for sure you get it done and for sure you are NOT injured for life. You could inspire so many beside you too that are struggling cardio and muscular endurance-wise to stay at it and for you it would be easy except for the pain of course that would be more minimal if you took it down a notch. 9 minute pace? even a 10 or two or three just to be out there cheering yourself and others on. Of course if you feel better pick it up and have the some good times!! YOU GO GIRL!!! : D

From DonGardinero on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 15:04:02 from 75.162.177.67

Awesome!!!

From allie on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 18:32:10 from 67.177.0.102

great news, teena! i was thinking about you this morning and really hoping that you would get the answers you needed at your PT appointment. your positive attitude is a great example and you deserve to go and have the time of your life at boston. have fun and good luck!

From Bonnie on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 19:28:49 from 128.196.228.134

YIPPPEEEE! I am happy for you (and Smooth)!

From Maynard on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 21:36:28 from 71.213.42.198

Yay for Teena!! Go have a blast! Don't know if your plans include a Red Sox game, but if they do, cheer the home team on for me. I love Fenway.

If that little package Slick has for you is a cigar, I want a finish line photograph!

From MarcE on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 22:46:41 from 206.225.68.187

Yay!!!! (I was sort of hoping you would be there...hey, they make these cool shoes with wheels in them...I think they call them wheelies. That might help get through some of the tough miles. ;) See you on Saturday!

From vinh on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 07:20:16 from 75.77.22.187

It sounds like you found the right PT in time! I'm glad that you are going to Boston. You will have an amazing time!

From Kathie on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 08:55:16 from 63.248.105.188

Yippee skippy!!!!! We will have a full Harem! I thought about you all day, I am glad you will be able to come!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 14:07:11 from 67.42.27.114

I hope you have a wonderfully satisfying experience.

From Kelli on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 14:13:41 from 71.219.92.128

NO UPDATE???? How did the run go last night? Or are you waiting until tonight?

Do you leave Thursday or Friday?

From crockett on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 16:42:12 from 216.49.181.254

Great news. Hope all continues to go better. I've gone into many races with big worries. Usually they don't bother me during the race. Hope the same will be for you.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 23:48:25 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!!! Seriously, I feel so so so lucky to have all of you as friends. I hate being so busy at school/work/etc. because I can never get to all of your blogs nearly as often as I would like to. You have no idea how much it means to me that you would still take the time to comment on my blog and give me so much encouragement. I owe you all big! Thank you!

Run went decent tonight. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.003.009.00

a.m.

1200 meters swim

p.m.

6 miles

* PT wanted me to run 5 - 7 miles this evening to see how my body responded. I decided to run 6. Pain increased until mile 3 and then it stayed pretty constant through mile 6. I feel like I can likely run 26.2 miles at this level of pain. I kept thinking, "Relax, enjoy the run." I think with the extra adrenaline and energy of other runners that I might be able to pull this off. :) Keeping my fingers crossed.

Thank you so so so much for all of the positive energy. I know this might sound crazy, but I believe it helps tremendously.

Do I really still have to study this evening?? :)

Bib #: 14385

(My bib # adds up to 21 ... isn't that a lucky number????)

Comments
From KP on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 23:53:13 from 98.81.22.73

yay yay yay

glad to hear that it is a bearable pain! hopefully it will ease up some before monday, too.

From Kim on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 00:02:57 from 67.199.180.90

Good luck Teena!

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 00:14:13 from 174.23.237.236

SSF ~ I just got home from Stake Primary Leadership...so glad that's over!

Been thinking about you all day. Am so glad to hear such positive attitude and good report about your 6 miler tonight. You are LOVED and I am certain that you will be watched over during your Boston run. I have faith that you can claim the blessings promised you.

And yes, you do have a lucky bib #. Guess what, mine 20564 adds up to 17! How you like that? I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Can't wait to see you!

GOOD LUCK in the morning with the PT visit which should help, and with the packing and stuff. LOVE YOU!!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 00:28:01 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks KP and Kim!!! I just think the world of you two!!! :)

SSF -- 17!!!!!! I have only ran one race when my numbers added to 17 and I feel like it was my strongest!!!! YAHOO BABY!!!! I love you so much. How's your Vastus Medialis? That is one deep muscle! You must be aching to the bone!!! Literally!!!

LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU!!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 00:29:03 from 174.52.45.85

(SSF, I know, I know ... it's really not deep ... it just sounded good!!!) :)

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 00:33:13 from 174.23.237.236

Hey are you studying? My feet are sore from wearing heels all night. I ate two chocolate eclair tonight and I think it's helping to soothe the vastus medialis!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 01:03:18 from 174.52.45.85

I should be studying, but I actually just sat down with Ry for the first time to start planning Boston! :)

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 10:03:57 from 71.219.92.128

You are so dang tough! I am so glad you are coming, we will make you glad you did not stay at home!

From Rhett on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:22:49 from 74.32.219.227

You and Ryan leave today don't you Teena? Travel safely and have a blast in Bean Town. See you Saturday.

From MarcE on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 14:45:41 from 129.188.33.25

Have a safe trip! Glad it's all working out for you!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 15:12:41 from 67.42.27.114

Best wishes to all you Boston runners.

From RAD on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 15:17:09 from 67.172.229.125

I'm glad you were able to come to a comfortable resolution with all of this! You are one amazing woman, have fun this weekend and take in and LOVE every minute of it!!

From timp on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 17:04:40 from 68.164.215.48

Glad to hear you will be going. Enjoy the trip and the race!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 20:52:51 from 174.52.45.85

Kelli -- In all honesty I can't decide whether I am tough or whether I am a total wimp!!! Both arguments are equally viable!!! :) :) :) (I'll pretend that I am tough ... that one sounds better and makes me feel cool!)

Rhett -- Party time!!! Can't wait to see you and Doone!!!! We are going to all have so so so much fun!!! In fact, I just got home and now have to pack (haven't even started) and leave for the airport in the next few hours! STINK!!! What am I doing on the blog????

Marc -- Can't wait to party with you!!! Don't break your watch!!!! :) :) :) Boston Baby!!!!

Paul -- Thank you thank you thank you!!! You have always been so incredibly optimistic and supportive AND extremely funny!!!! The combination always puts a huge smile on my face!

Rachel -- THANK YOU!!! I am going to enjoy whatever comes my way. It is party time!!! Thank you for all of your help, advice, encouragement and kind words!!!

Tim -- Thanks!!! When are you running it again? Next year???? :) :) :) We all need to party!!! :)

From timp on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 07:49:28 from 68.164.215.48

yeah might try to get there next year. My wife would like to take a weekend up there for sure.

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 11:37:40 from 66.239.250.209

Good luck in Boston Teena. The adrenaline should help push you through the pain. Now go out there and kick some butt!

From Andy on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 12:34:59 from 159.212.71.200

You do not need luck. You are in great shape and are incredibly tough so you are going to have a great time. Have a great weekend and enjoy the experience.

From JulieC on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 15:29:05 from 207.224.204.173

Go TEENA. PS NO MORE TEXTING SMOOTH late at night. She is grounded. YOU too get some Zzzzzzzssss!!!! Do a little yoga!! GOOD LUCK and may the healing GODS be with you : D

From Julie on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 17:28:27 from 174.23.54.16

Good luck Teena!!!! I am so excited for you. I wish I was going with you. I know you will do great.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 00:01:12 from 173.14.133.29

Tim -- Then for sure you need to come!!!!! :)

Scott -- I will be happy to cross the starting line and ecstatic if I make it to the finish line!!! :)

Andy -- That's the plan ... ENJOY myself. So this isn't going to be my strongest race ever, oh well!! Always next year when you are running it too!!!! :) C'mon!!!

Julie (JulieC)-- You make me laugh!! I texted Smooth because I did not want to wake her up. Little did I know that she was worried about me and so kept her cell phone next to her 24/7. She is far too good to me!!!

Julie (JulieG) -- I wish you were here too!!! Miss ya!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Starting to wonder if I shouldn't be here in Boston (just teasing) but get this:

SLC airport: Waiting for Ry to park the car. I was sitting on my carry-on (it was vertical) when it slipped out from under me and I landed flat on my coccyx!!! Seriously ... I'm not sure which hurt worse, my tushie or my pride. SO EMBARRASSING!!!

SLC airport: Right when we were getting ready to enter the plane some lady came out and said, "Sorry, there is no more overhead storage, all bags much be checked in." ARE YOU KIDDING ME???

Boston Logan airport: Hallelujah ... our bags are here!! WAIT!!!! It's broken!!! STINK!!!! The pocket that contained all my socks, undies, belts, and swimsuit is torn and missing half its contents!!! "Sorry madam, there is nothing we can do. Just fill out this form and someone should get in touch with you within four weeks." THIS HAS GOT TO BE A JOKE!!!

Hotel: Whew ... we are finally here. I am going to kick off my shoes and sit here at this desk and check my email. OUCH!!! I just ran over my stinkin' big toe with this heavy chair and now it is bleeding!!!!

SIGH ... LAUGH ... I deserve to get two jackets at the Expo! Done deal!!! :) :) :) Bring it!!!

Comments
From KP on Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 00:31:44 from 98.81.20.6

ahhhhhh.... well at least you are keeping a positive attitude about it. keep laughing! you're going to have an awesome time. GOOD LUCK!

From RAD on Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 01:08:09 from 67.172.229.125

You're getting all the pain BEFORE the race so you can run pain free! :)

I say get 2 jackets and some socks - just for good luck.

From DonGardinero on Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 01:30:59 from 152.216.7.5

Teena, Teena, Teena...Congrats on making it in one piece!!! LOL. What a rotten start to your trip. Geez, if I had that much bad luck, I wouldn't even leave the hotel room until race morning.

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 14:35:04 from 72.121.114.56

Are you certain it wasn't your tushie that broke the luggage? More seriously, I hope you have a terrific experience at Boston's.

From Bec on Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 15:50:28 from 76.23.55.210

You are a doll. You are in BOSTON!!!! Good luck on Marathon Monday!

From AmyBQ on Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 07:11:14 from 68.55.192.111

Teena...Just wanted to wish you a HUGE GOOD LUCK!!! Im so jealous. My best friend is also there and running, and hopefully I will be right there with the two of you next year. Im just going to keep working hard. Please put yourself inside a bubble today so you dont hurt yourself!!! You will do fantastic I know. Ill be waiting for your post. Stay positive and Ill be thinking of you!

From timp on Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 09:35:42 from 68.164.215.48

That is quite a saga. :)

Good luck tomorrow! I can't wait to read the report. Have fun!

From Andy on Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 10:23:25 from 198.60.114.178

You have gotten all of the bad luck out of the way so you will definitely have a great race tomorrow. Good luck!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 11:22:37 from 172.190.213.21

Don't sweat the small stuff! Keep your eye on the prize....just remember what your in Boston to do. Shoot over to the EXPO or the nearest department store and get some new skivies,socks and a swimsuit. Hows the leg?

From vinh on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 07:30:26 from 75.77.22.187

Good luck Teena! I'll be tracking you today! =)

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 14:44:57 from 97.49.103.68

So incredibly brave.

From KP on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 14:47:47 from 65.208.22.25

just saw your super awesome finish time! way to go!!! you are incredible!

From timp on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 15:05:29 from 144.189.100.25

Very good Teena! I really hope you were able to enjoy it.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 09:49:37 from 24.16.49.114

Hey! What's taking so long to get a Boston write up? 8-)

Hope all is well!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 17:56:23 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all!!! Just posted it for you, Jefferey!! :)

Race: Boston Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:43:00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0026.200.000.000.0026.20

LOVE Boston -- LOVE the course -- LOVED being able to start with Lark (a new friend, who is so incredible)!!!! :D :D :D

Part One (first 5K):

Started WAY WAY WAY too fast!!! BUT ... my reasoning was good (or so I tell myself). Lark and I were literally at the start line of the second wave. I have NEVER had the opportunity to lead a race, and knew that I would likely NEVER have the opportunity to do so again. BUT ... here we were ... it was BOSTON and I had the chance!!! Took off way fast (for me) and stuck with a group of 5 that was leading the way!!! Was able to stay right behind the motorcade for quite some time. Knew I would pay for it later but I was just so excited to be running after taking 3 weeks off and in the BOSTON MARATHON ... just couldn't pass this up (plus, I didn't even know if I was going to finish, so I was going to grab this memory). Decided I would find my pace after the 5K mark!!! :D :D :D

Part Two (miles 4 - 17):

Found my pace, right under 8 minute miles. Thought for sure I could run a sub 3:30. Had a HUGE grin on my face most of the time. Leg was painful, but it was doing better than I had expected. My stomach was acting up, probably had WAY too many pain meds in me (I won't even admit to how many) but I was able to keep the bulk of the miles right where I wanted them. I was one happy girl!

Part Three (the demise):

Things started really going south!!! STINK!!! Nothing was responding. I could not run relaxed and I thought that if I took any more pain meds that all heck might break loose. Tried to keep it going, but could not. Began throwing up in my mouth and swallowing it. Leg felt like it was going to bust open. Felt the consequences of starting out way too fast and not running for 3 weeks. STINK!!! It was getting EXTREMELY ugly. I was far too cocky the preceding miles and I was paying for it now. Watched my average pace go down down down down down. Dug as deep as I could but got no response!!! Tried to concentrate on the amazing aspects of running Boston but really just wanted to lay down in the middle of the street.

Sadly … my Boston Marathon pace ended up being slower than my long training runs!!! BUT … I ran it!!! I finished!!! And I gave it ALL I had!!! (And I have two cool jackets.)

Part Four (the aftermath):

My leg looked like it belonged on a Cabbage Patch doll for a couple of days! My cute hubby had to take me to all of my classes and pick me up because I could not walk. (HOWEVER, today it is starting to really improve.) The Ogden marathon by necessity has to be out. But would I do it again??? Yeah, I think so!!!

A special thanks to all of my friends for making Boston AWESOME!!!! Being part of such an amazing race is something I will NEVER forget!!!!

I love you guys!!!

My other Ry and me :)

So much fun with my SSF and the girls :)

Kelli and Scott Rock!!! :)



Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From Kelli on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 17:57:00 from 71.219.75.178

Just in case ANYONE is wondering, that is a BIG OLE ice cream cone in my hand!!!

Teena, I am so glad we were there together and that we HAD FUN!!!! Forget the race, it was a great vacation!!!

Now, take care of that leg, take some serious recovery time, skip a few marathons, and let's go do it again next year!

Let St George be your race. you have an awesome race in you, I know it and I can feel it!

From Bec on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:03:53 from 76.23.55.210

TEENA!!! I loved reading your race report. I got chills when I read about your first 5k. What an experience! Boston is a place where the joy of accomplishing life-long goals comes into play. Even if your race did not go as planned you experienced one of the most prestigious races in the world, I am proud of you. Happy running and get better.

From Burt on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:06:08 from 206.19.214.144

How cool! You made the right choice with starting out fast. Heck, you're already in Boston. No need to qualify again, right?

I will say that I don't feel sorry for all the pain you went through because I have, too. And I especially don't feel sorry that you crashed hard, because you still ran 45 minutes faster than my best. So no sympathy from me! But you're still wicked cool.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:09:31 from 174.52.45.85

Kelli -- I just love you!!!

Bec -- Thanks!! It was AWESOME!!!

Burt -- But I did re-qualify!!!! :)

From Burt on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:11:57 from 206.19.214.144

I know. I'm just sayin'. :P

From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:13:37 from 174.52.45.85

Oh Burt -- you are a riot!!! :)

From RAD on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:14:42 from 67.172.229.125

Teena, You are simply amazing! I knew you'd pull out a race like that even with throwing up in your mouth and wanting to die and having 'cabbage patch legs' days afterward!!

I'm sure you were curing everything those last 10 miles, but seriously - look what you did!?! Requalify with feeling that way and in pain! Simple folk like me can only imagine the wonderment of qualifying let alone under those circumstances - especially with all the craziness you went through the few weeks before.

I'm with Kelli - get that leg under control then bust it out at SGM!!! You've got a 3:20 or less in you, we just need that hip/leg/pelivs to cooperate with you. You are amazing, and totally deserved every second of that 'lead pack' feeling!! I'm glad you got that experience, you earned it!

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:16:13 from 66.239.250.209

You made it! That is soooo cool. Congrats, it sounds like you had an amazing experience.

From Kelli on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:26:50 from 71.219.75.178

I LOVE YOU, TOO!!! But, I may love Ryan more since he bought me the ice cream.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:47:14 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Rachel and Scott!!!

Kel -- You do realize that I am the one that put Ry through Law School, right? Without me there would have been no icecream cone for you!!!! :)

From Kim on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:51:00 from 67.199.180.90

Wow! That was worth waiting for! I'm glad you did it! TEENA ROCKS!

From Kelli on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 18:55:26 from 71.219.75.178

OK, thanks for the ice cream Teena!!!!

From vinh on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 19:05:28 from 24.211.101.133

Great job Teena! I know it didn't go down as good as you wanted but I'm glad it was a memorable experience for you. You did an awesome job and once you recover, you will be better than ever!

From crockett on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 21:09:15 from 71.36.67.218

Way to go Teena! Big congratulations. You beat my brother by a mile or so.

From Andy on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 22:40:21 from 198.60.114.178

Simply amazing!!

From DonGardinero on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 23:26:03 from 152.216.7.5

Welcome to the "Throwing Up In Your Mouth Club." We always welcome new members.

SevenTeena, you are an animal, a very tough animal!!!

From Kelli on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 23:45:39 from 71.219.75.178

Remind me NEVER to become a member of that club!!! YUCK.

From Toby on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 23:52:06 from 216.194.124.36

What an amazing experience! Hooray for you!

From marion on Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 15:03:03 from 71.213.114.98

I am SO glad that you were able to finish this bad boy! How is the leg? What a great time with GREAT friends!! :)

From allie on Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 15:05:36 from 67.177.0.102

congrats on a great boston marathon. it was fun to track you and see that you were running so well. great job on toughing it out to the finish. you're awesome!

From Maynard on Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 19:12:27 from 71.213.42.198

Congrats on the Boston finish Teena. Sorry about your struggles, but I think everyone knew going in it wouldn't be all that easy. Still--when I saw your finish time, I honestly figured you had had a near perfect day.

'Rise up this morning

Smiled with the rising sun

Three little birds pitch by my doorstep

Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true

Sayin', "This is my message to you-u-u"

Singin'...

"Don't worry about a thing

'Cause ev'ry little thing gonna be al-right"

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 20:54:39 from 24.16.49.114

Excellent! You are a lot braver than most of us pushing it like that up front! Great write up! Now knock off the running for a bit and get healed up...

From MarcE on Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 23:16:34 from 206.225.68.187

Teena -- Thanks for posting the pictures. I was 1 second behind you at the 5K! That must have been where I tapped you on the shoulder and asked "What are you doing!!!?" :) You had quite the experience..and ran YOUR race. I'm proud of you for finishing what you started and BQing again. Like Kelli said...skip a few marathons and aim for a PR at SGM...I know you won't listen...but it was worth a shot. :)

From artichoke on Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 23:40:22 from 75.169.43.134

Fantastic job at Boston! Way to go.

From AmyBQ on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 10:12:54 from 68.55.192.111

Amazing!!! Cant wait until I can be there. Just got a chance to read your adventure. You are a rock star for even finishing. I probably would have layed down!! Your awsome!!! Good job

From AmyBQ on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 10:14:52 from 68.55.192.111

PS RYAN HALL IS MY HERO :)

From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 18:11:20 from 172.190.9.120

So girl friend hows the recovery rest period coming along? Hey, where's that cigar I trusted you to carry over the finish line at Boston?

From MarcE on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 19:34:22 from 206.225.68.187

Slick - Teena couldn't find anywhere to carry the cigar -- so she gave it to me and Ronnie. I carried it across the finish line for you. If I don't smoke it before UVM, I'll bring it there! :)

From KP on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 19:41:19 from 98.67.175.149

Awesome race, TM! I tracked you online and was continually amazed at your amazing pace when I refreshed my page. You did much better than I expected. I'm so happy for you!

P.S. Love the pic of you and your other Ry :)

From JulieC on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 19:05:50 from 71.219.45.70

All that worry and look at you....YOU RAN A GREAT RACE GIRL!!! Congrats!! HOPE YOU ARE RECOVERING WELL?

From Brent on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 23:26:41 from 168.178.30.194

T NA NA - you crazy fun runner - go out like a bat out of heck and hang on - any TV footage of you at the front? Kool, glad you had crazy fun, memory of a life time of running. I smiled, then felt your pain - get healthy, the next crazy fun run is out there waiting.

500 commando point for running so hard you puked - minus 500 for not puking on someone - plus 500 for being in the front pack - plus 500 for suffering it out to the finish - minus 500 for not kissing the girls at Wellsly (take those negative points back, thats a guy thing) guts and some glory for a hell of a story.

STay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Kelli on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 18:43:03 from 71.219.75.178

How are you feeling???

From Teena Marie on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 22:09:54 from 174.52.45.85

Kim -- my dear, YOU ROCK!!! :)

Vinh and Crocket -- Thanks so much! You have no idea how much your encouraging words help me when I am feeling a little down. :)

Andy -- Thanks!!! Those first few miles did feel amazing!!! (Can't say that about the last few though. ;) )

Dale -- There's a club for that??? Who knew!!! :)

Toby -- You are always so nice!! I'm glad that your ankle feels great in the boot. Have a wonderful pool run tomorrow.

Marion -- My leg was pretty swollen for a couple of days but it is REALLY starting to improve. :)

Allie -- That means you saw me crash and burn!!!! :) It was an experience that I wouldn't give up for anything though. :)

Bradley -- No worries ... about a thing!! :)

Jefferey -- Sounds like a very smart plan!

Artichoke -- Thanks!!! :) It was a lot of fun (mostly). :)

Amy -- YOU HAVE GOT TO RUN THIS RACE!!!! Can't wait until you do!! :) Both Rys are AWESOME!!! :)

Slick -- The healing is coming!!! :) Two problems with the cigar ... I freaked out about not being able to finish the race (and hence break a cigar tradition) AND I couldn't fit it in my training bra!!! ;) I tried to wear it on my neck but I couldn't get comfortable with it. Marc and Ronnie said they'd make sure it would cross the finish line per plan! :)

KP -- Thanks a million! I am so glad I went. :)

Julie -- Thank you!!! The recovery is coming along! :)

Brent -- So I still finished with 500 commando points, right??? :)

Kelli -- I am reallly starting to feel better. My overall fitness has gone way down, but I hope that once my body feels better that I will be able to pick it back up. :)

From Maurine/Miles on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 13:49:09 from 63.255.172.2

So glad you survived and made it through! I loved reading your race report!

From Kelli on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 17:46:08 from 71.219.75.178

Glad you are feeling better. I am sure your fitness is not as LOST as you think, you will get back at it soon and will bounce right back. Just stay focused on feeling better!!!!

From KP on Sun, May 02, 2010 at 00:12:15 from 98.81.0.12

how are you feeling? recovered?

what has the doc said? how long are you going to take off?

UPDATE US PLEASE!

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 02, 2010 at 18:40:33 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Maurine!!! :)

KP -- I am actually healing really well. :) I ran a little bit this week with not much pain at all. The anterior compartment seems to be under control. In fact, although it might be crazy, I am seriously considering running the Ogden Marathon on the 15th. Yes, it will be much slower than I would like, since my fitness and speed have greatly decreased, but it could be fun! :) Once I get finals out of the way (last one is late this Thursday) I will start blogging again. Just super crazy right now. You know how that goes. :)

Thanks for checking in on me. :) :) :)

From Smooth on Sun, May 02, 2010 at 18:43:40 from 174.23.172.155

Hey SSF! GOOD LUCK on the last finals! You will do great! I'm so proud of you studying soooo hard! Glad your ACS is under control. My calves are swollen and tender to touch. It was very foolish of me to run stairs. I hope they heal in time for Ogden! I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!

From Lyman on Wed, May 05, 2010 at 12:18:38 from 170.135.241.46

Great race. You are tough as nails (and little gross with that vomiting-in-your-mouth thing).

From Tom Slick on Wed, May 05, 2010 at 12:48:10 from 168.179.157.104

Well T Na Na, don't you think it's time to bring everybody up to date on your recovery and plans for the future...

From KP on Fri, May 07, 2010 at 14:39:25 from 65.208.22.26

How are finals going?? I've got 3 down, 1 more to go! I hope your running is going well and you are studying hard. How many semesters do you have left? Miss your updates...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.004.006.00

2 miles

40 minutes elliptical

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

8 @ 9:10 AP

My fitness has definitely decreased, stink. Hopefully it will come back soon.

Anterior compartment did great. Still pain in the calf/soleus, but better than Saturday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles AP 9:15

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

9:30, 8:34, 8:00, 7:48, 7:42, 7:36, 7:30, 9:45

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.100.000.000.000.008.10

8.1 miles -- AP 8:44

4 easy with Ry, AP 9:19 (Sophia ran the first .5 with us), but the last mile was an 8:14 - which included me running ahead so that I could push the pace up Home Stretch Hill - ran that hill (.4 miles) at a 7:20 pace.

Then 4.1 on my own: alternated 800 m at 5K pace (~ 7 minute mile) with very slow easy 800 m. Felt hard. Right knee was really hurting and it was windy. Have know idea how to translate this run into anything concrete. Hmmm ...

Ultrasounded knee before run, ice massage and tens unit after about 90 minutes after.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 8.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
15.000.000.000.000.0015.00

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 15.00
Comments
From Andy on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 18:56:28 from 198.60.114.178

This must mean that the leg is feeling better and you survived your finals.

From Teena Marie on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 20:33:50 from 174.52.45.85

Andy --

That was my celebratory run. Finished my last final a little after 5:00 p.m., got home around 6:00 p.m., got the family fed, threw a way a bunch of school papers that I never want to see again, changed into my running clothes and just went for it!! :)

It was slow ... but it was SO nice to just run and feel stress free!!! :) Unfortunately, the endorphin rush I got from running long was so great that I couldn't fall asleep until past 2:00 a.m. and I had to leave for work by 6:30 a.m. :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 20:35:30 from 174.52.45.85

Oh yeah ... I am not pain free yet, but I am definitely in less pain that I was before Boston. All is good! :)

From Maynard on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 20:39:25 from 71.213.8.170

Yay Teena!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.000.000.000.000.0011.00

11 miles and lunch with Smooth and Lowell!!! How I love them both! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 11.00
Comments
From Burt on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 17:53:24 from 98.177.220.145

What's not to love?

From Teena Marie on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 20:52:54 from 174.52.45.85

Amen, Burt!!!! :)

From Smooth on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 01:20:24 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! THANK YOU for the time spent together and lunch!

From RAD on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 01:24:37 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work lady!! Sounds like a fun amazing morning with some of my favorite people too :) Lowell always keeps me in stitches when I run with him!!

How did finals and crazy life go? I hope you are feeling well and that you are recovering well from Boston and all the craziness your body is throwing at you.

From KP on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 10:52:15 from 98.81.7.93

YAY! So glad you are back!! How much of a break do you have before next semester starts? I have 20 glorious days!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 10:55:52 from 174.52.45.85

KP --

OUCH, only 20 days???? That stinks. I have decided not to register for any classes in the summer since I will be taking the GRE, shadowing a couple different PTs in addition to my working (although I cut my work schedule down to one day for the summer so I can party with my cute kids), and getting my application ready and submitted. :)

What are you studying?

From KP on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 11:04:31 from 98.81.7.93

I'm just doing a boring business degree. What are you studying?? PT?? How much do you lack? I've got about 2 LONG years.

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 11:08:31 from 174.52.45.85

KP --

My undergrad is actually history, which I love, but don't want to make a career out of. SO ... I went back to school to take all the pre-reqs to try and get into the PT program. The only program they have in Utah is at the University of Utah and is a doctorate program (so another 3 years in addition to the year of physics and my senior seminar). It sounds so so so long. BUT ... the years will come and go whether I do the schooling or not. Might as well do it, right? I am applying to a couple of schools out of state as well, just in case. My supportive hubby said he will somehow make it work! :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 11:08:54 from 174.52.45.85

And btw, business is NOT boring!!! :)

From DonGardinero on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 15:17:47 from 75.162.99.15

Teena, I hope you don't go out of state!!! Too many people would miss you.

Glad to see you are running again.

From KP on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 16:26:30 from 98.67.109.186

UNLESS you came to Alabama ;)

From Smooth on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 22:29:21 from 174.23.172.155

SSF!!! Hope you're enjoying your Mother's Day and Evening! I can just picture your *non-trouble-makers* making it a special day for you and Ry spoiling you rotten! :) Miss you already! Love you!

From vinh on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 07:10:49 from 75.77.22.187

Awesome run Teena! Looks like you had a great weekend!

From timp on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 10:57:11 from 144.189.100.25

glad to see you back at it. I guess the leg is doing well.

I hope you had a GREAT mother's day.

From Kathie on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 12:37:27 from 63.248.105.188

Nice to see you back! How are you feeling? I wish I could have run with you on Saturday but I would rather be with my honey sorry.

From Rhett on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 13:22:53 from 74.41.249.102

Yea! Teena is back. I hope that leg is feeling better and I hope your hubby and kids spoiled you rotten yesterday.

From MrsFIT on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 13:27:15 from 205.127.241.18

Good to hear from you again lady!!!!!

From Tom Slick on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 09:23:38 from 168.179.157.104

I see your back out there hitting the road again, but how is the leg? Give it to us straight!

From MrsFIT on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 10:18:10 from 205.127.241.18

Yay, what Slick said...."give it to us straight!"

From Teena Marie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:49:57 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone.

Okay ... here is the deal: Yes, I am running some, not nearly as much as I would like, however, and not pain free.

If I can get into a few miles w/o too much pain I seem to do fine until the run is over. Then I hurt for a couple days, then it settles down, and then I run again.

I realize that this is not the right or the smart way to do this, but I really want to run Ogden, UVM, PC, and SG. Granted, my times will not be what I had anticipated or hoped ... but I am dealing with that.

From the outside I know it is easy for to see what I am doing wrong. I have told numerous runners to give their bodies the chance to really heal ... I know the drill ... it is just extremely difficult for me to do. Running provides something in my life that I struggle being without. I just don't feel as good without it. Sigh.

Anyway ... go ahead ... lecture me, let me have it ... I know that I am in the wrong ... but please be merciful as well. :)

Love you all.

From timp on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 12:48:31 from 144.189.100.25

Injuries are a tough call - is it at least getting better?

From Smooth on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 13:03:42 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ I am giving it to you straight. Eliminate the stressors in your life. We are humans and can't do EVERYTHING! It's okay to say NO to the things that don't matter. It's OK to not give 100% to everything and be everything to everyone!

Please please please take care of yourself first. Follow your blog title, find balance for your mind, body and spirit...then everything will take care of itself...things that don't matter will fall to the wayside...things that do matter will fall into place.

You are smarter than most people, me especially. You know your body best. You know what to do. If you want to run the Slam marathons; then do it...no regrets...no second-guessing yourself. The important thing is to know your limit, learn and grow from the experience. What is the title of the book you're gonna write? Teena's Physiology and Everyone Else's? :)

You know that I LOVE YOU no matter what!

From Teena Marie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 13:16:09 from 174.52.45.85

Tim -

I can say this, it is not getting any worst. :) I got the stupid shingles right before getting injured on my 22 miler before Boston. The lingering nerve problems are still driving me crazy. I can't help but wonder if it all stems from that. I know that might sound crazy, but I do wonder.

SSF -

I don't know what I would do with out you. I am definitely NOT going to do another 4 months like these past 4 months again. I learned my lesson. One of the greatest blessings in my life is having so many opportunities to do so many of the things that I love: Family, school, running, work, etc. -- I just still need to find that right balance. :) I love you so much and am extremely grateful that you love me back regardless of my stupidities! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.004.0010.00

40 minutes elliptical

6 miles

Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Smooth on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 17:17:33 from 174.23.172.155

:) Missing you so much! Hope everyone is getting over the stomach flu! Love you!!!

From Teena Marie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 17:18:41 from 174.52.45.85

I miss you, too!

I have been cleaning up stinky throwup all day. :(

From Andy on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 17:22:31 from 199.190.170.21

Is there any other kind? Hope everybody is feeling better and you are able to avoid it.

From Smooth on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 17:23:51 from 174.23.172.155

So sorry! Look at the bright side, you don't have to study while cleaning up puke. Of course, we'd rather party...you deserve a break!

From Teena Marie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 18:12:15 from 174.52.45.85

Andy -- I needed that laugh today!!! Thanks! :)

SSF -- Can you come and give this talk for me? You are the type of person people want to hear from. Pretty please!! :)

From Smooth on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 18:23:41 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ You know I'm not good at giving feminist talks! jk! :) You will do FABULOUS! The sisters will love you! Most importantly they will know the Lord loves them through your talk and example!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.004.5010.00

45 minutes elliptical

5.5 miles

around the world core (reps of 17)

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 5.50
Comments
From Smooth on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 17:36:47 from 174.23.172.155

Who's hardcore? :) I think you're ready to boogie!

Me like that *17* reps! :) :) :) :)

From Rhett on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 18:32:44 from 74.32.222.202

So what's the plan this Saturday? Are you going to run with Smooth or are you going to be the super woman you always are and go all out?

From MarcE on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 18:39:49 from 204.16.82.120

Rhett..Teena only knows one way! :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 19:47:50 from 174.52.45.85

You all crack me up!! I know more than one way, Marc!!!! :) :) :)

Here is the plan (unless I am throwing up by then like the rest of my family):

It seems like I have the least amount of pain running between 8:30 and 8:45. That is the pace the JohnnyV wants to run, so I figure I will just hang with him if I can. Admittingly, I might very well blow up around my 16 at which time Smooth will pass me as I smack her on the bootie and holler, "You're a Smooth Criminal" (inside joke) as she does. :) :) :)

Truly, I just need to finish in one piece in the hopes of being recovered in time to again finish in one piece at UVM. :)

From DonGardinero on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 11:14:07 from 75.162.172.22

Sounds like a good plan, Teena. I hope you have a good marathon and please, don't kill yourself out there.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Some sort of tummy virus.

Going to stay in bed as much as possible.

On the bright side: my bib for Ogden is 3332. Smooth says that 3s mean alive and that 2s mean easy. So my thought process is this: If I take it easy during the marathon I will cross the finish line alive. PERFECT!!! :)

Comments
From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 15:12:48 from 24.16.49.114

Just got over some of that grief myself...hope you are feeling better soon. Is the Ogden Marathon this Saturday?

Good Luck!

From Teena Marie on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 15:15:39 from 174.52.45.85

Jeff - Yep! So I am giving my body until tomorrow morning to get better, or else!!! :)

The kids were battling stuff, so I was very careful with them. But I never worried about my hubby ... imagine my panic when he woke up yesterday morning throwing up. STINK!!! Sure enough, I got it!!!

From MrsFIT on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 15:30:52 from 205.127.241.18

Sounds like a PERFECT mantra for Ogden :)

From Andy on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 15:34:03 from 159.212.71.69

Bummer. Take care of yourself.

From Teena Marie on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 15:38:08 from 174.52.45.85

I don't think it is as bad as Ry or the twins had it because I am able to sip on soda and eat saltines now. So ... if I stay in bed by tomorrow morning I should be as good as new, right?

Plus ... this could actually be a good thing. It is keeping me from running and might give my leg an extra day to settle down. This might just work out to my advantage. :)

From Rhett on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 15:56:44 from 184.10.154.170

Amazingly positive attitude! I love it!

From Smooth on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 16:05:37 from 174.23.172.155

Yay, I'm glad to hear you're able to drink and eat! :)

You will be good as new and ready to boogie! LOVE YOU!

From Doone on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 23:54:40 from 184.10.154.170

Good luck on Saturday! I am sure this extra (even if undesired) rest will serve your legs well.

From Tom Slick on Thu, May 13, 2010 at 09:52:40 from 168.179.157.104

see that you do it that way, don't go and get all crazy on yourself and mess it up. Save it up for UVM and SGM.

From Teena Marie on Thu, May 13, 2010 at 11:32:25 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Rhett!

SSF -- It has been a LONG time since I last boogied!!! Can't wait to see you! :)

Thanks Doone!!! It is so fun to have you on here!!!! :) :) :)

Slick -- Of course I will do it that way. I have to admit, however, that in one foolish and naieve moment, when I discovered my bib number (3332), I thought to myself, "That must mean that I am suppose to run this marathon in a 3:33:02 or a 3:33:20!!!" I smacked myself and stepped back into reality very quickly though!!! :)

From JulieC on Thu, May 13, 2010 at 15:05:15 from 71.219.44.64

Teena---It worked for Melody. She had that thing just before her super run at Boston. Sorry you have it though. If its any consolation I can't eat because I am anxious....to get this thing over with.. Not a good thing to force yourself to eat that you almost do want to lose your cookies. But I will take this over that. I ran SGM with it last year..I felt weak the first 10 miles and then I was detoxed and got more energized. So just be a 2 until you feel the 3 come on :D

From Smooth on Thu, May 13, 2010 at 17:24:03 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ So are you 3 today? Did that *forced cleansing* help so you're now eating and drinking and well rested? 3:33:02! That'd be SWEET!!!! Love you!

From Kathie on Thu, May 13, 2010 at 17:35:05 from 63.248.105.188

My bib number is 4160 as soon as I saw the 4 I decided that I was not going to use Smooths interpretations for it!

Then again if I ignore the 4 I wonder what the 160 mean?

From Teena Marie on Thu, May 13, 2010 at 19:22:32 from 174.52.45.85

Julie -- You make me laugh!!! I can not wait to hear how you do!! :)

SSF -- I feel SO SO SO much better!! I have been eating and drinking just fine. A quick 24 hour bug is all it was. Yahoo!!!! :) Love and miss you!!!

Kathie -- 06 minus 1 minus 4 = 1!!!! You're number one, Baby!!!! YES!!!! :) :) :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, May 13, 2010 at 19:23:17 from 174.52.45.85

Oh yeah, SSF -- I just got back from seeing Matt. He made me scream and cry -- but everything feels so much looser now. :)

From allie on Thu, May 13, 2010 at 19:36:22 from 67.177.0.102

good luck on saturday! glad you are feeling better. i am all about finding significance in bib numbers. if you have to pin paper to your shirt, you might as well turn it into a good luck charm. two years ago at ogden i had 2222.

alive & easy, easy & alive. go teena!

From timp on Thu, May 13, 2010 at 23:08:04 from 68.165.8.15

Teena - I've that comment about the bib. Thanks for the laugh :) :)

More importantly, get better. Make you you stay way hydrated with that stomach issue.

Then go have fun this weekend at the race.

From vinh on Fri, May 14, 2010 at 06:55:27 from 75.77.22.187

Teena! Hope you feel better and I'm sure you'll do great this weekend!

From Rhett on Fri, May 14, 2010 at 12:15:38 from 184.10.154.170

Teena, good luck tomorrow. I hope that leg holds up for you. Most of all, have fun!

From Teena Marie on Fri, May 14, 2010 at 16:29:53 from 174.52.45.85

Allie -- Thanks!!! That will be my mantra: Easy and Alive, Baby!!! :)

Tim -- Keep your fingers crossed for me!! :) Tummy feels SO much better! :)

Vinh -- Feeling SO much better. Tomorrow's main goal (two fold): Have fun -- Cross the finish line!

Rhett -- FUN sounds like a good plan to me! Thanks. :)

From Smooth on Fri, May 14, 2010 at 22:27:51 from 12.198.106.131

We're meeting in the lobby at 4:50 if you want to ride up on the bus together. Hopefully I'll see you at the start. GOOD LUCK!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

10 minutes elliptical

5 miles

Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 5.00
Race: Ogden Full (26.2 Miles) 03:38:16
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0026.200.000.000.0026.20

So ... as usual I procrastinate getting ready for the race until it is almost time to go to bed. In my process of doing this I realized that my watch was almost dead and I could not find my charger anywhere!!! WHAT??? I looked everywhere. Couldn't find the silly thing. Hmmmm ... I have run very little since Boston (due to my silly leg/s) and most of that has been on the treadmill. Could it be that I left it in Boston. No way -- they would have called. Long story short ... they have it. Gave them my credit card and hopefully now it is in the mail!!! What a start! :D :D :D Luckily my friend Stevie has the same watch. He was nice enough to charge it and bring it in the morning :D :D :D

I had no idea how this race would turn out for me. My bib number was 3332. Smooth said that meant: Alive Alive Alive Easy. So, I interpreted that to mean that if I took this run easy that I would cross the finish line alive!!! Sounded perfect!!! :D :D :D Going in, I really wanted to run around a 3:45, but had truly decided that I would be happy with whatever, as long as I didn't make any stupid moves like I did at Boston! :D :D :D

Went up with a bunch of my running buddies from the neighborhood. The only bloggers with us was JohnnyV (who doesn't really blog much anymore) and RivertonPaul (cousin of JohnnyV), needless to say, I think many of the my friends will begin blogging now. As fortune would have it, we saw Andy, Lowell, and Rich Borget as we were deciding which bus to get on and were able to ride up with them. Although I missed the rest of the bloggers tremendously, it was fun to be with this group as I have not spent much time with them at all. As we were waiting for the race start a bunch of us started calling out Smooth's name -- but no response :cry: :cry: :cry: .

Before I knew it the race was off. I was shocked at how well I felt, I quickly wanted to change my plan and really race. However ... common sense (for once) kicked in and I settled for a not super easy, but definitely not a pushing it pace. My biggest fear was hitting the wall hard like I did at Boston -- I was almost certain it was going to happen (likely around mile 16 - 18) but my goal was to stave it off until the 20s. 16 came -- no wall, 18 -- still no wall, 20 -- I was definitely tired and slowing, but no wall, 22 -- same thing, 25 -- slowed way down, but nothing like Boston. Saw Andy, what a welcome site (it pays to be one of the harem) and MrsFit. Crossed the finish line in 3:38:18, my second best marathon time. AND ... I felt 100 times better than I did at the end of Boston. Make that 1000 times better.


Smooth told me she was going to run around a 4:20 ... I should have known better. I totally missed her!!! Stood at the finish line waiting and fearing as the clock was approaching 4:40. She snuck up behind me and I was SO HAPPY to see her. I am always amazed at how cheery she is even after suffering another major attack by that dang charlie!!!!

I think the only bummer part of the deal this race was everyone was talking about seeing Allie at mile 20 (I didn't see her). Dang!!!


Came home, chilled while I gulped down a slurpee watching my hot hubby do yardwork, attended a wedding reception, and then saw Letters to Juliet (cute show). GREAT DAY!!!! :D :D :D :D

Will take this week off and just crosstrain. I think that is what is best for my body.

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From Andy on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 09:54:27 from 198.60.114.178

I was so happy to see you coming in as early as you did. That meant you had a great race. Your fear of hitting the wall forced you to start the race the right way. Not super easy but not pushing it is the way the first 10 miles of a marathon are supposed to feel. From the way you described how you felt, it sounds like you executed a perfect race plan. Congratulations on a very well run marathon.

From Smooth on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:10:05 from 174.23.172.155

My dear sweet SSF! I am so so so so so happy for you! You ran a perfect race! No pain, no meds and a superb time just 26 days off of Boston and *silly legs*. Wow the hotel still has your charger! I left my nice new garments in the hotel yesterday...hmm, wonder if they threw them away!

ANYWAY! You are AWESOME! You finally figured out what works for you and how to race a successful marathon! YOU totally ROCKED Ogden! CONGRATS for a second best marathon! LOVE your report! You went to a movie?!!! HOW FUN! I LOVE YOU!

From JulieC on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:15:26 from 71.219.44.64

Yes, Awesome Teena, Two in a Row!! are you going for Tic Tac Toe? What next?! Way to go and not hit the 8 mile wall. Sure wish they were handing out IBs instead of GUs. Glad you were pain free and had a great friend take you in to the finish!! Way to get under your goal for the day!! :D DD

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:16:01 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Andy!!! It's hard for me to say it was the perfect race because I was so dead at the end. I'm hoping that has a lot to do with my lack of miles/base. I am really really really really hoping to be able to find something that works and keeps my body and check that will allow me the sub 3:30 at SGM. But that means I have to shave off 20 seconds per mile. Dang that sounds like a lot!!!!

SSF -- I did have pain meds before the race though. Just not during. But considering what I took at Boston (I still won't admit to how much), I am not going to complain about the 4 ibuprofen and 2 tylenol I took before Ogden. I was thrilled about that. Today my right knee is killing me ... but that will get better. ABSOLUTELY ZERO PAIN in the anterior compartment!!! YES!!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:18:06 from 174.52.45.85

Julie -- It was just great fun not to feel any real pressure to meet any goal (other than to cross the finish line) and not to completely push it. I think I need to run more like that more often. The always pushing it strategy keeps getting me injured!!!

UVM is next. I will run it the same way! :)

From JulieC on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:18:23 from 71.219.44.64

BTW my daughter went to a b-day party yesterday and they all went to that movie. It was PG I was told. Hope it was fine for 11-12 year girls. My daughter said it was and I was wanting to preview it first. Gosh, I didn't do anything but clean up the house and watch my daughter's soccer game and hang in the river, oh and collapse at the finish line...my bed. A nice movie would have been more appealing.

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:19:35 from 174.52.45.85

Oh yeah, SSF -- Can't end a reply to you without saying, "Love and miss you already!!!"

How are your calves this morning?

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:21:14 from 174.52.45.85

Julie -- The movie was very cute with nothing offensive. We already told our 12 year old that she can see it. :)

The movie and the crepe I ate during it was absolutely relaxing. :)

From Andy on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:21:23 from 198.60.114.178

"The always pushing it strategy keeps getting me injured!!!" Remind yourself of this every day.

From JulieC on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:21:31 from 71.219.44.64

did you notice everyone's time was at gun time? might remove a few seconds for you : D

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:26:03 from 174.52.45.85

Andy --

Should I change that to my blog title???? Or just paste it on my ceiling above my bed??? :)

Julie --

I put my garmin time down. Oh wait, just checked my garmin, I remembered wrong. Need to go change that, it will take away 2 more seconds! :) :) :) Hey, 2 seconds is 2 seconds.

I also noticed (this probably doesn't matter for you super fast runners) that they included the relay teams in the placings. That seems silly.

From allie on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:26:42 from 67.177.0.102

what a great race! way to run strong and avoid the wall. i am so glad your legs felt good and nice job smashing through your goal. i was so sad that i missed you. i figured you would be coming by at any time, so i was watching for you intently. there was a guy just in front of you that made some silly "are we there yet?" joke. while in the process of responding to him you must have flown right by me. i saw you approaching the aid station (pink shorts, right?) and i was so sad that i missed the opportunity. you were running very strong, though. you looked awesome. congrats on a great marathon. rest well this week!

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:29:35 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Allie!

Yep, pink shorts. It was such a fun race. It's hard for me to say that I ran strong when I didn't completely push it. But ... I have to admit that I LOVED not hitting the wall. Does that make me weaksauce? Since I am planning on 5 marathons this year, I think I will truly only race SGM and go for my real goal. What do you think? I am just so so so tired of repeatingly getting injured. Advice? Anyone?

From Walter on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:38:37 from 24.10.169.110

TM! You rock. I did Ogden marathon 2 years ago after running Boston and it was really grueling for me. You ran a smart race. Good job, and it was cool seeing you on my cool down. lol

From Maynard on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 12:14:35 from 71.213.30.144

Congratulations on a super-awesome finish, Rock Star! Glad you ran. :) Sorry I didn't see you. :(

From KP on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 12:31:07 from 98.67.106.156

TM - You are so awesome!! Congrats on a great race!

From Kelli on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 12:52:45 from 71.219.75.178

SUCH GREAT NEWS!!!!! I am so happy that you felt good and ran a dang good race. It just goes to show what yo have in you when you feel good!

From Rhett on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 16:55:45 from 184.10.154.170

Very speedy Teena! And with no real expectations, that is amazing. Just goes to show what a little rest will do for you. I sure hope that leg continues to behave for you. Congrats on a fast race and feeling so good the whole way. with the right recovery, you just may PR UVM.

Oh yeah, way to re-BQ with lots of time to spare.

From Doone on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 18:14:40 from 184.10.154.170

Congrats on an amazing race. I am so proud of you for listening to your body (specifically your legs) and just running a great and fun race. You deserve it!! It sounds like a fun one and was a great finish. I wish I could have been there to cheer everyone in. I wish I lived closer to wonderful people like you. I need a girlfriend to see a good chick-flick with.

Congrats again on such a great time and for feeling so great at the end!!!!

From Brent on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 19:56:18 from 168.178.30.194

T NA NA, not far off your PR, congrads, good recovery after Boston, expect you will have a very good racing year.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

By the way, you deserve 200 commando points for running smart.

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 20:07:40 from 174.52.45.85

Walter James --

Thanks. It was fun seeing you on your cooldown. Congrats again on your win. Simply amazing!!!!

Bradley --

I missed seeing you. There is something about you that makes everyone around you feel happiness. I can't tell you how grateful I am that you were there for Smooth. I think the world of you.

KP --

YOU are the awesome one! Thank you so much for always being so wonderful and encouraging. Hope you are enjoying your little break from school. :) :) :)

Kel --

Thanks. I am very happy with my run. I am going to take things down a notch and just enjoy it for a while. If all goes well I will push at SGM.

Rhett --

It was a lot of fun. My leg hurts today, but not nearly like it did after Boston. I'm just going to keep things nice and easy for a while. My body needs a break. :)

Doone --

I can not tell you how badly I wish you lived closer. You should see Letters to Juliet, very cute!!!! Will Rhett watch chick flicks or is he too manly??? :) :) :)

Brent --

Thanks!!!! If I tell you that I walked through every aid station do the commando points get deducted or added???? :)

From RAD on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 21:03:08 from 67.172.229.125

I was SO impressed when I saw you running strong into the finish and I knew you'd take a sub 3:40! I cheered you on, but I think you were focused and listening to the ipod, but know that the well wishes were there!! You are simply amazing. How I wish I could run that time and say it was a 'not pushing it' pace! AMAZING!

Cross train well this week, and let your body recover! SGM is right around the corner and we need you ready to RACE that one!

From MichelleL on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 21:52:29 from 67.41.166.22

Hey nice job!

From DonGardinero on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 22:15:12 from 75.162.166.212

Simply amazing, Teena Marie!!! I don't know how you do it. You looked so strong and light on your feet at the finish. Very cool.

From vinh on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 06:55:11 from 75.77.22.187

Great job Teena!

From timp on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 09:12:34 from 144.189.100.25

That's about 4 min off a PR after little running in the last 1.5 months? That speaks very well of your base fitness. Great job!

From Tom Slick on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 09:21:19 from 168.179.157.104

"PPPPPP"! Wow, you ran a great race and you finished with at great time too boot!

From Mike Warren on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 10:44:21 from 208.117.124.133

Nice job Teena! You ran a very impressive race. Thats a great time at Ogden. Maybe this is the year you stay healthy and unleash at STG!

From kellies on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 13:40:53 from 67.199.181.245

Awe........Hooray, Hooray, Hooray for Teena Marie!! First, I love your post. It made me happy reading it!! Second, GREAT GREAT job on Saturday!! Nothing is better then runing and feeling great during and especially After! I am so happy for you and wow, you did AWESOME~!! Way to listen to your body little lady!! Sounds like you also had a great day afterwards!! I can totally picture you slurpin your slurpee and watching Ryan do yard work (cute visual of you). Glad you got to the movie also. I want to see that one!! Fun day! NICE WORK CUTIE!!!

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 14:09:04 from 174.52.45.85

Rachel -- Thanks. It was a fun day. I really would like to race SGM, we'll just have to see. :)

Michelle -- Thank you!!! You know that I think you are a rockstar! :)

Dale -- Thank you so much!!! That compliment just made my day! :)

Vinh -- Thanks! How are you?

Tim -- You are too nice! Thanks! :)

Slick -- I am laughing so hard right now. Let me explain: I had no idea what PPPPPP meant. But Smooth and I are doing some easy crosstraining right now (I'm on the bike, she is on the elliptical)and she just told me. Thanks my friend!!! It was fun. :)

Mike -- Hey you!!!! Let's hope you are right -- for both of us!!! :)

Kellie -- You are so stinkin' cute. It was fun. Thanks!!! :) Yes, lunch is a must. :)

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 17:43:45 from 66.239.250.209

Congrats on your race. That is great that you didn't have any issues. Nice work!

From marion on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 19:34:06 from 71.213.114.98

Alive, Alive, Alive, EASY! You totally did it!! what a great race. How perfect to have a "feel good" marathon after such a lousy Boston. You ran a SMART fantastic race!! xoxo

From Burt on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 19:56:01 from 206.19.214.144

I think I'll come back and read this later. It's sooooo loooonggg!!! Just kidding. I read it. It wasn't so much the length of the report as it was the amount of comments there, little miss popularity. And of course I have to read through all the comments to make sure I don't repeat anything anyone else said. That being said, I'm sure I will. You are simply amazing! Did anyone say that yet?

From MarcE on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 22:40:25 from 204.16.82.120

You are such a stud-ette!!!

From Teena Marie on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 14:24:50 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Scott!!!

Marion -- xoxo right back at ya!!! My oldest has been addicted to making lollipops since our luncheon way back when!

Burt -- As always, you make me laugh!!!

Marc -- Thanks! It was so fun. :)

From Maurine/Miles on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 14:03:05 from 63.255.172.2

I've been wondering how your legs were doing and this gave me the answer. Congrats on an awesome race!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.003.003.00

Super fun day working out and shopping with my SSF!!! :)

15 minutes upright bike

15 minutes elliptical

12 minutes abs

AM yoga

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0014.0014.00

morning:

Went to the gym to bike and swim this morning. But after I finished on the bike I realized that I left my stinkin' swimming stuff at home.

30 minutes upright bike

70 minutes elliptical

evening:

Roughly 12 mile bike ride with Ry. So much fun!!!

Comments
From RAD on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 15:15:48 from 67.172.229.125

meh...elliptical is better than swimming :) not as much 'clean up' afterward! (I HATE getting showered after swimming and the chlorine stink that stays with you for days!).

Nice work, glad to see you're recovering well!

From Rhett on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 15:22:24 from 74.32.222.202

Yeah, I'm guessing they frown on skinny dipping there at your gym. Good call to just do some elliptical work. How are the legs feeling a couple days out from your fast marathon?

From KP on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 16:06:53 from 65.208.22.26

how can you torture yourself for 70 minutes on the elliptical like that? the longest i've ever made it was 30 minutes. i hated every second of it and haven't been on one since then!

From Bec on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 21:16:33 from 76.23.55.210

I hate when you leave swimming stuff at home! That has happened to me various times! Great job on Saturday by the way. I watched you finish and you looked strong all right!

From Smooth on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 23:47:37 from 174.23.172.155

WOW!!! You got a lot of exercise done today!

LOVE your 12 miles ride with Ry! Put a smile on my face picturing you two having a great evening together! :)

I'm so proud of you sticking with your plan of no running. You are so SMART!

LOVE YOU! Miss you already!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0010.0010.00

30 minutes upright bike

30 minutes arc trainer

20 minutes indoor rower

20 minutes elliptical

 

** Wondering which is better: just working on one machine so that there are no breaks or breaking it up like this so I use different muscles and am not entirely bored. Hmmm ....

Comments
From AmberG on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 13:37:25 from 64.255.88.138

I think mixing it up keeps things interesting . . . if nothing else :) That's my vote!

Hey, Congrats on your awesome marathon finish, 2nd fastest time and feeling GREAT! WOW! Sorry this is the wrong place to comment, but I didn't know if you would get it if I left it on your race report since you've moved on with your life by now :) That slurpee you had after sounds so delicious, I think I will have to try it after my next race. You are so strong! So happy for you that you had a solid race. You are in incredible shape and it just goes to show that different days bring such different outcomes! WOOT WOOT for you girl!

From DonGardinero on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 14:53:32 from 75.162.189.137

I agree with Amber. Mixing it up is good.

From Rhett on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 15:55:54 from 74.32.222.202

Either way works, so long as you maintain your fitness. I'm going to have to take a page out of your book, or is that my book from last summer, and start hitting the serious cross training if I want to get this STUPID leg ready for UVM.

From Smooth on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:08:15 from 174.23.172.155

Wish I was working out with you. It'd be anything but boring, 'cause you'd laugh your head off with my clumsiness...plus our incessant talking and giggling would make the time flies...the abs would definitely get a great workout! :) :) :) :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 13:42:00 from 174.52.45.85

Okay ... so the mixing up is a good thing then! :)

SSF -- You have no idea how badly I wish you worked out with me more often!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.008.5010.50

45 minutes upright bike

1 mile swim

2 miles treadmill - Just wanted to test out my leg so that I can plan Saturday. Quite a bit of tightness, but no pain. :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 2.00
Comments
From RAD on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 13:55:23 from 67.172.229.125

tightness I think is to be expected after your good performance Saturday. I'm glad there is NO pain, that is the best news! Nice work keeping the x-training up.

From Huans32 on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 14:16:49 from 138.64.8.52

Great job on the brick. Or mini tri.:)

From Andy on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 15:11:28 from 159.212.71.17

No pain is a good thing. Of course you realize that just because you do not have pain that you can go out and run 20 on Saturday.

From Huans32 on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 15:13:59 from 138.64.8.52

LOL I 2nd what Andy said. No reason to go find some pain if you dont have any right now.

From Teena Marie on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 15:32:10 from 75.162.230.214

:) :) :)

I know, I know ... I have already thought ahead. I am only going to run between 8 and 10. AND ... Ry has committed to run four of those miles with me ... so that will keep the pace around 9ish.

See ... I am learning. Right?

From Huans32 on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 15:33:41 from 138.64.8.52

Yeah... But those miles with Ry will be just a warm up for you. Then its lets see how far I can push it.

From Teena Marie on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 15:43:12 from 75.162.230.214

Nope -- not going to happen!

Since school has been out I have found time to go back and read many of the articles that I have missed in the past 9 issues of RW. I have concentrated my readings on injury prevention!!!!

Just watch!!! :)

From Smooth on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 17:58:40 from 174.23.172.155

SMART COOKIE!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

From JohnnyV on Fri, May 21, 2010 at 12:41:19 from 204.124.13.151

We'll see. Don't let Ryan be late for his meeting Saturday.

From Kathie on Fri, May 21, 2010 at 13:44:46 from 63.248.105.188

Looks like you have learned your lesson!

Lets do lunch!

From Rhett on Fri, May 21, 2010 at 14:46:39 from 74.36.37.19

Teena, I'm very happy that you have no leg pain. Keep it that way.

From KP on Fri, May 21, 2010 at 22:47:10 from 69.255.142.204

you are the crosstraining queen!

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 23, 2010 at 11:22:48 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- We shall see! :) Miss and love you!

JohnnyV -- HI!!!! So cool to see you on the blog ... even if it is just to make fun of me. And ... Ry did make the meeting in plenty of time to hear your new calling announced!!! Yahoo!!!! :)

Kathie -- I would LOVE to!!! I can't on Tuesday but any other day is good. :)

Rhett -- How I wish that our bodies were injury proof!!! How are you?

KP -- You are so nice! Heading to your blog now.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

9 miles

Not as great as I had hoped, but not horrible either. Still at that point where I have to find just the right pace or things don't feel right. I can't really describe it as pain, because it doesn't hurt. It just feels really tight and weak. Does that make sense? I am talking about the opposite leg as the one that gives me problems with anterior compartment syndrome. That leg feels great. I think what I am dealing with now still has to do with compensating way too much at Boston.

 

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 9.00
Comments
From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sun, May 23, 2010 at 11:22:36 from 24.16.49.114

You CAN take a week off a few times a year to regenerate, Sister! Hope it all gets better soon for you...

From Smooth on Sun, May 23, 2010 at 23:39:18 from 174.23.172.155

Hey SSF!!! You sure have high expectation! :) jk! Your recovery is quicker than post Boston's. You're doing great! When will I see you again? Love and miss you!

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 23, 2010 at 23:48:30 from 174.52.45.85

Jefferey - No worries, I'm just paranoid!! :)

SSF - When do you have time???? :) Less than two weeks until the kids are out of school ... so we need to play lots before then! :)

From Smooth on Sun, May 23, 2010 at 23:53:17 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ This week is Steven's last week of school. Marianne and Emi are coming on Wed. Steven is graduating on Thur. My niece is getting married on Sat. Tomorrow is good!

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 23, 2010 at 23:57:01 from 174.52.45.85

Your week is WAY busy. I know that if you spend the day with me that you will be feeling stressed about not being ready for them.

Hmmmm ... maybe I should come help you get things ready.

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 00:02:17 from 174.52.45.85

Then again ... I have this cold I have been fighting off since last Sunday (can't really decide if it is a cold or just bad allergies). Maybe I should stay away from the world until it goes away. Thing is, nobody else in my family has got it. AND ... I skipped my allergy shots for the past 5 months (due to my crazy schedule I could never get in) and just started them again on Thursday ... so it is likely allergies. BUT ... who knows.

From Smooth on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 00:04:31 from 174.23.172.155

Too much to do and not enough time! I have been insomnia lately. Tonight I could not stay awake during seminary graduation. Hubby sitting on the stand could see me doze off....how embarrassing. I hope I didn't snore. :)

From Smooth on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 00:07:09 from 174.23.172.155

Sorry you have the stuffies...at least I'm not sneezing or coughing...just sleepy and extremely tired! I need to hire a domestic helper!

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 00:07:32 from 174.52.45.85

I'm sure you didn't snore!!!

When do things settle down?

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 00:08:31 from 174.52.45.85

Do you want me to come and help you?

Maybe we should just plan on a run together later in the week.

From Smooth on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 00:13:56 from 174.23.172.155

Thanks for the offer to help. I should be okay...I'm trying to hire David, a newly college graduate with no job, ha! But I think he might be going to AZ to look for housing. I'm also helping Mary clean her house. She moved into our neighborhood and needs help to clean her former house.

K, we should plan on a run together either Fri or early Sat morning. The wedding is in the afternoon.

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 00:21:10 from 174.52.45.85

That sounds good, we'll plan on that. But the offer stands ...

Love you.

Get some sleep.

From Smooth on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 00:23:38 from 174.23.172.155

I'm going to bed now...so tired!

LOVE YOU!

G'night and sweet dream!

From Rhett on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 13:21:00 from 74.41.249.102

I'm glad that the bad leg feels great. Too bad the good leg is causing problems now. Just stay in recovery/taper mode for the next few weeks and you'll be ready for another speedy marathon.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.002.000.000.002.0012.00

10 miles -- Felt a little better than Saturday (other than this/these stinkin' cold/allergies  -- still don't know which it is)

20 minutes elliptical

 

******************************************************8

Oh yeah ... you all have to try this ... my kids, Ry and I LOVE IT!!!!!

4 Tablespoons brownie mix

2 Tablespoons water

- mix it in a cup that you can put in the microwave

- microwave for 1 minute

******* It makes the best little brownie ... so yummy and warm and gooey ... AND ... no oil, butter, eggs, etc. The only problem is that it is so easy that a 5 year old can do it so you have to be careful not to continually make them throughout the day like I did yesterday!!!! I have tried it with muffin mixes as well ... it works ... but the brownies are the BEST!!!!

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Tom Slick on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 14:09:19 from 168.179.157.104

10 miles today, good on you, what did you do saturday.....

From RAD on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 14:21:16 from 67.172.229.125

ugghhh....nasty cold/allergy crap! I'm feeling your pain. How do we make it go away?!? The best part of my exercise this morning was the 10-tissue clear out afterward :) (sorry -tmi) I could actually breathe for about 5 minutes!!

Nice work on those miles girl, I hope they're feeling good too!

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 14:29:18 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Slick and Rachel!!!

Slick, I did 9 on Saturday

Rachel, makes sure and check out the little brownie recipe I just added to my blog. Seriously ... so yummy, so easy, and no oil/butter, etc.

From RAD on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 14:35:24 from 67.172.229.125

Oh Teena...I think you're playing with fire posting this where I can see it! I now will for SURE gain those additional 10 pounds in the next month before the baby :) mmmm....brownies!! I may have to go to the store now...

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 14:38:09 from 174.52.45.85

But Rachel ... these are better for you than regular brownies!!! I think the plain mix I have said only a half of gram of fat per serving for the mix, and a brownie is less than one serving. That is how I justify it!!! :)

From RAD on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 15:05:09 from 67.172.229.125

yeah...see I'm good at rationalizing, so I'd probably eat through 3 boxes thinking they were 'good' for me! I can't stop at just one :) (box that is)

From Kathie on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 15:08:18 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run Teena.

I am not even going to try the brownie recipe. I am sure it is good but I am going to try and eat only "good food" until after SGM.

From Kelli on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 15:15:24 from 71.219.93.114

Sounds nummy!!!! I need to buy some brownie mix, and then put some ice cream on it of course!

GREAT RUN, keep it up, find the right pace, take care of aches and pains before they take care of you, and ALL IS WELL!!!!

From Kelli on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 15:15:59 from 71.219.93.114

OH, and it allergies, it has to be! I have so much phlegm running down my throat it is awful!

From Andy on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 15:38:00 from 159.212.71.200

Nice run. Happy to see good mileage with no pain.

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 16:50:37 from 75.162.230.214

Kathie -- You are too hardcore! :)

Kelli -- I have been eating it with icecream as well. SO YUMMY!!!! And, I am sitting here at my asthma/allergy doctor's office. They won't give me my stinkin' shot because my asthma reading is crappy -- but of course it is silly people, i just ran and i have allergies!!! GIVE ME MY SHOT!!! So ... I have to wait for the doc to see me. Stink!

Andy -- No pain baby!!! :)

From seeaprilrun on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 17:58:25 from 68.103.243.136

Oh dear. I should've never read your blog today because now I am going to be standing by my microwave with brownie mix and a cup with a new excuse for every single one I eat.

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 24, 2010 at 19:06:55 from 174.52.45.85

April,

Could be worse things, right? I just tried it with a "healthy" muffin mix by Lehi Mills (at least they are supposed to be healthy) and it worked!!! It was good ... but the brownie is still the best!!! :)

From timp on Tue, May 25, 2010 at 10:09:22 from 144.189.100.25

nice job Teena -

I have a cookie mix I might have to test that with...

From Rhett on Tue, May 25, 2010 at 13:16:50 from 74.36.37.19

Yum, warm gooey brownies. Do they make you run faster or possibly promote healing in messed up legs?

From Tom Slick on Tue, May 25, 2010 at 13:54:44 from 168.179.157.104

Hey Teena, 19 days till UVM.

From KP on Tue, May 25, 2010 at 14:25:21 from 65.208.22.26

that sounds soooooo yummy!

thanks for sharing!

From Smooth on Tue, May 25, 2010 at 16:20:15 from 174.23.172.155

12 miles?!!! on a Mon!?!!! AWESOME!!!

Now, that's what I call yummy fast treats...Mmmmm...I could've eaten a dozen easily!!! Wish you lived next door! :) Love & miss ya!!!

From Doone on Tue, May 25, 2010 at 18:22:13 from 184.10.154.170

Is this promote fat-eating or fast running site? I will have to wait to eat those brownies or I will gain some poundage for sure. I could never eat just one!

Congrats on a good run. It sounds like your leg is feeling better.

Sorry about the allergies. Mine got so bad a couple of years ago that I started immuno-suppressant shots once a week. That has helped. Also, I take a claritin and zyrtec everyday. I also use nasonex everyday and I saline rinse my nose twice a day. It sounds like a lot but it works and I haven't had one problem the entire spring. If you are only going to do one of them I would do the saline rinse - cheap, easy and effective.

From Kimmy on Tue, May 25, 2010 at 23:07:18 from 75.169.130.229

Teena...nice run I hope everything is healing for you. Can't wait to see you again.

From DonGardinero on Wed, May 26, 2010 at 01:09:26 from 152.216.7.5

Hey Teena...I'm nervous about the elevation gain at PC, too. And yes, it looks like it's about a 900 foot elevation gain for the first 16 miles. I have a hard enough time running at this elevation!!!

I have run most of the course and along the Rail Trail, it's not too noticeable, but once you get into town, that's where it really starts getting pretty steep.

It's funny because from the highest point down to the finish, it's a 900 foot drop, but all the times I've run the course, it does NOT feel like it's downhill...At least, it doesn't feel that way to me. LOL

I stand corrected, it is a 1,024 foot elevation gain...I just noticed on the elevation chart

From Teena Marie on Wed, May 26, 2010 at 15:11:04 from 174.52.45.85

Tim -- Did you try the cookie mix? I'm thinking it won't work ... but ... can't wait to hear for sure! :)

Rhett -- Hmmm ... maybe. :)

Slick -- 17 now! :)

KP -- They are way yummy! :)

Smooth -- It was only 10! :) The other two were crosstraining miles.

Doone -- Fast running ... fat eating ... it's all relative, right? :) I get the shots too. Unfortunately I stopped taking them this last semester because my schedule was so stinkin' hectic that I could never fit it in. I am paying for it big time now. But I am back to getting them. :)

Kim -- We all need to get together soon!!!

Dale -- Well ... scared or not ... we are both running it ... so I guess I better just deal with it!! :)

From timp on Wed, May 26, 2010 at 15:36:45 from 71.16.116.2

Teena - I haven't tried it yet, but I think I;ll have to once I get the kids home from school. The teachers are having an end of school kickball game right now....

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.008.008.00

60 minute upright bike

800 m swim

 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.170.002.500.000.0013.67

2 hours - 13.67 miles

***

Easy pace (although it did not feel easy - legs were heavy, clunky, and sore) with 5 800s in the middle at HM pace.

I feel kinda used up. Does that make sense? Blah.

***

Oh yeah -- I tried the brownie trick with a fiber one mix ... it worked. Are fiber one muffins really good for you though? I think it is kind of deceiving since the sugar grams are still pretty high. Hmmmm ....

AND ... I am going to take a nap today. YES!!! :)

 

PM

yoga

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 13.67
Comments
From Kathie on Wed, May 26, 2010 at 15:38:37 from 63.248.105.188

Great workout! You should feel used up at the end of intervals right?

From Teena Marie on Wed, May 26, 2010 at 15:47:14 from 174.52.45.85

I felt used up before the intervals. Ahhhh ... I think the nap will make everything better! :)

From Rhett on Wed, May 26, 2010 at 19:50:34 from 74.36.37.19

I bet that nap is all you need to get your energy back. I hope you got it.

From timp on Wed, May 26, 2010 at 20:44:36 from 68.165.8.15

im the same way today - sometimes we are all used up and need a refresher

From DonGardinero on Wed, May 26, 2010 at 22:17:30 from 152.216.7.5

I feel like that all day, every day.

From Tom Slick on Thu, May 27, 2010 at 09:51:24 from 168.179.157.104

sounds like your recovery is coming along great. Don't push it too fast or you might jinx it! Keep eating those muffins, you could stand to put on a few pounds, (:, (: .....

From Teena Marie on Thu, May 27, 2010 at 12:13:21 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!!

I just want to get some energy back before UVM. :)

Maybe more naps are called for!!! ;)

From Kelli on Thu, May 27, 2010 at 19:13:47 from 71.219.93.114

They are LOADED with fiber, all the Fiber One stuff makes me very sick and bloated. But fiber is good for you if you can handle it!

I know exactly what you mean, I, too, feel very used up. That is a good f=term for it actually. So, I think that means it is time for a lunch red mango date. Aren't you done with school???

Almost time to buy that summer swimming pass!

From Kimmy on Thu, May 27, 2010 at 22:28:23 from 75.169.134.192

I know that used up feeling all too well. I am just glad to hear that even you get that feeling, you always seem to be speeeeeeeedy!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.600.000.000.006.0012.60

am

30 minutes upright bike

30 minutes elliptical

around the world core (reps of 17)

pm

60 minutes treadmill (6.6 miles)

lower body strengh training

Comments
From RivertonPaul on Thu, May 27, 2010 at 13:14:50 from 67.42.27.114

Nice cross-training. Hope the recovery is well.

From Rhett on Thu, May 27, 2010 at 13:55:44 from 74.36.37.19

You are being super disciplined with your cross training. I'm impressed with your will power not to run.

From Teena Marie on Thu, May 27, 2010 at 16:45:25 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks guys!

I think I am still dealing with some compensation issues from Boston, so I am trying to be smart -- hopefully smart enough!

Paul -- Yes!!! You are back!!! Going to head to your blog and see if there is anything funny! :)

Rhett -- How are you feeling today? Please give me good news!

From Rhett on Thu, May 27, 2010 at 17:18:23 from 74.41.249.102

Teena, yep I'm doing much better today. Ever since I taped it up with your KT taping method, it has really made big improvements. Coincidence?? I don't think so.

Kelli, gets some credit too, with the recommendation to eat ice cream. I'll have to have more tonight.

From Smooth on Fri, May 28, 2010 at 18:11:06 from 174.23.172.155

MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!

Glad you're xtraining like crazy. NICE miles this week too!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

60 minutes upright bike

hip strengthening exercises and stretches

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
15.760.000.000.000.0015.76

15.76 miles -- my legs are so heavy -- not sure if it is still the aftermath of two marathons in the past 6 weeks or if it is the lower body stuff I have been doing.

** After looking at all my lower body issues these past couple of years and trying to figure out what the deal is I have come up with a new theory for myself. This might sound totally lame but I am pretty convinced that my gluteus maximus is not maximus enough. Seriously. Seems like my lateral rotators are super weak, especially my stinkin' bootie muscles (or lack of bootie muscles might be more appropriate). Here's to a bigger and stronger tush. Will see if  my theory holds true ... giving it 3 committed months of working on those dang lateral rotators. :) 

** Big regret today: not running with my SSF. I woke up feeling blah and didn't even know if I would make it 10 miles. Just was not feeling it. Smooth was right, I would make it if I chose to ... I should have listened to her and ran with her. Big mistake on my part.

** Another stupid thing I did today was begin my run with the wind at my back ... that made the last half miserable. Yes, I am a big baby!!! Seriously.

My daughter, Rylee, was giving me piggyback ride yesterday down our hallway. She wanted a picture of her carrying her mother. Payton was the photographer and he took this shot when we weren't ready (Rylee wanted me to fix her bangs) -- it is my favorite. I have the best kids in the world!!! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 15.76
Comments
From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, May 29, 2010 at 14:00:52 from 24.16.49.114

...so much for taking it easy... :-)

Have a great weekend!

From Teena Marie on Sat, May 29, 2010 at 14:05:41 from 174.52.45.85

Jefferey: I have ran all of my runs slower than I have in months. Likely not by choice, but because I feel so tired. But ... I justify it saying it is an easy pace.

I wasn't planning on tapering for UVM because I am not racing it. But I have changed my mind after today's run ... I best taper if I want any chance of crossing the finishing line. :)

From Smooth on Sat, May 29, 2010 at 15:13:16 from 174.23.172.155

SSF!!! Can't believe you ran that fast and tough it out in the wind with tiny tushy! :) You can have some of my big fat bootie anytime! :)

Missed you so much this morning! I am certain if we ran together I would have run faster and you slower...would have, could have been PERFECT!

You're such a studious runner figuring out your physique! I just LOVE YOU!!!! Have a nice restful recovery day and evening!

Don't you worry a thing about UVM! It's just another Sat. training run. Keep your eye on the prize for SGM!!! LOVE YOU!!!!

From Kelli on Sat, May 29, 2010 at 16:35:14 from 71.219.93.114

I could have told you your butt was not big enough!!!!

Nice run, way to get out there even when you felt blah!

From Andy on Sat, May 29, 2010 at 17:05:17 from 198.60.114.178

I will be a gentleman and refrain from commenting on your booty.

The last half was miserable but it will make you stronger. Great run today.

I'm in need of advice on another matter. When's lunch?

From Teena Marie on Sat, May 29, 2010 at 17:49:30 from 174.52.45.85

Kel -- I definitely need to perk it up a bit. I wonder if there are some dvds that have straight on booty workouts! I'll bet there are! :)

Andy -- I have been starving for like a month now!!! Let's you and I plan it. I know Memorial Day is bad for most ... so how about Tuesday at noon at Great Harvest again? (Can't wait!! :))

From Kelli on Sat, May 29, 2010 at 20:23:08 from 71.219.93.114

http://www.extremefitnessresults.com/brazil-butt-lift.html

There you go!!! Honestly, coming from a person who is ALWAYS tryting to "firm" up my tush, do lots of squats and lunges!!! That will give you a strong behind, and there are a few really good machines at the gym, too.

From RAD on Sun, May 30, 2010 at 02:08:00 from 67.172.229.125

It's interesting how much of our 'leg' strength really does come from the hip/core area. I think we, as runners, overlook that area a lot, concentrating more on quads, calves and hamstrings. Strengthening our hip/core does SO much for us!! That said, good luck - I hate doing the stuff :)

Nice work on the 15! I will never call anyone a baby when they complain about the wind! I HATE it, really, it makes it about 50X harder to run when going into a head wind!

From timp on Sun, May 30, 2010 at 09:44:38 from 68.165.8.15

nice run Teena

From Teena Marie on Sun, May 30, 2010 at 11:51:37 from 174.52.45.85

Kel -- Thanks for the stuff!!! :)

Rachel -- So true.

Tim -- Thanks! :)

From Rhett on Sun, May 30, 2010 at 11:59:06 from 184.10.154.170

Rylee is buff! Well, you weigh almost nothing, Good luck with the backside. I believe in weight training to help balance all the muscles.

From Smooth on Sun, May 30, 2010 at 15:52:47 from 174.23.172.155

LOVE LOVE LOVE the pix!!!! STRONG, BEAUTIFUL, FUN... This goes perfect with the talk by Elder Ballard on mothers and daughters. Can't wait to see you!

Please tell Rylee how much I love her and think she's very very PRETTY!

LOVE YOU!

From Smooth on Sun, May 30, 2010 at 15:56:46 from 174.23.172.155

Oh yeah, and the MOST NURTURING girl in the world! Like mother like daughter!!!!

From JulieC on Sun, May 30, 2010 at 20:53:23 from 71.35.249.154

the wind is always sneaking up on us on runs this year!!! no fun going downhill with a headwind, mute point right? I am a baby too. What is your relaxed goal time for UVM? Cute picture : D

From Kimmy on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 11:51:29 from 75.169.134.192

Loved your post....Good luck on that booty thing...

Cute picture....Kids are great...I just love hanging out with my cute daughter.

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 21:35:17 from 174.52.45.85

Rhett -- Rylee is totally buff!!! Seriously, she rocks!

SSF -- I will tell Rylee what you said. It will make her day!

Julie -- I have NO idea! I still need to look at the course. I want to run it similarly to how I ran Ogden ... comfortably hard, but not full out race pace. Albeit, I have to admit that my body feels exhausted. The most marathons I have run in one year is two (and they were five months apart)... and now I have already run two in 6 weeks with another one right around the corner. Perhaps I should not worry about pace at all and just concentrate on crossing the finish line in one piece. What do you think?

Kimmy -- You are so right!!! (On the good days at least! :)) And as far as the booty gig -- I need all the luck I can get! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.002.500.008.00

8 miles with my SSF

Went to Lehi High School to do some speedwork on the track. I know this sounds crazy, but I have NEVER ran on a track before. My speed as of late has really been quite stinky, and hence I have avoided working on it since I hate being disappointed with the splits. What a copout.

~ 2.25 miles warmup

dynamic stretching

5 X 800 meteres with 400 meters jog in between (albeit I walked 200 meters after the 3rd and 4th 800 ... seriously ... what a baby.)

Splits for the 800 meters were: 3:29, 3:29, 3:28, ? (forgot to hit the lap button), 3:25

The best part of the run by far were our cool down miles (~ 2.25) which we did barefoot on the astro turf on the football field. I LOVED THAT!!! It felt so good to run barefoot on that surface. Every now and then I would run a sprint or jump in and out of a tire that was on the field. Too bad there is not an astro turf marathon. Man that was heavenly.

One last thing:

MY SSF ROCKS!!!!

(SERIOUSLY ... THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE HER! HOW DID I GET SO LUCKY?)

PM

Lower body strength-training

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From timp on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 21:36:44 from 66.167.51.243

Awesome job on the speedwork! The track is fun for a change isn't it?

From allie on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 21:37:58 from 67.177.0.102

nice speedwork! consistent splits and a strong finish. way to go.

that's it...we need to create a barefoot astro turf marathon. how many laps would that be? ;)

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 21:40:30 from 174.52.45.85

Tim --

Thanks! Yes, the track is fun but I felt so weaksauce!!! I really would like to get my 800s to 3:20 consistently.

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 21:43:44 from 174.52.45.85

Allie -- The discouraging thing is that I could run 100 800s faster than this in March. That stinks!!! My legs just feel so tired and heavy lately.

Okay ... 46,112 yards in 26.2 miles ... so that's what, 461.12 repeats of the football field?

Let's do it!!! :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 21:44:18 from 174.52.45.85

NOT 100 800s, I mean 10 800s, of course!!! :)

From allie on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 21:51:32 from 67.177.0.102

well you did just run a marathon two weeks ago. no need to be discouraged! i am just starting to overcome the "tired and heavy" feeling in my legs and my race was a month ago. the speed will come back. then you will be doing 100 x 800M again like it's nothing. :)

are you running UVM?

From Teena Marie on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 21:55:58 from 174.52.45.85

That's the plan! I am beginning to wonder what I was thinking. My first marathon was in 2006, and before Boston I had run only 5 marathons total ... and yet for some silly reason I have registered for that many in less than 6 months. What was I thinking?

From allie on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 22:01:31 from 67.177.0.102

you will do great! that race is turning out to be "the race" to run this summer. it seems like everyone will be there. should be lots of fun. good luck.

From RAD on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 22:57:30 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work Teena! I'm so glad you got some good miles in with your AMAZING SSF! You two are one of a kind and I simply feel blessed to know both of you!

I'm with Allie, I think the tired feeling is just the 2 marathons back to back. Take UVM easy and just run what you feel - don't push it. Then rest up for Park City with SSF and run WITH her. I was privileged enough to get that amazing experience last year and wouldn't trade it for the world!! It's a horrible course (elevation etc), but Smooth makes it FLY by!!

From MarcE on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 23:02:52 from 204.16.82.120

Great workout! I need some speed, too! Thanks for the reminder. See ya in less than 2 weeks.

From Smooth on Mon, May 31, 2010 at 23:09:27 from 174.23.172.155

SSF!!! WOW!!! Look how consistent your splits are and STRONG finish!!! I watched you run from behind, from across the field and from the front...you have perfect form...not one ounce of tiredness or pukiness exerted/shown. You did it perfectly. Don't be disappointed by today's splits. You ran 2 marathons in the last 6 weeks...that's the nature of the game!

Yep, you're right...there's no one else like me! THANK HEAVENS...just ONE of me IS BAD enough!!! :}

LOVE YOU!!!!

From KP on Tue, Jun 01, 2010 at 09:20:48 from 65.208.22.26

you are so fortunate to have a wonderful friend to run with all the time. sounds like you girls had a fun memorial day!

From MrsFIT on Tue, Jun 01, 2010 at 11:29:28 from 205.127.241.18

You OUTTA CONTROL too Teena! :)

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Jun 01, 2010 at 11:39:26 from 67.42.27.114

Hey, hey, hey, nice run.

From Rhett on Tue, Jun 01, 2010 at 15:26:13 from 74.36.37.19

Sounds like you two had a lot of fun. I love it!

From Kimmy on Tue, Jun 01, 2010 at 21:26:27 from 75.169.134.192

Nice run Teena....I don't care what you think you will always be SPEEDY FAST to me!!!!!

From Smooth on Wed, Jun 02, 2010 at 14:36:19 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ How did your mp run go today? Hope you had a great run! I was thinking about you on my run this morning! How did the dentist visit go? LOVE YOU!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Big NOTHING!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.008.000.000.000.0015.00

Today's run was to judge where I am at and try to make a plan for UVM. From the get go my legs felt extremely tired. Still waiting for them to spring back to life.

Ran on the JRP to 2100 South and then got lost a few times trying to find my hubby's work. It worked out perfectly though, since I ended up with exactly 15 miles upon arrival.

I had one scary moment though ... I was running on part of the trail when out of nowhere this older looking guy, not well kept, came down a side hill on his bike. He jumped off of the bike and started chasing me. My fears were eliminated fairly quickly as I looked back after what seemed like a long time (but was probably only 10 seconds or so) and he had already stopped. I think he was not all there. But it sure scared me.

After running the marathon pace miles (which I am now counting as anything under 8:12) I took it really easy (except for the short encounter previously mentioned) and kind of lolligagged along, stopping at a Maverick to get some more fluids, stopping at the E Center to take some pictures of high school grads with their families, asking for directions, and so forth. So not sure how helpful this run was.

I have decided that I will run UVM like I did Ogden. A hard training run, but not full on out race.

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 15.00
Comments
From KP on Wed, Jun 02, 2010 at 16:11:29 from 65.208.22.26

nice mileage for national run day!

From MrsFIT on Wed, Jun 02, 2010 at 16:41:07 from 205.127.241.18

Nobody (day or night) should run on the JRP alone, its just too dangerous.

From Rhett on Wed, Jun 02, 2010 at 16:53:04 from 74.36.37.19

Scary! I'm glad you are as fast as you are and he had no chance to catch you. Be careful.

KP, today is national run day? That bites since I can't run.

From KP on Wed, Jun 02, 2010 at 16:56:21 from 65.208.22.26

it sure is, rhett! maybe do some aqua jogging in the nice toasty pool doone was talking about the other day??? i haven't gotten any mileage in for the day yet; am hoping to later... we'll see.

From Smooth on Thu, Jun 03, 2010 at 01:19:01 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ I can't believe you ran there all alone! It was scary the last time we tried to find Ry's work. I heard a girl and his boy friend were stabbed on the JRP in that vicinity last week, the girl was killed. SCARY!!!!

It's a good thing you are so fast! What did Ry say when you told him? No wonder I felt anxious or worried about you on my run.

GOOD JOB getting 8 mp miles in. You will do awesome at UVM. We drove through Provo Canyon to Heber Valley this evening. It is a lot more hilly than the profile shown...nice scenery.

Hope you're having fun at your timeshare. LOVE YOU!

From Andy on Thu, Jun 03, 2010 at 07:20:12 from 198.60.114.178

Very smart run (other than running alone on the JRP through that area). I am happy to see that you chose to not over do it. You do not have to feel completely exhausted after a run for it to be helpful. Sometimes lolligagging is good.

From timp on Thu, Jun 03, 2010 at 10:34:38 from 144.189.100.25

dang - be careful out there

From Kathie on Thu, Jun 03, 2010 at 12:47:56 from 63.248.105.188

embrace your inner lolligagger (look I made up a new word!) :)

From Kimmy on Thu, Jun 03, 2010 at 23:12:32 from 75.169.123.219

Teena I wish you wouldn't run alone....I would hate anything to happen to you!!!

From RAD on Thu, Jun 03, 2010 at 23:38:32 from 67.172.229.125

Seriously?!? I used to live on 3900S and JRP and I wouldn't run there alone for lovin' or money!! If you do that again I may need to blister your bottom girl!!

Now, I am VERY impressed that you got your amazing miles in and that they all felt good! I can't wait to see you blow your Ogden time away with a great UVM course. I'm SO glad your pain has subsided and that you are doing SO well!! Keep up the good work, just safely. B of BS Rools runs there, get him to escort you next time!

From MarcE on Fri, Jun 04, 2010 at 01:38:09 from 204.16.82.120

It's those guys that are "not all there" that you really need to be careful of. Glad you're so speedy. Carry peppespray...seriously!

See you at UVM!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 13:17:53 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!!!

Most of the sections of the JRP by my house are well populated and very safe. I usually don't run that far north. But it was so fun surprising Ry at work!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

4 miles -- that felt like who knows how many.

Spent the last few days at Wolfcreek with the family. So strange how driving up the canyon in Ogden brings back all the butterflies and anticipation of running a marathon. Anyway ... decided to run up the canyon from our timeshare then turn around and run down. Was going to run up 3 miles but it started getting dark and I was nervous about being up there alone (nice excuse ... the uphill and very small headwind was kicking my trash) so turned around at the 2 mile point.

My pace was super slow going up ... I was frustrated about that but once I downloaded the info on my laptop I can see why ... I gained a little over 700 feet in those two miles. Unfortunately, coming down was worse. The wind was now at my back pushing me and it was far too steep - I never felt like I had control or could run relaxed. Every stride sent a pain up my silly leg -- making me so stinkin' mad. I really stink at running downhill.

Anyway ... made it back in one piece. :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 4.00
Comments
From KP on Fri, Jun 04, 2010 at 19:25:29 from 64.134.183.11

be careful out there...

From Kimmy on Fri, Jun 04, 2010 at 19:53:03 from 75.169.123.219

Glad you turned around and decided not to run in the dark.....You are a great runner and I think you are too hard on yourself

From Kelli on Fri, Jun 04, 2010 at 23:14:56 from 71.219.93.114

I stink at downhill, too. We just had our RAGNAR meeting and i had to beg and plead with my team to NOT make me run the leg they had planned for me as it is 6 steep downhill miles. The down really hurts bad!

Please, no more running alone on the JRP!!! I am sure you could have outrun him, but maybe you need to carry mace or something!

From Smooth on Fri, Jun 04, 2010 at 23:22:27 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ Did you have fun aside from the stinking downhill? I hear ya on the butterflies...I was in Logan and got butterflies about TOU...just driving past Ogden brought back floods of memories.

Wish you were running with me tomorrow.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 13:20:29 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone. :)

I will be careful.

SSF -- The running part was not fun -- but dang the scenery was beautiful!!!! And it was so much fun hanging with Ry and the kids. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.300.000.000.000.0012.30

12.3 miles with a few strides (still no zip in my run ... dang).

Was worried about my leg, since it hurt so stinkin' bad running down the canyon on Thursday, but it seemed to do fine. A little awkward at some times, but for the most part A-okay. :)

Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 12.30
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 13:37:56 from 97.37.233.243

I hope you are feeling better by UVM. Your pain threshold is too high, sometimes, for your own good.

From Smooth on Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 14:29:08 from 174.23.172.155

SSF~ NICE run! You're such a diehard! Hope you're enjoying your busy weekend! Love and miss you!

From Kathie on Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 20:06:58 from 63.248.105.188

Great miles glad the leg is behaving a little better.

From Rhett on Sun, Jun 06, 2010 at 18:18:50 from 184.10.154.170

I'm glad the leg felt better on this run. Be serious about your taper this week and you will be set for a great race on Saturday.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jun 06, 2010 at 19:20:46 from 174.52.45.85

Paul -- hmmmm ... that is debatable ... could be that I am just a baby.

SSF -- The weekend was too busy to enjoy most of it. Know what I mean? How are you? Missing you! We need to finalize our plans for UVM. What time should I pick you up? What about our packets? Do we need to get them Friday night?

Kathie -- I definitely shouldn't complain. Although I am not pain free, it is certainly doing better than I thought. If I can just get through UVM then I can baby it a few weeks before getting ready for PC.

Rhett -- Not sure about the whole taper thing since I still don't feel like I am back to speed. Do I need to taper if I am running this as a training run? Well ... a little harder than a training run ... but not full on out race? Advice?

From timp on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 09:00:32 from 144.189.100.25

If there is any discomfort in you leg, I'd just do a few easy runs this week.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 12:14:56 from 174.52.45.85

Tim --

Question: How easy is easy? Seriously, I want to know what you would do.

From timp on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 12:54:04 from 144.189.100.25

If your leg feels good, I'd do something like M, Tu, Th for short runs. I wouldn't go over 4 miles on any of the days before the race. And if it feels wonky, I'd skip the run and swim or something non impact. Just my thoughts

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 15:47:34 from 174.52.45.85

Tim --

Stink. I messed up today big time then.

Okay ... so tomorrow and thursday for short runs. How about 6 miles if I take them easy?

From timp on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 20:34:20 from 144.189.100.25

Hey, you know how you feel.

It looks like you had a great time on you runs today - that's what really matters, right?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.602.500.000.000.0010.10

10.1 miles total

7.6 miles on the JRP -- started out myself but ran into my physiology professor from last summer, it was fun to run a few miles with him. He is running the UVM half and then SGM. He is looking very strong and on track to BQ. :)

2.5 miles with the kids :) :) :) .

 -- 0.0 - 1.0  w/ Payton: AP - 8:37

 -- 1.0 - 1.5 w/ Payton, Oliver and Sophia: AP - 10:39

 -- 1.5 - 2.0 w/ Oliver and Sophia: AP - 10:39

 -- 2.0 - 2.5 w/ Sophia: AP - 9:52

** The best part of summer is running with my kids!!! The boys need new running shoes, we'll go shopping for them today! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 10.10
Comments
From KP on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 11:10:41 from 65.208.22.26

you got an early start this morning!

From DonGardinero on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 11:13:24 from 75.162.162.73

Sounds like a lot of fun. Nice job.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 11:21:53 from 70.198.34.212

Fun

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 11:49:11 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ :) :):):):). That puts a smile on my face! where were Rylee and Livvy?

Love and miss you!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 12:18:08 from 174.52.45.85

KP -- I always feel better when I get my run in early. :)

Dale and Paul -- Thanks!! It was fun. At least the miles that I was running with others, especially my kids! :)

SSF -- Rylee and Livvy decided they needed more beauty sleep. Silly girls! :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 12:18:48 from 174.52.45.85

Oh yeah, SSF, what is our plans for packet pick up and traveling? Love and miss you too!! :)

From Kathie on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 12:45:04 from 63.248.105.188

Running with the kids... how fun!

From Andy on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 14:54:35 from 159.212.71.199

What a perfect way to start the day.

From Rhett on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 18:04:46 from 74.32.223.102

Nice run. Now take it easy so you can have a great, injury free, fun race on Saturday.

From Smooth on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 18:09:49 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ I will PM you!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 22:53:31 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie and Andy -- It was a WONDERFUL way to start the day. :)

Rhett -- I'm really only hoping to finish UVM with some dignity! :) Seriously, my speed seems to be gone and my legs feel heavy and tired all of the time. I don't think I am cut out for this multi-marathoning thing ... but I am having fun! :)

SSF -- Got your PM, just responded! :)

From Kelli on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 00:21:00 from 71.219.93.114

School is out----YEAH (not).

We tried to go swimming today, but the pol did not open until 3:30. So, nest week they open at 12. GO GET YOUR PASS!!!

Oh, and nice RUNNING today!

From Huans32 on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 09:29:38 from 138.64.8.52

Awesome run TM. Might actually see you at this race during it that is. Slick is shooting for a 3:25ish so should be fun.:)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 11:06:48 from 174.52.45.85

Kel --

Already bought it! Used it for the first time yesterday. I need to go by an umbrella like yours though. Might hit up Costco today to see if they have one ... and a nice comfy lounger chair too. :)

Mark --

Yeah, Slick is on fire. No way I am going to try and stay up with him. HOWEVER, am looking forward to seeing everyone at the start! :)

From Kelli on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 17:14:09 from 71.219.93.114

What time is the WJ pool open???? We went to the Riverton pool but they did not open until 3:30 (until next week).

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.001.500.000.003.009.50

Fun morning. Just wanted to take it easy.

Ran 2 miles meandering through the neighborhoods (ran into JohnnyV and chatted for a sec and then into a cyclist while I was waiting for the light to change that ended up being a guy from Gold's, Doug -- I would have never recognized him in his helmet and shades, but I guess a runner's look doesn't change much :). Ended up arriving at the gym for some biking. 

30 minutes upright bike.

Ran 2 miles back home backtracking.

When I approached my street I could see Sophia and Oliver doing sprints up and down the street. SO DANG CUTE!!!!

Then it was the best part of the morning -- running with the kids!! Albeit, Rylee and Livvy still prefer their beauty rest.

0.0 - 1.5 -- Ran with Payton, Sophia, and Oliver -- AP: 10:48

1.5 - 2.0 -- P-Dawg (Payton) wanted me to pace him to a sub 4:00 800 m. ran it in 3:56!!!

2.0 - 2.5 -- Cool down with Payton, Sophia, and Oliver

FUN FUN FUN!!!

*** SPEAKING OF RUNNING ... HAVE YOU ALL SEEN THIS???? MY PHYSIOLOGY PROF TOLD ME TO LOOK AT IT! WOW!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbaj2-_VNMs

or just watch it here (if this works)

 


PM

Ab Ripper X

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 6.50
Comments
From MrsFIT on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 11:23:57 from 98.202.0.57

Sounds like an action packed morning :)

From KP on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 11:43:47 from 65.208.22.26

love that you are running with your kiddos!

awesome video, thanks for sharing.

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 11:49:47 from 67.42.27.114

Very cool.

From timp on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 12:32:03 from 144.189.100.25

good morning workouts!

Yeah that Solinsky video is very cool. Plus it was nice to see him beat Rupp who was the one they were saying was going to break the record. Not too bad for the guy's first 10K. Then on Friday he just ran a 12:56 5K - 1.5 sec behind the new AR that Lagat set. Lots of good stuff in American distance running right now.

From Smooth on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 13:07:57 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ VERY FUN morning indeed! P-Dawg rocks!!! :)

AWESOME video of Chris! Beastmode is sooo cool! Thanks for sharing! Love you!

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 13:35:00 from 75.162.102.93

Another awesome morning for you and your kids. Way to go! Now if I could just get my kids interested a little more in running. Sadly, I can't see the video because I disabled youtube. Didn't like the stuff my son was watching on that site.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 14:18:51 from 174.52.45.85

Yep, another fun morning. I probably shouldn't count the miles that I run with my kids because they are much slower ... but dang, they are my favorite miles ... how can I not count them??? :)

Tim ... I had never seen it. I have watched it a dozen times now and each time I am in awe. I wish I knew what song was being played in the background ... I want it. :)

From Rhett on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 16:33:33 from 74.32.223.102

Your kids are fast! Soon they are going to be pacing you instead of the other way around. Looks like fun.

From Doone on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 16:34:31 from 184.10.154.170

Seeing kids run is the best thing in the world. They almost always go all out and keep a smile on their faces. I am jealous. It will be a few months before I run with the kiddos (heat). Even though they may be your slowest miles, they will be the ones your kids always remember and talk about when you they are older. Thanks for sharing.

From AmyBQ on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 23:10:10 from 68.55.192.111

WOW What an awsome video!! Brought tears to my eyes. Love that the kids are running. My daughter and son ran their first 5 K with me about 3 months ago and took first place in both of their age groups!! I was sooo proud! I have to figure out how to post some pictures on here. I think im all caught up on the calander now. Enjoy your kids and thanks for checking in on me.

From Kelli on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 23:16:09 from 71.219.93.114

Nice run today! Your kids are enjoying their summer by running??? Like mother like children, i suppose! My one running child has not run once since school got out last week, and she is running Ragnar in a week. She better get her butt in gear.

From jun on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 00:41:07 from 63.224.110.65

I watched the long version of that video a couple of weeks ago and was in awe. In the other video they focused a lot on the post-race commentary. What that guy did was beyond amazing. To say it is inspiring would be incorrect. To me it is nearly incomprehensible. Thanks for posting that. I like this version better.

From Smooth on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 11:28:19 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ What are your plans today and tomorrow? Love and miss you!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 11:52:35 from 174.52.45.85

SSF --

Not sure. My little Sophia has been sick. :(

I do want to go pick up my packet tonight but might have to wait until Ry is home.

Miss and love you.

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 11:59:30 from 67.42.27.114

Good luck Saturday.

From Smooth on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 12:05:48 from 174.23.172.155

I am so sorry Sophia is sick! Hope she feels better real soon. Love you!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 12:17:44 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- We need to figure everything out for Saturday. Should I just call you?

Ran this morning in the rain. LOVED IT!!! Was wishing you were with me. It was PERFECT weather.

From Kelli on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 18:42:39 from 71.219.93.114

So, I know nothing about this guy. How much did he beat the previous record by? Was he lapping people????

From Derunzo on Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 22:30:05 from 98.229.131.173

Incredible video! I've watched it about 5 times today.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 13:22:28 from 174.52.45.85

Kel -- The prior record was 27:13:98! He crushed that!! :)

Derunzo -- I know!! I LOVE the clip. I have watched it SO many times!!! :)

From Jon A on Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 10:33:45 from 67.214.249.195

Teena, Good video, the song is Intro by The XX.

Here is a link to it on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX5cAzP8wzY

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.100.001.000.002.007.10

ABSOLUTLEY GORGEOUS MORNING!!!

There is something about the rain that I just absolutely LOVE!!!

I'm not sure if it was the day off yesterday or the rain this morning but my body felt so much more relaxed than it has as of late. This was the first run in a long time that I thoroughly enjoyed. If I didn't have UVM on Saturday I would have ran and ran and ran. It's been a long time since I have felt the urge to do that.

4 miles by myself

1.1 mile with Patyon

20 minutes upright bike

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 7.10
Comments
From KP on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 12:47:55 from 65.208.22.26

i had a similar run last night! the rain made everything better.

From Smooth on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 12:48:11 from 174.23.172.155

SSF ~ AWESOME!!!That is a good sign. That means you are ready to rock on Sat. It might rain at UVM where you will run and run and run to a PR!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 12:51:12 from 174.52.45.85

I really hope it rains!!! :)

I highly doubt it will be a PR race. I really just want to make it through it without aggravated my leg too much. It's too early in the season to go all out. Especially if I want to run PC and SGM.

Going to call you in a minute SSF! :)

(KP -- runs like what you had last night, and what I had this morning are the icing on the cake!)

From Andy on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 19:55:47 from 198.60.114.178

So happy that you are feeling good and even more happy that you were able to have enough self control to not over do it. See you at 6:40 on Saturday.

From Kelli on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 22:01:54 from 71.219.93.114

I did so love running this morning, too! But the humidity got to me when I was done and I was DRIPPING while I drove home. I need to remember a towel!

Good luck to you on Saturday! I am trying to help Jose finish around 3:15, then I will head back out. I figure as speedy as you are I may only see you for a mile, but yell at me if I do not notice you and I will run with your for whatever you have left of the 26.2!!!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 23:59:00 from 24.16.49.114

Would love to see you run under 3:30! My big bro. will be running this one with you. He's quite a bit slower than you though, but if you see him say hi. :-)

Rest up good tomorrow and don't do anything...do I need to call the family and tell them that they need to serve you tomorrow instead of the other way 'round?

Good Luck Saturday!!!!

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 02:36:32 from 75.162.93.167

Good luck with your race on Sat. I am looking forward to reading the report.

From Tom Slick on Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 10:44:31 from 172.190.54.77

Hey Girly girl. are you going to meet up with a bunch of us and ride the bus up to the starting line? Were going to meet by the first bus and when theres a bunch of us we'll get on and go?

From Kathie on Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 12:45:24 from 63.248.105.188

Good Luck tomorrow!!!!!!

From JulieC on Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 13:44:01 from 71.219.45.37

Good times TEENA!! Have a great RUN Saturday!! : D

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 18:22:48 from 174.52.45.85

Andy --

See you at 6:45-50ish! ;)

Kelli --

You are silly. :) See you tomorrow. I will watch for you -- but I get kind of dazed the last 6.2 miles of a marathon. I am hoping to run around a 3:40, but I have sore throat (then again, I always seem to get a sore throat before a race -- what's up with that).

Jefferey --

That's the goal for SGM not tomorrow!!! :) I'll look for your brother! ;)

Scott --

Thanks!!! :)

Slick --

Not planning to arrive until around 4:00ish. I am picking Smooth and her neighbor's brother up at 3:30. I am such a baby!!! I am in desperate need of that extra 30 minutes of sleep.

Kathie and Julie --

Thank you thank you thank you!!! :)

From MarcE on Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 22:01:10 from 71.36.93.214

It was refreshing (and a little c-c-cold) when I reached Provo today with the family (58 degrees). Great running weather...I'd prefer the rain to hold off a little in the morning. See you sometime Saturday! and Good luck!

Race: Utah Valley Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:33:16, Place in age division: 9
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0026.200.000.000.0026.20

LOVE THIS RACE!!!

Highlights:

* Picking my SSF up a little after 3:30 a.m. and chillin' with her!!!

* Chatting with Smooth and Rich Borget on the bus ride up.

* Hanging with my SSF and Maynard at the starting line. And get this ... out of nowhere Smooth climbs into a garbage sack that some guy (who none of us know) IS WEARING!!! SO SO SO FUNNY!!!

* The rain!! Oh how I love the rain!! :)

* Running with so many old and new friends! (Natalie, Mark, Slick, Marc, Canyon, Andrew ... I'm sure there were more but my mind is fuzzy right now.)

* Getting my powerade from Andy at mile 9!!! (Bummed that I didn't see Alisa at her station).

* Realizing around mile 15 that I could PR -- deciding to try!

* Seeing Prez. Smooth at mile 20.5

* Seeing Andy and his girls drive by and holler in their vehicle

* Tom Slick pinching my tush at mile 24 (startled me then made me laugh)

* The site of Kelli with .75 miles to go. As usual, at the end of a marathon I think I have nothing left. Kelli assured me that my breathing was great and that I could run faster. I trusted her and with her encouragement (i.e. "Teena, don't let those guys right there beat you ... got it ... sprint ... now!!!") was able to pass a bunch of men. SWEET!

* Rhett and RivertonPaul cheering at the finish line.

* PRing by 1 minute and 43 seconds. :)

* Having MrsFit (Kristi) hang my medal around my neck! Volunteers ROCK!!!

* Watching my SSF cross the finish line with a smile on her face and NO CHARLIE!!!

* Enjoying so many friends at the end. Man ... some of you bloggers had KILLER times!!!

*** Seriously, absolutely LOVED this race!!!

Got home and enjoyed hanging with the family. We saw Karate Kid and then went to a pizza buffet place!!! I ate so so so much and feel great!!! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From Toby on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 00:08:39 from 216.194.124.36

Fantastic report! I would be alittle creeped out if my hiney got pinched during a race....glad you knew him :)

From RAD on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 00:23:48 from 67.172.229.125

Perfect race! I am so happy that you are doing SO well and running happy and healthy. Friends make running SO worth it!! Cracked me up about Slick :)

From Andy on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 01:12:20 from 198.60.114.178

I am so excited that you PR'd. Where did that come from? Oh yeah, it was the magic powerade that I gave you.

From JulieC on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 03:32:34 from 65.44.125.14

You deserve it! Great job!! hope you are recovering well : D

From allie on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 09:28:27 from 174.23.194.233

PR! congrats teena! so fun to read about such a positive experience. way to go.

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 10:05:44 from 66.122.95.191

Wasn't that a great race? It was my first UVM, but I'm sure I'll be back Congrats on the fine time.

From Mike Warren on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 10:18:15 from 74.211.5.221

Wow great race! I think STG is faster, so stay healthy and lets see what you can really do in October. Amazing how many races you have been running. I saw you and Smooth right before the start, but no time to say hello, next time.

From Smooth on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 10:48:37 from 174.23.236.38

SSF! I just KNEW you would PR!!! You totally rock! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE hanging with you! THANK YOU SO MUCH for picking up my packet, taking me to the bus and start line. Putting up with my craziness and all! I am SOOOOO HAPPY for your PR and GREAT race year. You're gonna get your ultimate goal at SGM, YES YOU WILL!!! :) HUGS!!!! CONGRATZ!!!!! LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!

From MrsFIT on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 11:14:18 from 98.202.0.57

Great race Teena! So good to see you again and to put that well deserved medal around your neck at the finish :) :) :) :)

From Burt on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 11:25:31 from 68.225.214.248

You are quite awesome. Quite.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 11:25:43 from 174.52.45.85

Toby --

Thanks!!! Yes, it freaked me out at first, but then I saw it was Slick. You just have to know him!!! It actually was amazing how the little surprise refocused me during the run. Weird. Maybe I should pay some one to pinch me at every marathon at mile 24. Wait!! Not sure my hubby would go for that! :)

Rachel --

This was such a fun race. Thanks for always being so encouraging. Slick is definitely one of a kind! Gotta love him!!! :)

Andy --

I'm 100% positive that it was the powerade!!!! Seriously, I'm not sure where it came from. I walked through every aid station and felt great afterwards -- no limping and eating like a mad woman! Seriously, when I push myself 100% I can never eat afterwards. I think I like racing this new way. :) :) :)

Julie --

Thanks!!! I can't believe how crazy and strong you are. Just read your race report and am in total awe!!! :)

Allie --

It was so so so much fun! I have had a sore throat and ear ache for a couple of days so I didn't know whether it would be smart to race or not. But when I saw that it was going to rain I couldn't miss it. I LOVE THE RAIN!!! The sore throat and ear ache turned out to be non-issues during the race. They are kicking my butt this morning though! :)

Rob --

It was a FANTASTIC race. I absolutely LOVED the course. More uphill than I expected but perfectly placed and easy on the body. I will definitely run this race again. LOVED IT!!! Congrats again on your Masters' win, the plaque, and nice little check! That is AWESOME!!!

Mike --

Thanks!!! I don't know how Smooth talked me into running the Slam but it has turned out thus far to be a very positive experience. My speedwork speed has decreased, but my marathon pace seems to be coming easier. I suppose it's a tradeoff when you run this many back to back marathons. YES ... SGM is the goal for both of us, right? Let's both stay healthy and kill it!! (You had an amazing UVM.) :)

SSF --

Doing those things for you was my pleasure!! You are my SSF!!! You have no idea how fun it was to watch you cross the finish line with a smile on your face and no charlie!!! Oh yeah ... I need to add that to my report. Okay ... going to do it right now!

Love and miss you already!!! :)

From Brent on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 11:27:47 from 66.7.127.219

T NA NA - 1,000 commando points for the PR on a tough day, great to see you have a very positive day.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 11:31:35 from 174.52.45.85

Kristi --

Thank you so much! I need to come to one of your races. Two weeks, right? You seriously amaze me!!!

Burt --

No ... you are QUITE awesome!!! QUITE!!!

Brent --

Thank you. I love running in the rain. For whatever reason the rain helps me run more relaxed. I loved it!

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 12:43:52 from 97.117.120.35

Congrats on the PR, way impressive.

From cheryl on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 21:14:54 from 67.166.68.69

Great job, Teena. Congrats on a PR, that is really awesome.

From Kelli on Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 22:30:11 from 71.219.93.114

Amazing that two can PR with 2 marathons in the last two months! You are an AMAZING runner!!!! I could not believe how good you looked at the end, I would have guessed you had only run a half marathon at that point!

1 more marathon down, many more to go!

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 00:20:38 from 75.162.93.167

Congrats on your race and PR. That is sooo cool. It sounds like you had an amazing time even with the rain.

From KP on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 09:35:13 from 65.208.22.26

Congrats on the PR!!! That is awesome!

From timp on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 10:05:22 from 144.189.100.25

BIG congrats on the PR!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 11:29:08 from 174.52.45.85

Paul -- Thanks!!! It was fun chatting with you after the race. You killed that course! Another congrats! :)

Cheryl -- Thank you so much! I am thrilled that my body is holding up so well. I can't help but wonder if it is because I have been in a constant taper since the end of March. Who knows.

Kelli -- Thank you so much for running me in. You really did boost my morale. Yes, here is to many more marathons. I was just looking at the San Francisco marathon. It is on a Sunday. I know Smooth won't go for that, but I couldn't help but think of what a fun girls road trip that would make. Dang.

Scott -- It was so so so much fun. When is your next race?

KP -- Thanks!!! Nothing quite beats running in the rain. It was perfect!

Tim -- Thanks!!! It was about time! :)

From Doone on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 16:39:22 from 184.10.154.170

I am SO proud of you!! You kicked some UVM butt (and even had your butt pinched). Congrats on your PR. I am glad your leg is doing better. It sounds like it was so much fun. Way to go.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 16:52:17 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Doone!!!

Still wish you were running SGM ... but am so excited for you to own Pokey! :)

From kellies on Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 10:08:48 from 63.248.32.71

Yeah Teena Marie!!!! You radiate excitement in your post!! I am so darn happy for you, GREAT JOB!!!! Hooray, Hooray!!!! Hooray!!!!!!! :)

From Tom Slick on Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 13:41:46 from 168.179.157.85

Yo Teena, how about a pinch to grow an inch, or is that run a mile or something like that. Hey your ran a super great race. I have to thank you for being so darn good, it only helped me do my thing better......

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 14:34:19 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Kellie!! You girls were so dang cute! I am so excited for Heidi.

Slick -- Hmmmm ... how I would love to grow an inch! :)

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 15:18:54 from 75.162.97.69

Congrats on the PR. Very cool.

From vinh on Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 18:16:24 from 24.211.101.133

Awesome job Teena! Congrats on the PR!

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 19:33:18 from 75.162.93.167

Teena- My next race will be the Gruesome Grizzly on the 26th, however I will be running 40 miles in Bryce Canyon next week with Jun. Hope I survive.

What races are you running this summer?

From Smooth on Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 18:00:41 from 174.23.236.38

SSF ~ I miss you! How are you doing? LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 18:51:40 from 174.52.45.85

I have been really sick. :(

I am on antibiotics though and seem to be doing better.

AND ... love and miss you too.

From Kelli on Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 19:39:07 from 71.219.93.114

Sorry you are sick! TAKE CARE!!!

From josse on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 01:23:54 from 75.220.172.160

congrats on the PR!! I saw you as I was running back to get my sister. I cheered for you but you where in a serious zone I don't think you saw me..

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 20:20:16 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Kelli.

Josse -- Any chance that was around 2-3 miles before the finish? I thought I heard someone holler my name (in front of me and to my right) but when I looked I didn't see anyone. Thanks for the holler either way!! :) How are you doing?

From josse on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:54:10 from 75.220.22.118

Yep that was me! I am doing good, can't believe that I only have a couple more months left.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

sick :(

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

sick :(

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

very sick :(

(antibiotic not seeming to work)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

very sick :(

(antibiotic still not working)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

changed antibiotics

starting to feel much better :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Feeling much better, went to work, but think it'd be smart to wait to run until tomorrow. Give my lungs one more day.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
18.000.000.000.000.0018.00

18 miles nice and easy

Body felt great, lungs still healing. Feeling so much better though and so so so grateful to be out running again. :)

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 18.00
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 13:03:38 from 97.148.59.205

Nicely done.

From Rhett on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 13:41:48 from 74.32.223.102

Really, 18 miles a week after a marathon PR. You are amazing. Make sure and respect the recovery time so you don't end up like me.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 13:47:41 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Paul!!

Rhett -- I had to take a whole week completely off because I have been sick. So hopefully I am good. But PLEASE keep reminding me. PLEASE. You know how we are!!!!

From Mike Warren on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 14:42:39 from 74.211.5.221

Teena, WOW! That is very cool to be able to hit an 18 miler this soon after UVM. You have the mentality of a middle linebacker, lol!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 15:19:55 from 24.16.49.114

Your motto must be "Go big or go home".

You obviously don't do anything halfway!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 15:25:11 from 174.52.45.85

Mike and Jefferey:

You guys make me laugh. I needed to get in some miles because I was going crazy. Look at my weekly mileage!!! Hmmmm ... not so noteworthy! ;)

From Tom Slick on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 15:51:25 from 172.190.87.9

18 miles, way to go woman. Just a weekend off the UVM, you must have left some umph on the course. Hey just call the time and day and lets all get together for a run.

From artichoke on Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 09:52:37 from 97.126.182.231

Glad you're feeling better and back to running as you like. Keep it up and good luck.

From Doone on Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 18:08:20 from 184.10.154.170

Impressive or slightly crazy? 18 miles a week after PR and being sick. I am glad it felt good to get out there again. When is your next race? Do you get a little break now?

From KP on Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 21:02:26 from 173.24.252.21

nice run, TM! you are so dedicated.

From Andy on Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 16:29:49 from 159.212.71.17

Excellent work. I am most happy with the "nice and easy".

From MarcE on Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 21:46:14 from 204.16.82.120

18 miles!! I did 900 on Saturday (Denver to Ft Worth -- and averaged about 45 seconds per mile!) You ARE AMAZING!

From Rhett on Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 13:31:15 from 74.32.223.102

I hope you're having a great week and feeling strong.

From Smooth on Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 18:32:50 from 174.23.236.38

SSF ~ WOW!!! 18 miles!!! You didn't tell me you ran that MUCH!!! AWESOME!!! I'm so happy your running is going so well! EXCELLENT JOB!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for coming to our sacrament and the treats! My family devoured the whole plate, every morsel. IT was SOOO GOOD to see you and your cute family. It meant soooo much to me and Larry!

I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH! Miss you terribly!

From Kathie on Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 19:36:29 from 63.248.105.188

18 miles! Great run, I am assuming Park city Marathon is next right?

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 10:58:49 from 168.179.157.85

I like that: Go big or go home.....looks like your setting yourself up to do Park City Big. I just might have to sign up for PC to come and push you to a PR there like UVM.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 11:45:29 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!!!

Slick -- No way I am going to PR at PC -- that course looks BIG TIME TOUGH!!!!

Nonetheless -- I would LOVE for you to come and push me. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.001.005.0011.00

a.m.

2 mile loop to gym

20 minutes upright bike

20 minutes lower body strength training

3 mile loop home (with one mile at VO2 max)

1 mile with kids

 

p.m.

30 minutes elliptical

Lateral Rotators strength training

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.001.500.004.0014.50

5 miles

40 minutes elliptical

3 miles barefoot (dang ... I should have worn socks ... blisters on my soles now)

2.5 miles with the kids

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 10.50
Comments
From MarcE on Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 00:01:09 from 204.16.82.120

Was the barefoot on a treadmill? If you wore socks your feet would have burned...I know, I tried it! :) You are such a studdette!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Easy day. :)

2 mile loop to the gym

30 minutes lower body strength training

2 mile loop home

2 miles with the kids

Comments
From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 12:17:01 from 67.42.27.114

Great balance in your training. Don't overdo it.

From Kathie on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 13:01:14 from 63.248.105.188

Love the easy days!!!!!

From Kelli on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 18:15:57 from 71.219.99.30

How are the blistered feet today?

From Rhett on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 19:29:08 from 74.32.223.102

Excellent easy day.

From Smooth on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:59:39 from 174.23.236.38

LOVE your running and workouts especially running with the kids! Sounds so fun!

Love and miss you!

From Tom Slick on Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 09:12:31 from 168.179.157.85

Hey Ms. G, your putting in some prett dedicated training...Is this all for the upcoming PCM? Keep it up and your going to throw down a really good time there!!!! Be careful to run and train "SMART"!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 13:55:26 from 174.52.45.85

Paul -- Thanks!!! Keep reminding me not to overdo it. Seriously. Still trying to find the right balance.

Kathie -- I love the easy days too! :)

Kelli -- SO SO SO much better.

Rhett -- Thanks!! How is the crosstraining coming?

SSF -- Love and miss you!! You need to come and run with the kids too. It is SO much fun!!

Slick -- PC is just part of the training. This is in prep for SGM. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.005.000.003.0012.00

Beautiful morning. Saw Pablo, Jeff, and Larry on the parkway! Fun!!! :)

2 miles warmup, 4 miles threshold, 1 mile easy, 1 mile threshold, 1 mile with the kids.

30 minutes elliptical

** Legs felt a little heavy but did better when I picked up the pace. Pace not where it was in March, still have lots of work ahead of me before SGM. :)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 9.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

Legs feel beat up. Not injured ... just tired, heavy, and tight (right biceps femoris feels especially tight). Decided to play it safe and only swim today.

1 mile swim (felt awesome)

Comments
From Kelli on Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 14:23:52 from 71.219.99.30

Good job!!! You will be super ready for your long run tomorrow! Have a good day.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
17.102.200.000.000.0019.30

19.3 miles

16.2 miles with the Chumps. SO SO SO good to have the group back together. It was also great to have Matt (my previous physiology prof) join us.

3.1 miles with P-Dawg!! :) :) :)  I was SUPER proud of him. Each mile he got progressively faster and he ended up averaging sub 10 minute miles. Not too shabby for a 10-year old just starting to ramp up his miles a bit! He is training for his first 10K. :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 19.30
Comments
From Smooth on Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 12:55:44 from 174.23.236.38

WOW!!! Your mileage is out of this world!!!! :) :) :) :) :) Are you training for an ultra?!!!

It puts a smile on my face picturing P-dawg running an awesome progressive 5K. He is going to kick some major trash at his 10K debut! So so so so proud of the both of you!!!!

Love you sooooo much and missing you like crazy! When is your AC/HVAC getting fixed! Hope you're staying cool and happy! So sorry about all that crazy mishaps the other day. Stay safe! LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 13:10:23 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- You have to remember that some of those miles are crosstraining miles. I think my running miles just came shy of 50 (which for me, however, is great). BUT ... I did what you told me to and ran the majority of my miles easy! :)

Guys are here working on the HVAC right now. They should finish up on Monday. Can't wait. It is 90 degrees in here! OUCH. We will be leaving the house soon for the pool. Just waiting for Rylee to get home from girls camp! :)

Payton is AWESOME. His first mile was a 10:50 and then he really picked it up runnning 9:30s until the end. He last .1 mile was actually mid 8. :) I am very proud of him! He is so stinkin' cute!

From DonGardinero on Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 15:32:04 from 75.162.177.157

Nicely done Seventeena!!! You're going to do great at PC. I bet you'll take home some hardware.

Glad you kept the miles easy.

That's just terrible about your AC. Ours is running out of coolant, which is now outlawed, so we will have to get a new unit and I'm dreading the cost.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 01:12:10 from 24.16.49.114

Are you serious? Are you kidding me? ...thanks for making me feel like a loser! :-) It's been 3 weeks since my marathon and I put in 15 miles this week...and you go out and hammer that out in a day. Glad you are feeling well enough to get out!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 16:46:08 from 174.52.45.85

Dale -- PC is just part of the training plan for SGM. I'll be pleased just to survive that monster. :)

Jefferey -- My pace has been really easy, for the most part I haven't pushed it. I'm not quite so sure that I am cut out for this multiple marathon gig. Just trying to hold on for dear life right now. :)

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 17:04:26 from 97.149.143.146

Kudos to the P-Dawg!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 18:20:53 from 172.190.15.119

Keep slammin' the smart miles and keep the youngins' in toe. Hey your really gettin' in some great mileage! Run smart and train wise and PCM and the SGM will be a walk in the park to another PR and BQ!!!!! Let me know sometime when I can come run long on a saturday with you and the gang?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 18:45:41 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Paul! Payton was so much fun to run with. He did super well and enjoyed the run. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!

Slick -- You are ALWAYS welcome!!! I will put your email on our notifications. :) You know I LOVE running with you. :)

From Andy on Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 10:29:32 from 198.60.114.178

Amazing week of training. Remember to listen to your body.

From Rhett on Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 12:52:21 from 74.41.249.102

Great milage! Keep up the good work.

From Kelli on Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 14:12:57 from 71.219.99.30

NICE RUN TEENA!!!!

From MrsFIT on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 16:21:46 from 98.202.0.57

I think Mark's planning on running with you Chumps next Saturday ;)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.001.000.0012.0015.00

2 mile loop to the gym - leg still very tight

20 minute bike

30 minutes lower body strength training -- I'm going to feel this one tomorrow for sure.

1 mile home (decided to take the short way home due to some tightness in the biceps femoris and pain in the anterior compartment)

100 minutes elliptical (last 30 minutes backwards)

 

Comments
From MarcE on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 23:24:12 from 204.16.82.120

Quite the workout, Teena! Are you running SGM this year?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 00:58:12 from 174.52.45.85

Marc --

SGM is the plan! :)

You???

From MarcE on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 11:00:40 from 136.182.2.25

Teena - Yep. This time, I'm actually going to train..and stay healthy. So, if you're planning to chick me (again), it aint gonna be so easy! :)

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 11:11:49 from 174.23.191.197

Can't wait to see you two race! SSF is gonna PR big time at SGM!

NICE workouts!!! You ironwoman you! Why is the leg still tight? Love and miss you!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 11:32:21 from 174.52.45.85

Marc -- NOW I have a REAL goal!!!! ;)

SSF -- Not exactly sure why the biceps femoris is acting up. I stopped taping my anterior compartment in hopes of it being under control. I am going to try one more run w/o the tape -- if it gives me any indication of problems I will go back to the taping. Crossing my fingers. :) Love and miss you!

From MarcE on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 14:10:45 from 136.182.2.25

Teena - NOW I have a REAL goal, too! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

Wanted to run today but all of the injuries on the blog have me paranoid. So I will crosstrain until the tightness in my leg and pain is gone.

1.5 mile swim (I'm not sure that I have ever gone past one mile before but I thought "what the heck." Felt great. Albeit, I was slow.)

 

Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 19:39:32 from 68.105.208.132

NICELY DONE you little mermaid you! Smart xtraining!!!! I miss you soooo much!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 19:43:17 from 174.52.45.85

SSF, what time do you get home tomorrow? I was going to go to breakfast with Lowell in the morning. If you are going to be back, perhaps we can change it to lunch so we can all go together.

From Smooth on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 19:47:21 from 68.105.208.132

We were going to leave around 10. Larry has a tennis match at 7:30am. I just got a call from the Tateoka inviting us for lunch in Hazelton. Larry doesn't know that b/c he's playing in the golf tournament right now.

Darn, I wanna go to lunch with you and Lowell. Miss and love you both soooo much!

From allie on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 19:55:56 from 174.23.194.233

nice cross training teena! way to be smart about your leg.

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 19:56:16 from 76.27.120.29

A wise move! Gotta love staring at that black line at the bottom of the pool for an hour or so.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 23:17:16 from 174.52.45.85

SSF --

Wish so badly that you were going to be here. I suppose you will just have to settle for breakfast and/or lunch with me after a run! :)

Allie --

I am trying. I don't want to be sidelined with PC and SGM right around the corner. :)

Rob --

The line at my gym's pool is blue -- even worse!!! :) The only thing that saves me is my music. LOVE my waterproof case for my ipod!!! Sure hope your achilles starts feeling better.

From Kathie on Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 13:38:18 from 63.248.105.188

Sounds like a smart move you little fishy you! .....I want lunch!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 16:06:59 from 67.42.27.114

Does this mean that soon you will have green hair?

From MarcE on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 00:52:30 from 204.16.82.120

IronMan,here you come! Nice swim, wise move.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 00:57:07 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie -- Believe me, I am too slow to be a fish. I have been concentrating on the smoothness of it all and not the speed. I LOVE how I feel in the water. :) YES!!! Let's do lunch. Talk to the harem master and let's set a date! :)

Paul -- Would that be such a bad thing??? Anything has got to look better than the swimming cap I wear! :)

Marc -- Ironman, huh? I'm in IF you are!!! YEAH RIGHT!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.008.008.00

30 minutes upright bike

30 minutes arc trainer

20 minutes stairmaster (DANG!!! That machine is TOUGH!! I think the one I used is calibrated wrong. It registered me taking 158 steps every minute, but when I counted them it was just over 100. It also registered me as walking 198 floors in 20 minutes. I'm going to try a different machine next time and see if I get a similar result with a similar effort. There are two different types of stairmasters there.)

Around the World Core (reps of 17)

 

Comments
From DonGardinero on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 01:20:24 from 152.216.7.5

Awesome workout!!! Don't ya just love when machines don't function properly?

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 08:15:59 from 76.27.120.29

I have never used the stairmaster before until this week. Do you ever read Fritz's blog? He did 524 floors in one hour!!!! I do 135 in 20 minutes - I guess that's why he won the Salt Lake and Ogden Marathons and I didn't. I'm not sure about your machine vs. mine, but Fritz and I go to the same gym.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 11:27:08 from 174.52.45.85

Dale -- Could possibly be operator error on my end. ;)

Rob -- Yes,I do read Fritz's blog. I noticed he, you, and Rivertonpaul all were using the stair machine -- so I had to try it! :) Seriously, that's a great machine. I will start using it more often. I go to Gold's and they have two types ... I'll give the other type a go next time.

From Kathie on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 12:32:50 from 63.248.105.188

You are serious about getting your glutes in shape! I have yet to try the stairmaster, not sure where to fit it in?

From allie on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 13:05:47 from 174.23.194.233

oh the stairmaster. GREAT for crosstraining. i sweat so much on those things, it's ridiculous. very nice workout. you are so dedicated!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 13:36:55 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie -- Absolutely I am serious. I am going to maximize that dang maximus if it kills me!!! :)

Allie -- I was soaking wet when I was finished. Who knew!!!???

From Kelli on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 17:25:50 from 71.219.99.30

I LOVE the ARC trainer, don't you????

Nice workouts little miss tough!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.001.000.000.005.0015.00

30 minutes elliptical to loosen the legs

10 miles hillwork (pain gone, tightness considerably less)

- recovery pace, raised incline .5% every half mile through mile 5 and then came back down in the reverse increasing speed.

20 minutes elliptical backwards

Comments
From RivertonPaul on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 13:56:00 from 67.42.27.114

Don't overdo things.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 13:56:55 from 174.52.45.85

Paul --

Okay!! You are right. Thanks for the reminder! :)

From Kathie on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 14:06:22 from 63.248.105.188

Nice cross training! Looks like things are getting better for you!

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 14:15:01 from 174.23.191.197

Yes! So happy to see the pain gone and less tightness. No taping today, right?

NICE workouts and run! Smart doing backward elliptical! Love and miss you!

From Rhett on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 14:18:53 from 74.32.223.102

Nice mix of running and cross training.

From DonGardinero on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 14:28:57 from 75.162.187.32

Very cool.

From MrsFIT on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 16:27:33 from 98.202.0.57

Will we EVER learn to take it easy when we should...I hope so!!

From Mike Warren on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 16:48:15 from 74.211.5.221

Teena only knows 2 ways to workout. Hard & Crazy Hard. Looks like she actually took it easy today, lol. Ya Teena, maybe just a pinch easier to make sure!

From Mack on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 17:25:43 from 71.111.186.66

Wow! I need to follow your blog more often. I had no idea that your worked this hard. Very inspiring. Great job!

From MarcE on Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 23:49:21 from 204.16.82.120

Woman! Don't you do anything half-fast? 10 miles of hillwork! Someone, somewhere is lacking the extra energy that was bestowed on you!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.601.000.000.000.0012.60

12.6 miles with the Chumps. Had a good size group this morning -- so so so so so glad Smooth made it! :)

Unfortunately, had major leg problems and pain. STINK. I am glad the chumps were with me because they made me stop and walk. I walked an additional 4-5 miles home, Slick was kind enough to walk me with. Thank you so much Slick, you are a wonderful friend for whom I am extremely grateful. If I had not been with the group I know I would have continued to run through the pain until I got home. Hopefully their wisdom will save me some healing time. 

** I tried to run different paces to see if anything would help. Nothing. Dang. :(

_________

** 6 hours later:

Okay, after going through the "why can't my body handle this"  and "I am so stinkin' mad" phases I am feeling emotionally better. Here's the up side: last time I felt this type of pain was during my 22 miler before Boston. Last time I ran a whole 22 miles through it. This time, however, I only ran about half that. SO ... who knows ... maybe a week of rest is all I need! :)

I am SO SO SO glad everyone made me stop. Thanks Chumps!!!

___________

** Sunday morning:

Now that the swelling is starting to go down I don't think it is the same injury as before Boston. This might just be shinsplints. I just don't know.

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 12.60
Comments
From Kathie on Sat, Jul 03, 2010 at 14:16:21 from 63.248.105.188

I am so sorry you are hurt again! I wish I could help...but I am really happy you were with great friend to help you along!

From DonGardinero on Sat, Jul 03, 2010 at 14:21:20 from 75.162.183.121

Dangit Teena!!! That just plain stinks, again. Kudos to Slick for walking you home. Yes, you know what to do to get better. Whatever it takes.

From Smooth on Sat, Jul 03, 2010 at 14:22:26 from 174.23.191.197

Oh SSF!!! I am so so so so so so sorry you're hurt! :( It just breaks my heart. I just don't understand why this keeps happening. Please know that we think the world of you! You know I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, right? Please let me know what I can do to help. Oh, and we need to do lunch!

LOVE YOU!!!!

From Huans32 on Sat, Jul 03, 2010 at 14:25:43 from 98.202.0.57

Well glad you decided to listen the the chumps and walked it in. It was great to run with everyone again and even the fact that you got Smooth and Slick to come down even made it that much better. I am looking forward to running more the with chumps so heal up fast.:)

From Doone on Sat, Jul 03, 2010 at 15:37:22 from 184.10.154.170

I am so sorry you are in pain. I know how frustrating that is for you. You and Rhett should start a "runner in healing phase" blog and talk about therapy and rest until you turn blue in the face. Rest and then rest some more! Enjoy the holiday weekend.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jul 03, 2010 at 17:32:33 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all!!! I just love you guys so much. :) :) :)

From RAD on Sat, Jul 03, 2010 at 17:48:37 from 67.172.229.125

Stinkyness! I too hate to hear about the pain rearing it's ugly head again. However, I AM glad you listened to coach's reason and had a nice WALK home! Heal well and you'll be back in no time to top shape - I know it!

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 03, 2010 at 18:13:35 from 71.219.99.30

YOU PLEASE TAKE CARE!!!!! We will do lots of swimming next week and NO RUNNING!

Glad you were smart and did not run through the pain. You are smart, you will get this figured out.

From Rhett on Sat, Jul 03, 2010 at 22:36:16 from 184.10.154.170

Teena, I'm so sorry you are in enough pain to keep you from running. For you that is a lot of pain. Is it the same injury that was bothering you before Boston? If so, like you said, you bounced back from that pretty quickly and ran some great marathons. If you need someone to commiserate with, I'll be here (not running) for you.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 04, 2010 at 10:49:32 from 174.52.45.85

Rachel -- Slick was GREAT!!

Kelli -- The pool it is!!!

Rhett -- Wish you lived closer so we could commiserate during a long deep pool run! :) This morning I am feeling confident that it is no where near as bad as it was before Boston. I ran Boston, albeit in pain, 3 weeks after injury. So, hopefully, I will be running in a week or so. Who knows. I thought it was the same pain yesterday, but it is not. I think this just might be shinsplints. Not sure.

From AmyBQ on Sun, Jul 04, 2010 at 11:14:11 from 68.55.192.111

Your an amazing runner! Give your body the rest it wants, It will repay you later. Im glad you walked and that you have friends to walk beside you. I hope you feel better soon. RICE!!!!

From Andy on Sun, Jul 04, 2010 at 11:25:01 from 198.60.114.178

I'm so sorry that the injury is coming back but am so proud of you for doing the right thing.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 04, 2010 at 11:38:30 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Amy!!! Just wrapped my leg up in ice! Thanks for the reminder.

Andy -- I am so so so glad that I was encouraged to stop running. This morning I woke up and I am already seeing improvement. I don't think this will be more than a week setback. Whereas if I would have done the usual, who knows how long I would be out. If you ever have a free Saturday you should come join us.

From Smooth on Sun, Jul 04, 2010 at 15:46:35 from 174.23.191.197

SSF ~ I'm glad to hear the leg is showing signs of improvement. That's encouraging! No more injury,,,please!

How was Eclipse? Rylee is the best...such a good girl. You have wonderful children! Ry is one lucky man!

LOVE YOU!

From timp on Mon, Jul 05, 2010 at 20:18:04 from 66.167.51.119

sorry to hear you are hurting again Teena. I hope things heal quickly for you.

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 05, 2010 at 22:41:32 from 174.23.191.197

How are you feeling today? A thought came to me when I was thinking about you on my run this morning. (You know I think of you often, right?). But today I thought about your recent leg pain. I'm thinking may be some of the new workouts you were doing like the stairmaster and incline TM running might have something to do with *taxing* some of the muscles not normally used. Anyway, I have a feeling that you will be fine given some rest. I'm glad you didn't run through the pain. Hope you're having a great 5th of July. Love and miss you already.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 00:17:17 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Tim!!! :)

SSF -- Funny you should say that. I went back and looked through my blog and noticed that the majority of time I felt more than average pain on a long run is when I had done hillwork on the TM the run before. However, I think my biggest problem is I haven't ever let my body heal from when it was injured before Boston. Each time I start feeling a little better I begin running again ... including three marathons in three months.

I am super happy that everyone made me stop running on Saturday when they did. My body is recovering so much faster than it would be otherwise. I feel a little better each day. :)

Love and miss you so much! We have been busy doing LOTS of family stuff with Ry's family and friends. Campouts, swimming, game nights, BBQs, wiffle ball, dinners, etc. I am very sad that Ry has to go back to work tomorrow. Dang!

We need to get together soon. Like I said, I miss you! (Oh yeah, I have a call in to Matt -- I think some good active release will help my body out tremendously.) :)

From Tom Slick on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 10:27:01 from 168.179.157.36

Hey girly girl, just take the time it takes to heal up completely. Don't push it back into service before it's healed or you will be right back in the same world of hurt you have experiencing for the last who knows how long. Be sure to get in some "pool" time during your recovery...the pool has magic heeling powers ("no impact")!

From Rhett on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 12:40:53 from 173.84.238.79

Be really careful Teena. I thought I had shin splints and it ended up being a stress fracture. If I would have backed off for a few weeks when it first happened I probably would be running right now. Instead I waited until it got so painful I could barely walk, and well you know the rest of the story.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

1 mile swim

Busy but oh so fun day with the family!!

Didn't have much time to workout -- that's okay. :)

 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0014.0014.00

40 minutes upright bike (medium to hard effort)

1 mile swim (38:30)

60 minutes elliptical

 

PM

stretching

lateral and medial hip rotators strength training w/ Sophia and Livvy (they would laugh each time I would say gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, or gluteus medias -- so so so funny).

Comments
From seeaprilrun on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 16:33:33 from 68.103.255.61

Wow that is a lot of cross-training! Your devotion is impressive--hope your leg feels better soon so you can run more!

From Bec on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 16:55:34 from 76.23.55.210

Great low-impact workout girl!

From Smooth on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 17:08:35 from 174.23.191.197

WOW 2+ hours at the gym!!! Wish I could swim! AWESOME workout! How's the leg today? LOVE and MISS YOU!

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 17:10:29 from 75.162.190.192

Nice workout session.

From Kathie on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 17:56:58 from 63.248.105.188

Nice cross training! I hope your leg is feeling better!

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 21:51:39 from 74.211.5.221

Teena, as much as you like to workout maybe the STG IRON MAN for you this year? Should I double dog dare you? Hey, great work! You always stay with it even when injured. A real die hard!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 21:57:33 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all!!!!

SSF -- Leg is feeling better all of the time. I was so tempted to give it a test run but I was a good girl. I don't think I am really injured, I just think there is a lot of inflammation in my lower legs causing havoc. Just need to get it all under control. :)

Mike -- YEAH RIGHT!!!! I will be happy to live vicariously through you. :) As you can see, I am slow in the pool. But I do LOVE it! Secretly, I do have a desire to complete an Ironman before age 40. :)

From timp on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 22:09:01 from 144.189.100.25

you are hardcore - that's for sure. :)

Nice day at the gym!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 22:11:51 from 174.52.45.85

Tim --

NOT hardcore -- if I were I wouldn't be such a baby about the pain in my legs.

How's your hammies?

From JulieC on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 00:14:48 from 71.213.103.7

Teena, you inspired me to get myself back in the water!! Since I am injured I have no choice but it should be good!! Go Glutes!! :D

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 00:16:23 from 174.52.45.85

Julie --

You are injured??? WHAT???? Heading to your blog now.

From vinh on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 08:38:15 from 75.77.22.187

Hi Teena!!! =)

From Huans32 on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 08:41:32 from 138.64.8.52

LOL slow in the pool??? I did half that distance in 28 mins. Your alot faster then me.

From Kelli on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 09:26:18 from 71.219.99.30

Um, yeah, you are hardcore. You can not deny it.

We will be at the pool today!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 12:32:07 from 174.52.45.85

Hey Vinh!!! How are you?

Mark and Kelli -- you two make me laugh!

From vinh on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 12:34:45 from 75.77.22.187

I'm doing pretty well Teena. Gonna start my training for St. George in a week or two. Just need some recovery time right now. Can't wait to see you in St. George! Don't beat me too bad k? =P

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 12:38:04 from 174.52.45.85

Trust me Vinh ... that will not be an issue!!! Can't wait to hang with you for a bit pre-race! :)

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 12:57:55 from 66.239.250.209

Hey Teena, it looks like you're doing well. That is a tough workout. Anyone that can swim a mile is pretty tough. I think I can do about 100 feet.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 13:03:31 from 174.52.45.85

Scott --

My swimming is definitely not hardcore.

The only kudoes I deserve is getting over my pride in regards of wearing that hideous swimming cap. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0014.0014.00

30 minutes upright bike (medium)

1/2 mile swim (18:40)

90 minutes elliptical  (easy)

Comments
From DonGardinero on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 13:51:58 from 75.162.177.187

Another nice and tough workout. Way to keep it up, Teena!

From Smooth on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 14:38:09 from 174.23.191.197

GOOD GIRL SSF not doing test run! All these xtraining is AWESOME! You will be IRONWOMAN before you know it! MISS and LOVE YOU!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 18:46:44 from 67.42.27.114

Impressive to not run.

From Kathie on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 19:08:45 from 63.248.105.188

Nice work out yet again!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 20:15:37 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all.

SSF -- Let's get you some swimming lessons ... I think you would really LOVE it!

From Toby on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 22:18:04 from 216.194.124.37

Nice tri!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 13:43:05 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Toby (wish I could have done the actual running though)!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0010.5010.50

morning

45 minutes upright bike (15.63 miles) -- one song really hard, one song medium, one song  really hard, etc.

45 minutes of Matt kicking the trash out of me! When he was stripping my anterior compartment muscles I thought I was going to literally faint. The psoas muscles were tighter than sin as well. DANG!!! I was planning on swimming right after but he told me I needed to go home and ice. So, I'm icing! :)

afternoon

60 minutes elliptical

Comments
From allie on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 13:38:04 from 174.23.194.233

ouch! good work with the icing. i like your bike workout. awesome job.

From seeaprilrun on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 16:05:57 from 68.103.243.161

That sounds painful! I like your interval system with songs!

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 17:36:13 from 174.23.191.197

SSF ~ You're so dang cute!!! When are you going to strip my anterior tibialis?! When can you start running? LOVE and MISS YOU!!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 17:40:28 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks girls!!!!

SSF -- Don't you remember the day I attempted to strip your vastus lateralis? You were screaming. I don't know if I dare attempt that again with you!!! :)

I'm going to attempt to run Saturday. Albeit I won't be able to do the RHPC half due to a garage sale that Ry's parents need help with. Blah! It's likely good though, because I don't know that hills or 13.1 miles is appropriate for me yet.

I miss you!!!

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 17:50:56 from 174.23.191.197

I know I am not half as tough as you. I'd never got to the point of fainting...Just screaming...Matt would not put up with that...ONLY YOU would put up with me!

It won't be fun w/o you at the RHPC. The PRT hills are very moderate...remember it's 4 miles on University Ave very slight up to the mouth of the canyon, then the two miles moderate up in the canyon and turn around. We need to practice running hills for PCM! You know your body best and when it's ready for hills.

Miss you like crazy!

From Rhett on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 17:57:30 from 74.41.249.102

You are so hard core even when you are not running. I hope the treatment with Matt helps. It better with as painful as it sounds.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 18:24:18 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- If I didn't have to help Ry's parents I would seriously consider it. Yes, those hills would be fine I think. We tried to talk them into donating everything or just simply throwing it away ... I think Ry even offered them money ... to no avail. HUGE SIGH.

I will put up with your screaming forever and a day. Seriously ... anything I can do for you I will. :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 18:29:11 from 174.52.45.85

Rhett --

Me too! :)

It hurt so badly that I had to cover my eyes so that he wouldn't see the tears forming! I knew it would though. He has done this treatment for me before on other parts of my body and after a couple days it feels so much better. Here's to hoping. :)

From Kathie on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 19:47:26 from 63.248.105.188

Wow killer workout and therapy, not sure I could take the pain...then again I have given birth with out pain medicine but I got a baby out of that deal!

From Kimmy on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 20:18:47 from 75.169.134.68

Call me blond....Oh my heck...I have been checking your blog and it hasn't changed since like May 6th. I thought you didn't like to write anymore....Go figure that you changed to Teena Marie. Glad I found you....I love reading your blog.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Bought new running shoes (isn't that the cure all?) and ate a bunch of stuff that I shouldn't have -- but I was starving and thought I was making a smart selection but everything came drenched in better -- DANG! The asphalt pie was worth it though.

I have never ran in Asics before. I'll test these babies out tomorrow. Oh yeah ... I bought some Superfeet insoles as well. They were more pricey than I expected, hopefully they will be worth it.

Comments
From Kimmy on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 22:06:17 from 75.169.134.68

If they cost a lot....doesn't that mean they will be great! Good luck on your run

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 22:07:34 from 174.52.45.85

That's what I am going for!!!! :)

(Keep your fingers crossed.)

From allie on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 22:17:24 from 174.23.226.74

new shoes are the best! what model of asics? good luck with them tomorrow.

From Smooth on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 22:24:29 from 174.23.191.197

I wanted to go to WRC for their sale...but too busy today.

Hope you like your Asics.

I'm gonna miss you tomorrow. Have a great run and wonderful weekend. LOVE YOU!

From DonGardinero on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 22:58:53 from 152.216.7.5

Asics are the only shoe that feel comfortable on my feet. I think you'll like them.

From Rhett on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 23:28:52 from 184.10.154.170

Asics are usually my shoe of choice, but just today I received a new pair of Adidas Star Ride 2 which are a neutral plus shoe, so I will have a lot of cushion when I get back to running. Like you I was going for the buy the new shoe thing to make me feel better about not being able to run. It worked pretty well. As I sported them around the house tonight, I felt like a runner again.

I hope your injury is feeling a little better today. I'm glad to see you are behaving and not running.

From JulieC on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 09:18:31 from 71.35.251.78

that's what injured me and that's what will cure me (NEW shoes). Wish I knew then I was making the wrong choice. They were saucony grids (riders?) zeroed out. Now they are trash. I currently run in ascics cumulus, newest model. I like the older models better, wore four years of them. Dang. So now I will try mizunos. Happy cure!! : D

From Kimmy on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 10:28:08 from 75.169.134.68

Sounds like I need to go buy me some new shoes for my running blues :)

Rhett...you make me laugh...even in your injured state you are still faster than me

From timp on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 10:44:28 from 66.167.51.119

there isn't much better in running than new shoes is there? have fun!

From Kathie on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 10:51:15 from 63.248.105.188

Love new shoes!!!!! How did your run go today?

From Smooth on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 14:45:03 from 174.23.191.197

How did your run with the Chumps go? How was the garage sale? Miss you soooo much this morning!!! LOVE YOU!!!

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 17:38:50 from 71.219.99.30

Asphalt pie??? WHERE IS MINE?

From timp on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 19:22:23 from 66.167.51.119

Ok - I'm just thinkin out loud here, but what the bleep is asphalt pie, ladies?

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 21:48:48 from 71.219.99.30

Oh, Timp, you are kidding, right?????

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/02/23/6d/asphalt-pie.jpg

You need to go to Winger's and get some!!!

From timp on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 23:17:32 from 66.167.51.119

Kelli thanks for filling me in on that. Dang- I'm in sugar shock just from the picture.

Send me a bit - It's a bit of a drive from the ATL. :)

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 23:38:11 from 71.219.99.30

Hmmm....I did not Google to see which states have Wingers. So, let me give you this instead:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4534158_wingers-asphalt-pie.html

Sounds SUPER EASY!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 11:10:50 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all! Verdict on the Asics (Allie, they are the asics gel landreths) isn't it yet. Need to give them a few more runs and see how my body responds. :)

MMMMMMM ... asphalt pie, I want another piece. And Tim, homemade asphalt pie is way better anyway. :)

From timp on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 12:55:24 from 66.167.51.119

wow - my family would love me forever if I made that for them :)

thanks for the recipe Kelli!

From Kelli on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 14:04:09 from 71.219.99.30

Anytime! I hope you DO make it for them, they will love it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
15.190.000.000.000.0015.19

Early morning with the Chumps.

I was so excited to test out my new shoes (and insoles). Overall, the run was a success, albeit 2 weeks of very little running does take its toll. No pain to speak of, just very heavy and tired legs (crazy since I have not been running, you would think they would be springy and full of life). Kept all my miles around 9 minutes and yet by 12 miles I was very tired. Blah.

Ran 10.5 miles with Brooke and Matt. At that point they turned to go home. I was going to continue to run by myself when Paul showed up. I guess the Chumps think I need a babysitter in order to make sure I don't do anything stupid and re-injure myself. Little did Paul know I was already feeling fatigued and was not going to try and speed up. Paul ran with me a couple of miles until we ran into Vuyk and Mark who were heading back. Vuyk and I decided to take it easy (it wasn't a real decision for me, more of a necessity) while Paul and Mark took off faster than fast!

Really missing how good I felt those few months before Boston. Please oh please oh please let that come back.

* Spent the remainder of the morning and afternoon helping Ry's parents with their garage sale -- yikes, that was a mess. (Although I did get my hands on some of Ry's old high school baseball sweats that he cut off and wore around the house. LOVE THEM!!! Can't wait to lounge around in them myself! :)

* * Now 24 hours later I am stiff but no real pain. :)

Asics Gel Landreth Miles: 15.19
Comments
From Tom Slick on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 11:14:57 from 172.190.16.62

Good to hear that you self controlled yourself on your latest runs. Let that leg get all healed up. You are going to experience some road rust when you come back but it will polish off quite quickly. It is fun to come run with the Chumps but I miss running my hills and the Jordan Parkway Trail just doesn't have the hills that the Wasatch Dr. and Dimple Dell have for me!

From Kelli on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 14:00:44 from 71.219.99.30

YEAH for no pain!!!! That is very good. And you are just as fit as before Boston, give it a week or so to come back.

Now, I should have bet you lunch that you would go farther than 13 miles---I KNEW IT!!!

I have your shirt, so a pool day is in order. I will wear my running shoes to the pool.

From Brent on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 14:22:47 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA, just missed you on the JRP yesterday, Mark and Paul said you were right behind when they passed me, 100 commando points for hanging on when not at your best.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Smooth on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 18:48:19 from 174.23.239.104

My DEAREST SSF ~ I MISSED YOU SOOOO MUCH ALL DAY! I knew you had to help with the garage sale and was concerned how your run went. I am glad you had the Chumps to run with.

Not that I had anything to do with it. But...you know you felt awesome when you ran with me those long runs before Boston, don't you? Please oh please oh please say yes!

Anyway, I am glad the pain is gone! YAY!!! How do you like the new shoes?

Hope you enjoy lounging in Ry's old cut off sweats today and have a restful day with spiritual renewal!

I can't wait to see you soon! Meanwhile know that you are always in my thoughts! I LOVE YOU!!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 21:30:28 from 174.52.45.85

Slick -- Well then let's set up a run in your neck of the woods!! :)

Kelli -- I hope you are right. I am more tri-shape fit, but I am worried about the distance running. I would convert if I could justify the thousands for a decent bike. Then again ... could I really give up marathoning?

Brent -- I am wondering how many times we have actually passed each other and not even realized it! Couldn't you sport a shirt that reads (in big letters, of course), "Teena, I'm Brent!!!"

SSF -- YOU ARE RIGHT!!! I started feeling better once we started doing long runs together!! You are the cure-all!! :) :) :) I'm wearing Ry's cutoff sweats (mine now) as I type ... oh yeah, and one of his bro's little league shirt (since the back reads, "T. Jensen".) :) :) :) It was funny because at dinner I was asking, "Why couldn't this have been my shirt in high school?" Everyone thought they were so smart. They would answer: "Because girls play softball, not baseball." "Because you would have had a smaller shirt." And Ry, thinking he was all that, responded, "Because you don't play little league in high school." They were stunned each time I would say wrong!! I was shocked that Ry didn't pick up on it. They all thought it was hysterical when I answered: "Because in high school my last name was Aguirre NOT Jensen." Funny how that didn't even cross their minds. :)

From Brent on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 08:38:03 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA - read your comment about Tri shape, yes, you would do very well at triathlons. Tris are fun, you would enjoy the different kind of challenge. The bike thing, a good (carbon)used Tri bike would cost about $1500 to $2,500. I am saving to hopefully buy one for next season. After volunteering at the STG Iron Man and doing a half dozen sprint Tris, it is a sport that will continue to grow leaps and bounds and draw you in.

Good luck on whatever you pursue, running will always have the cycle of injury, recover, back in shape, never changes in that respect. Some runners are just physically gifted, where most of us are in the cyle almost every year.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Mike Warren on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 09:07:35 from 74.211.5.221

Good smart workout. I think you would do awesome at Tris. That Iron Man challenge is still there. I know your thinking about it!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 11:31:35 from 174.52.45.85

Brent -- I don't know whether I would do well or not, but for once in my life I think I could actually complete one! :) Perhaps I'll save for a tri-bike next season as well. Then you can rake me over the coals! :)

Mike -- Yes, I think about it ... then I come back to my senses! I already told you, I am living vicariously through your successes! :) But guess what? I did swim the longest I have ever swam before this morning! That was kind of cool! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.008.008.00

20 minutes lower body strength training

2 mile swim

** Really faded the last 1/2 mile but felt like I was in no real danger of drowning so kept going! Yes, Mike, I thought about your Ironman/Irongirl challenge. I think, for now, I will leave that hardest of hardcore stuff to you, my friend! But ... maybe, just maybe, by the time I hit 40! :)

Comments
From Burt on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 11:48:28 from 206.19.214.144

don't ever hit 40. stay young.

From DonGardinero on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 12:24:08 from 75.162.172.105

You could easily be ready for an Ironman with the way you train. You are way too hardcore. LOL

From Rhett on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 13:49:52 from 74.41.249.102

2 miles swimming is Awesome! How long did that take? Do you do flip turns that whole time? I think I'd get dizzy.

From Brent on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 14:01:47 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA - 2 miles, do you give lessons? 2,000 commando points for the effort, awesome.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 15:37:49 from 174.52.45.85

Burt -- I still have what? 20 years or so??? :) :) :)

Dale -- Thanks for the ego boost! :)

Rhett -- Way too long and yeah right!!! :) It took me roughly 85 minutes. I am not a fast swimmer, but when I am in the pool I am more concerned with swimming smoothly and staying relaxed than I am with time. For me it is very therapeutic. I have tried to do flip turns twice -- both times it was a disaster!! I just touch the wall hurry and turn and go back out. I know, total weaksauce, but it's the only way I know how. :)

Brent -- I am very much a novice at swimming. I taught myself a little over a year ago when I got sick of pool running while rehabbing a stress fracture. I read the Total Immersion book and watched this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJpFVvho0o4 a lot. Swimming to me is very calming. Yes, I can try and push the pace in the pool, but then it doesn't serve the purpose of what I am seeking while swimming. My body just loves how it feels. Plain as that. ** A special thanks for the commando points! **

From Kelli on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 16:04:14 from 71.219.99.30

You really could do a tri and I bet you would be fantastic at it!

From Mike Warren on Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 16:26:30 from 207.50.149.221

2 miles? what the heck! Maybe they will let us team up for the Iron Man. You Swim, Bike and Run. I will cover everything else.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 02:13:11 from 24.16.49.114

My neighbor is training for an Ironman in August...he says he usually finishes in 15 hours. You should go for one sometime...

Running...Check

Biking...Check

Swimming...Check

Go for it!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 12:22:48 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks for the boost of confidence, Kelli.

Mike -- Sure thing ... plan on it ... IF YOU WANT TO COME IN DEAD LAST!!!! :) When is your Ironman? (NO - I'm NOT considering it!!!! Just curious and excited for you!!!)

Jefferey -- Possibly someday. You???

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 22:01:29 from 74.211.5.221

Teena, the Iron Man is in May. If you have never watched one, it's worth the drive down. I know Brent came down to volunteer and he was pretty inspired by it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.004.002.000.000.0010.00

10 miles

* Very stiff and tight the first two miles but then felt pretty decent.

* Can't decide if I like the Superfeet insoles. Ran 5 miles with them, 5 miles without.

Asics Gel Landreth Miles: 10.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 12:31:13 from 75.162.185.70

Nicely done, Teena!!! hey, are we still meeting up at Rumbi at noon?

From RAD on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 12:35:43 from 67.172.229.125

Nice miles Teena! Have you ever run with insoles before? I've always (well, since I started really running) run with super feet and I can't imagine it without them. If they don't bother you, or if you can't tell much of a difference, maybe that is a good sign that they are working well.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 12:50:59 from 174.52.45.85

Dale -- YEP!

Rachel -- Hmmm ... good point. I will give them a few more runs before formulating a definite opinion! :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 12:52:04 from 174.52.45.85

Rachel -- One last thing: No, I have never run with insoles before. I did run with custom orthotics for about 18 months once.

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 16:45:10 from 75.162.185.70

It was good to see you again, Teena. Thanks for letting me tag along.

From timp on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 18:05:12 from 144.189.100.25

nice run Teena!

From Kelli on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 18:47:12 from 71.219.99.30

Hey, I am hearing all sorts of things about those insoles. Everyone says I need a pair!

Nice running!!

From Smooth on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 12:28:30 from 174.23.214.90

SUPERWOMAN!!!! IRONWOMAN!!! PRETTY WOMAN!!! That's my SSF! LOVE YOU TONS!!!!

From allie on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 13:23:29 from 174.23.226.74

looks like you ran a lot of fast miles in there. nice job!

From Kathie on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 14:47:22 from 63.248.105.188

Fun to see you yesterday...you are an Iron woman!

From MarcE on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 22:04:47 from 204.16.82.120

ditto what they all said! ;)

From Tom Slick on Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 08:53:57 from 168.179.157.36

How about an up date on your leg issues?

Did your brief rest moment in time help in their recovery?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 22:26:03 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone -- you know you all make me feel so so so good! :)

Slick -- Leg is feeling better than expected. Still some niggles to work out, but I am optimistic. I have been working out and running, just haven't had a chance to enter everything in. Things here have been CRAZY!!!

From Rhett on Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 12:11:49 from 74.32.217.240

I wish I could work all the "niggles" out of my leg. : ) Good job Teena.

From Mack on Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 17:27:57 from 71.111.186.66

Nice job Teena.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 17:40:14 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Rhett and Mack! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.007.007.00

lower body strength training

30 minutes upright bike

1 mile swim

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.004.002.000.000.009.00

9 miles

Asics Gel Landreth Miles: 9.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

hip and ankle strength training

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
19.201.000.000.000.5020.70

5 minutes warmup on the elliptical to loosen my legs

20.2 miles (mostly with the Chumps - was so glad to get a call from Kathie at 4:50 this morning saying she was on her way, some on my own)

** Ry  had to come and find me to give me more fluids. What a guy! :) It was also fun to finally meet Brent and Sylvie (and their doggy). Was able to run the last mile on grass barefoot (since Ry said he would come and get me from there). LOVED THAT LAST MILE.

Overall, I feel really good about this run. It was not nearly as fast as I would like it to be (eventually) and I did take a couple of breaks, but I got in the miles with only fatigue, no pain. :)

**15 minute icebath ... dang I hate those!!! :)

***********

**Good sign: Just a few hours later and I was able to DDR it up with my oldest and her friend! :) SWEET! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention earlier that I wore the least amount of prewrap and kinesio tapes in about a year. Cool!

Asics Gel Landreth Miles: 20.20
Comments
From Smooth on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 12:56:00 from 174.23.244.221

Wahooooo!!!! I am soooooo happy you had a successful long run and you got to run with Kathie, our favorite harem! How cool that you got to run barefoot on grass that last mile!!! You're doing AWESOME!!!! VERY PROUD of you training so smart!!! I MISSED YOU SOOOOO terribly this morning! I LOVE YOU!!! Enjoy the rest of your day!

From Tom Slick on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 13:13:51 from 172.190.112.29

Good job gettin' in a great long run! A 20 miler. So is Park City your next fun run?

Hey, are you doing the Des News 10K with us next weekend????

From Mike Warren on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 13:44:22 from 74.211.5.221

Awesome run! Smart Run! I like the attitude of (eventually) getting where you want to be. Brent, convinced me I just had to stay healthy, stay in the game and things would happen. He is a smart man! Keep working Teena, slowly but surely.

From Bec on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 14:03:00 from 76.23.55.210

Great run and nice ice bath Teena. You hate them but they make you feel so much better don't they?

From allie on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 14:46:16 from 174.23.226.74

great job teena. excellent mileage, no pain, light on the kinesio tape...lots of positives! keep it up, you are doing great.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 14:47:24 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all!!!

SSF -- I missed you terribly as well!!! And, of course, I love you, too!! :)

Slick -- NO WAY I am going to run D-News anything. I am finally starting to heal again. No reason to take a risk by running a course with that steep of downhill (even if it is only a couple of miles in the 10K). YOU WILL DO AWESOME!!!!

Mike -- As long as it is before SGM. ;)

Bec -- Absolutely!!!! :) :) :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 14:48:01 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Allie!!! You raced today, right? Going to check it out right now. :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 14:55:44 from 174.52.45.85

Bec -- WHERE IS YOUR BLOG???????????

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 16:29:25 from 24.16.49.114

You are pretty much my hero! Glad to hear no pain!!

From Brent on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 18:27:12 from 66.7.127.219

T NA NA, nice to hear you had a very good run, the pace was not important, running pain free in the heat with humidity, was a good workout. Nice to meet you. OK, I will bite, what does chumps mean?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Toby on Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 22:58:33 from 216.194.124.37

WOW - that is a fantastic workout! Way to go!

From Kelli on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 10:57:35 from 71.219.99.30

Well, little lady! That is a great run. And glad to hear you did not need and entire packages of tape to cover your teeny little legs! VERY GOOD NEWS!!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 11:31:30 from 174.52.45.85

Jefferey: You are so funny!!!!

Brent: When I first starting running there was a few guys around the neighborhood that took me under their wings (this was about 4 years ago). Anyway ... whenever they would come pick me up and we would run off, Ry (my wonderful hubby) would say, "There go the gump chumps." (He was a Forrest Gump fan, and thought he was being clever.) Before long Gump Chumps just shortened to Chumps. :)

Toby -- THANKS!!! :) :) :)

Kelli -- I know!!! Think about all the money I am going to save!!!! (I'll bet Ry would even buy you a few more icecreams!) :) :) :)

From Kelli on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 11:40:12 from 71.219.99.30

The stop buying the tape, heaven knows I need more ice cream!!!!

From Andy on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 14:54:42 from 198.60.114.178

Good confidence building run. Don't worry about the pace. It is supposed to be a long SLOW distance run.

From MarcE on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 20:42:38 from 204.16.82.120

nice, real nice.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.100.000.000.006.009.10

My first (albeit homemade) sprint triathlon! :)

I was riding the upright bike this morning reading a book when I thought to myself: "Hey ... why don't you shake it up a bit and do a sprint. I quickly reviewed the distances in my mind to see if I had time (I had only scheduled 90 minutes in for a workout) and it seemed that I might just be able to pull it off.

I didn't want to push too hard, but I wanted to put in a decent effort. I know that it is customary to start in the pool but I didn't decide this until I was 20 minutes into my bike ride. :)

Teena's Debut Gold's Gym Sprint :)

20K Bike / 41:34

750 m Swim / 18:08

5K Run / 25:45 (** Dang, it is still very painful to run without NSAIDS -- I hadn't originally planned on any running so didn't take any ibuprofen. I struggled to keep this slower than marathon pace. Oh well -- so it goes.)

TT: 85:27 (this does not include transition times - which I didn't keep track of)

Overall Place: 1st!!!!! :) :) :)

PM

Yoga

Comments
From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 11:36:17 from 66.239.250.209

That is awesome and sounds like a good work out too. Hope you have a great week!

Taking first is always pretty cool :)

From AmberG on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 11:44:55 from 75.162.144.246

Great job this morning! way to start off your week!

From Burt on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:00:22 from 206.19.214.144

Great job on your victory Teena Marie! You're my hero. (At least until I read Amber's Bryce Canyon report.)

From Rhett on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:10:57 from 74.41.249.102

Sounds like fun Teena.

I thought you were off the drugs for running. Be careful.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:25:30 from 67.42.27.114

First place, way to go. (I shouldn't mention you were also last place.)

From Burt on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:29:22 from 206.19.214.144

Ouch.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:42:27 from 174.52.45.85

Scott and Amber -- THANKS!!! :) :) :)

Burt -- Thanks, I think.

Paul -- Way to rain on my parade!!! Freaker!!! (If I didn't think you were so stinkin' cool I might be upset.)

From Bonnie on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:44:26 from 70.41.211.48

Awesome!! I like this idea a whole lot!! Although I am with Rhett, it is really NOT a good idea to run with NSAIDs on board. Not only can you hurt yourself more (because you mask the pain), but it is SUPER bad on your kidneys (seriously bad): http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NHG/is_3_17/ai_n13467250/

Sorry for the rant (and it is only because I care), back to the real message: this workout was so great!!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 15:05:12 from 174.52.45.85

Hey there Bonnie!!! How are you?

Read the LONG article!!! Seriously, one of the best articles in regards to NSAIDS (if not the best) that I have ever read. I must admit, however, not sure I would have got much out of it had I not taken organic and bio chem recently. :) Thank you so much for sharing it with me. It definitely has me thinking more long term. One thing that I did not know was the correlation between them and hyponatremia. I am almost certain that is what happened to me at the Boston Marathon. Interesting.

I know much better than running with them in my system (thanks for the reminder Rhett). In my defense I have to say that I am using them sparingly compared to what I have done in the past -- but obviously need to do much better than I am presently.

Thanks again. Well worth the time it took to read it. :)

How are you?

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 15:08:00 from 174.52.45.85

Rhett --

How did I miss your comment? I have been thinking a lot about you and Doone and wondering how everything is going.

I know I know I know. Dang me!! I just have this stupid inflammation in my leg that I can't seem to get rid of. When I run w/o the ibuprofen it hurts pretty badly and proceeds to hurt for days. Yet, if I take ibuprofen about an hour before the run the pain is so minimal and my leg feels fine afterwards. DANG!!!!

Thanks for the reminder though. I know you are right (as always). :)

From Bonnie on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 15:31:58 from 70.41.211.48

Hi Teena, I am great. Lucky enough to be able to work for a month from the cool mountaintops of Flagstaff!! Things are good!

The article was long, and difficult, and they were talking mainly about Cox2 inhibitors (the prescription kind) -- but with respect to being metabolized by the kidneys these are the same as Cox1 inhibitors (this is in contrast to Tylenol which is metabolized by the liver and can be dangerous when taken when running also). I used to use NSAIDs a lot too, until I got severe colitis from them ... now I try really hard not to use them. There have been other studies that show that you don't heal from the chronic type injuries as well when you take them ... they help in the shorter term, but often not in the longer term.

What is up with your leg??? We need to find out what type of biomechanical weirdness is causing it so you can run healthy!! You are such a talented runner (and super-mom as well), I can't wait to see you tear up the roads again!! Healing thoughts coming your way. And again, great workout!

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 16:27:13 from 174.23.244.221

SSF ~ WOW! A sprint on Monday morning! How fun! You did have fun, right? CONGRATZ on taking 1st in your debut! You're so stinkin' cute and creative!

I'm not going to hop on the soap box about NSAIDS. You know better. So proud of you not *tatooing* your legs with rolls of tapes and wraps...so you're heading the right direction...now just need to run NSAID-free. I LOVE YOU!!!!

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 16:29:30 from 174.23.244.221

Oh, I meant to say: AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME workout! You know you're gonna be a great IRONWOMAN...all you need is the time to train; that and bat your eyelashes at Ry for a sweet speedy bike!

From Kathie on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 16:32:28 from 63.248.105.188

So fun!!!! you are too funny...Invite me next time and you can really win first place!

From Rhett on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 16:34:02 from 74.32.222.236

Definitely you need the sweet speedy bike! Start working out those eye lids.

From Huans32 on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 18:24:09 from 138.64.8.52

Awesome job on the sprint tri. And doing it like that sure made it interesting I bet. A good brick to practice is going from the bike to the run. To get you use to the jello legs. That will should fade about .5 or so into the run for me normally. Well with the tri bike I dont get them any more it seems. But enough of about that. You did awesome and FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!! Gratz!!

From Mack on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 20:15:40 from 71.111.186.66

Wow! Nice job Teena. You gotta love those spontaneous decisions. The book you were reading must have been boring.

From Andy on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 14:58:47 from 199.190.170.22

Great workout. I worry about the pain while running, though. I trust you know what you are doing so will not offer any words of caution.

From JulieC on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 19:43:56 from 71.219.43.187

Way to go Teena!! Awesome first place finish!! : D. I agree about the NSAIDS. Whenever I took them with running (which was rarely and now never) I would bleed from my stomach. The latest time I took them while running was in the 50 miler every three hours I took 3. Not good--interesting about the hyponatremia since after my last dose I got a huge headache and nausea then delirious. Sooooo heal naturally. We can do it. Hope you get to feeling better soon!

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 20:36:54 from 76.27.120.29

Nice!

Why didn't you file this as a "race report"?

From Maynard on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 21:52:26 from 71.213.44.189

I'm so jealous! 1st place and everything! You rock!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 22:41:48 from 174.52.45.85

SSF and Rhett - I do need a sweet speedy bike! :)

Kathie - Yeah right!!! I wish you really would come to my gym though. :)

Mark - Jello legs, huh? Jello sounds yummy right now! :)

Mack - The book is actually AWESOME!!! It's called, Running with the Buffaloes. It got me so worked up that I was no longer content just peddling along. :)

Andy - Since when have I known what I am doing when it comes to myself????

Julie - I had a similar experience at Boston (but I will never admit how many meds I had in my system). I am taking very minimal now, but I need to take none. Working on it! :)

Rob - Believe me, I thought about it! :)

Bradley - Thanks!!!! You, my friend, are definitely the one who rocks though! :)

From RAD on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 23:09:22 from 67.172.229.125

LOVE it! How fun to do your own sprint tri!! I've never measured it all out - I just do whatever, but have done all 3 in one day at the gym. It's fun to shake it up a bit.

I'm sorry you're still having pain while running, but you had a nice pace on the 5K WITH pain!

From Kelli on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 23:36:20 from 71.219.99.30

NICE WORK ON THE WIN!!!! You are a rockstar, a very funny one!!

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 08:53:37 from 168.179.157.36

What a great workout!

From Doone on Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 14:14:46 from 184.10.154.170

Seriously - a spur of the moment sprint triathlon. You are putting some of us to shame. Congrats on 1st place. It sounds like a great race. I am sorry your leg is still giving you fits. I know I am speaking to a brick wall when I say "try to rest and take care of it" because I get the same response from Rhett when he gets hurt.

I wish I would have time to stop and visit while in Utah but me and the kiddos needed to get home before I had a complete meltdown.

Take care!

From DonGardinero on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 01:19:21 from 152.216.7.5

Nice job Teena!!! very cool.

As for the ibuprofen, I read this article recently and I haven't taken ibuprofen before or during runs since. Check it out:

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/1,7124,s6-241-286-289-13116-0,00.html

From Kelli on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 10:39:26 from 71.219.99.30

I had some seriously nasty effect from too much NSAIDS last year with the foot injury, so just be careful! I do think some people tolerate it better than others!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 13:42:38 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Rachel, Kelli, Doone, Slick and Dale. I really really really enjoy doing the whole bike, swim, and run in the same workout. It just feels great on the body! :)

Love you guys! :)

(Working on ridding my body of all NSAIDS!)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.002.001.001.006.0016.00

AM

Yoga

10 miles (9 progressive, 1 cooldown)

PM

60 minutes elliptical

Asics Gel Landreth Miles: 10.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

Never made it to the pool. Stink!

15 minutes lower body strength training: wobble board and resistance bands

60 minutes upright bike while watching SYTYCD

(My stinkin' screen on my upright bike went out ... dang!)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.500.000.000.000.0011.50

20 minutes stretching

11.5 easy paced miles at various inclines from 0% - 6%

** I put my superfeet insoles in a pair of my Adidas shoes. Hmmmm ... I think this is the best combination. Unfortunately, they don't make the Adidas Boston Classics anymore. Wasatch stills has a few pairs, perhaps I need to go get them while I can. Stinkin' money.

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 11.50
Comments
From Kathie on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 13:36:04 from 63.248.105.188

I hate it when they change your favorite shoe!

From Benn Griffin on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 13:41:28 from 96.240.220.30

I'm going through the same thing with Brooks's shoes because they keep slightly changing the Addictions and Beasts every year and each year they feel completely different to me!!! And worse yet no one in the county or western part of the state sells them, so I have to guess which size to get and order them. Annoying! Hope you get your shoes!!

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 13:43:18 from 174.23.218.43

SSF ~ Hey we ran the same mileage except no incline for me!

You should buy the whole WRC business, then we can get major discounts! :).

Will they let you trade your Asics in for the Adidas? Seriously, you buy enough stuff there, they owe you!

LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 11:40:43 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie --

How is your hammy feeling this morning?

Benn -- I KNOW!!! Don't they know that I need that exact shoe??? :)

SSF -- Sounds like a plan? What do you think, you and I as co-owners!! ;) So excited for tonight!!! :)

From allie on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 11:50:44 from 174.23.226.74

stockpile! i agree, it's frustrating when your favorite shoe gets "updated" or worse, retired forever.

great mileage AND incline. 6% is serious stuff.

From Rhett on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 13:10:37 from 74.32.211.9

Great miles. I have been using Adidas shoes more and more lately instead of the Asics I haved used for years.

You are hard core to run up a 6% incline on the TM. I hope the leg felt fine while you did it.

From Mack on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 14:24:36 from 71.111.186.66

Way to go long on the treadmill!!

From fly on the Wall on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 18:20:03 from 166.70.192.189

Teena and Smooth, I hope you will offer all of your favorite bloggers shoes at cost. :)

Benn, You just need to move to a more runner friendly local. I recommend Utah.

From Doone on Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 18:16:15 from 74.36.34.151

Shoes have been my entire downfall this marathon training session. I have a weird scar on my right heel (achilles tendon) from a staph infection and surgery I had to have as a result while in 3rd grade. It has made shoes an issue my whole life. I so know how you feel. I am still on the hunt for the "perfect" pair!

Good luck with getting the right pair.

From Smooth on Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 23:46:32 from 174.23.218.43

SSF ~ Where's your *race report*? Hope you're enjoying an evening of rest and chillin' w/ Ry. I miss you already!

We went to Johanna's Kitchen for brunch after we dropped you off. Wish you had time to go with us.

We took the family to Rodizio Grill for dinner. The boys loved all the meat. Once again I ate WAY too much! Did you take a nap after the b'day parties?

Sleep well tonight! LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 14:50:06 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all!!! Shoes ... shoes ... shoes ... only if we could step in some magical high tech scanner and it would match us perfectly (and then buy them at cost). :) :) :)

SSF ~

I posted it late last night! Love and miss you already. As soon as you get back from your vacation we need to plan another crazy run. Seriously!!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

60 minutes upright bike

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
26.380.000.000.000.0026.38

Midnight Moonlight Madly Right Marathon

(Bodyguards and all!)

SSF and I getting ready to hit it!

The Bodyguards!!!

(Nic, Fonz, and Johnny)

The Midnight Crew

This is HANDS DOWN the funnest marathon I have ever run! What more could I ask for? Running with my SSF on a beautiful night bodyguarded by two of my brothers and Fonz. IT WAS FABULOUS.

The boys took shifts protecting the women-folk! THANKS BOYS! However, I must admit that my brother, Johnny, will not be getting an invite for such a position next year. HE WAS THE WORST BODYGUARD EVER!! Not only did he run ahead but he got stinkin' LOST!!! What a nutjob! :) Luckily Nic was there to alleviate any fears we might have had otherwise. Second shift was Fonz! Seriously, so cool of him to be willing to run with us old ladies. I don't know if he has ever run that slow of a pace before (in fact, I don't think I have ever seen him run anything slower than a 6 minute mile), but he was GREAT, even pushing me hard a few different times. I wanted to kill him, but man it felt good! (Thanks for letting us bombard your house!)

I will NEVER forget this run. I feel so lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people in my life. Any of you who know Smooth know just how lucky I am. She had me laughing so hard. The first 20 miles went by like nothing. And for those of you who read her blog about our run I need to clarify something right now: I wanted to run 20 or 22 miles ... it was Smooth who wanted to run 24 ... it was ONLY then that I said, "Blah ... if we are going to run 24 we might as well run 26.2." She is trying to blame me ... but it is was HER!!!! :) :) :)

** SSF, Johnny, Nic and Fonz: THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! This will be one of those runs that will put a smile on my face each time I think about it!

************

AND as if the day could not get any better ... I tagged along with Smooth and Larry to watch the D-News marathoners run it in! THAT WAS AWESOME!!! Congrats to all of you on your fine races today, it was so much fun watching so many bloggers do so well. Smooth's brother-in-law, Gary, is NOT HUMAN!!! He looked so relaxed and aerodynamic as he ran through the finish line at a 3:07 and Allie -- YOU AMAZE ME!!!! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 26.38
Comments
From Burt on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 00:17:19 from 68.225.214.248

Kuh-razy old ladies! LOL! I like the first pictures where you're glowing in the dark.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 10:00:00 from 172.191.192.46

Sounds like you had a ball! Can't believe that you ran all night then showed up at the Des News finish line and cheered in all the runners. Wasn't that "Gary" an animal!

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 10:00:24 from 69.144.239.26

Very exciting. Way to keep the sport fun. You know, I don't think I've EVER had company for a long run - except for my wife and kids who sometimes meet me along the way with drinks.

From Andy on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 10:11:48 from 198.60.114.178

I was pretty sure that this is what you 2 were planning. I'm glad you had a great time and were able to get in some serious miles. Please, please, please allow yourself to recover.

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 14:44:30 from 75.162.91.8

That is a cool idea and it sounds like a great adventure. I enjoyed the report. :)

From Mike Warren on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 15:08:04 from 166.205.136.31

Awesome just awesome! You guys keep things fun. Always a treat reading your blog,

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 15:10:26 from 174.52.45.85

Burt ~

What do you mean glow in the dark??? That's how we roll 24/7!!! :)

Slick ~

Gary is NOT HUMAN!!!! Seriously ... he is absolutely amazing!!!

Rob ~

That's because nobody can keep up with YOU!!!! Slow it down a bit and you will be introduced to a whole new world!!! :) So happy that your achilles did so well at D-News. Hope it is still feeling well. Please say so! :)

Andy ~

Next time you don't have the kids for the weekend and you feel like taking it very easy you need to come with us. Seriously ... it was heaven!!! And ... shockingly, I feel pretty dang good this morning!!! Keep me in check though ... please!! :)

Scott ~

We had so much fun! You need to come join us! :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 15:11:49 from 174.52.45.85

Mike ~

SO SO SO SO wish that we lived closer. Albeit I could never keep up with you!!! Sorry that you missed Enterprise. I know you would have killed that sub40! :)

From Smooth on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 15:21:19 from 174.23.218.43

SSF ~ I LOVE your report! I am grinning ear to ear reliving the whole thing! The boys were such good-sports putting up with me, the TRUE old lady!

THANK YOU for being my SSF! THANK YOU for putting up with my craziness! I am the lucky one who gets to have your company and your friendship!

Hey, we all know it was YOU who wanted to run the whole marathon. You forgot to mention that you ran 26.37! Hah, I stopped at 26.2! So who's the guilty party here?! :) :) :) :) :)

LOVE and MISS YOU! Hope you are recovering well! If you're sore...we know whose fault it is! :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 15:25:19 from 174.52.45.85

SSF ~

It was YOUR idea!!!! And a mighty fine one I must say!!! Seriously, I want to do this again! I know that it will likely have to wait until after SGM, but I want to do it again and again and again. Hey ... maybe we can get together for a moonlit run once a month. Seriously! It doesn't have to be a full marathon. Even a nice 10 miler. I loved it so so so so so much!

And, I am pretty convinced that running with you is my magic bullet. I am tight, but remarkably feel pretty dang good!!! :)

Love you!

From Smooth on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 15:35:57 from 174.23.218.43

The magic bullet is the LONG SLOW EASY miles...the silliness and fun company helps too! We need lots of it, don't you think?

I am already dreaming up more moonlight runs. Lets put our brains together and figure out the next one.

LOVE YOU TONS!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 15:41:50 from 174.52.45.85

I couldn't agree more!!! LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of it!!! :)

From AmberG on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 15:42:47 from 75.162.144.246

You girls are my FAVORITE!!! I love you crazy-ness, , ,I can imagine just how much fun you had together and I'm in awe that you just went out and ran a whole marathon for fun!!!!!! One of my fav. quotes by Emerson is "Nothing great was ever achieved without ENTHUSIASM" and that explains you two teenagers to a T!!!!! A Teenamarie T! Great job :)

From seeaprilrun on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 16:35:39 from 68.103.243.161

What an awesome idea for a run--this is making me want to do something similar with my running buddies here!

From allie on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 19:03:07 from 174.23.226.74

i love the idea! and your pictures are great. sounds like it was a fun marathon. you two are awesome.

thanks so much for cheering everyone in at the finish yesterday. sorry i missed you afterward; it would have been so fun to see you. i was in a state of delirium though, so maybe it was for the best :) thanks again!

From Rhett on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 19:39:30 from 74.36.34.151

Sounds like a wonderful event. Now you two just need to decide on the official name of this event if you expect it to last. :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 22:00:28 from 174.52.45.85

Amber ~

I love Emerson!!! Funny, Smooth and I think the same thing about you!!! :) I still remember the first time I read your 2009 PC race report. I was in awe and thought to myself, "Wow -- this girl has it going on!!!" :) :) :)

April ~

You definitely should!! It was so so so much fun!!!!

Allie ~

You are simply amazing! :) :) :) Smooth and I LOVED watching you run in.

Rhett ~

We'll let you name it if you and Doone come and join us!!!! :) :) :)

From Kathie on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 00:36:52 from 63.248.105.188

So Fun! I am sure you two talked the boys ears off, maybe that is why Johnny got "lost"!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 09:11:02 from 172.190.109.250

Hey Gumps and Smooth, you two could be famous race directors if you started the Moonlight Midnight Madly Right Marathon......just a thought!

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 10:53:46 from 67.42.27.114

Great run, but I bet even better memories.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 12:42:45 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie ~

Very strong point!!! :) :) :)

Slick ~

You joining us next time??? :)

Paul ~

So so so true!!! :)

From DonGardinero on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 13:03:40 from 75.162.189.17

Wow, very cool that you pulled this off. Even more cool that you got those guys to protect you. I don't think I could get anyone to do that even if I paid them. LOL

From timp on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 13:55:29 from 144.189.100.25

sounds like good times out there~!

From Kelli on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 15:00:58 from 71.219.99.30

SO FUN! You two are a bit mad in the head, but I bet you had a blast!

From JulieC on Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 20:23:33 from 71.219.42.67

I should like to be invited next time...we could add on additional 24 miles just for fun : D. Seriously I am joking. YOU TWO are so awesome!! love the pics and the moonlit run theme!! Way to go!!! HOW do you feel? I hope you took it easy enough that it doesn't require a true marathon recovery. It sounds like you did. Congrats!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.0010.0012.00

80 minutes upright bike (very easy pace)

800 meter swim (medium to hard effort)

2 recovery miles

 

* Already miss the moonlight!

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 2.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 13:33:48 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work on the cross training miles! You did a nice little tri this morning, and 2 recovery miles?!? WOW back at it already!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 16:21:19 from 75.144.8.205

So woman, are you recovering or getting ready for a tri?

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 16:55:22 from 174.23.218.43

SSF ~ Smart girl to keep it nice and easy! Your legs will thank you. Missing the moonlight too! But I sure slept well the last two nights! Love and miss you!

From Rhett on Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 12:19:14 from 74.32.211.9

Good job Teena, you have been very smart with your training lately.

From Doone on Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 16:51:19 from 74.36.34.151

Before long you and Smooth are going to find yourselves race directors of a midnight marathon and wonder how it all got started and how you ended up there. We'll all remember the race reports and details and remind you two how awesomely fun and silly you are. Really, that sounded so fun. Way to go!! Did you take any pictures out there in the dark?

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 17:39:10 from 75.162.189.17

A midnight marathon would be a blast. I'd run it for sure. I love running late at night.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.001.001.002.000.008.00

a.m.

After watching some Bolt clips I really wanted to try and hit some speed. No worries, I played it smart, warmed up well, and then just sprinkled speed throughout. 1 marathon pace mile, 1 threshold mile, 3 800s at VO2 max, and 2 400s as well. FELT SO GOOD TO HIT ANOTHER GEAR.

p.m.

Around the World Core (reps of 17)

Yoga

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From RAD on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 12:13:35 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work on that speed! Especially so close after your marathon. Be careful though...we don't want any more injuries! Sounds like you did play it smart though and hitting those gears always give me a nice mental boost as well! Yoga must feel like a dream this week with all you did this weekend.

From Smooth on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 23:36:48 from 69.20.178.98

SSF - That's awesome speedwork! So happy your legs are feeling great to switch gears! :)

Nice core and yoga! Love you!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 14:04:43 from 174.52.45.85

Rachel~

Yes, yoga is feeling AWESOME!!! :)

SSF~

Thanks. Miss you already!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.008.008.00

2 mile swim.

* About 1 mile into my swim I had to share a lane with this guy trying to do the backstroke. He was ALL over the place. I figured all of his hitting my head and kicking my body was good practice for an open water tri. Sure did start to bug me though. Dang.

** With about 1/3 of a mile to go I started feeling really fatigued, my swimming was not nearly as smooth, I had slowed down considerably and was starting to swallow water. I stopped, put on some nice slow music (Allred -- good stuff) took a few deep breaths and started again. Crazy how a 2 minute break and change of music could bring me right back to where I wanted to be. I don't think I will ever swim for speed (at least that is what I am saying right now). I enjoy the weightlessness and peace of swimming relaxed and smoothly too much. It's a nice break. So good for my body, spirit, and mind.

 

 

Comments
From allie on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 12:20:07 from 174.23.226.74

you should have gotten out and done a cannonball on him :)

you make swimming sound so fun; i wish i knew how to do it! nice job on the cross training. hope you are recovering well from your marathon!

From Huans32 on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 12:20:50 from 138.64.8.52

And its the way to swim in a tri. Try to do all of your swims that way and you will be awesome. Nice and relaxed and smooth is key. Since the swim is only a small portion of it. You cant win it in the swim but you can sure lose in it.:) Great swim sis.

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 14:19:41 from 172.191.18.119

Don't forget that even though you are in water you still need to hydrate!

From Rhett on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 16:19:43 from 74.32.211.9

Another 2 mile swim!!! Amazing!!!

From Smooth on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 23:45:08 from 69.20.178.98

SSF - WOW! You're doing AWESOME with your swimming! 2 miles!!! Nice training with defending yourself from the backstroke dude! Smooth swimming sounds good! Wish Smooth could swim! :). Love and miss you

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 14:12:59 from 174.52.45.85

Allie~

Next time ... I'm totally doing it!!! :) :) :)

Mark~

Thanks bro!!! :) See you Saturday, right?

Slick~

You're right. I always forget that when I am in the pool. Dang!

Rhett~

Thanks! But you have to remember that I am not very fast! :)

SSF~

Let's get you some lessons and get you a gym membership. :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.003.001.000.000.0013.00

13 miles

*6 good effort miles in the middle: 3 at marathon pace, 1 at threshold pace, and 2 at an easy pace but 4% incline.

 

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 13.00
Comments
From RAD on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 14:04:41 from 67.172.229.125

wow girl, you aren't missing a beat after the marathon! You are right back on top of your game, and a 4% incline to run at is nasty! GREAT job!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 14:44:33 from 67.42.27.114

Seriously nice workout.

From allie on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 17:35:03 from 174.23.226.74

seriously!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 17:46:55 from 174.52.45.85

Rachel~

Thanks! Definitely not on top of my game, but am making progress. Please oh please let me make progress until SGM!!! :)

Paul and Allie~

Seriously? :) :) :)

From Jason McK on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 20:00:14 from 63.255.173.99

Strong 'recovery' from your midnight moonlit marathon...

From timp on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 22:45:32 from 66.167.51.244

solid workout - seriously

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 00:29:46 from 174.52.45.85

Jason~

Thanks!! :)

Tim~

You're making me laugh! :)

From Mike Warren on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 01:33:39 from 74.211.9.222

Very solid! Hope things are feelin good!

From Kathie on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 12:55:36 from 63.248.105.188

Nice Teena!

From Huans32 on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 12:58:37 from 138.64.8.52

Man I dont know about Sat run. I dont think we will be able to keep up with you now to tell you to slow down.:)

From Kelli on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 13:00:03 from 71.219.99.30

You have had some awesome workouts this week!!!! I think you are ready to do a tri for sure. You would kick butt!

From Huans32 on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 13:26:37 from 138.64.8.52

I am with Kelli. You would do awesome in a tri. At least you wouldn't have to worry about drowning. Your a good swimmer. Find a good bike yet??

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 16:33:59 from 174.52.45.85

Mike~

Things seem to be improving! :)

Kathie~

Thanks. Missing you.

Mark~

WHATEVER SPEEDSTER!!!! (and no bike yet)

Kel~

I can't pull the trigger on the bike. They are SO expensive!

From Jason McK on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 16:47:50 from 63.255.173.99

You don't have to have an amazing bike (unless you really want to win). Any bike will give you a starting point for you to beat the next time! I say all this, but the reason I didn't start training for the half iron man I was supposed to do with my neighbor in September is because I don't have a bike, and they're so expensive... Unfortunately, he ramped up his training too fast, got injured and can't do it 'til next year.

From Kelli on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 17:14:39 from 71.219.99.30

I agree, who needs the super expensive bike???

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

60 minutes upright bike

20 minutes core

Comments
From MrsFIT on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 17:00:18 from 98.202.0.57

You wouldn't have to ride inside if you had a road bike ;)

From Eric Day on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 20:04:27 from 200.77.34.221

How are things holding together for you Teena? Hope all is well.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 11:44:21 from 174.52.45.85

Kristi~

I know, I know!!! :)

Eric~

How are you??? Dang, it good to hear from you! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
18.000.000.000.000.0018.00

18 miles with the Chumps.

We got off to a little bit late of a start (started running at 5:25 instead of 5). Not sure if the late start had to do with anything but by 8:00 I was exhausted. Had planned on coming home and running an additional 2 uphill miles on the treadmill, but one look at that machine and I changed my mind. Dang! So gutterball!

Icebath. :)

Presently fighting the urge to get back in bed.

** Zero pain, only fatigue and minor tightness. :) :) :)

 

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 18.00
Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 11:47:49 from 24.10.248.6

Great run!

Why fight the urge? Park the kids in front of Sponge Bob and take a nap. Isn't that what all the parenting books advise?

From Kathie on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 11:48:55 from 63.248.105.188

Sleep Teena it is good for you!!!!

Nice run I am glad you are feeling so good!

From Mike Warren on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 11:50:26 from 74.211.9.222

Teena, great week! I would be tired as well. Your doing so good right now. I am really excited for Oct for you. Stay consistent, BE SMART! Ya, take a nap lol.

From Huans32 on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 11:52:50 from 98.202.0.57

Sweet so I went farther then you today. Oh yeah!! JK Great run today Teena. Always fun to run with the chumps.

From allie on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 12:02:16 from 174.23.226.74

nice job teena!

From timp on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 12:31:21 from 66.167.51.244

nice run !

From Brent on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 14:41:29 from 66.7.127.219

T NA NA, heard you call my name, Hey HI, a little late, the chumps looked in solid form today, good run in the somewhat humid and hotter temps for that time in the morning.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From artichoke on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 14:48:46 from 97.126.176.6

I fought the urge to get back into bed this morning too after my run and I lost. Now I'm way spacey. Good runnin' with your chumps!

From MarcE on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 15:55:34 from 204.16.82.120

You're such a slacker, Teena! :)

From JulieC on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 19:37:14 from 71.213.96.86

you just ran a marathon, give yourself a big hug and go to bed !! Eat well too!!

From MrsFIT on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 21:14:32 from 98.202.0.57

I'm happy to report that I didn't "resist the urge" this morning and I feel GREAT!

From Toby on Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 22:47:59 from 216.194.124.37

You definitely deserve a nap and a foot rub! I love a good ice bath or sit in the freezin' river!

From Smooth on Sun, Aug 01, 2010 at 17:27:08 from 174.23.218.43

:) SSF ~ SO HAPPY you had a nice long run! Miss and love you! Did Jon & Kelly, Staci C. join the chumps?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 01, 2010 at 20:37:04 from 174.52.45.85

Rob, Mike and Kathie~

Had to listen to your advice ... snuck in a sweet 45 minute nap. It felt heavenly! :)

Allie and Tim~

Thanks!!! :) :) :)

Brent~

You looked great!!! Can't wait until you actually run with us!! :)

Artichoke~

But wasn't it so so so worth it?

Marc~

I know! :) :) :)

Julie~

The moonlit marathon did not feel like a marathon because I was having so so so much fun with my SSF!!! Did take a nap though! :)

Kristi and Toby~

Amen, sisters! :)

SSF~

So glad you are home safe and sound. I have missed you. I KNEW you would run!!!! No, I never did hear from Staci, and Jon and Kelly had something come up. We did have a new gal join us though, Adrienne. She knows Paul and was super nice! You will LOVE her!!! :)

From Maynard on Sun, Aug 01, 2010 at 21:17:47 from 71.213.44.67

Who are the Chumps and how does one become one?

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 00:03:02 from 174.52.45.85

Bradley~

The Chumps are a group that meets usually at 5 a.m. at the Winchester entrance of the JRP on Saturdays for long runs.

We would LOVE you to join us ANYTIME!!!! Is it okay if I put your email address on the notification list?

So excited for your run tomorrow. Can't wait to hear how it goes. :)

From Maynard on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 00:06:31 from 71.213.44.67

Sure--add me. Don't know that I'm going to be ready to join you any time soon, but when I can, I'll be there with bells on!

I'm excited for tomorrow too! Almost giddy! A bit nervous though.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 00:24:13 from 174.52.45.85

You are going to have a WONDERFUL run!!! I am so excited for you! :) :) :)

(Can't wait for you to join us on Saturdays!)

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 10:34:17 from 67.42.27.114

Nice workout.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 11:41:18 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Paul! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.001.001.000.106.009.10

Gold's Gym Sprint #2:

(Was going to start out with the swim but it was crowded and so started on the bike.)

Upright Bike: 20K

Run: 5K (Fonz pushed me at the end ... he kept pointing his finger up ... dang him!)

Swim: 750 meters

TT: 82:55 (This does not count transition times, which btw, was quite a bit between my run and swim.)

** Pushed myself hard, not diehardest hard, but the "Oh this feels awesome  -- but I don't know how long I can maintain it, dang ... hope I can make it" dripping sweat effort. I can see why you should swim first. Swimming at the end was pretty tough. :)

I will be tired today! :)

Happy Monday All!

P.M.

yoga

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 11:51:27 from 75.162.160.226

Wow, Teena. Nice job!!!

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 12:10:47 from 67.42.27.114

Nicely done.

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 12:58:58 from 174.23.218.43

CONGRATZ on another AWESOME tri-sprint! SO NICE to have a *pacer* for your 5K race!

You're a diehardest diehard, admit it! :) Glad you're feeling awesome. You earned that wonderful tiredness! Take a nap today, please!!!

Love and miss you! :)

From Tom Slick on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 13:55:53 from 69.171.174.175

Your an animal Teena! Doing Tri's for fun. Can't wait till you godo a real one. When you do, I'll come and be in your pit-crew!

From MrsFIT on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 15:47:13 from 98.202.0.57

Look at you, Little Miss Triathlete! Mark said you went and tried on a wetsuit last week. What did ya think?

From timp on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 21:51:23 from 66.167.51.244

sounds like you had a good time - good job

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 03, 2010 at 13:27:53 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all! It really is a great workout for me! :)

Slick -- Can I take that to the bank?? I would LOVE it!!!!

Kristi -- I think I burned 200 calories just getting the stinkin' thing on! :)

From Brent on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 14:09:33 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA - your funny, hey, the offical Tri is not far in your future. What is so funny, I tried on a wet suit, could not get the darn thing off, had to have a girl, I was embarrassed to help me get it off. Tris are fun, you would really enjoy. 200 commando points for your first Tri. Nice work.

Stay Kool, B of bS rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.500.000.004.500.0013.00

13 miles

*1.5 with Sophia and Oliver :) :) :)

*12.5 on my own w/ 7 800s (400 m jog between each), 4 400s, and a couple 160 m strides in the middle.

(Watched Fonz' form while he was on the treadmill the other day. Tried to copy it during my speedwork while keeping my body fairly relaxed. Hmmmm ... )

((Still a ways to go to get back to where I was in March, but making progress.))

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 13.00
Comments
From kellies on Tue, Aug 03, 2010 at 15:28:24 from 67.199.181.245

You're amazing! Simply Amazing!! Way to go my cute little Teena Marie!!! :)

From RAD on Tue, Aug 03, 2010 at 17:01:21 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work! Changing our form is the hardest thing to do! Your doing a great job slowly ramping back up and avoiding injury.

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 03, 2010 at 18:06:56 from 71.219.99.30

A great start to another awesome Teen week. I need to get you your shirt.

From allie on Wed, Aug 04, 2010 at 00:48:28 from 174.23.226.74

wow, teena! great workout. you are running so well!

From Smooth on Wed, Aug 04, 2010 at 09:57:04 from 174.23.218.43

Dang, you are good!!!! :)

Seriously ... no way I could have done 800s today! :)

Love you!!

SO, the very next day...you do 800s, 400s and strides and copy cat Fonz and run with the munchkins!

SO DIEHARD FUN!!! SO AWESOME!!!

Can't wait to see you tomorrow! LOVE YOU!

From Rhett on Wed, Aug 04, 2010 at 18:23:31 from 74.32.211.9

Looking Great!

I'm sure you are much closer to you March fitness level than I am to mine.

From AmyBQ on Wed, Aug 04, 2010 at 20:55:28 from 68.55.192.111

Hi Teena,

Got your messege. If you post it comes through to my blackberry. I am still here and still running. 7 miles of hills today. I just NEVER have time to post, and it feels like im posting everywhere so I kind of gave up putting the runs in. I log them in my "paper" book at home, and im following a program on runners world that I bought so I put them there as well. Seems like I never have time to get on here. I will try harder. I just wanted to thank you for checking on me and let you know that I didnt quit...still plugging along lol

Amy

From Doone on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 16:40:34 from 74.36.34.151

Way to go on the workout. I think your fitness level could kick my butt - I am feeling fat (eating with the kids all summer is doing me in ). You are so awesome. Hopefully you will come up to Pokie in Sept. even if you don't run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.008.008.00

1 mile swim

40 minutes upright bike

yoga

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.256.002.000.000.0012.25

Running PC with my SSF

I have been so nervous about the Park City Marathon in two weeks. Today I realized why ... DANG ... that race is going to kick my trash!!!!

Smooth picked me up at 6:15 and we headed out. The plan was to run 12 miles covering the hardest miles of the marathon. I wanted to run them hard ... little did I know that no matter how you run those miles ... they are HARD!! (I can be such a baby!)

We got turned around and confused a few times, but there was no way confusing those uphill miles to Deer Valley and the huge hill on 8th street before hitting Empire. (We actually ran that hill twice to try and convince ourselves that we were tough.)

I have to admit that I was always more than happy to stop at a stoplight or take a breather when trying to figure out which way to turn.

The best part BY FAR was breakfast afterwards!

I have the GREATEST SSF EVER!!!! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 12.25
Comments
From Smooth on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 18:29:34 from 174.23.203.161

:) :) :) YOU DID SO AWESOME today! :) :) :) Nothing to be nervous about!!!

You will exceed your expectation! YOU WILL DO FANTASTIC!!!!

You made it so fun and easy for me!!!!

I LOVE YOU!!! Hope I didn't get in trouble with Rylee!

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 18:48:39 from 71.219.102.155

NICE!!! That race does look super tough, but many will say it is their favorite. You will do great!

From Kathie on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 18:48:42 from 63.248.105.188

Sounds like a blast you will do great in two weeks!

From allie on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 20:43:57 from 174.23.226.74

nice training run on the course. you are going to do great!

From Toby on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 22:22:10 from 216.194.124.37

Great run! Way to be smart about your race and practice the hard stuff! Hooray for having a buddy to make it a party!

From RAD on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 23:22:26 from 67.172.229.125

You will end up loving PC! Especially if you run it with Smooth!! I seriously had the time of my life last year when I ran with her. I love it now because of that, she really makes everything SO much better. Of course you already know that though :)

You did a great job and that hill on 8th is NASTY. Queen of the hill *YOU* will have no trouble at all tackling it when it looms over you in the race! Nice work Teena!!

From Tom Slick on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 at 14:12:07 from 69.171.174.126

Oh my.... You ran up the 8th street hill twice. Hey you are tough and you are ready to kick butt and take names at Park City. I think that your so ready and you should be able to run a race worthy of an AG award! It's up to you whether it will be #1, 2nd or 3rd!!!! Now get into your taper and don't do any thing stupid in the next two weeks.......Got it ????

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 at 14:45:15 from 67.42.27.114

Another nice adventure with Smooth.

From Rhett on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 at 16:20:15 from 74.32.211.9

So where was breakfast? Your report and Smooth's report are very different about how amazingly speedy you were up those hills. I'm choosing to believe Smooth.

From DonGardinero on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 at 17:42:27 from 75.162.169.157

Nice job, Teena!!! Hey, I'm going to start at 5 am and my goal is to stay ahead of all of you throughout the race, so no one else is allowed to start at 5 am like me. Deal?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 at 18:03:26 from 174.52.45.85

SSF -- The pleasure is all mine!!! I feel so extremely lucky to have you in my life. Really, you have no idea how much our friendship and ssf'ship means to me! Love you love you love you!!! (And you are the one that did INCREDIBLE!!!!!)

Kel -- I can pretty much guarantee that I will not be one of those who say it is amongst my faves!!! Really, I just want to finish with some dignity and no injury! :)

Kathie and Allie -- Thanks girls!!! :)

Toby -- Everything with Smooth is a party!!! :)

Rachel -- Thanks, cutegirl! :)

Slick -- I will be more than happy with just finishing with some dignity. (But who is going to pinch my tush at mile 25???)

Paul -- Adventures with Smooth are the best!!! :)

Rhett -- You know Smooth!!! She is far too complimentary with me. She is the one that did so so so so incredibly well. I was amazed at her!!! In all honesty, I am still no where near as fit (at least running-wise) as I was 3 weeks before Boston. It seems crazy ... you would think that it would have come back by now. Hmmmm ... perhaps this multi-marathoning thing is not for me. :)

Dale -- You are making me laugh! :)

From Tom Slick on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 at 19:37:46 from 69.171.174.86

Hey Ms. T. You may not get off without that pinch to grow an inch. I'll be up there running the last half of the race with the "DoG"! Protect yourself at all times!

From DonGardinero on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 at 22:15:04 from 152.216.7.5

Hey Teena, at first I was joking around, but I think I WILL make it my goal to stay ahead of you. That will keep me motivated.

From fly on the Wall on Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 13:51:45 from 166.70.192.189

"We actually ran that hill twice to try and convince ourselves that we were tough." Everyone else already knows how tough you two are!!!

Was this the Saturday you were planning to run in City Creek Canyon? I looked for you....

From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 18:00:09 from 174.52.45.85

Slick -- I consider myself warned! ;)

Dale -- LOVE IT!!!!

Fly -- You think I would run City Creek and not tell you!!!!!????? Yes, today was the day that we were suppose to run it ... but it didn't happen. I am such a loser for not telling you. However, one of these days, when you feel like taking it easy (and NOT running during the hottest hours of the day) let me know. I would LOVE to join you. But like I said, you would have to slow WAY down! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

60 easy minutes on the upright bike while watching LOST.

(Never saw the show when it was on television, but am loving watching it now on DVD. Just started the 2nd Season.)

Comments
From allie on Sun, Aug 08, 2010 at 10:25:45 from 174.23.182.80

i have never seen LOST, but someone tried to explain it to me once and i was utterly confused.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 08, 2010 at 10:32:29 from 174.52.45.85

Allie ~

LOST: I was in the same boat as you!! I was finally convinced to check out Season One from the library. After 2 episodes I was hooked. Now, if I can only get through 4 more seasons before school starts in 2 weeks!!!! YIKES!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.508.000.000.005.0022.50

17.5 miles on Smooth's absolutely BEAUTIFUL Alpine Loop course. :) :) :)

No Chumps run today, so Smooth convinced me that running in Lehi would be well worth the drive. She was SO SO SO right.

Met up with Smooth and her gang a little after 6. The weather was amazing. Ran a couple of miles with my SSF and Staci and then got caught up in the beauty of the area and wanted to find a natural but good effort pace. Seriously, this was one of the prettiest training runs I have ever run. I LOVED it. Albeit, I had no idea that we were going to be running hills again! Well worth it though. :) :) :)

Not sure if I should count my marathon pace miles as marathon pace since they were downhill. Hmmm ...

Anyway ... THANK YOU SO MUCH SMOOTH!!!!!

** On a side note ... Smooth failed to mention in her entry how stinkin' amazing she is AND how she smoked me on the last mile!!!! If that girl wouldn't run so many dang marathons she could easily knock off 20 minutes! She NEVER gives herself enough credit!

(Came home and went boating ... only to get out in the water for about an hour and turn around and come back home. Dang wind!)

((BUT ... my hubby bought me the dishwasher I have been eyeing for quite some time - but could never pull the trigger on - while I was gone this morning. HUGE BONUS!!!!))

PM

50 minutes upright bike (very easy - just to loosen the legs)

Yoga

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 17.50
Comments
From Kathie on Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 18:12:37 from 63.248.105.188

Boating, running with friends, and a new dishwasher! Wow what a day!!!

From Doone on Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 18:45:03 from 74.36.34.151

Husbands are great! Tell Ryan congrats on a sweet dishwasher move. I am glad the run was so great.

From Rhett on Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 23:20:27 from 74.36.34.151

I'm sure you deserved the dish washer. Ryan is a great guy. You are very lucky... and he is too.

Sounds like a beautiful run. All I ever get to look at is desert... and the lake, which actually is beautiful.

From Smooth on Sun, Aug 08, 2010 at 01:15:16 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ Did you get a Bosch?

THANK YOU for driving all the way to Lehi this morning! It was an incredible morning! I so wanted you to see where I run. I am glad it did not disappoint!

*As a side note and for the record ~~~ I did NOT smoke you that last mile!!! You were doing your cool down, remember?!!! You just let me go, that's all!***

Love you and am so grateful for your SSF'ship!!!

Oh, Yeah! Staci and I were amazed at how fast and smooth you ran, both up and down the hills! Your AP was amazing! I hope you get your confidence back that your running as good and if not better than in March! You will do awesome at PCM and FANTASTIC at SGM! Trust me!

Have a great Sabbath! LOVE YOU! Tell Ryan I think he's the greatest! And GOOD LUCK to Rylee's talk!

From timp on Sun, Aug 08, 2010 at 09:51:10 from 66.167.51.137

nice run - !

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 08, 2010 at 10:05:31 from 174.52.45.85

Kathie~

It was a fun day! :)

Doone~

You are SO right!!!! (Ry has A LOT of good moves!!!) :)

Rhett~

Why do you think I asked him to marry me in 7th grade???? :) :) :)

SSF~

How did you know it was a Bosch???? Yes! I'm so excited!!! Unfortunately it was not in stock (it's the brand spankin' new model). it won't be here for roughly two weeks. I am sure it will be worth the wait though. I am definitely FAR TOO SPOILED!!!!

Tim~

Thanks!!! :) :) :)

From allie on Sun, Aug 08, 2010 at 10:26:55 from 174.23.182.80

sounds like a great day! awesome long run and congrats on the new dishwasher.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Aug 08, 2010 at 12:36:13 from 69.171.174.199

Aounds like a great training run you had with Smooth and stacy. You better get ready I'll looking at doing the "Geezer" thing to you at SGM!!!!!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 09, 2010 at 15:40:38 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Allie!!!! I'm excited about the dishwasher!!! :) :) :)

Slick~

No way you are a geezer ... and you are only allowed to pass me at mile 25!!! That's our tradition!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.009.0014.00

Everything really easy today.

45 minutes upright bike

45 minutes elliptical

5 recovery miles

** There is this older guy at my gym. We have been smiling at each other and exchanging greetings for quite some time now. Today he was wearing a Provo River Half t-shirt. I asked him how it went, etc. We got talking for quite some time. This guy is AMAZING! He is 66 years old (I thought he was mid to late 50s -- looks fantastic). In his twenties he ran for the University of Utah (I knew he was RED). He talked about the good 'ol days when he would run a 4:12 mile and sub15 5K!! Wow!!! I enjoyed talking to him so much. At 66, with not much training, he ran the Half in 1:51. Cool cool guy! He is headed to South Africa for a couple of weeks, but can't wait to talk to him again. :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Smooth on Mon, Aug 09, 2010 at 14:25:56 from 174.23.203.161

What is it with you and older guys? :)

Hmmm, may be I should start going to the gym! NOT!!!

Kidding aside, he sounds like a great guy!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 09, 2010 at 15:43:37 from 174.52.45.85

Smooth ~

You would LOVE him! Maybe one of these days I can get him out to a Chump run! He was the race director for the West Jordan 4th of July 5K for over 20 years!!! Then the city wanted to bring in Devine Racing. He bailed ... he doesn't like them at all. Subsequently the city decided they weren't happy with them either.

Seriously, this guy could keep us entertained for several marathons! Super super super nice! :)

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 09, 2010 at 16:10:43 from 174.23.203.161

I would love to meet Don and glean much from him! When/what is his next race? Would be fun to watch and cheer him!

From Kathie on Mon, Aug 09, 2010 at 16:48:02 from 63.248.105.188

Nice and easy!

Good job on making a new friend!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 09, 2010 at 18:31:51 from 174.52.45.85

SSF ~

You're so stinkin' cute ... looking up his name!!! :) :) :)

I asked him about his next race ... he doesn't have one in mind. In fact, he wasn't even really planning on running Provo River (kind of a last minute decision).

Yes, though, that would be FUN!!! Seriously ... I have so so so so much fun cheering people in with you. I love it!!!!!!!!

Looks like we might be heading down to SG for Labor Day. So Pokey is a long shot.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 09, 2010 at 18:32:17 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Kathie!!!

Are you still high off of your run this morning???? :) :) :)

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 09, 2010 at 23:50:27 from 174.23.203.161

You should go to Jackson For Labor Day. that way you can do Pokey. You know you want to come at least to cheer Doone and Kathie and Kimmy and me and of course Lowell. You can totally run it for fun!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 00:15:15 from 174.52.45.85

SSF~

My nephew is being baptized that weekend in St. George. That is why we would be going.

Miss and love you. :)

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 00:20:03 from 174.23.203.161

jeannie's boy? Or a different nephew?

Yeah you should totally go to his baptism!

Miss you too! summer is going by so fast!

From Tom Slick on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 09:40:25 from 168.179.157.36

Old guys rock! Good on you for taking the time to get to know him, I'll bet you really made his day!

From Tom Slick on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 09:44:34 from 168.179.157.36

2 15 Don Kocherhans South jordan UT 66 01:51:45 08:31

I'll bet that this is who you met!!!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:41:47 from 174.52.45.85

SSF ~

No, it is Ry's brother's little boy. We are still not sure whether we are going to go or not, so we'll have to wait and see.

Wondering if we should wait to do Thanksgiving Point until next week so that Rylee can come. :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:48:13 from 174.52.45.85

Slick ~

Old men??? That is such a relative term. For example: Don (yep, that was him) I would consider "older" (meaning, older than me by more than 15 years) but by no means "old". I know 55-year-olds that seem so much older than he does.

Ry and Smooth always tease me because I love hanging around *older* people who seem so young!!! There is just something about them. They have something special ... almost as if they have figured it all out ... about them.

Ry always tells me that if I ever left him (which I would never do) it would be for an *older* man! I just think they are GREAT!!!! :) :) :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:50:11 from 174.52.45.85

SSF and Slick ~

Btw, you both are only in your 50s ... still babies!!!! :) :) :)

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 11:13:10 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ Whatever works! I am good next Tue too, I think!

When I was your age, lots of my *boy friends* were in their 60s...partly b/c Larry was their bishop. Now they are in their 80s and are the GREATEST! There is a certain glow almost glory shown about them!

Yes, I am still a babe. Slick, however is saying bye bye to 50s. He is moving to a new AG...in the category of what you consider *older*! :)

From Tom Slick on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 11:34:56 from 168.179.157.36

OK you two, go ahead and lay it on as thick as you can. Just know, that just because I'm moving into the 60's age wise, doesn't mean I've moved on from my 1960's state of mind. I don't think that I will ever grow up and act my age, adults are usually such jerks, ya know what I mean?????

From Rhett on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 11:55:56 from 74.32.211.152

Nice workout yesterday. I hope to be fit like that when I'm in my 60's.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 14:44:56 from 174.52.45.85

SSF~

Yes, you are still quite the babe! :) :) :)

Slick~

1960s????? Hmmmm ... that was a decade before I was born!!!!! :) :) :) Love ya!!! :) :) :)

Rhett~

You will be!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.002.000.003.000.0013.00

13 miles

(4 miles easy, 3 x 1600m w/800 m jog between, 2 marathon pace miles, 1.5 easy, 1 mile with Sophia, Oliver and Livvy.)

** I have been craving Snickers bars and Tang as of late ... CRAZY!!!!

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 13.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 14:48:02 from 75.162.178.87

Snicker bars and tang.....Hmmmm. pregnant? Just kidding. LOL

Nice run!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 14:50:47 from 174.23.203.161

13 miles!!!! That's CRAZY!!!! :)

LOVE your mile repeats. LOVE the running with the three little ones even better! I wanna watch their *movie*...never mind letting my grandkids watch it!

I have Snickers bars and Tang. Too bad we're not doing Thanksgiving Point...we could've had a Snicker/Tang picnic! It will be all gone by next week. :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 14:54:15 from 174.52.45.85

Dale~

There is ZERO chance that I am *with child*!!!! Oh man ... that is not even funny, brother! :)

SSF~

Why do you have Snickers bars and Tang???

I have got to go to the store and buy stuff for a salad for a Stake Auxillary bbq tonight. I'll stock up on the Snickers (Tang we have plenty of). :) :) :)

So ... should we plan on Thanksgiving Point one week from today? :)

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 15:02:29 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ Snickers are my favorite candy bar, second to peanut M&Ms. Tang is my boys' favorite drink. I stocked up for the summer but almost out of them. I am not buying any more. This summer with all the boys and grandkids home, my eats have been BAD BAD BAD! It seems like I'm always at the store. Had a huge BBQ last night at my house for Gary and the family!

Yes,

Let's plan on Thanksgiving Point next Tue. I have to entertain the bank ladies next Wed. so Tue should be good!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 15:05:13 from 174.52.45.85

SSF~

I knew it ... I am a blonde Asian!!!!! I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!!!! :)

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 15:12:41 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ I know you are!!! And I am a Chinese blonde! :) :) :) :)

When are they installing your Bosch? I love mine!

From Brent on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 15:50:24 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA - nice run, wow, you can crank out those miles. Tang, are you heading for the moon, without Jackie.

You get 1,000 commando points if you can guess both parts of the Tang and Jackie reference. By the way, are you having a chumps run this saturday at the Winchester?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 15:56:08 from 174.52.45.85

SSF~

You make me laugh!

Brent~

Hmmmm ... Tang: I remember the space commercials for Tang, but Jackie??? Jackie Tang???? I am so not getting the commando points, huh?

Chumps Run: Yes, I think so. It is JohnnyV's b-day ... should we make him wear a birthday boy hat?

From timp on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 16:03:00 from 136.182.2.26

nice run Teena

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 16:06:32 from 174.52.45.85

SSF~

Hopefully the dishwasher will arrive in about 10 days. :)

Tim~

Thanks! :)

From Rhett on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 16:28:33 from 74.32.211.152

Snickers and Tang together has to be NASTY! Actually Tang is just nasty with anything or even by itself.

Nice miles!

From timp on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 16:33:11 from 136.182.2.26

oh Rhett - I love me some Tang -- I used to mix tang and iced tea mix.

From Maynard on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 00:22:02 from 71.213.44.67

I've got a dented and rusty, but un-opened, can of Tang here at my place if you want it. It may very well be as old as I am.

From Tom Slick on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 08:49:11 from 168.179.157.36

So Ms. Teena, How are you? Your getting in some great miles and lots of smiles!

How's the leg? Is it giving you anymore problems or have you out run the problems? What's next on your running schedule? Are you doing Park City or Top Of Utah before SGM?

Oh yuck! How can you drink that nasty stuff. Tang, that's some kind of light refinery waste water isn't it? Now I can understand a good ol' Snickers bar, thee wonderful!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 12:58:23 from 174.52.45.85

Rhett~

What are you talking about??? How can anyone not like Tang??? Do you not like Sunny D either??

Tim~

Right on! :)

Bradley~

I do think I am a little low on iron ... might not be a bad idea! :)

Slick~

Leg is not 100% but is hanging in there. Hence, all the crosstraining. True, I would be faster if I could run all those miles instead of swim and bike them, but in all honestly, I feel my overall body is much stronger this way.

Next race: PCM. Not running TOU.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.009.609.60

I AM SO SO SO HAPPY!!!

Ironman length swim

2.4 miles/3.8 km/154 lengths!!!! :) :) :)

** Originally was going to swim 1 mile and then bike. But felt really good at one mile so decided to go for two (which usually does me in).

At 2 miles I was tired but still swimming smooth and very much in control.

Decided to go for it!!!

2.4 miles later my arms feel like noodles, but I am so happy!

 

*******

Comments
From Eric Day on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 12:57:52 from 200.77.34.221

Awesome !

From Kathie on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 13:05:45 from 63.248.105.188

Great job!!!! I know you will kill an Iron man in 2012!!!!

From RAD on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 13:43:46 from 67.172.229.125

Holy moly girl! Every time I check in on you, you just impress the socks off me! Keep up your hard work.

From Tom Slick on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 13:50:40 from 168.179.157.36

Very good....now you have to put this all together and get some experience starting a race with a big bunch of rabid swimmers in open water. It's a bunch different that doing laps in the pool!!! Keep after it!!!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 13:54:37 from 174.52.45.85

Eric~

Thanks!

Kathie~

2014 --- MAYBE!!!! :)

Rachel~

You are funny! ;)

Slick~

Yeah, that scares me to death! In fact, I am pretty certain that I would be the one to swim way off to the side (even if it meant extra mileage) to lessen the chaos a bit. :)

From Doone on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 14:14:55 from 74.36.34.151

Just let us know when and where the Ironman is that i am sure you are going to do so we can come watch!!!

From Smooth on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 15:42:14 from 174.23.203.161

WOW!!! WAY TO GO training for Ironman!!!!

Very AWESOME! :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

From JulieC on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 22:08:51 from 207.224.200.97

so glad you swam so well!! Noodle arms, those are well deserved. Where do you swim at? I sure need to get out and swim. Every time I read about your swimming I want to swim.....I need a buddy :D.

From allie on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 22:48:00 from 174.23.182.80

that is amazing. i can't even fathom doing that. great job!

From DonGardinero on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 23:37:54 from 152.216.7.5

See? I told you that you could do it!!! Awesome!!!

From DonGardinero on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 23:39:13 from 152.216.7.5

BTW, it would be cool if we did the Ironman the same year.

From Rhett on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 12:06:57 from 74.32.211.152

IRON WOMAN TEENA!!!!

That is incredible. Now you just have to find out if you can bike 112 miles. We all know that you can run a marothon is your sleep.

From Bec on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 12:17:35 from 76.23.55.210

:) Awesome job on that swim! I have only swam 2 miles once and I know how long and boring it can get! Good for you to keep up with that.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 18:51:06 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all!!! :)

Julie -- I swim at Gold's Gym. I would love to swim with you if we can ever make the logistics work. :) :) :)

Dale -- Didn't know you were thinking about it!! VERY VERY VERY COOL!!!! :) :) :)

From Mike on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 05:44:28 from 155.85.58.253

Wow. Your swimming has come a long way.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.005.001.001.500.0014.50

What a beautiful morning.

I was thrilled last night when Ry told me that he would run the first handful of miles with me this morning (it must have been the chocolate covered gummibears I bought for him). :)

True to his word he got up and out the door we went. We ran 2.25 miles to West Jordan High School's track. Then he timed me on a couple of 400s. Then we ran back home. Almost a perfect five miles. :) I kissed him goodbye and then headed out again, this time to the JRP. I was surprised how good I felt (other than some tightness in my right lateral rotators ... which always comes and goes any time I add hills to my training). I stopped at Geranium Park and took off my shoes and socks and ran one mile barefoot on the soccer field grass in honor of Rhett's running again! :) :) :) It felt AWESOME. Ran back home, throwing 2 800s in towards the end. Grabbed Sophia and Livvy for a one mile cooldown. Was very happy with how this run went.

Happy Thursday!!! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 14.50
Comments
From Rhett on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 12:21:24 from 74.32.211.152

Running barefoot in the grass makes you feel like being a kid again, doesn't it.

From RAD on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 13:29:45 from 67.172.229.125

Sounds like a sweet run! Lots of different workouts in one - especially with the family. I'm sure that was the best part of all!!

From Andy on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 14:05:54 from 159.212.71.25

Sounds like a perfect run.

From Smooth on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 17:42:50 from 174.23.203.161

what a wonderful morning you had! Sweet runs with the hubs and kids and nice track work and speed intervals and playful barefoot run all rolled into one 14+ miler! So so so happy for you! this is what running is all about! am glad you're enjoying it! Love you!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 18:53:28 from 174.52.45.85

Rhett~

Amen. :) :) :)

Rachel~

Thanks. :) :) :)

Andy~

It was nice! Hey ... you are still planning on running my final 10K at PC with me, right? Seriously ... I will need you!!

Smooth~

It was definitely a medley of fun!! :) :) :)

Are you coming Saturday?

Love you too!!!

From Smooth on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 19:04:34 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ Only if there's someone running my snail pace to make it worth the insanely early hour for me to drive up there. And I don't want anyone to granny-sit me either! sorry to whine! LOVE YOU!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 19:22:04 from 174.52.45.85

Are you kidding me Smooth????

Snail pace????

What am I going to do with you??? You are FAST!!! We will run together and then celebrate JohnnyV's birthday with some sort of treat!

From allie on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 20:57:15 from 174.23.182.80

great mileage today. i especially love the barefoot mile on the grass :) nice job.

From DonGardinero on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 21:28:31 from 152.216.7.5

Wow, Teena!!! Very cool.

As for me wanting to do an Ironman, I was planning on 2012, but it might be later since I still haven't learned to swim and I need to get me a bike. I have a bike, but it's a mountain bike. I also need to save up for the entrance fee.

From Brent on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 22:49:04 from 76.8.201.223

T NA NA, tangit, barefoot in the park, without Robert, look out for dog do do, tough to clean the toe ..... Nice workout today, runner's high, how high can it get?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Tom Slick on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 12:44:09 from 69.171.174.132

Life is good!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

60 minutes upright bike

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.250.000.000.000.0013.25

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JOHNNY!!!

 

It is JohnnyV's birthday today. Cool!

Due to the nature of individual needs the Chumps run today began with a staggered start with everyone meeting up at Winchester at 6:00 to continue or finish their run. I actually think this is a really great way to do it. Hope we make it tradition.

It was a nice easy 13ish miler. I have no idea of exact pace or distance since my watch battery was dead. Like a fool, I wore it anyway. Being the habitual person I am I kept glancing down thinking it was going to magically juice itself back up and begin working. It never did! Dang.

Once we finished we celebrated Johnny's birthday like ROCKSTARS with 7/11 slurpees!!!

Let the good times roll!!! :)

P.S. #1:

Brent, when are you and Sylvie going to start running with us? We always see you!!!!

P.S. #2:

If anyone hears Smooth say she is slow again ... remind her that she was running some of her miles in the 7:20s today!!!!!!

(I think RivertonPaul pulls the speed right out of that girl!)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 13.25
Comments
From Tom Slick on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 13:27:27 from 69.171.174.156

Super mileage week. Girl frend you are ready for anything! Be careful not to over train! Keep this up and you will come close to keeping up with me at SGM?:) :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 13:35:40 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Slick!!! BUT ... those are NOT all running miles!!! My crosstraining is included and makes up over 20 of those miles. So running-wise I did not even hit 50. I am being a very good girl!!! PLUS ... I LOVE how the crosstraining makes me feel. True, I don't get all of the running benefits from biking and swimming, but I am not willing to sacrifice the emotional and mental benefits they provide.

What I am trying to say is: No worries! You will beat me by a mile! :) :) :)

From Kelli on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 14:44:18 from 71.219.102.155

Cross Training counts, you work out like a little tiny machine!!

Nice job today! And, yes, we all know Smooth is NOT slow.

From Brent on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 19:09:22 from 76.8.201.223

T NA NA - did you mean Tang instead of Dang? Good to see you on the trail, yes, would like to run with the group one of these weeks, we have Hobble next week, so maybe the week after.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Mike Warren on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 20:29:44 from 74.211.9.222

With all your energy I am shocked the watch did not charge up? Must be broken? You are looking so solid, very happy for you. Paul sucks the speed out of everyone and your right, Smooth is anything but slow!

From Smooth on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 21:23:16 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ It was NICE EASY for you FOR SURE! You're the silly silly silly girl for wearing a dead Garmin and kept looking at it! :)

So if I was fast, what should we call you ...I couldn't catch you to save my life, huh? :)

SO SO SO SO SO SO FUN running with you today! THANKS a million! Can't wait to see you at PC! Love you!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 22:30:00 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Kelli!! :) :) :) When are us girls having lunch again? I'm back in school one week from tomorrow. :(

Brent ~

You are making me laugh!!! Tang!!!! :) :) :) Can't wait for you to join us. :)

Mike ~

You are cracking me up. Solid??? Running-wise, I am not where I was three weeks before Boston. Overall fitness, however, I feel stronger. It's hard to know what to do sometimes because if I want to get faster I need to run more. Yet, I am LOVING all the crosstraining. Seriously, what to do????

SSF ~

It's a very silly habit! :)

I am so so so happy when we can run together ... even if it is only part of the time. Just knowing we are both there and get to hang out before, during, and after is AWESOME!!!!

Did I tell you that Ry and I will be staying in PC Thursday thru Sunday? Can't wait to see you again.

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Smooth on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 22:35:10 from 174.23.203.161

Are we still planning to take the kids to $2 Tue?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 11:27:01 from 174.52.45.85

SSF~

Sounds good to me!

What time?

From Rhett on Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 13:05:20 from 74.36.34.151

Great running!

From AmberG on Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 17:19:05 from 75.162.143.48

How funny you still wore your watch!!! :) You guys have the funnest runs, , , slurpees? sounds heavenly after a run!

I hope to see you in Park City too!

From MarcE on Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 21:36:48 from 204.16.82.120

Way to go, Teena. Nice fun run!

From Kathie on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 11:40:53 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run Teena! Did Johnny Have a great birthday?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.600.000.000.004.0010.60

1 mile swim

6.6 mile run

* I have been fighting a sinus cold for over a week now. My head finally started feeling better but yesterday I began having massive upper teeth pain. I've had this before and it lasted for weeks. Anyway, I decided to run to the Target in Jordan Landing and see if there was any over the counter meds that would help. I took only my debit card with me. Unfortuantely, the pharmacist said that my best bet would be sudafed, but that she couldn't sell it to me because I didn't have identification. STINK!!!

I guess I should head back, but this time I will drive! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 6.60
Comments
From Tom Slick on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 13:19:17 from 168.179.157.36

Why drive, just pack your purse/wallet along for a second run today. You obviously need the miles!

From Andy on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 13:24:02 from 199.190.170.29

I think they only require identification for the shady looking customers. Make sure you take care of yourself. You have a marathon in a few days.

From Rhett on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 13:31:54 from 74.41.249.102

I just went to Target and bought some sudafed. I love sudafed. It is the only thing that works for sinus colds. My whole family was down yesterday with it. Hopefully you and we will all get feeling better soon.

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 19:15:02 from 174.23.203.161

SSF~ I'm sorry you have sinus infection! Get better soon! No swimming the rest of the week! Get plenty of sleep and fluids. Love you!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 19:16:20 from 174.52.45.85

Slick ~

Very funny!!!

Andy ~

Your comment made me laugh so so so hard ... too hard ... it hurt my mouth! Stink!!!

Rhett ~

Went and picked up my sudafed. But every hour the pain continued to increase. I finally gave in and went to the Instacare. Glad I did. They put me on an antibiotic and said I should be noticing a big improvement in 72 hours. That'll work perfectly for the race. :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 19:16:54 from 174.52.45.85

SSF ~

Why no swimming???

Love and miss you!

From DonGardinero on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 19:20:59 from 152.216.7.5

Dang Teena, didn't you get sick before UVM, too? Glad the antibiotic will do the trick.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 19:25:43 from 174.52.45.85

Dale ~

Yep! And UVM was a success. So perhaps, just maybe, this is a good sign!!! :)

But dang my teeth hurt ... I kid you not, they are going to EXPLODE!!!

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 19:31:07 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ Don't you get water in your nose? I just think it might add pressure to the already congested sinus!

LOVE your get-sick-before-race = GREAT race performance strategy! :) :) ;}

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 19:35:55 from 174.52.45.85

SSF ~

Hmmm ... I don't think I get water in my nose. But perhaps you could be right. And ... like I mentioned, the pain has gotten so much worse today. Maybe the swimming wasn't a good idea.

From Kathie on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 19:45:50 from 63.248.105.188

Sorry you are not feeling well, you would think they would have let you slide after all what kind of drugie could run 6.6 miles? Did you show them your Garmin?

From DonGardinero on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 19:50:52 from 152.216.7.5

Teena....If the meds you are taking now don't work, try Tylenol Sinus. I get a lot of sinus infections during the winter and that always helps relieve the pressure.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 20:08:12 from 174.52.45.85

SSF ~

The more I think about it, the more I think you are right. I do get water in my ears when my headphones fall out, which they periodically do, but if one is still in I don't stop. Ears, nose, throat ... all go the same place. Dang ... I'll bet you are right.

Kathie ~

You always make me giggle!

Dale ~

Thanks for the info. I will keep that in mind. But please, oh please, let these meds kick in and do their job.

From Tom Slick on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 21:43:59 from 69.171.174.180

Oh great, Teena on drugs for yet another race. Don't volunteer for testing before the race!

From Doone on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 22:48:14 from 74.36.34.151

Aahh- drugs, legal, prescribed, or otc. They are all good. I hope the antibiotics kick in soon. I have serious sinus issues and I totally understand the teeth thing. You feel like they are going to pop out with any serious chewing. Take care and don't swim until you feel better. Going under water, any depth, is a killer on the sinuses when you have an infection.

From Mike Warren on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 09:47:54 from 74.211.9.222

Usually when I feel sick I swim 2 miles and run to wal-mart, it's farther than Target. Why all the slacking:) You are a complete nut case!!! Man, I sure get a kick out of you!

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 13:59:11 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ Hope you are feeling better and the endodontist fixed the swelling and infection! I bet you bounce right back just in time for the race like you always do! LOVE and MISS YOU!!!!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 14:43:57 from 174.52.45.85

Slick ~

This is Teena ... this is Teena on drugs.

Doone ~

I just got back from the endodontist. The sinus infection got out of control and leaked into the cavity of where I had a root canal a long time ago. Unfortunately, he had to re-do the whole thing. I am in so much pain right now. Ry just went to pick me up some serious pain meds. I hope they knock me out.

Mike ~

That was WAY stupid of me! Stupid stupid stupid. I am so mad at myself right now!

SSF ~

I hope so too. Miss and love you.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Stinky Day.

Could not sleep more than 10-15 minutes at a time last night. The antiobiotics didn't seem to be working as every hour my face began to swell more and more. Ry looked at me this morning and started making phone calls.

Just got back from the endodontist. He redid (is that a word?) a root canal (or at least the first half of it, I have to go back next Tuesday to finish it), switched my antiobiotics and put me on some pain meds. Whatever, all I know is that it hurts.

I look like I am storing kiwis in my left cheek. Dang.

Ry just went to pick up the meds. I hope they knock me out.

The endodontist did not know if I would be feeling up to running PCM this Saturday.

 

 

Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 14:41:14 from 174.23.203.161

STINK!!! So so so so so sorry!

I will pray like crazy that the Zpak starts to work right away! Once the swelling goes down, the pain will subside! Keep icing on 10 off 10. Be sure to take the pain meds with something so it won't upset your stomach!

Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts! I LOVE YOU!

From MrsFIT on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 14:46:27 from 98.202.0.57

Root canal are painful enough without complications, seems like cruel and unusual punishment. Get some sleep and let those med's do their job!!

From Bonnie on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 14:47:51 from 128.196.228.134

oh Teena ... I am so sorry to hear about your tooth. I had something like that last year at this time, it was super bad. I don't think the root canal will keep you from running, but at least for me, the antibiotics they gave me made me pretty sick. The most important thing is your health ... there are plenty of races.

Good luck dear.

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 14:52:51 from 71.219.102.155

Oh man, that tooth pain is the WORST!!! I am so sorry, I hope it gets to feeling better soon. but, look on the bright side, come winter you will have properly stored food like a chipmunk!!

From Tom Slick on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 15:33:55 from 168.179.157.36

Yo Teena, can you be sure to take some photos and shop them out to Riverton Paul.....I'm sure you know what he will do with them???

From Andy on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 15:34:15 from 199.190.170.24

Hope you feel better soon.

From Rhett on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 16:19:26 from 74.32.211.152

OUCH!!! That does not sound fun. At least you know what's up and are on your way to a speedy recovery.

From DonGardinero on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 17:34:27 from 75.162.190.215

Ohhh Teena, that just stinks. I know EXACTLY how you feel. That sounds very similar to what kept me out of Park City two years ago. The day before Park City, the pain was so intense that I was rolling around on the floor, in agony, crying like a baby. My kids were looking at me like I was insane. I hope you start feeling better. Sadly, it still took several days before the pain eased up. I never want to go through that again. The only thing that would make it feel slightly better was a sock with rice in it that I kept re-heating in the microwave and pressing on my cheek. What a nightmare.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 18:09:17 from 174.52.45.85

Thank you everyone for your well wishes.

SSF - Love you, too. Thank you for always being there for me. :)

Kristi - Who would have thought that such a small area could cause so much pain.

Bonnie - Thank you so much. He switched me to a z-pac. So my last day of meds is Saturday. I think I will wait and take my last dose after the marathon if I am able to run it. Hopefully that will help. I also had Ry pick me up some Activa yogurt because the aide there told me that one reason antibiotics mess with your GI is because it kills the natural bacteria. Who knows ... but it couldn't hurt.

Kelli - Ry is trying so hard not to laugh. He feels horrible that I am in so much pain, but everytime he looks at my chubby face I see that smile of his trying to break free.

Slick - YEAH RIGHT!!! I can only imagine what he would do with such photos. Have you seen the movie Pure Luck??? That is what I look like!

Andy - Thanks. I need to get better really really really soon!!! :)

Rhett - That's what I keep telling myself. :)

Dale - I know!!! This morning before Ry took me in I kept having him heat me up a wash cloth. I am now taking Tylenol with codeine. It still hurts like crazy, but nothing like it did before I took it. Seriously, I know what you mean about rolling around on the ground crying. I wasn't on the ground, but I was crying. I was trying my hardest to be tough, but I could not help it. It seems so stupid that a tooth could cause this much pain. Honestly, last night I just wanted someone to yank it out.

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 18:10:53 from 71.219.102.155

This will be the only time ANYONE sees you with a chubby face. I think you do need to take pictures!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 18:20:41 from 174.52.45.85

Kel ~

I just sent 2 pics to your phone. I even tried to smile in one of them for you (even though it hurt)! :)

I trust that those pics will be between you and I only.

Just got your text -- don't make me laugh -- it hurts!

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 18:27:48 from 71.219.102.155

You look as cute as can be. I could not tell which one you were trying to smile in, that is BAD!!! Go take a nap or something!!!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 18:33:53 from 174.52.45.85

I have 21 minutes until I can take my next dose of pain meds. I am hoping that they will help me fall asleep again. Right now I am just doing whatever I can to keep my mind off the pain. Seriously ... a tooth??? How in the heck can it cause so much pain and make my face swell up like that?

From Eric Day on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 18:39:41 from 189.192.9.139

Talking about Kiwi's, just had a couple for lunch. Good stuff.

Take care, tooth pain is awful. Hate it.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 18:40:40 from 174.52.45.85

Eric ~

Kiwis are good! :)

How are the desks working out?

From Eric Day on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 18:49:26 from 189.192.9.139

Put them together this weekend. Girls loved them. They already put tons of stuff on them. Nice piece of chinese made stuff...

Have you tried the yellow Kiwi's? I love the big green kiwi's (but the big one's), they are really juicy.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 18:51:05 from 174.52.45.85

Yellow kiwis? Didn't know there was such a thing. I just buy the ones from Costco!!! :)

From Toby on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 22:13:15 from 216.194.124.37

That does STINK! Hope you are feeling better soon!

From Brent on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 22:23:14 from 76.8.201.223

T NA NA - share your pain, same thing for me 6 weeks ago, pain in the butt, tang. I don't know if you should run PC drugged up? Ask the doc? Root canals from hel..... tang.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 23:37:23 from 208.54.86.59

Toby,

Thanks. I'm actually back in the InstaCare right now hooked toan IV. This really does stink.

Brent,

Tang is right. The swelling got out of control and started shutting my eye. I have to have 3 days of IV therapy. TANG!

From Andy on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 00:12:27 from 198.60.114.178

That is not good. I really hope you that you are feeling better. Please keep us updated on how you are doing.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 00:22:14 from 208.54.86.72

Thanks Andy. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :)

From DonGardinero on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 00:36:38 from 152.216.7.5

Poor Teena. hope you start feeling better.

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 00:48:36 from 75.162.85.220

Nothing worse than tooth pain. Good luck and I hope the meds are doing their magic.

From Tom Slick on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 08:29:39 from 168.179.157.36

How are you doing today? This is not a good thing with PC coming up saturday?

From Tom Slick on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 08:45:15 from 168.179.157.36

OK Ms. Teena, its Wednesday morning, what’s the update on your condition? Ya know, every time I get the big sinus or head cold it seems like the only relief is when I get out and run. It seems like that’s the only time my head clears up. the minute I quite running it clogs back up. Hope your getting some relief, have you tried gooping up with mentholatum or Vicks Vapo Rub. This stuff really helps clear my sinuses.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 09:56:11 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Scott and Dale! :)

Slick, I just posted an update on today's date. Not good. :(

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Debated on whether to post today or not. I am having a rough time and am quite sad. Selfishly, I have decided to post because so many of you on here have the ability to lift my spirits and make me smile.

It has been a hard couple of days. What I thought was merely a sinus infection has turned out to be quite a mess. I had a root canal some time ago, and whether this is where the problem began, or where it ended I am not sure. All I know is that the infection spread throughout the entire left side of my face and head.

After the endodontist re-did the root canal I was in hopes that things would improve. Unfortunately the pain continued to increase as well as the swelling. Last night the swelling had progressed to where my eye began to shut. Needless to say, I ended up with an IV pumping additional antiobiotics through my body, and will have additional IV therapy today and Thursday. (I was supposed to leave the insertion of the IV in but pulled it out last night in frustration, dang.)

Anyway, that is the update. I am still holding out hopes for PCM this Saturday, but am starting to have my doubts.

My family is calling me Cindy-Lou-Who from Jim Carey's Grinch. I guess that is better than Fat Face or Chubby Cheeks. :)

** On a positive note, I was able to sleep some last night and the pain is less today than it was yesterday. I was able to eat a yogurt this morning and am hopes of things improving by the hour. :) :) :)

Comments
From Kim on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 10:02:32 from 67.199.180.90

Oh Teena! I am so sad for you! That sounds very serious. I'm sure now that they are pumping in those antibiotics you will continue to see a huge improvement. But running PCM on Saturday is the least of your worries....you just need to focus on getting better! If it works out to run on Saturday then that is just icing on the cake!

I've been going to mention to you that a teenage boy in our ward had to have major surgery on his leg for compartment syndrome. Did you get that all under control? This boy is the high school senior who plays all sports and is out for his final year. It's quite a serious thing.

From Tom Slick on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 10:04:08 from 168.179.157.36

Be careful with those monikers/nicknames, they might catch on. I like that Chubby Cheeks one!

You've got a couple more days for this situation to becone stable.

Try to relax and chill out and time will tell the tale. I don't think that the Vick's stuff will help this situation. If your condition gets better I don't think that your performance will suffer too much from the time off going into PC.

Again, relax and try to get some extra rest. I know thats a tall order with all the irons that you have in the fire at any given time.......

From RAD on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 10:04:25 from 67.172.229.125

Oh Teena! I am SO sorry!! What a horrible thing to happen, especially days from PCM! If you don't feel good about racing it, just take it easy and run with Smooth. Seriously, it will be the run of a lifetime! It'll take the pressure off and she'll be there to help encourage you and take the pain away (who can feel anything but happy around sweet Smooth?).

I hope the antibiotics help and that you feel decent enough to simply get through the miles on Saturday, I know you've been looking forward to it and preparing for it for quite some time! Thoughts, prayers and love are with you!!

From Andy on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 10:14:00 from 199.190.170.22

The only thing you should be thinking about right now is getting the infection under control. What do the doctors think about the marathon? Would it be too much stress on your system?

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 10:19:58 from 174.52.45.85

Kim~

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, compartment syndrome is ugly. I have one doc that tells me to have the incision in the sheath and another that tells me to just try and manage it. How is the boy doing in your ward? The success rate is fairly high, but there is also a risk of permanent muscle and nerve damage.

Slick ~

This infection is messing up my plans!!! Why couldn't it have waited a week??? ;) Actually, much better now than a week before SGM when we have our final showdown!!! :) :) :)

Rachel ~

I have been thinking the same thing. I will just wait a couple more days before making any type of decision. If I don't start getting some more food in me I won't be running at all though. I just don't think it would be smart. Thanks for the encouraging words! :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 10:25:52 from 174.52.45.85

Andy ~

The doctors just laugh when I say I need to be *fixed* by Saturday. They won't give me a straight answer. They just say, "Let's see what the next couple of days bring."

I know if the swelling doesn't start to go down by this evening that I will have to see an oral surgeon to see if he/she can find anywhere they can cut to get drainage. Stink. Please oh please oh please let the swelling go down today. (I am optimistic that it will since I am on double dosage of antibiotics -- I am still taking them orally as well as intervenously now.) Keep your fingers crossed. :)

(The pain is definitely subsiding some. That HAS to be a good sign!!!! :))

From Smooth on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 12:01:27 from 174.23.203.161

Hey Cindy-Lou-Who! I wish you would let me come over! But may be it's best that you don't have visitors so you could just chill and relax and let the antibiotics does its job.

Rest, relax, eat, watch your favorite show, quit looking in the mirror. Have Payton read you some funnies. You will be all better in 24 hours. By Sat. you will be clear of infection and back to your pretty self.

PCM is no biggie. If you feel up to running, then run it as a Sat. long run, enjoy the fresh mountain air and the scenery. If you don't feel up to running PCM, then there's Pocatello where you can shine. Either way, life is good. Main thing is to take care of your body right now. This forced rest is probably doing you some good. I love you!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 12:12:31 from 174.52.45.85

SSF ~

You are the best!!!

Thank you for EVERYTHING!!! :) :) :)

From Rhett on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 13:43:53 from 74.41.249.102

STINK! I am sending all my healing vibes your way. Try and get some sleep so your body can start to get better. Be careful if you decide to run Saturday.

From timp on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 14:17:29 from 129.188.33.26

I'm so sorry things got so bad, Teena. Just chill and let the antibiotics do their thing. You'll be all fixed up in no time, I'm sure.

From allie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 14:49:15 from 174.23.182.80

wow. i am so sorry to hear about all of the complications. i hope everything can heal up quickly for you. take care, teena. :)

From JulieC on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 18:44:07 from 207.224.207.10

I am not one to tell you NOT to run the race...because I run when I would tell others not too. So my advice is this: If the swelling is down significantly by Friday afternoon and your head doesn't feel pressure, YOU MAY be able to race Saturday. If swelling down with pressure, run with Smooth. If swelling not down, do not race. It will only tax your system. Other advice: a good probiotic with the two most necessary bacteria-lactobacillus and bifidobacterium. No additives/preservative kind. Avoid too much sugar. And SLEEP, NAP and HYDRATE. No SWIMMING. Lastly, RELAX. Try not to overthink Saturday. Easier said then done. Good luck, HEALING VIBES SENT YOUR WAY. BTW what type of bacteria is your infection?

From DonGardinero on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 19:16:47 from 152.216.7.5

Hey Teena....When I had all that infection a couple of years ago, it kept moving around. One day it would be under the tooth, the next day it would be behind it, then under it again. Then one day it moved to the outside, just below the gum line and there was a huge bubble on my gum with infection in it. I was wondering if I could cut it open or poke it with a needle, but then it moved back under the tooth. A couple of days later, it moved back to the side and I took advantage and sterilized a razor blade and cut the bubble open. Amazingly, the infection finally went away. There was a significant loss of pain the very next morning. What can I say? The pain from the infection was so intense, that I didn't even mind cutting my gum open with a razor blade. Now, I'm not saying that's what you should do. I only did it because my dentist is a creep and wouldn't do anything for me. I even insisted that he pull the tooth, but he refused.

From Kelli on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 19:26:19 from 71.219.102.155

What a freak thing to happen! I do have to say that sometimes this things clear up fast, so i believe there is still MUCH hope for Saturday. You still have a few days, do not fret.

On a funny note, Emma had grapes in her cheeks today and she looked just like that picture you sent me!!!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 20:30:41 from 174.52.45.85

Rhett, Tim and Allie ~

Thanks!!! I will try and chill and let the meds do their magic! :)

Julie ~

Thank you so much for the advice. I like it!!! I don't know what kind of infection it is. All I know is that they originally had me on Omnicef but now I am on an oral Z-pac and rocephin intravenously. I'm not even sure that they know what type of infection it is. They have not taken my blood or anything like that. Should they have? I have just been seeing my new endodontist and the IV therapy I have been doing at the local InstaCare.

Dale ~

Dang! That sounds icky!!!!

Kelli ~

I hope you are right. It has actually worsened since the pic I sent you. I'm hoping by tomorrow I will see some reduction in swelling. Pain-wise I am starting to feel a lot better (at least while I'm on the meds ... but yesterday even on the meds I was in a lot of pain). AND ... I can eat now! :)

From timp on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 20:35:16 from 66.167.50.74

glad you are able to eat again :) :) :)

Girl, I really feel for you. It sounds absolutely miserable.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 20:39:49 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Tim!!

It's just one of those silly things that get in the way!

Maybe I need more tang!! (I can't help but wonder if that was my body's way of telling me to pump in as much vitamin C as I could ... and it just came out in a Tang craving. Weird.)

From timp on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 20:43:13 from 66.167.50.74

long live the tang -- we get the walmart version. Its like in the crystal lite section - sunrise orange i think it is called. I know I shouldn't but I suck down about 2 quarts of that a day....I justify it with the vitamin C it gives me :)

you'll be better in no time. I always seem to get weird infections like once a year. at least these things aren't anything worse, right? blessings being counted right now...

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 20:48:38 from 174.52.45.85

Word. :) :) :)

From Maurine/Miles on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 12:00:29 from 63.255.172.2

Sorry to hear that you have been having problems. Hope I see you tomorrow and that you can run. Maybe I can get you to tape my knee before the race if you are there.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

4th day on oral antibiotics.

3rd day of intravenous antibiotics.

Pain is decreasing some, swelling ... not so much.

** I think that the resting and taking it easy can only get me so far (and it makes me feel like a slug). I am going to take a nice walk and do everything I need to get done around the house so that I can leave for Park City later this afternoon. Yeah, I have a fat face ... who cares!!! (Yeah, I know ... I care ... but I am going to fake hardcoreness nonetheless!)

**********

40 minutes elliptical (easy - just enough to work up a bit of a sweat and make me not feel so sluggish)

** My new dishwasher will be here within the hour!!! That's going to turn everything around, right????? Afterall, it's a Bosch (which according to Smooth is the BEST). It's time to Bosch things up a bit!! :) :) :)

 

Comments
From AmberG on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 10:54:29 from 75.162.143.48

Oh Teena I'm so sorry! That sounds painful and not any fun at all. . . . and you don't have to fake hard-coreness, we all know you and you are hardcore, in a girly way of course, but stay strong and I hope the swelling goes down soon for you. You are so cute, and have a very positive attitude about the whole face swelling situation! Hang in there, , ,wishing you the best!!!

From ryandla on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 10:57:59 from 174.23.169.78

wow you are one tough girl. I hope after all your hard work you can run this weekend. Good luck

From Kathie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 12:00:16 from 63.248.105.188

Teena it is not a race for you with out some emergency...the bigger the emergency the better you race so I predict that you are going to fly down the mountain!

We all know you are the sweetest thing inside so really who cares about the outside!!!!

From Andy on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 12:47:05 from 159.212.71.173

There is no faking hard coreness. Either you are or you aren't and you definitely are. Good luck on Saturday. I will see you at 9:15 at mile 20.

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 14:55:36 from 67.42.27.114

Please be careful. Wishing you the best.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 15:25:59 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!! I'm done being sad, frustrated and pathetic!!! :) :) :)

Andy -- 9:15???? Are you crazy??? Give me until 9:30 and I will see what I can do! :) :) :) (I will be the one with the chubby left cheek!!!)

From Andy on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 15:30:55 from 159.212.71.173

I was being conservative when I said 9:15. I expect you earlier than that.

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 15:39:25 from 204.113.19.47

Sorry for your pain and suffering. I can't quite picture what you're going through, so would you please post a picture of the left side of your face. ;) If not, perhaps RivertonPaul could post a picture for you. :)

Check out Sally (not Amy). It might lift your spirits.

Good luck Saturday, weather you run or not.... Do the smart thing.

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 15:44:13 from 67.42.27.114

Fly, like this: http://morethanastance.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/chubby-cheeks.jpg

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 15:46:31 from 174.52.45.85

Andy ~

You know that course is going to chew me up and spit me out. Especially now that I haven't been able to run this week. 9:30 ... that is the best I can do!!!! :) (And I am being liberal!)

Fly ~

Thank you SO SO SO much!!! I can't stop smiling!!! :) Seriously. Thank you.

From Andy on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 15:48:28 from 159.212.71.173

Take your time and enjoy the run. I'm really starting to worry that I will be too tired to keep up. What have I committed myself to?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 15:48:32 from 174.52.45.85

Nice one, Paul. Totally Bosch!!! :)

From Tom Slick on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 15:50:43 from 168.179.157.36

Good luck girlfriend....see you at PCM if you stick around and wait till we get in!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 15:56:43 from 174.52.45.85

Andy ~

Your real worry should be "Can I carry Teena on my back 6.2 miles while I tell her all about my insanely fast half I just ran?" :) :) :)

Slick ~

Can't wait!!! No making fun of my cheeks!!! (The ones on my face!!!!)

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 16:04:03 from 204.113.19.47

Does hurt to smile?

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 16:10:03 from 204.113.19.47

In that picture, Teena looks so cute. Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 16:10:30 from 174.52.45.85

Fly ~

Yes and no. Totally worth it though!!! :)

From Doone on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 16:13:26 from 74.36.34.151

I had to check in to make sure you are still alive. I was telling Rhett last night that when you do something you go big or go home. That pertains to races, illnesses, injuries, etc. You are a rockstar!! What you need to do today is spend the whole day coming up with some really awesome and totally false reason for why your face is swollen eg. you got bit by a new species of bumblebee or something like that. Don't tell people the truth and then describe the looks you get!!

Please, please take care running your race. If the jarring kills the face too much, please stop! Try to have fun and as usual I am sure you will kick some butt!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 17:42:10 from 174.52.45.85

I can't stop looking at my baby pic -- so stinkin' cute!!! Thanks for posting that Paul, really!!! :)

Doone ~

Okay, I will tell you the truth. I have entered a national competition that begins this November. In order to qualify you have to be able to hold 100 jelly belly beans in your mouth for 2 minutes before spitting them out. In order for Jelly Belly to sponsor you and pay your traveling expenses and entrance fees you must be able to store 200 jelly belly beans. I really need the sponsorship. So, I have had a double membraned water-balloon surgically attached to the inner lining of my mouth. Each week they add a little more saline solution between the layers in hopes of expanding my skin enough that when it is removed it will have lost enough elasticity to enable my cheek to hold exactly 100 jelly belly beans. It is only safe to do one side at a time. If this goes well I will do the right cheek right before SGM. The timing isn't ideal, but it's for nationals.

I am trying to keep this fairly hush-hush. I would hate to let anybody down.

Love you!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 17:49:49 from 67.42.27.114

That competition you are in, Teena, is very very Bosch!!!!!!!!!!

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 18:30:48 from 204.113.19.47

I thought the swelling was from the rattlesnake bite you got while trying to retrieve my Barbie doll from that rat hole in Paul's backyard.

I'm really disappointed to find that is your baby picture and not recent.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 18:51:24 from 174.52.45.85

Oh Fly ~

That's the BEST!!! That is the story I am sticking with!!!! :)

From Smooth on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 19:09:37 from 174.23.203.161

SSF~ I knew you were born Asian! Proof's in your baby pic. I have one just like it in my photo album! Could have been twins!

How's the Bosch? LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Rhett on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 12:50:15 from 74.32.211.152

I hope you're feeling a little better today. Be careful tomorrow and try to have fun.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 13:14:15 from 208.54.86.70

SSF,

We've known that I am Asian for quite some time. Haven't we? Please please please rest. Love you.

Thanks Rhett!

It is a good day. 14 years ago on this very day I married the man who has been my best friend since we were 12. We just went on a 2 mile jog. I am the luckiest woman alive.

From Andy on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 13:18:11 from 199.190.170.28

Twelve is a little young to get married, even for Utah. Happy Anniversary!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 13:29:16 from 208.54.86.54

Andy,

Ry and I are laughing so hard that my swollen cheek hurts!!!

Swelling has actually going down quite a bit. I just might be able to get throubh tomorrow.

See you at 9:30, right? :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.000.002.00

BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!

14 years ago today I married the boy who has been my best friend since I was 12. :)

* 2 mile jog with my boy

We slept in, went for a jog, went out for breakfast, and now are just chillin' at the pool. He looks so cute reading his *bang 'em up, shoot 'em up* Vince Flynn novel wearing his Boston Marathon baseball cap backwards and his callaway shades.

The swelling in my face began going down yesterday and is continuing to improve by the hour. Pain is also lessening substantially. No tylenol with codeine last night or today! :) :) :)

**** GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE RACIING TOMORROW ****

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 2.00
Comments
From Kathie on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 15:28:58 from 63.248.105.188

Don't you love it when you make such a great choice! My hubby and I have been married 24 years and we still hold hands all the time!

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 15:34:37 from 67.42.27.114

Glad to hear your swelling is improving. Happy Day.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 15:36:04 from 75.169.254.20

Kathie ~

ABSOLUTELY!!! (Btw, we do lots more than hold hands!!!!) :) :) :) :)

Paul ~

Thanks!!! :) How are you? Ready to rock 'n roll tomorrow?

From Missee on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 15:44:48 from 97.117.105.81

Congratulations!!!

Hope you feel better really, really soon!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 15:48:36 from 75.169.254.20

Thanks Missee!!! :)

I see that you live in West Jordan as well!! What part? Very cool.

From Smooth on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 15:54:13 from 174.23.203.161

Kathie ~ We already know T & R do more than hold hands! Don't we? ;)

SSF ~ Looks like protein loading was and are well underway!!! Didn't I tell you your swelling will be gone? Enjoy your anniversary with your boy! See you in the morning!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 15:57:22 from 75.169.254.20

SSF~

THAT IS A CONVERSATION THAT IS SOLELY BETWEEN YOU, KATHIE, AND I!!!!

What are you doing on the blog anyway? You are suppose to be sleeping!!! Please tell me that you are resting!!!!

From Missee on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 15:59:38 from 97.117.105.81

I live near Jordan Landing.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 16:02:05 from 75.169.254.20

We should run together sometime. Also, if you are ever interested in driving down to the parkway we have a group that meets most Saturday mornings for long runs (usually at 5 or 5:30 a.m.).

I live between Redwood and 1300 West at about 7300 South. So we are pretty close! :)

From Smooth on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 16:04:52 from 174.23.203.161

The conversation is still between Kathie, Smooth and you! YOU started it!!

I am doing my church email and your sizzling hot pink blog poped up...so much for trying to rest!!! Sheez! :)

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 16:09:24 from 75.169.254.20

Oh Smooth ~~

There is NO ONE like you!!!!

I love you.

Seriously ... get some rest!!!! :) :) :)

(Btw, since you will be rushed after the race tomorrow I will gladly pick up your AG award for you!!! You, as usual, will shine!!!!)

From Andy on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 16:12:49 from 159.212.71.173

Ewwwwwww!

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 16:20:21 from 67.42.27.114

Andy, your harem is at it again.

From JulieC on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 18:10:50 from 71.219.47.210

YIPPEE!! Good luck my friend and ENJOY. Your day does sound lovely!! Glad your swelling and pain has improved!!

From RAD on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 18:38:44 from 67.172.229.125

So happy things are working out! Enjoy tomorrow - and your anniversary!!

From Brent on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 18:47:26 from 204.113.19.55

T NA NA - no fat head pictures for you finishing PC hey, glad to here your ready to run PC. Good luck.

Stay kool,bofbsroolsout

From artichoke on Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 23:29:37 from 97.126.184.64

Good to hear you're on the mend.

Race: Park City Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:46:47, Place overall: 17, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0026.200.000.000.0026.20

Park City Marathon

(a story of miles and alcohol)

 J J J

 

WARNING: LONG!!! IF YOU ARE ONLY GOING TO READ ONE PART OF THIS RACE REPORT, READ MILE 20! :) :) :)

 

First, a quick shout out to antibiotics – especially when given intravenously.

Tuesday morning I was pretty confident that I would not be running this race. For those of you who saw the worst of my pics you know what I am talking about. Fortunately, the combination of three different antibiotics worked their magic in about 72 hours. Hallelujah!!

In short, I loved this race. It was definitely not a fast course, and was extremely difficult in portions, but spending time with friends and running in such a beautiful part of Utah made it absolutely unforgettable.

Here's the rundown:

Loved the openness of the first several miles. I could see the leaders off in the distance and tried to feed off of their energy. I had started with Mark (huans32) but soon he left me in his dust. Sadly he had a rough day and I caught up to him around mile 10, which was about the same time that I saw Pres. Smooth and his huge smile! Awesome, I needed that.

The major uphill portions were right around the corner and I tried not to psyche myself out. Ironically, this portion of the race ended up being one of my favorites. I felt a surge of electricity as the leaders came in view. Amber looked SUPER!!!!! I was completely re-energized as she stuck out her hand for a high-five. Seriously, what lead woman (or man for that fact) does that? She seemed to be celebrating life and enjoying every second as she was running supersonic speeds!!! That girl is something else!!!

Next, I saw Slick and Kristi. I was having so much fun that I completely didn’t register the directions the volunteer was giving me to turn up Deer Valley. He had said left, I heard it, I smiled and said, "thank you" and then turned right!!!!! Luckily he ran after me and got me back on track.

Within seconds of my failure to follow directions I saw RivertonPaul running effortlessly down Deer Valley. On my way back down I enjoyed the smile of my SSF. (It was such a relief to see her. She looked so strong and I had been so worried because she was so sick.) Yes, these miles were technically the hardest, but dang they were fun!!!!

(Should I mention the hill up to Empire Street? Nah ... I followed the example of others and walked the blasted thing. Dang!)

MILE 20 – I will NEVER EVER EVER forget this mile. My plan for the race was simple: Just get to mile 20 and Andy will make sure you get across the finish line! True to his word, Andy was there! Our journey together began with a real bang! Let me explain: There was an aide station ahead and I was already feeling the signs of glycogen depletion. I reached for a Gatorade, but two guys grabbed them. So as the station was ending, and after hollering, “Gatorade please.” I reached and grabbed a cup on the very edge of the table. I took a huge gulp. Something was off. Being the hypochondriac that I sometimes am I immediately panicked and started thinking to myself, “Stink! I am entering ketosis, and the burning icky taste I am experiencing is my own protein that I must be burning. I better force down a couple more swallows to avoid dehydration.” My second gulp was just as bad, but I forced myself to swallow. Wait a second, why was there ice in my cup? “Hmmm . . .” I thought, “Since when did they start doing this?” I asked Andy to take a swig. The look on his face was priceless, “This isn’t Gatorade, Teena, this is ALCOHOL!!! It's vodka and orange juice!!!!!!” What in the ...????. I must have grabbed the volunteer’s personal drink!!! Andy was so extremely nice and ran back to his vehicle to grab me something he was certain was Gatorade! Alcohol at mile 20 .... I still laugh each time I think about it!!!!

By mile 23 I was hammered (unfortunately, not by the alcohol). Had Andy not been there I am sure that I would have slowed to a shuffle. He would have none of that. He'd see a woman ahead and tell me to pass her. He knew exactly how to motivate me. Thank you so so so much Andy. I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciated having you there to see me through.

In conclusion (this is much longer than I had planned) I have NEVER placed in the top three of my division in any major race, let alone first!!!

I was giddy all day!! :) :) :)

*A very special thanks to all those super fast women in my age group who stayed home so that my dream could come true!!! *

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From DonGardinero on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 21:48:33 from 75.162.167.135

Wow, Teena!!!! Congrats on first place in your age group. That is so so cool, you lush. LOL. By the way, my family and I saw you and your husband while we were eating dinner Friday night. We were eating at Good Thymes while you were waiting to be seated at the place next door. We figured you were on your anniversary dinner date, so we didn't want to bug you.

From DonGardinero on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 21:49:28 from 75.162.167.135

Hey, I was first to comment. Do I get your first place award? Just kidding, you earned it.

From artichoke on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 21:53:34 from 97.126.184.64

Way to go Teena! Congratulations on 1st place in your AG.

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 21:53:40 from 24.10.248.6

Wow! I don't know what to say other than great race! Very, very impressive effort on that course.

Take some time and relax and enjoy the satisfaction that comes from such a great run.

From AZDesertmonsoon on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 21:59:28 from 63.226.16.151

I am glad everything turned out not just ok, but hopefully better than expected. Thanks for sharing both your pre-race and race story.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 22:02:11 from 174.52.45.85

Dale~

You should have come and said hello!!!! :) :) :)

Artichoke ~

Thanks! It was a fun race and my first first!!! :)

Rob ~

Okay ... so here's the thing: I am registered for the Pocatello Marathon in two weeks. Ugh ... I don't know what to do. I want to have my best race ever at SGM. Pocatello could be help or it could hinder that goal. People say that I should just run it as a training run. I know me, I won't. So then people say I shouldn't run it. But even if I make up my mind not to, chances are that I will!! I am talking in circles. Sorry!! What I really meant to say is, "Thanks!"

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 22:03:43 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Arizona!!! :)

Have I ever told you how much I like your pic on your blog??? Very cool!

(Yes, my race went MUCH better than expected!)

From allie on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 22:45:21 from 174.23.182.80

congrats on a great race and the division win! i am so glad that everything worked out for you after a tough week. you are incredibly resilient

and about the swig (or two) of alcohol...hilarious!

From Andy on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 22:47:02 from 198.60.114.178

I honestly had so much fun. You did great and I am very proud of how strong you were at the finish. Let me know if you need that number for AA.

From AZDesertmonsoon on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 22:48:29 from 63.226.16.151

Thanks, the Vo2max testing was a lot of fun.

When I was a kid at scout camp at the mess hall I got a cup of "root beer" that was really coffee. Boy was that a shocker.

From Mike Warren on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 22:49:18 from 74.211.9.222

Teena, you remind me of the villians in horror shows. Everytime you think it's all over and there finished, here you come again:) Wow! first in your division! That is so cool. Tough course and what an awesome time. So, let me get this straight. First your smiling and saying hello to Pres. Smooth and by mile 20 you have turned to drinking:):):) Hey, as usual it's always fun to read your reports. Great job Teena!!

From Burt on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 23:33:21 from 68.225.214.248

I knew you were a closet lush, but now it's out in th open. Time to talk to bishop.

Great job on the AD win!

From Maynard on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 00:26:52 from 71.213.44.67

And now I've got this mental image of Teena staggering through all her races and long training runs, slurring her words cause her "beverage of choice" has gone hard-core.

A lush or not, you totally rocked it at Park City! Way to claim the 1st in your division prize!!

From Bonnie on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 01:20:30 from 64.119.33.134

Teena, that was much funnier than my stupid joke!! You rock Chica!

Tooooooo funny. And congrats on the race, unbelievable given your week.

From JulieC on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 02:00:57 from 71.219.41.25

You are so cute and funny!! Love your race reports. They always put me in suspense!! AND this one takes the cake. Way to go on the AGE WIN!! You deserve it!!!

From Mike on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 03:25:47 from 155.85.58.253

I was wondering who stole my screwdriver...

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 07:32:03 from 68.103.248.145

Speechless, laughing....that is so AWESOME!

From timp on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 10:48:32 from 136.182.2.25

great race Teena!! - Big congrats on the AG win. That is totally awesome!

From Brent on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 10:56:26 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA - 1,000 commando points for the age divsion win. Have you signed up for AAA yet? Age division win awesome, medal, trophy, money? Very good time on a hard course. It seems you always run great with adverstiy! Whats up with that? Altitude, rail trail, bar stops, wrong turns - Andy gets 500 commando points for his effort keeping you sober the rest of the way.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 11:56:43 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ :D I've already congratulated you a bazillion times! :) So what's one more!?! Prez. now has greater sympathy for Ry! :D

Next time I staggered across the finish line I can blame it on mistaken aid station beverage! :D

Wait! Didn't I tell you you'd be free of infection and run with fresh legs? Didn't I tell you you'd win at PC? Hmmm, when are you going to trust me!?!

You know you want to run Pocatello. You are now hooked...no need to sign up for AA, you are in RA like the rest of us! LOVE YOU! GOOD LUCK w/ school! Don't forget to call! That's what I told by kids when I sent them off to college! LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Tom Slick on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 12:22:08 from 168.179.157.36

How was the Screw Driver? Did the volunteer make the drink right? Hey congrats on a race well done and bringing home the 1st place AG prize!!!!!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 12:34:35 from 166.70.177.6

Allie~

What's the harm in a swig or two, right? Ha! :)

Andy~

If I join AA will you be my mentor? :) Again ... THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH. You are the BEST!!!!

Arizona~

That is hilarious! :)

Mike~

You make me laugh so hard!! Yep, from Prez to alcohol all within 90 minutes. Who would have thought?

Burt~

Dang (and thank you)!!! :)

Bradley~

Thanks!! You should have been there! We missed you.

Bonnie~

I actually think the week off helped my legs tremendously. My legs felt better than they have in a long time. :)

Julie~

Thank you, thank you! You, dear friend, had an INCREDIBLE race!!!!

Mike~

Next time don't leave it at the end of the table!!!! :) :) :)

April~

It was an experience that I will never forget! :) :) :)

Tim~

Thanks!!! It was so so so much fun!! :)

Brent~

Things just fell in place at the last minute! Yes, Andy definitely deserves commando points!! :)

SSF~

If it wasn't for you I would have never run this race!!! I am so so so lucky. And yes, you called it. I would have NEVER thought though. Dreamed, yes ... but never have thought! Thank you thank you thank you!

I better hit my physics! Stink!!!

Love you so much. :)

(And you know I will call!!!!)

Slick~

Thanks!!! Yet, I have NO idea if the drink was made correctly or not!!! :) It was great seeing you! Looking forward to SGM. :)

From JohnnyV on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 12:47:08 from 204.124.13.151

Great race Teena. I am not sure I can run with you anymore you are too fast for me. Congratulations on the AG victory! You continue to impress me with you drive and dedication.

From Eric Day on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 13:07:10 from 189.192.22.163

I think just the fact that you had fun in the race makes it a perfect race. Congratulations, you are awesome !

From Rhett on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 13:26:38 from 74.41.249.102

That is so great that you won your AG especially after the week you suffered through leading up to the race. You are amazing. So Vodka and OJ is the secret tonic to your succes, awesome!!!

Congrats, you deserved that AG win!!!!!!

From Kelli on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 13:30:44 from 71.219.102.155

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!! That is so awesome, Teena! You deserve a win like that, that is a super tough race and your time was FABULOUS! I am so glad that you were feeling well enough to run it and that, aside from your Vodka, everything went well!! Seriously, who is drinking that at a race???

Hope all is still well and that you are still on cloud 9!

From RAD on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 13:39:46 from 67.172.229.125

Oh my!! Seriously?!? I have now vicariously learned my lesson to NOT take cups off the table! I can not believe that. However, I am SO happy for your win!! That is SO awesome!!! You are one stinkin' fast runner, and doing it all off of IV anti-biotics and with a little somethin' somethin' on the course :)

From Doone on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 14:41:48 from 74.36.34.151

I'm so blasted proud of you for the AG #1 that I am almost in tears. SO PROUD!! SO IMPRESSED! SO EXCITED!! You deserve this win and enjoy every minute of it. I seriously cannot believe the alcohol mishap at mile 20. What a reject of a volunteer. Congrats a million times over!!!

From kellies on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 17:18:11 from 67.199.181.245

Ah ha ha ha!! SOrry, but I had to laugh out loud at your Mile 20 bit!! Oh how I needed that today! SO STINKING FUNNY!! So sorry you got to drink that unbearable drink but it looked like it sure kicked in and LOOK WHAT YOU ACCOMPLISHED!!! Na, I know that your win today was ALL Teena and NO Vodka!! I am so so so happy for you, proud of you, gitty for you, etc!! Way to go cute Teena! Congrats~ Luvs

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 19:10:38 from 97.185.40.83

I should be more amazed but am becoming too accustomed to your awesomeness. Totally Bosch!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 19:33:20 from 174.52.45.85

Vuyk~

Whatever!!! :) Have we found a way into SGM for you yet??

Eric~

Amen. :)

Rhett~

Wouldn't that be something!!! :) Thank you so much everything. I feel so lucky to have you and Doone as friends. I just love you both so much. :)

Kel~

Thanks! I was on cloud 9 all weekend. Unfortunately, now I am back and school!! :)

Rachel~

At least not one from the very end of a table!! :) :) :) Thanks!

Doone~

Not as proud as I am going to be of you when you BQ in less than 2 weeks!! :) :) :)

Kellie~

Thanks so so so much!!! I always wondered what Vodka tasted like! ;) Luvs right back at you. :)

Paul~

Huge smile on my face! You, my friend, are the boschest of bosch!!! :) It was so much fun watching you effortlessly fly down Deer Valley Drive. :)

From Tom Slick on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 10:06:42 from 69.171.174.163

OK Ms. Teena, whats the plan.....are you doing anything between now and SGM?

From Rhett on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 16:13:03 from 74.32.211.152

How's the face feeling today? :) I mean your legs, how are they feeling?

I am still so excited for you finishing 1st in your AG. I can't get over it. We all new you were a rock star, but now the rest of the runners know it too.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 16:23:18 from 174.52.45.85

Slick~

Still debating on Pocatello. You?

Rhett~

I actually just got back from the endo, so the left side of my face is completely numb!! :)

As far as my 1st place -- Seriously, the super fast women in my AG stayed home. Really. BUT ... it was still BEYOND COOL!!!! :) :) :)

From Andy on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 16:25:13 from 199.190.170.22

You can only race those that show up that day. No need to make excuses. It is beyond cool.

From Kim on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 16:40:33 from 67.199.180.90

Whoa Teena! I wasn't even sure if you ended up running the race or not. Just barely got the chance to check in on you and look what you did! Way to go! I'm so glad things turned out so well for you! Congrats on the 1st place in a marathon!

From KP on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 16:43:26 from 65.208.22.25

way to go, tm!

that drink at mile 20 doesn't sound too bad either. haha

:)

From Burt on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 21:21:57 from 68.225.214.248

Teena, you need to lay off the booze. I found a picture of you, don't know if it was from before or after, but it looks like you have a serious problem: http://burt-mccumber.fastrunningblog.com/blog--After-90-minutes-of-yoga-last-night-/08-24-2010.html

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 21:30:27 from 174.23.152.143

Kudos to Burt's finding the completely legitimate photo.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 22:32:37 from 174.52.45.85

Oh Burt ... my gut hurts from laughing so hard!!! I'm not quite sure what to say!!!

(How is it that you always find the worst pics of me to post??? Oh, I know how ... because I look like that in all my running pics.)

Seriously ... can't stop laughing!!!!

(Still laughing.)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 22:34:44 from 174.52.45.85

Andy~

Thanks!!! :) :) :)

Kim~

A million thanks! It was a good day. :)

KP~

You are too funny! :)

From Burt on Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 00:01:51 from 68.225.214.248

For someone who's drunk off their rocker, I think you look pretty good.

From Tom Slick on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 08:23:39 from 69.171.174.201

So Teena Baby, what have you been doing since the 21st???????

From MarcE on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 23:04:51 from 204.16.82.120

Who drinks Screwdriver's in the morning? Maybe a Mimosa? Way to go, Teena. So cool of Andy to run with you and see you to a fine finish. YOU ARE AMAZING!

AND CONGRATS ON 1ST IN YOUR AGE GROUP!!!! WOOOHOOO! PC is not an easy race. You did great!

From Tom Slick on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 11:27:35 from 69.171.174.27

Hey Teena, how about a new post! looks like your stuck on the 21st....

From Lyman on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 16:25:46 from 170.135.241.46

A belated congratulations! You did awesome. I believe what you had at mile 20 was a "screw driver".

From Walter on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 21:51:06 from 24.10.169.110

Teena, meet me after the race at the pub. I will be drinking Gatorade. haha

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 00:04:09 from 174.52.45.85

Mark, Lyman, and Walter~

You all are making me laugh!!!

Count on it Walter James!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.006.008.00

AM

2 very slow miles -- everything tight, will take it easy this week

PM

60 minutes elliptical

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 2.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.500.000.000.008.0011.50

AM

60 minutes upright bike (15 easy, 30 moderate, 15 hard)

1/2 mile swim

 

PM

3.5 miles with Ry :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 3.50
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 16:21:43 from 67.42.27.114

Nice progression run.

From RAD on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 16:32:36 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work keeping it easy and recovering well!

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 16:36:12 from 174.23.203.161

NICE progressive ride! Bet it felt good to swim! Let me know what your school schedule is. The full moon is calling! LOVE YOU!

From Rhett on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 17:00:42 from 74.32.211.152

I bet it felt good to work some different leg muscles. Very smart.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 17:19:04 from 174.52.45.85

Paul~

I'm assuming you mean ride rather than run!! :) And, thanks! :)

Rachel~

Thanks! :)

Smooth~

My schedule is not too bad this semester. Just have to get up super early to get my workouts in. When is the next full moon? Love you so much!!! :)

Rhett~

It did feel good. However, if my Stake meetings get out early enough this evening I am going to try and talk Ry into a few miles tonight. All nice and easy though! :)

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 17:26:09 from 174.23.203.161

SSF ~ Full moon is tonight, perfect timing to run with Ry! Next full moon is Thu Sep 23. Have a happy run with Ry tonight.

From DonGardinero on Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 00:01:03 from 152.216.7.5

Nice job easing back into it!!! SO what's the verdict on Pocatello?

From Kathie on Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:41:26 from 63.248.105.188

Looks like you have recovered well! So Happy to see how well you did during your race, and Burt's Picture cracked me up!

From Tom Slick on Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 18:05:40 from 69.171.174.115

Yo girlfriend, looks like your geting intothe swing of things......37 days till the show down at SGM.

From Doone on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 12:51:51 from 74.36.34.151

Teena - thanks for the message about Pocatello. I do think you are right about running your own race the first 16-20 miles if that is what you are used to doing. I am worried about finishing the end in the time I want. I'm confident I will finish but at what time? I don't want you to come run or do anything that you aren't up to. If you happen to be running, great. If not, I will make it and you can just scream for me when you see me coming down the stretch!

From Smooth on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 15:16:49 from 174.23.203.161

How's my SSF doing? Did you get my text?

You wanna ride to Pocatello w/ us? Did you book the room? You can always cancel the room if Lowell offers you to stay at his home. LOVE & MISS you!!!

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 18:44:37 from 71.219.102.155

Running with the hubby, glad you have slowed down enough for him to keep up with little Miss Speedy!!!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 23:23:27 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks all!! :)

Still haven't decided whether or not I will run Pocatello. Probably shouldn't have run so much today. Oh well, live and learn.

Doone, is Rhett going to run you in?

SSF ~

Got your text!! :) Didn't book a room yet. I'm going to text you right now. Love you! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.009.009.00

AM

60 minutes elliptical

PM

30 minutes upright bike

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.003.001.001.000.0014.00

AM

11 miles

(3 MP, 1 Threshold, 1 x 800  VO2 and 2 x 400  VO2 sprinkled throughout the run)

PM

3 miles with Ry

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 14.00
Comments
From AmberG on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 23:35:10 from 75.162.143.48

How fun to run with your Hubby! You are so cute, it was sosososo great to see you and get to know you better at Park City!

From Andy on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 06:17:47 from 198.60.114.178

What happened to "everything tight, will take it easy this week"? You must be recovering well. Good to hear.

From timp on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:07:48 from 136.182.2.25

yeah - great run there Teena

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 15:13:32 from 174.52.45.85

Amber~

The pleasure was all mine! Seriously, you are wonderful!!! :) :) :)

Andy~

Everything loosened up!!!! :) :) :)

Tim~

Thanks! :)

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 15:28:08 from 67.42.27.114

Hope you had a nice workout with your man.

From Smooth on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 18:27:16 from 174.23.218.17

SSF ~ That's an AWESOME run! Glad everything loosened up! It kills me that you never post your splits! :)

Don't you think your recovery is shorter with each marathon? EXCELLENT JOB! Hope school is going well for ya! LLL LLL LLL

From Teena Marie on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 18:32:10 from 174.52.45.85

Paul~

You are too funny!!! :) My man is good to me!!! :)

SSF~

I don't post my splits because I am trying to concentrate on effort instead of pace. When I used to post my splits I would get far too caught up in trying to run way too fast than I should. (Hence, I kept getting injured.) My only regret is that I don't have numbers to compare to each other. So ... not sure which is better.

I'm trying to remember what my splits even were. I know my MP was simply 8 minute miles. Threshold was 7:30. I think my 800 was 3:29, my first 400 was 1:39 and my second was 1:29. I THINK!!! Not even sure on it. My AP for the run was somewhere around 8:15, give or take.

School is school! LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.504.50

45 minutes upright bike -- decent effort -- but feeling rather lazy today.

Comments
From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 22:28:55 from 174.52.45.85

Got it (put it in my phone)!!! Now erase it so it's not on the www, silly girl!!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.003.000.000.000.0013.00

13 miles with the Chumps.

We had some new guys with us today, very cool. One of them, Jake, used to run for Weber State. He is FAST!!! Marty, Mark's friend, was a riot! So fun to run with them for a bit! :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK (huans32)!!!!!

**Can't wait to read all the race reports today!!

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 13.00
Comments
From Smooth on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:23:56 from 174.23.218.17

AWESOME run and sounds so fun! I missed you today; but no way I could have kept up with you speedy chumpsters (err chummy speedsters). It was Mark's birthday!?! No Slurpee celebration!?!

Hope you will run Pokey! Wouldn't be fun w/o you! LOVE & MISS YOU!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:27:30 from 174.52.45.85

SSF-

I brought Mark a cupcake, but he forgot it!!! I would have gladly taken him for slurpees, but as we all know, I am into the much harder stuff nowadays!!! ;)

Actually, he left a bit early to go run a benefit 5K. :)

Do you think anyone makes Vodka and OJ slurpees??? Ha!

From Smooth on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:30:25 from 174.23.218.17

Probably in Idaho! I'll tell Lowell to hav'em ready for you at mile 20!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:33:07 from 174.52.45.85

You are so stinkin' cute, Smooth!!!

Alright, you arrange for that slurpee and I will seriously consider it!!! Funny girl!!! :)

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From allie on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:47:16 from 174.23.163.253

nice run! sounds like it was a lot of fun. let me know where i can get a hold of these special slurpees...

From Mike Warren on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:49:57 from 74.211.9.222

Teena, when I need energy I just read your blog. Is anyone more dedicated and positive. Great job today!!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:52:02 from 174.52.45.85

Allie and Mike -- You two make me laugh so hard!!!

Allie, maybe you should market them! :)

Mike, I read your blog for energy!!!! 76 miles, dang!!! No way I could do that! :)

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 13:10:39 from 97.49.215.175

Smooth, we missed you. Teena, it was good to be one of your chimpanzee chumps, even though I was only able to run a bit with you guys. Did you meet back up with the Prof and Brooke?

From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 13:17:43 from 174.52.45.85

Paul --

I never did see them after we started!! I ran my last mile with Jake though.

I love running with you. You make us all laugh! I really hope that you will continue to come when you can. :)

From Maynard on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 18:21:35 from 71.213.44.67

Hey! Did you forget to add me to the Chumps email list?

maynard 'underscore' narvin@yahoo.com (no spaces and the 'underscore' means one of these: _)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 18:37:25 from 174.52.45.85

Bradley ~

I am such a loser!!! Just added you to the list. :) :) :)

Can't wait until you join us!!! :) :) :)

From RAD on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 19:11:30 from 67.172.229.125

Teena, what is the chumps plan for next week? I may be bold and invite myself to come along with all the fun company :)

Nice work on the miles this morning, you guys simply amaze me with your miles post marathon!

From Andy on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 20:26:47 from 208.54.86.55

Was Jake about 6' 3" with legs that are about 6' long? Don't feel bad, Brad, she forgot to add me to the chumps email list too.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 22:27:59 from 174.52.45.85

Rachel and Andy~

WE WOULD LOVE for both of you to join us. Send me a PM so I have your emails so that I can add you to the notification list! :) :) :) The more the merrier! :)

Andy~

Yes!!! That is a PERFECT description of Jake. I believe he is 24 years old. You know him?

From Andy on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 00:27:21 from 208.54.86.55

Jake was on our lake to lake team. He is very fast.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 00:48:54 from 174.52.45.85

Andy~

Very cool! Small world when it comes to runners! :)

So when are you going to come and run with us?

From DonGardinero on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 01:30:56 from 75.162.173.212

Nice job on the run. It sounds like you guys have a lot of fun every time you get together. Even though I may never be able to join you for Chump runs, perhaps you could add me to the list, just to make me feel special?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 10:16:12 from 174.52.45.85

Dale~

You know I will add you to the list!!!! :) :) :)

From Tom Slick on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 10:44:58 from 69.171.174.193

Hey Ms. Teena, whats happining. Congrats on a great week of training. Are you running the Pokey, Idaho marathon with smooth? When is that marathon anyway? Are you doing TOU?

I'm doing a cut back week this week and expect to be doing about 17 miles on saturday...maybe I could come run with the Gump Chumps?

From Rhett on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 18:03:41 from 184.10.153.95

Sounds like a nice group you've got running together. I wish I lived closer so I could run with you guys. Ditto Tom's question. You doing Pokey?

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 18:35:15 from 174.52.45.85

Slick and Rhett~

Yes, I think I have decided to run Poky! I want to see Doone BQ, and I was planning on a long run anyway! If I get to the starting line and feel awesome, I will race. Otherwise I will just enjoy myself and take each mile as they come.

I have been pleasantly surprised with how good I feel after PCM. :) Besides, I have never been able to say no to Smooth, she's my SSF!!! :)

** For all of you who keep getting the notifications of this response, sorry. I had to edit my silly mistakes about 100 times now. I have really lost it! :)

From Rhett on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 18:44:52 from 184.10.153.95

Very cool Teena! I can't wait to see you there . You really should just do it as an easy run though and save yourself for SGM where you will blow the doors off everyone.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 18:50:36 from 174.52.45.85

Ideally I will find a nice comfortably hard pace and stick with it. I will only do a slight taper this week since this is not the goal race. :)

I won't do anything stupid though! :)

(At least I hope not.)

** Now, the only item left is to find someone to mix me a drink at mile 20! HA!!!! :)

From Kelli on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 19:16:40 from 71.219.102.155

Are the legs still feeling great one week post race? I am SO happy things are going well for you right now----5 more weeks!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 22:23:56 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Kel!!! :)

(Legs feel pretty good!)

Hope you are basking in your awesomeness!!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.002.002.001.250.0010.25

My favorite weather to run in! :)

10.25 miles AP: 8:02

(I have been trying not to concentrate on pace so much as effort, so have not been recording my splits. The stinky thing about that is that now when I look back I have nothing to compare it with. So ... I will start keeping track again, but will continue to try and concentrate on effort.)

Ran is Sugarhouse. SHP x 2/2100/P/F then reverse. Went up came back down! :)

8:39, 7:56, 8:39, 9:12, 8:56, 8:13, 7:09, 7:18, 6:53 (stopped for a drink), 7:51, 1:39

Happy with the effort.

I will now do a mini-taper for the Poky Full. :)

** It was especially fun to see Allie finishing up her crazy run(s) today!!! :)

 

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 10.25
Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 15:43:37 from 204.134.132.225

Hope to be able to meet you in Poky this weekend, I am running the Half. Good luck!

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 16:06:05 from 174.23.218.17

YAY!!! That's an AWESOME run! SO SO SO SO EXCITED for the harems to go up to Pokey together!!!! Man, was crazy being *switchboard operator* this am.

HOW FUN to run into Allie! SO GLAD you didn't get the lightening! YES! Rain is so you, very vogue or bosch! LOVE YOU!!!

From Andy on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 16:08:27 from 159.212.71.173

Great run. There is nothing wrong with posting your splits as long as you are not thinking about what they will look like on the blog or what others might think about them.

From allie on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 17:36:44 from 161.38.218.168

great run this morning, and so nice to see you. hopefully we can catch a run together someday when i am not so out of it. ha! :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 22:56:14 from 174.52.45.85

Jeff~

Thanks!!!! I am going to need all the luck I can get. Should be fun though! Looking forward to meeting you. :) :) :)

SSF~

Thanks for your awesome communication skills this morning! I was in class and couldn't be on the phone and the internet was down. :)

You know that I absolutely LOVE the rain. It was PERFECT. At one point I thought I was going to have to bail ... but it calmed down a bit after that. LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT!!!!

Can't wait for the Harem to party like rockstars!!! :)

As always, LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

Andy~

I think you are right. Plus, then you can keep a better eye on me and call me on my stupid training mistakes!!! :)

Allie~

It was so good to see you for a brief moment. You looked awesome. The last thing I wanted to do was interupt your rhythm. I am so so so sorry that you had such a rough morning. Kudos for hanging in there. You are AMAZING!!! :)

From Rhett on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 14:39:44 from 74.32.211.152

Yea for great running weather. It will arrive here soon as well.

3 more days!!!!!

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 20:55:37 from 71.219.102.155

I agree. I do not worry about it so much when I am running, but I do record it just so that I know!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.006.009.00

AM

60 minutes upright bike

3 sets of 4 chinups followed by 20 pushups (good form until the last set ... dang)

PM

3 miles with Ry :)

 

 

 

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 3.00
Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 14:55:32 from 174.23.218.17

NICE am workouts! GOOD WORK getting those arms buff again! Love you!

From Kathie on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 15:12:28 from 63.248.105.188

I have not worked my upper body for a year now and it shows...I keep telling myself I will do it tomorrow. With your inspiration I may do it today...just later!

From AmberG on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 16:13:19 from 75.162.143.48

Great Job! I can't do ONE pull-up. . .so I think you are super tough!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 19:31:40 from 174.52.45.85

SSF~

I need to start doing something. They are looking pathetically wimpy!!! :)

Kathie~

I am going to check to see if you did it or not!! :)

Amber~

Pullups are more difficult than chinups. I bet you knock out more chinups than you think! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.100.000.000.000.006.10

6.1 miles at Liberty Park on the woodchip trail. Legs felt heavy.

I'm going to take it super super super easy the next couple of days in hopes that Poky will go well.

I'm not sure I am cut out for this multiple marathon thing that Smooth enjoys so much!!!! After this Saturday I would have run more marathons in the past 5 months than I had in the 4 years prior!!!! How in the world did I let Smooth talk me into this??? :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 6.10
Comments
From Mike Warren on Wed, Sep 01, 2010 at 18:40:01 from 74.211.9.222

I know I would never survive it! Not to mention your running awesome times.

From DonGardinero on Wed, Sep 01, 2010 at 21:25:34 from 152.216.7.5

It can definitely take a toll on some people.

From allie on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 00:25:20 from 174.23.163.253

+1 for the wood chip trail at LP! one of my favorite places to run.

your multiple marathons are very impressive. good luck this weekend!

From Smooth on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 15:43:47 from 174.23.218.17

SSSF ~ You know you are a marathon maniac! No blaming Smooth when you run each one successively faster AND with an AG win to boot! :) You just can't help yourself when you toe the line!

Either way, we're gonna have FUN! Can't wait to see Doone BQ and you ROCK Pocatello! Winner winner chicken dinner!

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 17:48:46 from 204.113.19.47

Your a pushover when it comes to peer pressure? I agree with Smooth, multiple marathons aren't so bad when you don't try to run each one like a speed demon! Good luck at Poky.

Be sure not too miss not Amy's race report. It is a classic and not to be missed! That girl rocks!

From Kelli on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 20:04:30 from 71.219.102.155

HAVE FUN ON THIS ONE!!!!!! Good luck.

From DonGardinero on Fri, Sep 03, 2010 at 12:57:19 from 75.162.178.108

Have fun tomorrow!!!

From RAD on Fri, Sep 03, 2010 at 19:50:23 from 67.172.229.125

Good luck tomorrow, and give Lowell a hard time for me - and tell a few lies as well :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Nothing

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Nothing again.

Race: Pocatello Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:32:13, Place overall: 8, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0026.200.000.000.0026.20

Talk about spoiled rotten! All this race cost me was one Boston Creme Pie and a package of cookies!!! Thank you so much dearest friends for the lunch, dinner, hotel room, ride, and comped entry. :) :) :)

Quick prerace summary: Took a couple days off in hopes of restoring some energy to my legs. Not sure if it helped or if I would have been better off running a couple of short easy runs.

Had a BLAST on Friday with some of my favorite and most wonderful people: my SSF, her sweet hubby, Larry, Kathie, Doone, and Rhett (and their friends, Leslie and Ross). They are all amazingly INCREDIBLE! I am such a lucky girl! I could write a novel about how much fun we had. (Yet, us girls have made a pact: What happens on race weekend, stays in race weekend!)

Race summary: Started out too fast, but once the mile split showed up I quickly made adjustments. Around mile 7ish there is a turn-around point where you can see who is in front of you. Counted, I was in 12th (for women). Made a goal of being in the top 10 by 13.1 where I would see the half marathoners right before they started. Didn't know if it was doable but I wanted to give it a shot. Mission accomplished (barely)!!! :) It was BEYOND COOL to have the half marathoners cheering us on!!! I immediately saw Rhett, Kathie and Larry. Some other people yelled, but I'm not sure who it was. They made me feel like a ROCKSTAR!!! Good thing ... because the next 13.1 were going to be a struggle! :)

I knew it would not be long until the leaders of the half would pass me! Sure enough, come 15.75 miles Jeff Shadley and Rob Murphy came zooming by like no other! THEY LOOKED AWESOME!!! Just watching them run for those few seconds (they were quickly out of my sight) was extremely cool. A huge congrats to them both, taking the #1 and #2 spots!!! :) :) :)

Having many of the half marathoners pass me for the duration of the race was extremely challenging mentally. They all looked so fresh, and I was starting to feel the wheels come off. DANG! Also, since all of the downhill of this course comes during the first half, watching my average pace increase each mile was discouraging. I really wanted to run a sub 3:30, but by mile 19 I knew that was no going to happen. At that point I had a choice to make: take it easy and try and enjoy the remaining miles or continue to push and not have to deal with the disappointed of not giving it my all later. Decided to go with the latter. To keep myself honest I decided to surge 1/10th of a mile at every 9/10ths of a mile. Mentally, this helped me.

By mile 24.5 I knew if I could hang on that I could PR, the question was, would I be able to hang on? Fortuitously, that was almost the exact spot that I saw Bill Mandler! He was fighting an injury and had to back off of the pace! I was sad for him, but selfishly very happy to see him. "Bill," I said. "Can you get me to a PR?" He was AWESOME!!!! I told him what I needed and no longer did I have to look at my watch every 10 seconds. He took control and ran me in. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, BILL!!!! :) :) :)

Garmin read 26.4 at finish.

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC DAY!!!! My SSF, finished pretty (no Charlie today) taking 1st in her AG! Beautiful Kathie ran the half and took 3rd in her AG!!! The Amazing Doone ran her very first marathon in an amazing time with her hunk, Rhett running along her side the final 13.1 miles! Ross and Leslie looked like a million bucks after finishing their race, and Lowell walked away with grinning ear to ear placing 2nd in his AG as well!!!

A special thanks to Pocatello, Idaho!! What a wonderful race and wonderful people! So so so happy that I went! :) :) :)

*** AFTERTHOUGHTS: I wonder if I would have been able to swipe another vodka/oj mixture at mile 20, like I was able to at PCM, if I could have hit that sub 3:30!!!!???? Hmmmmmm ....

L to R: Ross, Leslie, Kathie, Doone, Smooth, Rhett, Teena

Bill Mandler and me! (Thanks again, Bill!)

The Idaho Boys!

(Bill Mandler and Jeff Shadley)

(* ROB -- WHERE WERE YOU WHEN WE WERE TAKING PICS???)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From Smooth on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 00:41:56 from 174.23.160.38

SSF ~ CONGRATZ on a PR and 2nd AG just 2 weeks after an AG win in TWO tough tough back to back marathons! You ROCK!!!

Larry and I had such a wonderful time w/ you and Kathie, Rhett, Doone, Ross, Leslie, Lowell and his friends! I just LOVE you sooooo much! THANK YOU for everything! You know you want to run Spanish Fork with me! :). LLL LLL LLL

From MichelleL on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 00:56:54 from 70.58.32.131

Nice Job Teena! Congrats on the 8th place finish, and more importantly, on the strength you showed by choosing to battle through the race. You earned your PR!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 01:34:33 from 174.52.45.85

SSF~ YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! I am so glad that you are not sick of me yet!!! (And that Larry is willing to put up with me. Seriously, he is incredible. I can see why you married him!)

The best part of running on these marathons this year is the time I am able to spend with you! Yet ... I am still not running Spanish Fork. HOWEVER, I will GLADLY do lunch!!!! :) :) :)

Love you so much! :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 01:35:47 from 174.52.45.85

Michelle~

Thank you so much! You are always so nice and supportive (even though your training runs are a 100 times faster than my pr pace)!!! You are so AWESOME!!!

From DonGardinero on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 01:49:30 from 75.162.181.230

Congrats to you for everything!!! Wow, free race, good friends AND a PR. It doesn't get any better than that!!!

From Andy on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 01:57:10 from 208.54.86.69

Huge congratulations on the PR. 3:25 at St. George?

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 02:00:45 from 75.162.85.220

It sounds like you had a great time, and I enjoyed the report. congrats on your race! :)

From timp on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 08:06:18 from 68.165.8.60

Big Congrats on the PR!!

From jtshad on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 08:25:16 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats on the PR! You looked great when we passed you, thanks for the encouragement!

It was great meeting all of you in person, finally.

I ended up not having to leave before the ceremony, sorry I didn't get a chance to come back and chat some more.

Keep running strong and I will hopefully see you at SGM!

From jtshad on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 08:28:15 from 69.20.183.178

I kept seeing a guy at the start who looked familiar (it was Rhett) at the HM start but wasn't sure that was him and didn't take the chance to say hi, bummer! (too focused on the race I guess).

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 08:39:58 from 24.10.248.6

Congratulations again on the PR and all the support. I feel the same way about the race and will definitely be back.

We had breakfast for dinner last night and Ann cooked up the yummy hash browns in our free potato bag. That race just keeps paying off!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 10:36:02 from 69.171.174.64

Way to go girly girl.....but for the life of me I can't see where you listed your time???? that vodka/OJ drink is called a "screwdriver".

From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 10:37:40 from 174.52.45.85

Dale~

It was SO SO SO much fun! It was great having you call Smooth while we were all in the car. I hope you are feeling better. Stupid flu!!!

Andy~

Thanks!!! Someone needs to help me figure out what to shoot for at SGM. My goal is sub 3:30. If I could run a 3:27 I would be ecstatic. I have no idea what is realistic though. 3:32 was TOUGH yesterday. I really thought that I could do it ... but I couldn't pull it off. So who knows. You would have been proud of your harem though! We tried to represent you well. :) :) :)

Scott~

Thanks! It was so much fun running a race that I knew very little about. I was extremely impressed with everyone there.

Tim~

A big thank you!!! I really need to figure out how to run a marathon at a sub8 pace though. I want it so badly!!! So close, yet so far away. Dang.

Jeff~

It was my pleasure to be able to cheer you boys on! Having you two zoom by the way you did made me feel like I was jogging! Then again, my pace for you is jogging!!! :) :) :) Hope to see you at SGM. If you have any more advice on how I can improve before now and then I would be so grateful. :) Congrats again to you! :) (As for Rhett ... he is AWESOME!!! Next time you will know ... you two will hit it off immediately.)

Rob~

I'm thinking I will go and cook up those hashbrowns right now as part of our breakfast. Our family camped out in our backyard last night. They are still asleep. :) Oh wait, STINK, I just remembered it is fast sunday!!!! I should have cooked them up last night. :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 10:39:45 from 174.52.45.85

Slick!!! :) :) :)

The time is listed in the header.

8th place overall, 2nd in my division, time 3:32:13.

(I just can't get myself to say screwdriver -- it sounds kinda weird!!!!)

I think you would have really enjoyed this race. :)

From Tom Slick on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 10:51:40 from 69.171.174.64

Wow, there's your time,great run...I will probably do this one next year, I'm saving myself this year for SGM...don't want to burn out before I get my 2012 BQ...

From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 10:55:00 from 174.52.45.85

Slick~

You will NAIL SGM.

I'm hoping that if I am smart these next 4 weeks that SGM can still be my goal race for the year.

From artichoke on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 12:06:13 from 97.126.184.64

Great job Teena! 3:20 or better at SGM for sure. Happy trails until then.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 14:50:32 from 71.213.51.214

Congrats on the PR. Now stay healthy.

From RAD on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 17:23:05 from 67.172.229.125

Excellent PR and race report Teena! I'd been emailing Lowell and he spilled the beans about your PR :) I was SO excited for you!! You are running SO strong this year, I think next month will grant you another PR. Onward and upward!

From DonGardinero on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 17:42:33 from 75.162.186.144

I have heard so many great things about Lowell, yet I've never met him or even seen a pictur of him. Is he real? Lol

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 10:12:58 from 67.61.237.125

Teena,

Congrats on the PR!!! I was very honored to be a small part of it. See you in St. George!

From Kelli on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 15:36:33 from 71.219.102.155

Great job TEENA!!! You are having one heck of an amazing little summer full of marathons!! I would have really struggled having 1/2 marathoners passing me. I HATE being passed, it messes with the head! Why to get through that little challenge!

What marathon are you going to run between now and St George (which you are going to ROCK)????

From MarcE on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 15:56:18 from 204.16.82.120

Congrats, Teena! YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING! Nice PR...and just think, earlier this year you could barely even run. Marathoner chicks are tough!

From Toby on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 17:21:33 from 66.133.97.196

Teena - HOW in the WORLD do you look so darn cute after a race? I am always a sweaty mess! Great race report, pictures and way to go on the PR!

From Eric Day on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 17:35:25 from 189.192.23.3

Great job Teena, way to go !

From Huans32 on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 17:46:33 from 98.202.0.57

Awesome race Teena. Way to finish strong yet again. And only 2 weeks after PCM. Your awesome!!! Sub 3:30 at SG for sure!!!!

From Kathie on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 22:45:10 from 63.248.105.188

Nice report Teena! Loved spending the weekend with you!

From Maynard on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 23:24:30 from 71.213.1.230

Awesome Teena!

R O C K

S T A R !

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 23:45:59 from 68.103.248.145

I'm way late here but CONGRATULATIONS

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 23:46:30 from 68.103.248.145

oops it cut me off. Anyways congrats on your PR! It is amazing to me how you can tackle one of these mammoth races after another!

From Rhett on Tue, Sep 07, 2010 at 13:02:00 from 74.36.34.147

Congrats Teena on a great race and a new PR!!! I am still amazed you managed to PR 2 weeks after you ran PCM so fast. You looked great at the half when you flew by us. I knew you were going to have a great race. Thanks for helping me tape up my leg. It really helped. With a reall taper before SGM, you are going to have the race of your life!!!!!

From Doone on Tue, Sep 07, 2010 at 16:55:58 from 184.10.153.95

You are so FAST!!!!!Congrats on your PR just 2 weeks after your AG win. I am so impressed with all you do and train to get where you are. I am so glad you had a great weekend and a great race. It was fun, wasn't it? I am so glad I got to run on the same course as you and see your speediness. I loved getting to visit on Friday as well. It was a fun, fun time. Congrats again and get ready to kick some SGM butt!

From Brent on Tue, Sep 07, 2010 at 22:21:07 from 76.8.201.223

T NA NA - 1,000 commando points for the PR and div. place. How high is high? Rocky mountains, the clouds, the moon, you are on one big runner's high to the moon, with Tang

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Teena Marie on Tue, Sep 07, 2010 at 23:44:27 from 174.52.45.85

Artichoke~

I'd settle for a 3:29:59! :)

Paul~

That's the plan, Bosch Boy!

Rachel~

I hope you are right. :)

Dale~

I'll try and remember to post a pic tomorrow of Lowell! :)

Bill~

I owe you big time! You're the man! :)

Kel~

Ha Ha Ha!!! When are we getting together?

Marc~

Thanks for the smile! :)

Toby~

You are far too nice to say that!!! :) :) :)

Eric~

Thanks! How are you feeling? I have been so busy -- haven't been on the blog much.

Mark~

Thanks a million! Hope you are right. :)

Kathie~

When are we doing it again??? :)

Bradley~

YOU are the ROCK STAR!!!!

April~

Thanks! Wish I had your speed though!!! BUT, I am more than happy to be running this much without injury!!! YAHOO!!!!

Rhett~

You are way too nice!!! I just tried to look good at the 13.1 mark because I knew I'd be seeing all of you!!! :) About the KT tape: ANYTIME!!! I LOVE doing that kind of stuff! :)

Doone~

YES!!! We had a TON of fun, didn't we? :) :) :) Just fyi, I know I already told you this, but I will tell you again: You, my dear, beat my first marathon time by almost an hour!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! :) :) :)

Brent~

I kid you not, I drank TANG the whole drive up to Pocatello! That drink is magical!!! :) :) :) Thanks for the c.p.! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.500.000.000.000.004.50

4.5 recovery run

*It is definitely cool how with each marathon I seem to be recovering faster. Knock on wood! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 4.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.352.001.000.000.0010.35

AM

6.2 miles: AP 8:05

(Probably a little too fast for right now, but I had to hurry and get to class.)

PM

4.15 miles with Ry: AP 8:57 --- Winds 26 mph.

(I wanted to run about 10 minute miles, but it was getting super dark, so we picked it up a little bit. It was more of an effort than I wanted, esp. considering Ry had this "death to Teena" pace going on the last half mile. Dang him!) 

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 10.35
Comments
From DonGardinero on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 01:06:29 from 152.216.7.5

Nice job!!! Are you even sore from the race?

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 11:37:18 from 67.42.27.114

Nice recovery. You are so strong.

From RAD on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 15:41:57 from 67.172.229.125

I'd be dragging my butt out of bed and that's ALL with how fast you ran Saturday, and you're already up and running amazing paces for TEN miles! Nice work lady!!

From Kelli on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 18:46:15 from 71.219.102.155

I hope you let the wind PUSH you!

From Maynard on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 20:39:29 from 71.213.17.142

Oh sure, blame it on the boyfriend.

Has Smooth talked you into the Spanish Fork Half yet?

From MarcE on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 21:46:58 from 204.16.82.120

Who's this "boyfriend" Maynard mentioned. I think it's about time Ry makes an honest woman out of and takes that next step of commitment in your relationship...5 kids and all...I might be a little old-fashioned, but I think it's best for the kids for mom and dad to be married. :)

..oh and nice workout! YOU REALLY ARE AMAZING!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 01:45:04 from 174.52.45.85

Dale~

Not as sore as I thought I would be. I have a few niggles that I am watching, but nothing serious. Knock on wood. :)

Paul~

The goal is for you to be able to say that after SGM!!! Please oh please oh please. :)

Rachel~

You are always so so so so nice to me! Thanks for making me feel like a million bucks! :)

Kel~

I did half of the time! The other half was absolutely miserable!!! Sand in our eyes, etc. I felt like I wasn't even moving no matter how hard I pushed.

Bradley~

What are boyfriends for if you can't blame stuff on them? Hee Hee!!! And, yes, she talked me into it!!! Will you be there?

Marc~

You are making me laugh!!! :) :) :)

From Maynard on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 10:04:08 from 71.213.17.142

Yep, I'll be there filling the role of sweeper.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0010.0010.00

30 minutes upright bike

30 minutes elliptical

1 mile swim

Comments
From DonGardinero on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 02:19:29 from 152.216.7.5

Nice job!!!

From Tom Slick on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 11:19:17 from 69.171.174.218

Wanna really good screwdriver recipe?

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 14:55:55 from 67.42.27.114

Good cross.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.502.252.250.000.0011.00

AM

6 miles - 46:58

PM

5 miles with Ry - AP 9:39

** I wish every run could feel like this. Absolutely perfect weather and company. The time went by way too fast as we chatted about our day, the kids, goals, etc. LOVED EVERY MINUTE!!! :)

** On a side note: My SSF came over tonight. As you all know, she is amazing. It was so great to spend a couple of hours with her. It is impossible not to feel uplifted when you are with her. Thanks Smooth!

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 11.00
Comments
From Smooth on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 16:59:39 from 174.23.160.38

WOW!!! SO SPEEDY and so much workouts in sooo little time! Sooo awesome after winning two marathons the last two weeks! You are doing GREAT...so excited for you! Can't wait to see you on Sat.

Love & miss you!

From Rhett on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 12:07:46 from 184.10.154.226

I love those days when everything is just perfect. So happy for you.

From timp on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 12:12:27 from 136.182.2.25

yeah you've got to love those days - very cool

From Smooth on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 17:38:47 from 174.23.160.38

SSF ~ NO, YOU are the AMAZING one! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart/feet to the top of my head for everything!!! You took such good care of me, not just physically; but emotionally and mentally as well! I am SOOOO LUCKY to have you as my SSF and to have your cute family in my life! I only wish we lived closer! Your kids are AMAZING like you are!

I LOVE YOU! See you in 15 hours.

OH, SO SO SO SO SO HAPPY you had a WONDERFULLY PERFECT run/chat w/ Ry! :)

Race: Spanish Fork Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:43:10, Place overall: 6, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.2513.100.000.000.0020.35

Smooth and Lowell talked me into running this race a few days ago. I have a hard time saying no to either a comped entry or my SSF, so I was in double jeopardy from the get go.

Did not have any set goals for this race. I knew that I would not be able to PR and I didn't want to do anything stupid one week after Poky and so soon before SGM. I thought if I could run it around 1:44 (slightly faster than marathon pace) that it would be a good sign that my body is recovering nicely and responding well to these multiple marathons.

There was a headwind for much of the first half, which also happens to be the gradual uphill miles. Dang. Coming down was much nicer. Sadly, my legs did not have any zip today, but thankfully I had no pain or soreness either ... just a bit heavy and tired. I will take it! :)

I ran this race two years ago (on much fresher legs) in 1:46:38 (roughly 3 1/2 minutes slower than today) and then proceeded to run SGM in 3:34:59. I'm hoping this means I will run 7 minutes faster this year. Oh please, oh please, oh please ... I would be on cloud nine!!! :) :) :)

The highlight of this race was Michelle Lowry smashing the course record (which also happened to be hers). My SSF, as usual, did amazing as did Maynard and Lowell! :) :) :)

** The shirts had a beautiful touch on the sleeve: The date (9-11-10) with the American flag below. Very nice.

** 2.25 miles cooldown.

PM

5 miles with Ry. Beautiful evening. AP 9:08

Michelle after breaking the course record! :)

 

Smooth getting her 1st place AG award! :)

Smooth, Bradley (Maynard) and Me! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 20.35
Comments
From Smooth on Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 23:33:33 from 174.23.160.38

SSF ~ You did AWESOME! You just keep getting faster and stronger! What a year this has been for you! I have confidence that you will PR at SGM...no doubt about it! CONGRATZ for yet another AG win!!!

SOOO fun hanging out w/ you as always! Love you! :)

From Brent on Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 23:42:16 from 76.8.201.223

T NA NA - hum, hum, hum, racing machine hey, think fresh legs for STG, your too close to risk hard down hill running at this time, be smart, a PR will come.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rool out

From RAD on Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 23:58:54 from 67.172.229.125

What an amazing race and CONGRATS on another successful win in your back pocket. I see a lot more than just 7 minutes off your SGM time lady! You are seriously on FIRE! Wish I could've joined you :(

From Tom Slick on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 10:24:40 from 69.171.174.247

Great job girly girl. Now get into your SGM taper mode and get ready for a stellar run at SGM. Congrats on the hardware at a tune up race.

From Maurine/Miles on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 10:33:36 from 63.255.172.2

You are doing awesome this year. Congrats on the AG win.

From Andy on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:07:59 from 208.54.5.49

Of course there was no zip in your legs. You just ran a marathon last week. The zip will be back just in time for St. George. It seems that there have been a lot of things pointing to a 3:27.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:18:51 from 174.52.45.85

SSF~

You are so cute. Faster? I'm not sure about that, but I do feel like I am getting stronger. So hopefully that will translate into faster at SGM!!! Love you so much!

Brent~

Spanish Fork is neither too steep up or too steep down. It was a very safe course for me to run on. :) Now I will concentrate on making sure my legs recover well from the past 6 months so that they will be fresh for SGM! :)

Rachel~

Thanks! I am just lucky that the super fast women in my AG haven't come to many of the races I have this year. Seriously, how I got 1st in my AG with a 1:43 is beyond me. I could hardly believe it when the results were posted.

Slick~

Yep!! Taper time. :) Still trying to make a plan as to what will be the best way for me to do that. I feel like I should get in one more good week of solid running.

Maurine~

I am just THRILLED that my body is holding up! Truly a fun time for me. Thank you so much!!! :)

Andy~

Please help me figure out the proper way to handle these next three weeks. I am not sure the the Pfitz 4 week between marathon schedule is the right direction for me. The problem is, I am not sure what the right direction is. I don't want to mess this up. My gut tells me that I should run another solid week before going into any real serious taper. Please tell me what you think.

From jtshad on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:22:18 from 69.20.183.178

Wow, great job getting time from last year and your goal! You rock and will have a great St. George! See you there!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:42:35 from 69.171.174.247

Don't let "Taper Madness" take over! At this time, more is not better. The only thing to be gained by running harder now is to become injured. There are lots of simple taper plans out there to use as a guide.

The entire purpose of training over the next three weeks is to allow you to rest your body after the previous 15 weeks of progressively tougher training, not to mention the mult-marathon schedule you've been on...

That means that you can cut mileage to 75% in the first week of taper, 50% in the second week and 25 % in the final taper week.

Don't fall into the main problem that runners exhibit in "Taper Madness"...psychologically they worry about losing conditioning by running less and become anxious. Rest is essential!!!! You won't lose conditioning when you taper. But remember on race day you're going to need to control any impulses to run the first few miles too fast!!!!! PM me if you want help with a taper schedule!

From MichelleL on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:43:09 from 70.58.32.131

Nice job Teena, you are on target for BQ. The last way to earn it is to show up and have a good race (you don't even need a great race, your training's got you covered). I wouldn't do a high mileage week, but do some solid workouts.

From Mike on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 12:34:37 from 155.85.58.253

Sweetness.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 14:14:22 from 174.23.157.73

Great effort, especially since you've not been tapering.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 16:49:40 from 174.52.45.85

Jeff~

Thanks! I'm looking forward to it! :)

Slick~

I have a bunch of stuff that you emailed me about tapering. I should probably go over and read it again. :)

Michelle~

Thanks! :) I already have my BQ what I really want now is to run sub 3:30. Once again, congrats on setting another course record! :)

Mike~

I can not help but smile when I read the word "Sweetness." We named our first son after "Sweetness", i.e. Walter Payton! He was the man!!! :) :) :)

Paul~

Thanks. Looking back I know I could have pushed harder. But I feel like I accomplished what I wanted to with that race. :)

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 22:20:56 from 24.10.248.6

Great job once again.

A quote for you to ponder as you focus on St. George...

"Rest is the basis for all activity" - Joan Benoit Samuelson

From timp on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:44:18 from 136.182.2.25

Wow - another race -- how fun

Great job out there!

From Doone on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:46:02 from 184.10.153.95

I am pretty sure Superstar should be your blog name! I am so impressed with how much faster and better you are getting. You inspire me. Congrats on 1st AG!! It sounds like a fun race.

I just hope you truly do taper for SGM because I think you are going to rock. I can hardly wait to get online and check times and see how everyone did. Rhett and I are both so sad to not be there.

TAPER, taper, taper, taper!! You can do it!!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 12:46:31 from 166.70.177.6

Rob~

Thanks!!! Okay ... expand on that for me ... how much rest? (What's too much? What's too little?):)

Tim~

I have a hard time telling Smooth no! It was her idea ... NOT MINE!!! :)

Doone~

Right now I don't feel faster, but I do feel a bit stronger. Hoping it will all come together at SGM. :)

From JulieC on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 14:35:13 from 71.213.102.74

It means exactly that!!! From what I remember MichelleL told me two years ago that doubling this race time would tell you how fast you would be at SGM---so that's a 3:26!!! Even better probably because you would have rested and weren't so for this race. GREAT RUN!!!

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 11:39:26 from 204.113.19.47

Congrats on 1st in your age group. :)

Another race? You had better take the taper oath. Time to recharge for your GOAL race.

From Kelli on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 22:12:06 from 71.219.102.155

I bet 7 minutes faster this year, if not more! You are on FIRE!!!! Nice job, I did not even realize there was a race. I am a big time slacker!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.001.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles: AP 8:38.

*I think I am catching a cold. My goal is to get 9 hours of sleep within the next 24 hours. :)

Comments
From DonGardinero on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 12:46:56 from 75.162.164.84

Bummer about the possiblle cold. Nice run.

From Andy on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 12:55:42 from 199.190.170.28

Not surprising that you are catching a cold right now. You have taxed your body very heavily the past month and your immune system is compromised. Look at the next couple of weeks as a recovery period, not a taper. Your goal is to allow your body to recover while maintaining your fitness. You know better what to do than anybody else. Are you getting tired of me saying that?

From Kathie on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 12:56:22 from 63.248.105.188

Get feeling better the sleep will do you good! Great race on Saturday, it sounds like you had so much fun!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 13:30:08 from 166.70.177.6

Thanks Dale!!!

Andy~

But what if I DON'T know what I am doing? Seriously!!!! I feel like I have learned enough in regards to how to get to SGM uninjured (knock on wood) but I want to get there in better condition than just that. Sigh.

Kathie~

I wish I didn't have classes through 4:30 today. I would go take a nap right this second!!! We missed you at Spanish Fork!

From RAD on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 14:20:33 from 67.172.229.125

sleep my dear Teena, sleep! :)

Nice work on the miles and paces, tapering is oh so very hard for me! So, I wish I had some advice, but I ain't got none :)

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 16:21:25 from 67.42.27.114

Listen to Andy.

From Tom Slick on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 19:59:43 from 69.171.174.143

Dear Teena, it seems like your triping over dollars to save dimes. Your getting all kinds of good advice but you seem to be headed out on your own direction. This taper stuff wans't just thought up yesterday and tossed on you lap just off the watermelon truck.This is all tried and true stuff that really works. Honey your wore out and need a break.......and it's called taper time....tyi

From Smooth on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 00:08:53 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~ Oh please don't get sick! Take extra EmergenC and go to bed! Just got your text...that means you're not sleeping! Please please take care of yourself! Love you!

From seeaprilrun on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 08:36:49 from 68.103.248.145

A noble goal! Sleep well!

From Tom Slick on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 08:39:22 from 69.171.174.37

Pay me now, or Pay me later! We either learn from the past or were doomed by it!

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 11:29:09 from 204.113.19.47

I hope you got some good sleep and are feeling better.

If you do catch a cold, it is not the end of the world. It will just force you to get the rest you really need. You have 2.5 weeks to get rested and recharged for race day.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 11:45:26 from 69.171.174.37

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by Pron8r on Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:17 am

From this morning's Wall Street Journal:

Why Trainers Say, 'Slow Down'

By KEVIN HELLIKER

When his running coach implored him to take rest days, Bill Carr didn't listen. Slated to run a 100-mile ultramarathon this month, the 36-year-old cranked up his workouts over the summer, running more and harder miles than his coach recommended.

Running coach Julie Fingar guides Bill Carr, who ran too much and injured his ankle, in drills at a Twin Rocks trail near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, Calif.

"I wanted to make sure that I got to the event fully prepared," he says. But Mr. Carr won't get to the 100-miler at all. Last month, his ankle sustained an over-use injury during a workout, sidelining the Rancho Cordova, Calif., project manager for a vision-benefits company.

"Type A personalities will increase their training load until something backfires," says Julie Fingar, Mr. Carr's running coach, who says her biggest challenge is convincing her clients to take an adequate amount of rest. "In their minds, taking rest means they're not working hard enough."

Today, says Mr. Carr: "I'm taking Julie's advice and starting to cross train."

Roughly 10% of athletes preparing for an endurance event are training too hard, estimates Jack Raglin, director of graduate studies at the Indiana University's department of kinesiology. Research in the field has shown that injury rates rise as runners increase their weekly mileage. Besides injury, excessive training can contribute to or cause major depression, loss of sleep, anorexia and sometimes death.

"The overtrained athlete is so fried by race time that he either performs very poorly or can't perform at all," says Dr. Raglin, who specializes in overtraining problems.

A more-is-better mentality permeates the endurance-exercise culture. Novice runners in particular tend to think that finishing a marathon requires no end of training. In fact, however, under-training is rare. After all, more than 95% of marathon starters reach the finish line.

Statistically, the harder line to reach is the start line. Of the tens of thousands of Americans who pay as much as $180 to register for marathons, as many as 25% fail to make it to the race. Injury, illness and loss of motivation as a result of overtraining are major reasons for this.

But moderation is a hard message to promote among runners determined to reach extremes. For such athletes, no matter how conclusively science may prove the value of rest and recovery, the culture of endurance sports lionizes those who seemingly never rest.

"In running circles, there is huge pressure to do big mileage, to do the big training, to do the biggest races," says Sandra Ross, a 47-year-old runner in Auburn, Calif.

It also can be difficult for runners to know when they are training too hard. One red flag, sports-medicine specialists say, is an intensifying obsession with performance. Exercise, after all, is supposed to be stress-reducing, and amateur competitions by definition are recreational. Yet marathon fields are populated with runners who are visibly stressed out about whether they'll set a personal record or win their age group.

To head off overtraining, some coaches urge athletes to remain alert for the point at which greater doses of exercise cease to produce improvement.

"The body responds beautifully to the right schedule of training stresses," Lynn Bjorklund, who in 1981 set the still-standing female course record for the Pikes Peak Marathon, wrote in an email. "However, too much stress and not enough nutrition or recovery pushes your body toward injury and illness. You need to stay in that zone of just enough, and that takes a very high tuned and honest appraisal of yourself."

Ms. Ross, the California runner, says that for years she would suffer injuries while training for marathons. To help pace herself, Ms. Ross hired Ms. Fingar, the running coach, who enforced rest days, cross-training and trail-running as a lower-impact alternative to pavement.

The discipline paid off, and this summer Ms. Ross completed a 100-mile race. That accomplishment wouldn't have been possible if she hadn't resisted the impulse to match the weekly mileage of her younger running partners, she says. "If I ran as much as they do I'd be faster. But as an older runner I need more rest, and I also have a child, a husband and a career," says Ms. Ross, who works as an environmental consultant.

Overtraining can contribute to exercise-related anorexia, a potentially fatal syndrome that strikes nearly half of all women in so-called lean sports such as running, according to a book published this year, "Eating Disorders in Sport."

"I was diligent about cutting down the calories and increasing my workout schedule. The pounds fell away and it seemed to result in better racing," recalls Ms. Bjorklund, who says that soon after setting a Pikes Peak Marathon record she entered a hospital near death from anorexia.

"It is easy to think that if a little is good, more should be better. After a period of time, however, I would always crash and be forced to cut back," the 53-year-old wrote in an email.

Ms. Fingar, the running coach, says that early in her athletic career she was prone to overtraining and exercise-related anorexia. As a result she says she studies her clients and friends for signs of chronic fatigue, depression, compulsive training or privation. "It can be really destructive," the 35-year-old says. "When someone becomes addicted in a non-healthy manner, all other things suffer—work, family, friends and of course their performance."

Ms. Fingar says she tries to set an example for her clients. She refrains from aerobic exercise one day a week. Often, if she listens to her body instead of her mind, "I'll realize that I'm tired and I'll take another day," she says.

When training for an ultramarathon, Ms. Fingar runs about 70 miles a week, far fewer than the 100 miles that many other ultramarathoners log weekly. But unlike some other runners she is rigorous about cross-training weekly in the pool, on a bicycle and in yoga and Pilates studios. She says this training offers a break from the monotony and physical pounding of running, and provides flexibility, enhanced aerobic fitness and a strengthening of core muscles.

"Especially with trail running and endurance events, you need upper-body and core strength to ascend and descend the hills," she says.

Write to Kevin Helliker at kevin.helliker@wsj.com

From DonGardinero on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 12:02:59 from 75.162.164.84

Teena...I'm far from being an expert, but from what I've read, during taper you should keep up the intensity, but cut back on the mileage.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong because I'd like to know for sure, too.

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 12:58:10 from 204.113.19.47

I've read what you've read Mr. Gardinero.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 15:46:40 from 69.171.174.37

It's Taper Time

The final 3 weeks are the most important in any marathon-training program. Here's everything you need to know and do leading up to race day.

By Bob Cooper Published 12/09/2003

There are as many marathon-training plans as there are marathoners. So how do you know if you're following a good one? Take a look at the last 3 weeks.

Every good marathon-training plan should "taper" during those final 21 days. That means you run less and rest more. For some people, the idea of backing off on their training just before the big race seems counterintuitive. "So many runners train hard right up to the day of the marathon because they're desperately afraid of losing fitness if they don't," says Patti Finke, who coaches 250 marathoners a year as co-director of the Portland (Oregon) Marathon Clinic. "What they don't realize is that in those last few weeks it's the rest more than the work that makes you strong. And you don't lose fitness in 3 weeks of tapering. In fact, studies show that your aerobic capacity, the best gauge of fitness, doesn't change at all."

Research reveals a lot more than that. A review of 50 studies on tapering published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that levels of muscle glycogen, enzymes, antioxidants, and hormones--all depleted by high mileage--return to optimal ranges during a taper. The muscle damage that occurs during sustained training is also repaired. And if that isn't enough, immune function and muscle strength improve, as well, which reduces the odds you'll catch a cold or get injured just before the race. And get this: The average performance improvement by the subjects who tapered in these studies was 3 percent. That works out to 5 to 10 minutes in a marathon.

The review's main conclusion: "The primary aim of the taper should be to minimize accumulated fatigue, rather than to attain additional physiological adaptations or fitness gains." In other words, it's time to chill.

So don't blow it after all those weeks of training. The following plan shows you exactly how to modify your running, thinking, and eating in those 3 crucial weeks before you toe the line. So relax. We've got you covered.

3 WEEKS TO GO

Week 1 of the taper begins the day after your last long run of about 20 miles, 3 weeks before the marathon. The taper starts gradually, because this training still "counts," and a dramatic drop in workload isn't necessary yet. This week, you need to run a bit less, eat a bit more protein, troubleshoot your race plan, and choose your race-day shoes.

Training Checklist

1. Last week should have been your highest-mileage week. This week, stick with the same basic running schedule you've been following, just decrease your total mileage from last week by at least 20 percent.

2. Your shorter weekday runs shouldn't be much different than last week's, but shave a mile or 2 off your longer midweek runs.

3. Generally, weekday training should consist of one medium long run of 8 to 10 miles, one marathon-goal-pace run of 4 to 6 miles, one nonrunning day, and two runs of 3 to 5 miles.

4. Your weekend long run (2 weeks before the marathon) should be a 12- to 14-miler at the same pace--not faster--as the previous week's 20-miler.

5. Except for the marathon-goal-pace run, all running this week should be at a relaxed pace of 11/2 to 2 minutes slower per mile than marathon goal pace.

6. Avoid running extremely hilly courses, hill repetitions, or speed workouts. This kind of training leads to muscle-tissue damage, which you need to minimize throughout your taper.

Mental Preparation

7. "Think of all the problems that could arise and work through how you'll handle them," says Kate Hays, Ph.D., a sports psychologist, longtime runner, and director of the starting-line "psyching team" at the Toronto Marathon. "Doing this will provide solutions so that you won't panic in case one of the scenarios does occur, and it reduces your anxiety because you'll know you're ready for any situation." Mentally rehearse the following scenarios:

 It's warm, freezing, or blustery. Less-than-ideal conditions mean you have to adjust your time goals. Headwinds can slow your finish time by several minutes, and heat or cold by even more. A survey of marathon finish times suggests that 55 degrees is the ideal temperature, a temperature of 35 or 75 degrees adds 7 percent to your time, and an 85-degree day adds 10 percent.

 You start out ahead of goal pace. Slow down to goal pace as soon as you figure this out (hopefully no later than when you hit the first mile marker), because running an even pace is crucial.

 You start out slower than goal pace. Speed up, but only to goal pace, because trying to "make up for lost time" is a fool's game. You can still achieve your goal time by speeding up slightly during the second half of the race.

 You slip off goal pace midrace. This is the time to become your own cheerleader. Coax yourself back into the groove by thinking about all the training you put in and how badly you want to achieve your goal.

 Your old (knee/shin/foot) problem acts up at midrace. Decide in advance how bad it has to get before you'll drop out. A good guideline is that if the pain forces you to alter your stride, drop out so you don't develop a long-term injury.

 A side stitch strikes. As excruciating as these can be, plan on hanging in there, because most stitches vanish within a couple of miles--especially if you slow down and apply pressure to the area where you feel the stitch.

Nutritional Needs

8. "Take in a lot of protein this week to aid in the repair and recovery of muscle tissue damaged during the high-mileage phase of marathon training," says Alan Tichenal, Ph.D., a University of Hawaii sports nutritionist and 20-time finisher of the Honolulu Marathon. Shoot for 75 to 100 grams of protein per day.

9. If you don't eat meat, fill up on protein from eggs, beans, dairy, and soy products.

10. To rebuild your literally "run-down" immune defenses and possibly prevent a cold or flu, load up on Vitamin C. Kiwis, orange juice, red bell peppers, broccoli, and strawberries are the most potent food sources.

11. Stock up on lysine, an amino acid found mostly in meat and fish that will further help your immune functions. Wheat germ or a 500-milligram supplement are the best vegetarian options.

And Don't Forget

12. This week, buy the shoes you plan to wear in the marathon, and wear them on most of your runs until race day. Stick with a brand or model that's worked well for you in the past.

13. If you already have shoes in mind for the race, be sure they're adequately broken in, but not worn down. Most running shoes lose their cushioning and resiliency at 300 to 500 miles.

2 WEEKS TO GO

Week 2 is a transitional period. You're halfway between the agony of your last 20-miler and the ecstasy of the marathon. Rest truly replaces training as the most important element of your race preparations, and race strategizing takes on increasing importance.

Training Checklist

1. Your mileage this week should be about half to two-thirds the amount you ran during your highest mileage week.

2. Almost all running should be slow (11/2 to 2 minutes slower than marathon goal pace) except for 2 miles run in the middle of a midweek 4-miler at marathon goal pace. "Even this small amount of goal-pace running is important because it physically and mentally reinforces the pace you want to run on race day," says Finke. "This follows the rule of specificity--simulating as closely as possible what you hope to do in competition." It's also fine to throw in a few 100-meter strides after one or two workouts just to help you stay smooth and loose.

3. Weekday short runs should not exceed 4 miles.

4. Your longest weekday run should be 6 to 10 miles.

5. Your weekend long run (1 week before the race) should be 8 to 10 miles. Any longer and your muscles may not be able to fully rebound before the race.

Mental Preparation

6. "Set multiple goals so you won't come away from the race empty-handed," says Hays.

"Set three time goals-- 'fantastic,' 'really good,' and 'I can live with that' finish times." These can each be separated by 5 to 15 minutes.

7. Set general goals, such as not walking, finishing strong, or simply enjoying yourself.

8. Check the race Web site for race-morning particulars such as start time, and work out the details of how you'll get to the start on marathon day. Logistics you'll want to consider: where you'll park; how early you want to arrive (an hour before start time is ideal); where you'll stow your gear during the race.

9. Also check the race Web site for the course map and study it.

10. If the race is local, drive the course or run key sections to make it easier to visualize between now and race day.

Nutritional Needs

11. Your mileage may be dwindling, but keep those calories coming in as usual. Your body still needs to repair tissue damaged during your mileage build-up. "This is no time to diet," says Tichenal.

12. Even though you're running less, resist the temptation to cut way back on fat. A reasonable proportion of dietary fat (30 percent of your daily calories) is beneficial because it can be accessed as a backup energy source when stored carbs are used up. Fat reserves can therefore postpone or prevent a race-day collision with the notorious "wall."

13. Eat foods that are high in unsaturated fat, such as nuts or fish cooked in canola oil. Limit foods that are high in saturated fat and trans fats, such as pizza and ice cream.

And Don't Forget

14. If you've been lifting weights as part of your training program, stop. Weight training at this stage of the game can't help your race, but it can sap your strength or cause an injury.

1 WEEK TO GO

During Week 3 of your taper, things can get ugly. Two weeks ago you ran 20 miles in a single run, but now you won't run this amount all week. And as your mileage plummets, your worries can skyrocket. But take comfort that thousands of other marathoners preparing to race this coming weekend are going through the exact same thing. And take refuge in your final mission: to ensure that your body is sufficiently fueled, hydrated, refreshed, and recovered for the task.

Training Checklist

1. Beginning on Monday, do no runs longer than 4 miles. And when you do head out, remember that these jaunts are more for your head than your body, because training has little effect this week.

2. Almost all running should be at 11/2 to 2 minutes per mile slower than marathon goal pace--except a Tuesday 2-miler at marathon goal pace, sandwiched by 1-mile jogs. Again, if you want, throw in some quick 100-meter strides after one or two of your workouts. This helps fight off the sluggish feeling that can occur during your taper.

3. Three days before the race, run just 2 to 3 miles easy.

4. Two days before the race, don't run at all.

5. On the day before the race, jog 2 miles to take the edge off your pent-up energy so you'll sleep better that night.

Mental Preparation

6. "Confidence should be the focus of the final week," says Hays, "but you may still experience anxiety. If so, remind yourself that you're physically prepared because you did the necessary training, and you're mentally prepared because you did the necessary trouble-shooting and goal-setting."

7. Try to minimize job, relationship, and travel stresses all week.

8. If you're nervous about the race, try breathing exercises to relax. Breathe in and out as slowly and deeply as possible, letting your belly expand as you inhale. Focus your attention on the breathing and any positive, calming image.

9. If you're too super-charged with energy to sleep, try this relaxation exercise. First tense, then relax your muscles, one at a time, starting with the muscles in your face and working down to your toes. Sex can also help relax your mind and body.

Nutritional Needs

10. "Emphasize carbohydrates more than usual in the last 3 days before the race," says Tichenal. About 60 to 70 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrate sources. Pasta, potatoes, rice, cereals, and fruit are healthy choices, but even sodas and sweets do the job. It all turns into muscle glycogen.

11. Wash all those carbs down with fluids so your energy and water levels are high on race morning. Alcoholic beverages don't count toward your fluid totals, however, and you'll need to make up for their diuretic effect by drinking extra fluids. You know you're adequately hydrated if your urine is clear or pale yellow in color.

12. Don't restrict the salt in your diet. Low salt intake combined with excessive hydration can lead to hyponatremia, a rare but dangerous condition that can afflict marathoners. Drinking sports drinks and snacking on salted popcorn and pretzels will help keep your sodium levels up.

13. Don't look at the scale. Because of your fully stocked fluid and fuel stores you're likely to gain a couple pounds this week. But it's worth the weight. Having your body's energy reserves at full capacity will do more for your race than weighing a little less--and you'll lose those pounds by the finish line anyway.

And Don't Forget

14. Don't do anything tiring. Let the grass grow. Let the kids take out the garbage. Let the dog walk himself.

15. Don't try anything new. No new foods, drinks, or sports.

16. Don't cross-train, hike, or bike.

17. Don't get a sports massage unless it's part of your routine. You may feel bruised a couple days afterward if you're not accustomed to it.

18. Stay off your feet and catch up on movies, books, and sleep. If you go to the pre-race expo, don't stay long.

19. Remember: During this final week, you can't under-do. You can only overdo.

The Final Hours

Feeling calm, confident, and in control is your mission on race morning. Here's how to come by the three Cs:

1. Be sure your race outfit, shoes, timing chip, number, bag, and map to the start are set out the night before, so a treasure hunt isn't required in the morning.

2. Eat a light, easily-digestible meal, such as oatmeal or white toast and a banana, at least 2 hours before the start. Make sure you've eaten these foods before a few training runs with no adverse effects.

3. Drink 8 to 16 ounces of sports drink 60 to 90 minutes before the race.

4. Arrive at the start about an hour early, so you won't have to rush.

5. Joke around with friends or fellow runners before the race to lighten your mood.

6. About 25 minutes before the start, do some walking, slow jogging, then a few 50-meter pickups at race pace. Visit the port a john one last time. Mentally review your race plan.

7. Position yourself appropriately at the start according to your projected pace, and remind yourself to start easy! You'll be glad you did when late in the race you're able to pass all those runners who started too fast.

Taper Tips for Shorter Races

The taper is nearly as important for a short race as for a marathon; it just doesn't need to last as long.

1. For half-marathons, limit your long run on the previous weekend to 8 or 10 miles, and cut your usual run distances in half the rest of the week.

2. For 5-Ks to 10-milers, cut your mileage in half for 3 to 5 days before the race.

3. If you do any speedwork in the last 3 to 6 days before a sub-marathon-distance race, make it only a third of a normal speed session.

4. Carbo-load in the last 3 days before a half-marathon if you wish, though it's less crucial than it is for a marathon.

5. Don't carbo-load before races shorter than 10 miles, because it doesn't help and the extra weight you may gain will slow you down.

6. If you're nervous in the days before a sub-marathon race, remind yourself that you can run another one in a few weeks if it doesn't go well.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 16:07:46 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!!! You are all so good to me!

After reading several articles now, reviewing what has worked best for me in the past, taking an honest inventory of where I am at, what my goal is, what will fit nicely in my schedule and getting solid advice from a handful of people I have come up with a taper plan that I feel will work best for me! I will post a quick summary of it on my entry for today. :)

I can not tell you how much I appreciate all of you. You really have helped me put the pieces together in a much better way than I would have if left on my own. I am so lucky to have so many wonderful and incredibly talented friends! Thanks again! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.100.000.000.000.0010.10

10.1 miles in 1:30:13 (80 degrees, 20 mph wind ... blah)

*****************************************************

Taper Plan:

This week (80% of max mileage - less intensity while recovering still from Poky):

45-50 running miles

10-12 crosstraining miles

*one hill workout and a long run between 12-14 miles on Saturday

 

Next week (65% of max mileage):

35-37 running miles

9-11 crosstraining miles

* 10 miles on Saturday

 

Race week (25% of max pre-race mileage):

13 - 14 running miles

3.75 crosstraining miles

* 4-5 MP run early in the week.

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 10.10
Comments
From Tom Slick on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 16:19:52 from 69.171.174.37

Yea Teena....I think you've got it!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 16:24:46 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks Slick!!! FOR EVERYTHING!!! You know that I think the world of you!!! :) :) :)

From Smooth on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 16:38:37 from 67.41.235.104

:) :) :) :) :) :) :)

How ya feeling? Did you get at least 8 hrs sleep last night?

Love & miss you! :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 16:48:18 from 174.52.45.85

Smooth~

I laid in my bed for 8.5 hours. I kept waking up, which was not fun ... but at least I was resting when I wasn't sleeping! :)

I am feeling okay. It's like my cold is trying to surface, but fortunately, not quite coming to complete fruition. I feel a bit better today than I did yesterday! :)

Love and miss you, too! :)

From Andy on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 17:08:19 from 159.212.71.77

I told you that you know what you are doing. Looks like a good plan.

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 13:09:00 from 67.42.27.114

For a second I though you had already run all those miles. :)

From Kathie on Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 13:21:37 from 63.248.105.188

Looks like a great plan!

From jtshad on Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 15:23:58 from 204.134.132.225

That should get you nice and primed for the race! Good luck with mental aspect of the taper too!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 19:06:25 from 67.42.27.114

I'm glad to see no entry today. Hope you are recovering well!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Had planned on either crosstraining tonight while watching Survivor or going on a short nice run with Ry. Then we got REAL tickets in the suite!

Couldn't pass that up!!! :)

Leo and I kickin' it at Rio Tinto JJJ

Comments
From DonGardinero on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 02:38:29 from 75.162.170.167

Wow, very cool!!! You made the right call going to the match.

From Huans32 on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 07:34:04 from 98.202.0.57

Suite!! Err sweet.:) So did we win??

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 12:47:23 from 67.42.27.114

You were good luck for Real. :0

From Smooth on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 16:12:35 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~ That's SOOOOO FUN!!! Bet your *trouble-makers* loved it too! Thanks for the phone call! I miss you sooooo much! Hope you had a GREAT run today up at City Creek! Love you!!!!

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 19:15:50 from 204.113.19.47

Yeah, I also hope you had a great run today up at City Creek.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 20:53:05 from 174.52.45.85

Dale~

Yes, it was cool!!! :)

Mark~

Yep! We won!! :)

Paul~

They should spring for me to have my own suite! :)

SSF~

City Creek was AWESOME!!! :) :) :) Miss you, too!!! :) :) :)

Fly~

I had a GREAT run!!! Beautiful scenery, great company and wonderful conversation! Thank you SO much! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.600.005.600.000.0011.20

11.2 miles of hillwork. AP - 8:59

ABSOLUTELY beautiful (albeit fairly tough) run up and down City Creek. Mark (aka: Fly) was a trooper and slowed down enough so that I could run with him today. LOVED it! The scenery and company were top notch. Thank you so much, Fly! :)

We ran up up and up for 5.6 miles (4704 feet to 6051 feet -- dang) and then turned around and ran down down down. The gorgeous mini-waterfalls and caves at the top made for a very nice reward.

(10:13, 9:56, 9:48, 10:01, 10:58, 10:24, 7:41, 7:42, 7:54, 7:38, 7:18, 6:45 for .2) 

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 11.20
Comments
From DonGardinero on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 21:04:08 from 152.216.7.5

Pretty cool. Nice job

From Smooth on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 21:19:56 from 67.132.126.22

:) :) :). NICE HILLY run w/ GREAT company & gorgeous scenery! AWESOME speed! You're gonna kick some major trash at SGM! GOOD WORK!!! Love you!

From AmberG on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 21:26:34 from 75.162.133.30

Way to get up those hills! It's always so nice to get to the top and get to back down!

Also,

I know I'm way slow, BUT. . CONGRATS on your Pocatello Marathon AND the Spanish Fork 1/2. . .seriously Girl, you are hammering out races like there's no tomorrow! It shows what great shape you are in and I'm positive you"ll blow your SG goal away by far!!!!!!

From Kathie on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 00:12:58 from 63.248.105.188

Sounds like a great run!

From fly on the Wall on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 10:13:29 from 166.70.192.189

WHATEVER!!!! I was not slowed down. You kept trying to run away from me! :)

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 10:58:00 from 67.42.27.114

Strong hill work. Good job. Lucky Fly!

From timp on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:08:28 from 136.182.2.26

sounds like a great run - great job!

From Andy on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 14:36:25 from 159.212.71.25

I won't run with Fly anymore. The only time I did he tried to kill me.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 14:40:09 from 174.52.45.85

Thanks everyone!! :)

It was a wonderful run.

Btw, I think Fly has been holding out on us! He knows ALL the good trails and cool spots. Bring us into your fold, Fly!!!!

Andy~

I was clever ... I only agreed to run with Fly once I saw how tired he would be from a KILLER week. That's the trick, get him when he is tired!!! (And yet, he still about killed me. It was worth it ... WAY FUN!)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.002.150.000.007.0012.15

afternoon:

5.15 miles - AP 8:27 (80 degrees, 16 mph wind)

LA loop + Puke Hill (I think I need to come up with a new name for Puke Hill. After running City Creek yesterday it didn't quite seem as pukey. I suppose I didn't run it hard enough. Oh well.)

70 minutes upright bike (easy)

 

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 5.15
Comments
From jtshad on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 14:52:51 from 204.134.132.225

Sounds like you are on your way to conquering that hill!

From DonGardinero on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 14:59:08 from 75.162.101.24

Hills? What hills? We don't need no stinkin' hills!!!

Nice job, Teena Marie.

From allie on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 15:00:23 from 174.19.51.35

you know you are fit when even the "puke" hills don't phase you anymore. nice job, teena.

From Rhett on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 15:29:31 from 184.10.154.226

If you're not puking, your not running it hard enough, NOT! Your just getting into such amazing shape that puke hill in just like a little bump to you now. Great job.

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 17:29:43 from 67.42.27.114

Nice job.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 23:34:18 from 174.19.55.35

You all make me laugh. I think it was likely that I did not run it hard enough vs conquering it!! :)

Either way ... I will take the no puking feeling today! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.007.002.001.000.0014.00

Great morning!

11 miles by myself, 3 miles with Ry and Bish. :)

I think I am getting my legs back. :)

Miles by myself:

1 warmup and 10 w/AP 7:36. (7:49, 7:51, 7:46, 7:46, 7:46, 7:43, 7:38, 7:26, 7:16, 6:57)

I felt stronger and stronger as the run progressed. Fun day on the JRP. Saw Dawes, Backus, Walter, Danielle, Suzie and Jen. Ran back home and did three cooldown with Ry and Bish. AP for that was 8:49.

Getting excited for SGM. :)

Can't wait to read all the TOU reports. Heading to the kids' soccer and flag football games. :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 14.00
Comments
From RAD on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 13:12:04 from 67.172.229.125

Wow! Nice work speedy lady. I too saw a ton of people (not that I knew them) out today. Everyone is getting that last long run before SGM in! :)

From timp on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 14:20:26 from 68.164.215.207

nice miles Teena!

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 16:32:29 from 97.148.219.50

Very sweet paces. Nicely done.

From Huans32 on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 18:21:51 from 98.202.0.57

Great job sis. Looking great after all your races. Not getting your emails anymore for some reason. Debating where to run with Vinh when he comes into town. Either with you guys or the Copperton run.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 18:32:41 from 174.19.55.35

Rachel~

It was a nice morning, wasn't it? :)

Tim~

Thanks!! :) (Nothing like your miles ... but I feel good about them!)

Paul~

Thanks! Maybe, just maybe, I will get some speed back by SGM. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Mark~

Have you looked in your spam mail? Perhaps you can tell your email that I am a safe sender!!! :)

How far are you and Vinh wanting to run next Saturday? It'd be fun to have a bunch of us run together and then go out to breakfast to celebrate before SGM. Oh wait ... perhaps we shouldn't celebrate until after the race. Nah!!! Breakfast and celebration is always good! :)

Btw, can you get Marty's email address? I will add him to the list as well. :)

From Huans32 on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 18:38:34 from 98.202.0.57

Yeah I havent yakked with Vinh with his plans yet. As for Marty I will pass his along too. That sounds like fun. I think Vinh though is opting for the hill/down hill training that the route we ran today gives. And breakfast is always fun.:)

From Toby on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 21:44:39 from 66.133.97.196

You're one fast lady :)

From Mike Warren on Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 09:56:50 from 74.211.9.222

I am liking your splits. Get completly healthy and nothing crazy now. Excited to see the beat down you put on STG!!

From MarcE on Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 18:37:01 from 204.16.82.120

speedy!

From Rhett on Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 17:21:55 from 184.10.154.226

You were hitting some fast splits there, especially at the end. I'm excited to see how great you do at SGM.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 20:33:58 from 174.19.55.35

Mark~

Either way ... breakfast would be fun! :)

Toby~

You are too nice!!! :)

Mike~

I am starting to get nervous/excited about SGM!! That's a good sign, right? :)

Marc~

I wish you were running SGM. :)

Rhett~

That last mile was partly downhill. So it looks faster than it was! I mean, it was that fast ... but I was running downhill for a good portion of it ... you get what I am saying, right? :)

From Kathie on Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 13:28:42 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run...St. George is just around the corner so cool!

From DonGardinero on Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 14:25:59 from 75.162.99.175

Teena, I hope you're not tapering TOO much. LOL. I know, you're busy with school. Hope everything is going well.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 23:05:15 from 174.23.122.157

Kathie~

Thanks!! :) :) :)

Dale~

Funny! Right now things are crazy busy! I feel bad that I haven't been able to be on the blog much at all. :(

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.500.000.002.500.005.00

5 miles

* 1 mile warmup, 5 800s w/400 jog in between, .5 cooldown.

(800s: 3:30, 3:28, 3:25, 3:23, 3:20)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From timp on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 20:13:33 from 68.164.215.207

great job on the intervals!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.500.000.000.007.0010.50

a.m.

70 minutes elliptical

p.m.

3.5 miles with Ry, AP 8:54.

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 3.50
Comments
From DonGardinero on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 02:20:29 from 152.216.7.5

Hey Teena, I don't know if you are aware of this, but you are currently in 3rd place in your age division for the Grand Slam. Congrats. One more to go.

Smooth and Marcie (Canyon) are in 1st place in their divisions. Pretty cool!!!

From Burt on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 03:53:20 from 68.225.214.248

I like the little pictures you added to the side. You probably did that like a month ago, and I've been in lala land.

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 10:33:14 from 67.42.27.114

Nice workouts. Dale, I checked the Slam and Teena is 3rd overall in the Slam for all women -- she would be leading her age group.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 10:44:32 from 74.211.9.222

Good smart workout Teena. I have a feeling this is your year. One nice thing is you know you have done the work!

From Tom Slick on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 11:36:01 from 69.171.160.46

Well girly girl, looks like you've settled into a good taper time schedule. How are you feeling. Are the nagging aches and pains slowly clearing up. How have your legs felt out running on the road? Are you starting to become anxious about getting on the road at SGM? Taper Madness.....what a ride?

From DonGardinero on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 12:26:04 from 75.162.190.149

I stand corrected. Even better!!!

From Smooth on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 14:40:15 from 67.41.235.104

NICE 800s on Mon. PERFECT taper runs!!! So HAPPY you're getting your speed back! This has been a GREAT season for you with OUTSTANDING Slam performances, PRs and winning marathons! You are on top of the game! You have trained hard and smart! Can't wait to see you PR big time at SGM! LOVE & miss you!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 16:04:48 from 174.23.122.157

Dale~

The Slam has been an interesting gig! :)

Burt~

Where exactly is la la land? :)

Paul~

Thanks! I don't know how runners like you do the Slam over and over again. :)

Mike~

I hope you are right! I can hardly wait to see how you do! :)

Slick~

I am feeling better than I thought I would be filling. Still a few little niggles -- but nothing horrible. :) :) :)

SSF~

Silly girl, I have not won any marathons!!! :) :) :) I love and miss you, too. LOTS!! I will see you Saturday, right?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
15.000.000.000.000.0015.00

15 miles AP: 8:44

Pfitz 4 weeks between marathon schedule had me run a 15 miler today. I wasn't looking forward to it, but had planned carefully my week so that I could fit it into my planned taper.

About 10 miles into my run it started to rain ... PERFECT, I love the rain. But dang, then it started to rain HARD and then to hail!!! My ipod shorted out and I was literally soaking wet. My shoes felt like they were ten pounds and my toes on my right foot felt like they were blistering. Luckily the hard stuff only last about 1.5 miles. My ipod never did come back. I will stick it in a bowl of rice and see if I can revive it.

Glad this run is over. Now I will concentrate on resting sufficiently!!! :) :) :)

Comments
From RivertonPaul on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 16:42:30 from 67.42.27.114

Rain and ipods. :)

From Andy on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 16:46:13 from 159.212.71.69

I'm biting my lip and telling myself you know what you are doing. Only easy miles from here on out except a couple of MP miles to stay sharp.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 16:55:29 from 174.23.122.157

Paul~

I know!!! Silly ipods!

Andy~

I told you that I don't know what I am doing!!! :) :) :)

You are absolutely right ... only easy miles from here on it ... except for a few MP miles on Monday.

I only did that run today because Pfitz said to! So I am hoping the he knows what he is doing! :) Seriously though ... I am only going to run an easy 4 miles with Ry tomorrow night and then 10-11 miles on Saturday. So I am within my allotted miles for the week. Right? Please oh please oh please. :)

From Andy on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 16:57:27 from 159.212.71.69

As long as you feel good then there is nothing to worry about.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 17:01:23 from 174.23.122.157

Andy~

I just have some tightness in my right lateral rotators. I am seeing Matt tomorrow to see if he can work it all out. :)

Overall, I feel much better than I had anticipated. I am just scared to death because I haven't had any real long runs since Poky. Sigh.

From Smooth on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 17:05:37 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~ You got hailed on too? I was completely drenched and was glad that I didn't have to run 15 like you did. Goodness...that is a lot of miles for tapering! And fast ones to boot (well, fast for me).

Hope the rest of the week is less hectic for ya. Love and miss you!

From Kathie on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 17:12:40 from 63.248.105.188

Wow big miles! you are going to do great at St. George stop worrying!

From Smooth on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 17:26:39 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~ Quit worrying! You had more quality long runs than you realize. The back to back Pokey and Spanish Fork PR runs are much much much more valuable than any 20+ miler.

From Chad on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 17:32:15 from 168.177.153.5

iPod and rice? How does that work?

From timp on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 20:18:05 from 68.164.215.207

Teena - you're fine. An easy 15 about 9 days out isn't going to kill your legs.

And what is a right lateral rotator? I don't think I have one of those, do I?

From Tom Slick on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 20:42:27 from 69.171.160.180

an easy 15 miler is perfect for your taper plan.....too bad about your Ipod.

From timp on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 20:59:51 from 68.164.215.207

for you taper-ers, I just ran across this and it is very good.

http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20698&PageNum=1

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 09:47:35 from 174.23.122.157

SSF~

This week has been so so so hectic, and it's not letting up. I am volunteering at Neuroworx today, have a Mountain Land luncheon I need to go to tomorrow, a Women's Conference dinner to put on Saturday night, plus all of the kids' games, my schooling, and so forth. I can't wait to see you on Saturday. I have missed you!!! :)

Kathie~

I hope you are right! :) :) :)

Chad~

Unfortunately, I am far too familiar with what to do if your ipod or cell phone gets wet! The best trick I have learned up to now is to immediately stick it in a bowl of rice for 24 hours. It is especially important to do this BEFORE trying to charge it. Even though it hasn't been quite 24 hours (I figured it was close enough) I just pulled my ipod out of the rice this morning. Put it on the charger ... looks like it is going to be fine!!! :) :) :)

Tim~

You make me laugh so hard!!! Yes, you have plenty of lateral rotators! I was talking about the ones in my lower extremities. Seriously, there is like 15 of them (likely more). I was referring to the ones in my right cheek and right hip. Our lateral rotators have to work hard when we run to keep us from falling flat on our face. :) :) :) Mine are really tight ... they must be working hard trying to keep my clumsy self upright! :)

Btw, I LOVE the article! Thanks for sending it. It has helped settle my nerves down. :)

Slick~

Can you believe SGM is so close??? :)

From Chad on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 12:21:47 from 168.177.153.5

I'm guessing the rice should not be cooked?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 13:03:07 from 208.54.5.74

Chad,

Right, don't cook the rice. Rice is a great water absorber.

From RAD on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 16:10:09 from 67.172.229.125

Nice swim! uh, I mean run :)

From Kelli on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 20:16:15 from 71.219.65.246

Wait, you said 35-37 miles this week? That is 20 by Wednesday???

From Toby on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 22:17:45 from 66.133.97.196

Wowzer - that are some big miles! I would be so sad if my Ipod died in the middle of a run.

From Rhett on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 16:48:05 from 184.10.154.226

Running in the rain sounds fun.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 20:17:38 from 174.23.122.157

Thanks all!

Rachel~

You are funny!

Kel~

I am still going to stay within my allotted mileage for the week. Barely did anything yesterday or today.

Toby~

I have revived my ipod!! :)

Rhett~

I love the rain ... but this was more than just your normal rain!! :) :) :)

From Kelli on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 20:32:14 from 71.219.65.246

Aren't you glad that I am here to play mileage police??? I just want to make sure that you are 100% for next Saturday, you are going to have an awesome race! NO MEDICAL tent this year (unless it is for blisters)!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.500.000.000.000.003.50

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 3.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

40 minutes elliptical

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.009.940.000.000.0010.94

10.9 miles - AP 7:51 (logged all but my first mile at marathon pace even though they varied a bit. Effort was consistent).

SO MUCH FUN THIS MORNING!!!! :)

Had 15 or so people for our group run at the Porter Rockwell Trail. Everyone must have heard that the TOU womens' champ was going to be there (thanks for coming Allie)! :)

Ran with Mark (huans32), Vinh, and Marty (well most of the time ... they left me in the dust the last few miles -- I was more than thrilled just to keep them in sight)! :)

5.47 gradual up then 5.47 gradual down.

Felt strong throughout. Pushed a bit at times but overall it felt comfortably hard but nice.

Splits: 8:50, 8:25, 7:59, 8:11, 8:05, 7:29, 7:24, 7:35, 7:35, 7:35, 7:11

Quick question: My shoelace came untied (go figure -- it was double knotted) with only .23 miles to go. I quickly went back and forth whether to stop or not. I ended up stopping (knowing me I would have tripped and got hurt 1 week before SGM - ask Mark). BUT ... at the end of a race ... do you stop or just press your luck?

THANKS EVERYONE FOR SUCH A GREAT MORNING (LOVED HAVING BREAKFAST AFTERWARDS)!!!! :)

 

 

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 10.90
Comments
From Mike Warren on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 13:09:29 from 74.211.9.222

End of the race kick it off and finish kenyan style:)..

So, looking at your splits you are in great shape. You held steady and even picked it up at the end. I know your going to set STG on fire! Smart pacing and it's yours for the taking.

From Smooth on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 13:09:39 from 67.41.235.104

I'd leave them untie at the end of a 5K race. But at the end of a marathon, I'd be glad for an excuse to stop and tie them. At SGM one year I stopped on the downhill at mile 19 THREE times to readjust my shoe laces because the tongue and shoe lace were cutting into my tibialis tendon on the crook of the ankle.

Anyway! GOOD JOB! You were flying this morning. Didn't you say you were going to take it EASY! Hah! :) GREAT confidence builder to run 11 miles at MP. You are going to PR big time next week. I'm so excited for you!

From Smooth on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 13:12:10 from 67.41.235.104

Oh yeah, you stopped to tie your shoes and still came in with the fastest split...does that answer your question?

From Teena Marie on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 13:17:43 from 174.23.122.157

Mike~

I am getting so excited and nervous!!! I love this feeling!!! :) :) :)

Okay, got it: Kick it off!!! :)

Smooth~

It felt good this morning. I pushed comfortably hard because that is what I did two years ago right before SGM. :)

As for my shoe, I stopped my watch while I tied it. Usually I would LOVE an excuse to stop, but this morning I was feeling strong so it was kind of a bummer. Oh well ... it did give me more kick in the end because I looked at my watch when it came untied and it said my average pace for that mile (up to that point) was 7:15.

From Kelli on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 13:29:31 from 71.219.65.246

Still ticked I had to miss it!!! Glad it was fun. Now, was this Vinh from the blog Vinh???

I would totally tie my shoe. As for you---triple knot it!!! We do not want you falling.

From Huans32 on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 13:56:38 from 98.202.0.57

Great run today Teena. You were running very strong. And I couldn't even hear you breathing. Maybe because you were killing me on the way out.:) As for the shoe lace. That is crazy. Double knotted and still came undone. Wasn't it loose at the end of it again?? I am debating about getting those Yanks shoelaces for my trainers. Like I have in my racing flats. So you don't to worry about it at all. They are always tied.:) But if its the end of the race go for it. But anywhere before it. Better tie it. Or if you need to do anything with your shoe do it.

From Huans32 on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 13:57:16 from 98.202.0.57

Oh yeah Kelli it was Thee Vinh.:) From the blog.

From allie on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 14:46:23 from 174.19.51.35

teena - you looked very strong and relaxed when you flew by us after the turn around. you had a great pace going and your form looked awesome. i think you are going to have a great race next week. thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to run with you guys this morning. what a fun group of people. you sure kept me laughing!

best of luck to you next week. keep working on that height thing -- we'll both get to that 5'7'' someday...i have hope :)

From Maynard on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 14:48:05 from 71.213.46.75

Have you stopped shivering yet? You, Smooth, and Paul were almost shivering in sync!

Great run this morning. Thanks!

From Kelli on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 14:51:18 from 71.219.65.246

Dang, I missed THE VINH and THE ALLIE, all i one day. (I love the rest of you, too, I have just already met ya!)

BUMMER---stupid snack shack!

From allie on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 14:58:31 from 174.19.51.35

i forgot to comment about the shoelaces. i always triple knot mine for a race...or i just wear crocs :)

From RAD on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 15:34:02 from 67.172.229.125

I'm with Mike - finish Kenyan style! I don't think I'd be able to start again if I stopped, bent down tied my shoe and tried to stand back up again. I'd take the risk of a trip over a DNF :)

Nice work this morning Teena! You are such a strong runner that it scares the pee out of me when I think I'm trying to finish 5 min or so behind YOUR best time, you're an animal and I love to watch you lead out strong and fast!! You are such an inspiration.

Can't wait to see you smoke it at SGM next week!!!

From Tom Slick on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 16:33:06 from 69.171.160.4

good jog today on your run. you held a great steady pace. now continue on your taper and don't blow it by going out and running too far and too hard this last week....Might I suggest a schedule like: SUN: 0 miles, MON: 4 miles @ 5K pace, TUE: 3 miles- 4 X 400, WED: 2 miles, just a shake down jog.....Get as much extra sleep and rest as you can!!! Good luck, see ya at the finish line.

Oh ya, nothing on thursday and friday!

From Doone on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 17:45:21 from 184.10.153.95

11 miles at marathon pace one week before the race - crazy and awesome at the time. I am getting seriously bummed that we won't be there to see everyone. Have a great week getting ready for SGM. ABout the shoe, stop and tie. It beats it rubbing your feet weird because it is loose.

From DonGardinero on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 18:04:24 from 75.162.102.119

Looks like I missed out on a great run this morning. Wish I lived closer. I was working on my furnace with my dad today.

Nice run!!!I'd say you're ready to go.

As for the shoelace, I have a lot of thoughts about that, but I am too lazy right now to type it up. LOL

From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 11:18:45 from 174.23.122.157

Kel~

I'm ticked that you missed it too!!! It has been TOO long since I have seen you!

Mark~

The uphills I felt very relaxed. It was so much fun watching you zoom back down. Wish I could run downhill like that! You are awesome!!! :)

Allie~

I suppose I am going to need to hang out on my inversion table 24/7 if I am going to make the 5'7" goal!! :) :) :) You are so much fun to hang with (not running, of course, I would die trying to run even one mile with you). :)

Bradley~

I was cold ALL day!!! You should have seen me at the kids' soccer games after. I was wrapped in two blankets and my teeth were still chattering! :)

Rachel~

You will do GREAT!!!! Seriously ... you are speedy and tough!!! :)

Slick~

I am really trying to stick to my taper plan religiously. What I have planned for this week is 6 miles tomorrow (w/4 at MP), 1 mile swim on Tuesday, 4-5 easy miles on Wednesday, and then a 1-2 mile jog on Friday to loosen things up. :) What do you think?

Doone~

It felt right. I am happy with how the run went. I really really really wish you were going to be at SGM. You will be missed.

Dale~

We missed you! How did the furnace turn out?

From Brent on Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 13:59:16 from 66.7.127.219

T NA NA - nice positive run with a Kool crew, yanks are the best if you get them adjusted just right. It may seem silly to non-runners, too tight, too loose, stop and tie, etc. may cause you to lose more than a few seconds. Happy feet are important. Yes, Gene is great to chat with, he has some great sub three hour marathon times on the old Des News course.

Have a nice day, with Bon Jovi, B of BS Rools out

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 22:16:13 from 174.19.60.121

Way strong effort on your part, now have a great SGM.

From AmberG on Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 23:38:00 from 75.162.131.210

What a great run Miss TEENA! You are very strong, nice splits and way to finish!

. . . . and I agree with Mike: Kick it off! No time to tie! :)

From fly on the Wall on Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 10:57:43 from 204.113.19.47

You are on fire and ready for a huge PR. Get some rest and then fly on Saturday!

Double knot with a drop of superglue, if that's what it takes.

From Andy on Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 11:55:10 from 159.212.71.77

Sorry I missed the party. Very excited to see how well you do on Saturday.

From artichoke on Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 22:07:46 from 97.126.189.91

Bill Rodgers tied his.

From Rhett on Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 17:55:01 from 184.10.154.226

TEENA, what's up! Are you starting to feel ready to run a smokin' fast race on Sat? I can't wait to see how stinkin' fast you are.

From Doone on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 19:27:17 from 184.10.153.95

I just wanted to wish you good luck for an amazing PR race on Saturday. You are going to do it and have fun while you are at it also. Have fun and write your race report soon so we can read about it ASAP. Good luck and Have fun!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 02:32:15 from 174.23.122.157

Thanks Brent, Paul, Amber, Fly, Andy, Artichoke, Rhett and Doone!!! :) :) :)

You all are so good to me. I apologize for taking so long to respond, things have been crazy busy.

So, Bill Rodgers stopped to tie his shoes or he just tied them right from the get go??? :) :) :)

I'm looking forward to the party at SGM. Should be fun!

Once again, thanks for all the words of encouragement and support. I really do appreciate them!!! :)

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 10:56:23 from 204.113.19.47

Boston Billy stopped to tie his shoe, then continued on to win Boston and set a course record with 2:09:55.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 18:54:41 from 208.54.5.68

Boston Billy is the man!

Dang Fly, I wish you were running SGM. I don't know what I would have done without you last year

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.004.000.000.000.006.00

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

40 minutes upright bike

(Wanted to swim so so so badly, but I can study while I ride the bike, so I rode. Blah.)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.660.000.000.000.004.66

4.66 easy miles with a pick up towards the end

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 4.66
Comments
From DonGardinero on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 03:20:16 from 152.216.7.5

Nice job on the taper!!! Can't wait to see you all in St. George.

From Mike Warren on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 09:06:34 from 74.211.9.222

Teena, good luck this weekend! Nothing but speed, endurance and fun will come your way. Hope to see you at the finish.

From Tom Slick on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 09:17:12 from 168.179.157.36

Yo Teena, looks like your getting down with the taper time! May "the force" be with you at SGM this weekend, I know your going to do great things. You've traind and ran very hard this year and you deserve a first place...........tyi

From Kelli on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 09:36:24 from 71.219.65.246

GOOD LUCK!!! You are so ready for this race, I am so excited to see how you do. Finally, a St George where you are feeling great and running strong. This is your year girlie. And to think, you did the Grand Slam on top of it all. YOU ARE INSPIRING!!!

See you at the finish line (or the start, or somewhere in the middle----but I will see ya!)

From Smooth on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 12:47:48 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~ Did Matt get everything nice and loose for ya? EXCELLENT JOB with the taper! You have had an amazing year! I'm with Mike, nothing but SPEED, FUN & STRENGTH will come to you on Sat. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! I am sooooo proud of all the hard work you've done on top of a busy busy family life w/ school and all! YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING!!!

Have a fun safe trip down today and I will see you real soon!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!

From Scott Wesemann on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 13:24:54 from 66.239.250.209

Good luck on Sat. I'll look for you and Smooth down there. :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 17:34:20 from 208.54.5.68

Thanks all! We are actually driving down right now. I *LOVE* this giddy feeling! :)

From DonGardinero on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 17:50:40 from 75.162.172.54

Teena!!! I just KNOW you're going to do great on Saturday!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 23:15:49 from 74.211.10.110

I hope you are right, Dale!!!

I'm a little concerned that eating a pound of Sugar Babies on the way down here might not have been the smartest move!!! :)

From DonGardinero on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 23:43:45 from 75.162.191.177

Yeah, maybe that wasn't the best decision. lol

From timp on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 10:13:45 from 136.182.2.26

good luck tomorrow!!

From AmberG on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 10:48:12 from 75.162.131.210

GOOD LUCK Teena!!! I know you will do amazing on Saturday, , , , you have trained so well, amidst all your studies and mommy duties, seriously I don't know how you do it all, but you do and it will all pay off for you! Wishing you the VERY best! . . . and I'm hoping you eat a few choc. covered cinnamon bears as a pre-race treat :) ha ha, you make me laugh! Go GET EM!!!!

From Rhett on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 13:49:18 from 184.10.154.226

Hey Speedy, I'm so excited for your race. You are going to be running with a proper taper for the first time in a while. It is going to be an amazing day for you. I can't wait to read all about it.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 13:54:47 from 74.211.10.110

Dale~

Probably not ... but they do have LOTS of carbs in them!!!

Tim~

Send me some of your fast vibes!!! Pretty please. :)

Amber~

I am SO EXCITED for YOUR race!!! This one is SO SO SO YOU!!!!!

Rhett~

This whole taper thing has actually been scaring the stink out of me! I actually feel a bit more confident when I don't really taper. No worries now though ... it's here. It's Go Time, Baby!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.000.002.00

2 mile jog with my Ry! :) :) :)

Here we go!!!

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 2.00
Comments
From Rob Murphy on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 14:22:15 from 24.10.248.6

How do you get 14 comments for typing "4.66 miles with a pickup towards the end"?

Good luck getting all mentally and physically charged up this week.

From allie on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 14:26:00 from 174.19.51.35

go teena go!

Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:27:02
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0026.200.000.000.0026.20

J SGM  J

Just really happy right now.

Ran the race I wanted to. My pace did slow from mile 20 to the finish, but I was okay with that. We were all in the same boat ... it was HOT, and I was running the best I could for that moment. I turned on some tunes (compliments of Fonz's "help dull the pain" collection) and held on for dear life. :)

It was great to run a bit with Matt (best physiology prof EVER), Larry and Lyman. It was also quite satisfying to slap Slick as hard as I could on his buttocks around mile 22 (payback).

It has been a wonderful running season. I accomplished more than I thought I could. I PR'd and ended up placing 3rd overall in the Slam. The plaque was really nice and I received a $50 gift card to Wasatch Running as well. Nice!!!

As always, it was so good to spend time with friends. There were so many of us that met up at the buses that we almost filled one entirely by ourselves. VERY COOL!!

** Quick question: Why is it that each time I could tell that someone was about to throw up (happened 4 times) that I told myself: "Teena, don't look" AND THEN I PROCEEDED TO LOOK????

A HUGE CONGRATS TO

SO MANY OF YOU WHO KICKED

THAT COURSE'S TRASH!!!

Splits: 7:56, 7:52, 7:41, 7:33, 7:45, 7:16, 7:25, 8:58/Veyo, 8:24, 8:20, 8:34, 8:04, 7:39, 7:53, 7:22, 7:23, 7:34, 7:37, 8:12, 7:55, 7:17 (105 seconds ahead of schedule ... then BAM ... started to slow down considerably and walk through aid stations), 8:13, 8:16, 7:52, 8:12, 8:10, 1:43  

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 20:22:24 from 97.36.254.144

Awesome PR and Slam placing. You are amazing.

From Jody on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 20:42:49 from 71.81.180.194

Congratulations! Awesome time!

From DonGardinero on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 21:02:02 from 67.128.137.250

You rock!!! Way to place 3rd overall in the Slam. Now you can relax. Way to PR, too!!!

From allie on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 21:28:13 from 174.19.51.35

way to go, teena! you have had such a great year of running. congrats on the awesome PR AND a top 3 finish in the slam. very cool!

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 21:37:44 from 24.10.248.6

Great race Teena, and a great year.

I hope you can find a way to top it next year.But for now, relax and enjoy.

From MarcE on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 21:45:28 from 204.16.82.120

Way to go Teena!! You really have made a strong showing of yourself in 2010! You've come back strong this year. Way to payback Slick for what he did to you at UVM. :) Congrats on your podium finish in the Slam -- finishing the Slam in itself is an amazing accomplishment! You totally rock!!!!!

From Toby on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 21:50:20 from 66.133.97.196

Hooray for you Teana and for getting Slick for a hiney slap!

From Walter on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 21:53:01 from 24.10.169.110

Nice to see you today TM! Glad you had a geat time down there.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 22:04:14 from 208.54.5.67

Paul,

Thanks! But I am definitely no where near as bosch as you!

Jody,

Hey! How are you? Thanks for the nice words.

Dale,

We missed you.

Allie,

You always make me feel so good about myself. :)

Rob,

Thanks! It has been a fun year for sure. Btw, your comment on my Friday's post made me laugh so hard. I suppose I'm just spoiled. :)

Marc,

Thanks. Wish you would have been here.

Toby,

Payback is wonderful. :) How are you doing?

Walter James,

It was great to see you. You, as always, rocked!

From Mike Warren on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 22:05:34 from 74.211.9.222

Teena, you totally deserved this race! I am very happy for you. Hope things heal up nicely. Was fun to talk (text) with you after the race! Rest a bit and you will come back even stronger.

From Bec on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 22:25:51 from 74.211.6.66

Great race today Little T!! I saw you and you looked really strong. Way to get third in the Grand Slam. $50, yahoo!

From Doone on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 22:32:09 from 184.10.153.95

Congrats on your PR!! It sounds like you were quite the slam racer this year. Enjoy this moment and I am so incredibly proud and excited for you. Yeah!!!!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 22:34:08 from 74.211.26.22

Mike~

I still can't believe your knee situation. DANG!!! Seriously. I'm taking it that you are still on crutches?!?!

It was great chatting/texting with you as well.

Take care of that knee!

(Have the docs said what kind of recovery time you are looking at?)

Bec~

You are AWESOME!!!!! :) :) :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 22:35:11 from 74.211.26.22

Doone~

Thank you so so so much. I missed you and Rhett tons! So ... UVM, right? :):):)

From artichoke on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 23:26:01 from 208.65.1.186

Way to go Teena Marie! A PR in that brutal heat? You did absolutley fantastic!

From fly on the Wall on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 23:57:21 from 166.70.192.189

Woo Hoo! :) Yours is the most upbeat and positive race report I've read!

Congrats on the PR. A PR with the heat and so much racing this season means that you could kill this PR next year, if you happen to have the time to train for it.

The Slick slap is making me LOL!

Congratulations on the SLAM. You are amazing!

Now enjoy your recovery and let me know when you are ready for another run in or around City Creek.

From MichelleL on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 00:02:10 from 70.58.32.131

Wow Teena, you got your sub 3:30 despite the heat--nice job! And 3rd in grand slam? that's awesome.

From Jon on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 00:07:41 from 74.177.99.190

Nice job!!!

From jtshad on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 09:32:06 from 208.117.127.110

Nicely done, I am so glad you had a good race. You have had a stellar year. Great job on the Slam award.

Keep running strong.

From Andy on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 10:25:54 from 208.65.1.186

Congratulations on the great year of running. You have really come a long way. You ran a great race and are one of the few who met their goal (I told you the goal wasn't aggressive enough).

From RAD on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 13:04:30 from 74.211.5.149

AMAZING job Teena! You've done such a good job staying healthy and listening to your body. You are such a great runner and deserve that placing in the slam!! Thanks again for making MY race amazing by using your amazing talents to tape my calf - you have NO idea how much that helped me!! thanks again and congrats on a wonderful race!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 13:35:45 from 208.54.5.62

Artichoke,

Thanks! I am definitely happy.

Fly,

The Slick Slap was definitely a highlight! Can hardly wait to read all about your marathon. Then let's celebrate at City Creek!

Michelle,

Thanks! You have always been so encouraging.

Jon,

A huge thanks! I just looked at your blog. Dang you are FAST!!!

Jeff,

Thanks! I looked for you, but to no avail. You did AWESOME!!! Also, thank you SO much for all of your help. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.

Andy,

Thank you so much for everything. I value your frienship so much, and am so happy to have a new friend in Becky.

Btw, when I hit my 10 mile mark I thought, "Dang, I think Andy was right. I bet that if I push hard I can hit 3:25." I tried as hard as I could but lost it in the last handful of miles.

Rachel,

You did AWESOME!!!! I was more than happy to tape you up. Glad it helped.

From fly on the Wall on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 13:57:09 from 166.70.192.189

"Then let's celebrate at City Creek!" I'm looking forward to the celebration as much as my race (a touch of dread is mixed with the anticipation for my race). Can I talk you into running some trails? Then you can show Ry, or can he join us directly? Trails are so much fun and I'm really looking forward to more trail miles after all this road training.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 14:23:52 from 208.54.5.78

Fly,

That would be AWESOME!!!! I'm in! We will work on Ry! :)

From Tom on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 15:02:27 from 74.211.9.52

Congrats on the great race and great running year! Not too many folks happy about this race so nice to see things went well for you. That's great you got 3rd in the slam.

From Maurine/Miles on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 21:34:08 from 97.117.58.8

Great job, Tina. So glad you had a good race.

Thank you so much for the taping job! You saved this and my next race with that.

From Kelli on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 21:37:04 from 71.219.65.246

WOW!!! I did not know that about the SLAM, that is AWESOME!!! I have to say that I was so worried about when you decided to do that---and you did GREAT! You have had an amazing season and deserve all of the glory!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 23:34:37 from 174.23.122.157

Thanks Tom! :)

Maurine, No problem. You have my num. :) :) :)

Kel, it was a good run of runs! Can hardly believe that I let Smooth talk me into it. Sure am glad I did though! :)

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 00:46:59 from 75.165.249.90

Congrats on your race Teena. Your splits up to Veyo are very similar to mine, so I am sure we passed each other at some point. I saw, felt and smelled so many gross things yesterday. It was an experience for sure.

From TylerS on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 00:49:05 from 63.248.32.71

Great job Teena and FYI I guessed your time right on the money! I told Kelli that you would run a 3:27!! And you did! good job!

From Brent on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 07:33:38 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA - iron woman, 1,000 commando points for the PR and another 1,000 for the slam placing. Lastly, you get another 1,000 sunshine girl commando points, best attitude on the blog. Keep on shining.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From timp on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 08:46:28 from 136.182.2.26

Congrats on the big PR and the 3rd place in the slam! A great end to a very good year of running.

From leslie peterson on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 08:56:08 from 174.52.158.81

I loved reading your report Teena!! Congratulations on a fabulous run! I can not believe how well you and Smooth and Kelli did! I hope next year goes as well for you!!!

3rd Place in the Grand Slam in AWESOME!!!

From Kelli on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 09:47:13 from 71.219.65.246

Oh yeah, I forgot, Tyler is the new race predictor. He predicted my Payson time AND my St George time.

From LuzyLew on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 12:45:54 from 208.187.197.42

You are the champion tape-up-girl. What a great firaend. You taped everyone! Way to place in the Grand Slam, and accomplish so much this year. You and Smooth are so amazing. Great run, and congrats for not hurling, even after seeing everyone else (it's the heat, does it everytime). Way to go!

From cheryl on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 13:23:34 from 67.166.68.69

Awesome job, Teena!! Way to cap off a great year of training, and no real injuries lately, right? That to me is the best part, I hope to get there one day.

From Dustin on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 13:32:34 from 204.113.48.131

Great job on the race, sorry I didn't stay and talk longer at the finish. I got really sick Saturday afternoon.

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 16:03:47 from 67.41.235.104

I am so so so so so so so HAPPY for you! CONGRATZ on an AWESOME year! Thanks for taking care of us! You are gonna be the BEST PT ever! Love you! :)

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 17:28:12 from 67.42.27.114

So, I'll bite. What is "J SGM J"?

From timp on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 17:35:57 from 136.182.2.26

Thanks for asking that, Paul. I thought I was the only one who didn't know what those J's mean.

From JulieC on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 19:04:52 from 70.56.111.1

TEENA-- How awesome and your third or is forth marathon this year? Amazing. Stay healthy and relax for a bit. You are quite the inspiration. So glad you reached your next goal. Now for a new one right? : D

From Tom Slick on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 20:57:12 from 69.171.160.75

Way to getter' done girley girl!!!!!I am proud of you and your accomplishments this year..............

From Teena Marie on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 00:13:25 from 174.23.122.157

Scott~

Dang! We should have run together! :)

Tyler~

Can you predict what I am going to get on my Physics test??? WAIT -- I don't want to know. It's not going to be pretty!

Brent~

Thanks for the HUGE smile you just put on my face! :)

Tim~

Must be the Tang! :)

Les~

It's been a fun year for sure. It was fun seeing you!

Luz~

No kidding ... I have never seen so many runners throwing up at one race.

Cheryl~

I have been lucky with the injuries as of late (knock on wood). I attribute it to a couple of things though: First, I was pretty much in taper mode for the past 6 months (run a marathon and then taper for 3 weeks), hence very little speedwork. Second, working at a PT clinic and taking the classes that I am have given me a lot of insight to my body and its needs. That has helped as well. :) Sending you my best!! :) :) :)

Dustin~

Hope you are feeling better now. It was great to see you.

SSF~

I love you, too! Thank YOU for everything. I would have NEVER even have dreamed of doing what we did this year without you. You are the BEST!!!

Paul and Tim~

Hee Hee. That is funny! You must be looking at it on your phones! The Js are actually smiley faces on a normal laptop. It is the J in the wingdings font. :) :) :) So it actually reads: :) SGM :)

Julie~

If you count my midnight marathon with Smooth this year then SGM was my 7th marathon in 6 months. CRAZY!!!!! I'm just going to enjoy that accomplishment for a few days before considering a new goal! :)

Slick~

Thanks!!! :) :) :) You're the man! :) :) :)

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 20:31:05 from 204.113.19.47

You will get an A on your physics test. Anyone can predict that.

From JohnnyV on Wed, Oct 06, 2010 at 10:59:12 from 204.124.13.151

Great Job! Congratulations on your sub 3:30 finish. If you decide to run slower give me a call.

From Kathie on Wed, Oct 06, 2010 at 17:01:17 from 63.248.105.188

Nice race Teena...you put in the work, ran smart and kick butt!

From Mike on Thu, Oct 07, 2010 at 01:48:29 from 71.195.169.12

Cool beans, Teena!

From Rhett on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 19:22:48 from 184.10.154.226

Teena, I am so proud of you for PRing on a day when the conditions were so poor. Just think what you will do when you get a nice race day. Way to chick Slick. He deserved it. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.504.50

45 minutes elliptical

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles AP: 8:41

Not too sore. Legs quite tired and heavy.

*Have to find new shoes since they aren't making my faves anymore. Wore my mizunos. The next day had some pain in my left anterior compartment. Dang ... I love how these shoes feel, but every time I run in them I have compartment issues. Stink.

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

50 minutes elliptical

*Feeling blah and lazy. Need to find the motivation to pick it up. I'm pretty certain that once SGM was over my body said, "HALLELUJAH ... I'm shutting down for a bit." Come on body ... snap out of it!!!!

Comments
From Tom Slick on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 14:17:29 from 69.171.160.158

20 miles for the week. Not bad for a recovery week to shake out the stiff parts. Hows your left hand? It should have recovered from being slapped against my "Buns of Steel". The best way to recover from SGM is to sit down and start planning your 23 week training cycle to get you back to "Bahston"!Waddya say, should we shoot for a 3:20:XX at The Bahston????

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 21:25:59 from 174.23.122.157

Yeah, I'm pretty sure my hand is busted!!! DANG!!! Those buns are a weapon ... someone should have warned me!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.150.000.000.000.004.15

4.15 miles AP 8:55 - LA loop.

Wore my Asics. They just don't feel like home. DANG, bring my Adidas Bostons back. Crazy how attached I have become to them. I went through 11 pairs of those babies.

Any suggestions on a really good neutral shoe with a lot of cushion in the front?

Asics Gel Landreth Miles: 4.15
Comments
From TylerS on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 16:15:26 from 70.102.167.2

I use to run in the Adidas Boston too! I loved those shoes. I now run in the Saucony Kinvara and I love them. Kellie runs in them as well. They have some really cool colors too. Steve Hooper can get you a good deal on them. St George Running Center and he ships for free. They dont have a ton of cushion in the fornt but I like them. The brooks launch is a great shoe too.

From Smooth on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 16:22:38 from 67.41.235.104

I was just reading the minimalist shoes in Nov RW and saw rave review on Kinavra. Maynard bought a pair. Have FUN shoe shopping. Love and Miss you!

Are you registering for Ogden? I talked to Larry about Zion sponsoring you and wonder if I could work out the same deal. He said he would pay double the fees before letting Zion comps me! Hehe! :)

From allie on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 18:42:03 from 174.19.51.35

i have never run in the kinvaras but i have only heard good things about them. my personal favorite are the brooks launch.

From Kelli on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 18:47:38 from 71.219.65.246

I am not the one to ask, I think I have more feet problems than anyone out there. BUT I know how you love to shoe shop, so good luck!!! I should have come with you, I need new shoes. Mine are all bloody and it will not wash out so I am chucking them!

Nice week! I am glad you have gotten some rest from your hard core working out!

From Maynard on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 22:25:06 from 71.213.16.167

The Kinvara's are nice, but I haven't had them long enough to feel comfortable giving any kind of recommendation.

My go-to shoe for years has been the Saucony Hurricane--and fortunately for me, all the updates they've made to them haven't really been a bad thing. Generally.

From DonGardinero on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 23:43:13 from 152.216.7.5

I want to be comped!!! LOL

Nice easy run, Teena!!!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 21:34:09 from 174.23.122.157

Tyler~

Hmmm ... maybe I will need to get me a pair. The problem is that with my anterior compartment problems I REALLY need good cushioning in the forefoot.

SSF~

Didn't get a comped entry from Zion's this year! :( BUT ... I did register late last night! :)

How are we going to celebrate your birthday???? Party Time!!!! :) :) :)

Love and miss you.

Allie~

Brooks, huh? That's what my hubby runs in. :)

Kel~

You KNOW I hate to shop!!!!!!! HATE IT HATE IT HATE IT!!! But if I have to shop, running stores are my fave! :) I'm thinking a Red Mango trip is what we NEED to be doing!

Bradley~

I need to find something. DANG DANG DANG. Why can't they just continue to make the Boston Classics? They discontinued them once before and then brought them back. Do you think they might do it again? I need my shoes!!! :)

Dale~

No comp for me this time around. Last year was sweet. I got comped for 2 marathons and 1 half. Gotta love that!!!!

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 18:32:59 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~ How different are the Adidas Adizero Boston from the Boston Classics. Runningwarehouse has them: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/viewlargeshoe.html?pcode=ADBTW1

Here's a pair of Boston Classic in sz 7.5 on ebay. Can't remember what size you wear.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ADIDAS-Boston-Classic-Green-Running-Shoes-Womens-7-5-/130434884299?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&hash=item1e5e8662cb

Another one at Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Womens-Boston-Classic-Size/dp/B000Y4BRMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1286835777&sr=8-1

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Love you!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.003.003.000.250.0010.25

10.25 miles AP: 7:49

Wore my adidas (how will I ever be able to replace these shoes?). Shocked at how good I felt.

Stopped for 5 minutes to grab a drink at my Mom and Dad's at about the halfway point.

Adidas Boston Classic #5 Miles: 10.25
Comments
From JulieC on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 23:09:58 from 168.103.185.42

GET OUT!!!? what an awesome pace Teena!! I love that you felt great!!! those crosstraining days paid off. Keep it up : D

From Smooth on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 23:13:33 from 67.41.235.104

WOW!!!! Are you kidding me? Check out all those fast miles!!! Sure you don't want to run another marathon? You are on a roll, bullet babe! Love and miss you!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 13:38:02 from 69.171.160.108

Way to get out there and push the envelope.......are you running Boston. Matter of fact, are you running any other marathons this year...2010????

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 20:45:02 from 97.117.107.186

Putting mortals like myself to shame.

From Kathie on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 13:56:46 from 63.248.105.188

Wow you recovered fast! I guess that is what getting old does to you! I had my first pain free run today (Tuesday)

From Rhett on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 15:59:17 from 184.10.154.226

Already out there logging those big time miles again. You are amazing. How's school treating you this semester?

From Teena Marie on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 22:30:20 from 174.23.122.157

Thanks all!

Saturday was just one of those days when running is super fun! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.200.000.000.006.0010.20

4.2 miles AP 8:38

60 minutes elliptical

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 4.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.002.000.000.000.008.00

8 miles AP: 8:06

*Love this weather.

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 8.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.500.000.000.0010.0013.50

afternoon:

100 minutes elliptical

evening:

3.5 miles with Ry, AP 8:40

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 3.50
Comments
From allie on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 22:18:17 from 174.23.232.22

100 minutes!? great job.

From Kelli on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 22:21:47 from 71.219.65.246

GREAT WEEK Teena! Are you feeling all good again since the marathon? I am guessing so, seeing the paces.

I love this weather, too. I am looking forward to getting to run in the afternoon tomorrow instead of at the butt crack of dawn.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 22:34:31 from 174.23.122.157

Allie~

Believe me, I would have rather been running, but I have gotten quite behind in my physics. So ... elliptical it was. Multi-tasking was a must today! :)

Kelli~

I feel really good!!! :)

Just going to enjoy my running/exercising for the next couple of months. Don't have any real plans ... just taking it day by day! :)

From DonGardinero on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 22:38:56 from 75.162.183.11

You are amazing, Teena!!! I don't know how you balance everything. Well, I guess I do because we have done the whole working full time/schooling full time thing, but still, we didn't have kids.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 22:43:07 from 174.23.122.157

Dale~

It's simply controlled chaos!!! Beats being bored!!! :) :) :)

From DonGardinero on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 22:51:14 from 75.162.183.11

So true, Teena, soo true. It's good to hear from you. The blog has been really quiet lately.

If you are all running up in PC this weekend, you should just sign up for the Pink Half Marathon that is up there on Saturday. Julie Ann and Alisa are running it.

From Smooth on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 23:41:46 from 67.41.235.104

NICE running and xtraining this week amidst all the catching-ups.

hope Rylee makes the team!

Did you get new shoes? I posted on your last week's blog w/ some finds...can't remember what size you wear.

did you ever get the short videoclip of you at Pokey Larry toke? I emailed it to you via my photo bucket account so it might be in your spam file.

Miss you so much! Can't wait to see you Fri. Love you!

From Smooth on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 23:43:40 from 67.41.235.104

Dale ~ that PINK Half is sold out! It would have been a fun way to celebrate my b'day for a good cause! Darn!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 00:08:58 from 174.23.122.157

SSF~~~

Just looked in my spam file!!! **LOVE** IT!!!! :) :) :) Did Larry do that from his regular camera? SO COOL!!!!! :)

Shoes: haven't found any yet. I wear size 7. I need to go try on some different pairs. The reviews I have read in regards to the new Bostons is that they don't have nearly the cushioning (esp. in the forefront) that the Classics do. DANG!!! That's what I need, cushion in the forefoot!!!

Miss you so so so much. Almost your birthday!!! :) :) :)

From DonGardinero on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 01:28:56 from 75.162.183.11

That's too bad about the Pink Half being sold out. What is this world coming to? Races are selling out WAY too fast. When I checked Amy's facebook ealrier, it said there were only 132 entries left for Ogden. That's crazy!!! Looks like I signed up in the nick of time.

From Rhett on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 12:12:00 from 184.10.154.226

Nice to see you recovered so fast from SGM and are doing great. Enjoy the next few months of base exercise training. Your body will thank you for it when you ramp up your race training again next year.

From Kathie on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 13:00:30 from 63.248.105.188

Nice cross training! Looks like you are training smart.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.003.003.001.000.007.00

7 miles total

3.5 miles AP 7:49

15 minute break (chatting with my sis from NY)

3.5 AP 7:13

** I pushed super hard. Was so happy to have to wait for a light with a little under 1 mile to go. I shouldn't admit it ... but I was! :)

** Why did the french fries from McDonald's smell so good? I am NOT a McDonald's fan ... but dang they smelled heavenly as I ran by.

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 14:50:14 from 204.134.132.225

Great run, that is a terrific pace!

I can smell the fries now over the computer...why did you do that??! Why is most food that tastes so good so bad for you?

From timp on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 15:46:55 from 136.182.2.26

great run Teena!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 15:53:34 from 67.42.27.114

Wow, I guess I should stop eating and actually run again. Nice job.

From RAD on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 17:52:03 from 67.172.229.125

It's because you were hungry, they only smell good when you're hungry!

Nice work on the miles, pace and getting a good chat in! :)

From allie on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 22:46:50 from 174.23.232.22

i nearly stopped this morning when i smelled frying donuts wafting through the air. frying donuts!! could anything be more terrible for you? GEEZ they smelled delicious...

From Smooth on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 01:22:59 from 67.41.235.104

They tasted soooo good after SGM this year!!! :)

We drove by your neighborhood (7400ish fox Tail Bay) tonight, twice! :)

SSF ~~~ Wow! You ran sooo fast! I am scared to run w/ you tomorrow! See you in the morning! :) :) :)

From timp on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 10:17:23 from 136.182.2.25

Teena - we have a chocolate pie factory close to the house. I can't tell you how good that smells when I run by it. I gain weight just breathing in.

From Rhett on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 12:21:50 from 184.10.154.226

All that bad stuff smells way better than it tastes. Just enjoy the smell calorie free. Nice hard run.

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 12:33:40 from 24.10.248.6

We stopped at McDonalds Monday night on the way home from the Grand Canyon. Did a body good after 50 miles! I couldn't get enough of the fries with extra SALT.

From Kathie on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 14:29:51 from 63.248.105.188

I live by a bakery and the smell of frying doughnuts makes me sick when I run! But boy will I eat them!

From Smooth on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 00:17:09 from 67.41.235.104

THANK YOU for the BESTEST b'day gift and memory ever! I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!! :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 13:11:47 from 174.23.122.157

Fried donuts, chocolate pie, salty french fries ...

Mmmmm ... mmmm ... mmmm ...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.001.000.400.000.0012.40

Today was one of those days when life is just plain good!

Spent the morning and evening with the birthday girl, my SSF. :) :) :)

We ran the Rail Trail in Park City with Brooke and Matt. Absolutely wonderful conversation and company. Just enjoyed being in the moment. :)

In the evening we saw Secretariat. WOW!!!! Absolutely LOVED this movie! It was one of those flicks where you leave feeling wonderful. Yes, I know, some of it is a little cliche', but dang, I fell for it!!! :) :) :)

One of my favorite lines was: "... you don't know far you can go until you run."

Happy Happy Happy Birthday Smooth!!! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 12.40
Comments
From DonGardinero on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 00:30:33 from 75.162.98.123

Teena, sounds like you all had another wonderful day today!!! We saw Secretariat last weekend and we all loved it, too!!! Great movie. I wouldn't mind seeing it again.

We had a fun day today, as well. I'll post it on my blog tomorrow after my one mile race in the morning.

From Smooth on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 00:37:32 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~~~ I absolutely LOVED every minute, moment spent w/ you today! :) THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for making it sooo special and bestest day ever!!! :)

That movie speaks for the spirit of every strong woman, in every strong heart and every noble athlete! Yes you don't know how far you can go until you run! LOVE IT!!!! I think Ry and Larry were wowing the 600 foals! ;)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 00:39:59 from 174.23.122.157

Dale~

It was a great day for sure. Can't wait to read about yours!!! Good luck tomorrow!! :) :) :)

SSF~

You are making me laugh so hard! I just read your comment to Ry. He laughed. He said, "Yes, that was very impressive" Sure does take the term "Stud" to a whole new level!!! :) :) :)

From Rhett on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 11:26:43 from 184.10.154.226

Sounds like you guys had a blast. I guess I'll have to go see that movie.

From Kathie on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 12:43:06 from 63.248.105.188

Sounds like you guys had a blast!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.002.003.500.000.0012.50

Happy Happy Happy Birthday Smooth!!! :)

12.5 miles

4.5 w/Ry AP 8:51

8 by my lonesome AP 7:53

**Drivers seemed to be extra considerate today. Practically each time I approached some sort of intersection/street they would back up their cars to give me extra room. Now I feel like being extra nice today! Very cool. :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 12.50
Comments
From RAD on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 13:10:04 from 67.172.229.125

LOVE to hear that drivers watch out for us! Usually you just hear the scary stories. Nice work on the miles and pace!

From Kathie on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 14:41:48 from 63.248.105.188

Good for you passing some niceness along! I have yet to experience nice drivers but you give me hope!

From Smooth on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 18:14:17 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~~~ You're SOOOO LUCKY to have Ry to run with! :) :) :) It makes me happy to know those are your favoritest miles! :)

The drivers here are nice b/c most live around here and know how BLIND I am so they give me extra room! :O)

I miss you already! Thanks again for a wonderful yesterday! LOVE YOU!!! :) :) :)

From DonGardinero on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 20:28:45 from 75.162.187.188

That's way cool. Most drivers still get as close as they can to me, even when I'm on the sidewalk.

From JulieC on Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 02:11:10 from 216.237.10.242

energizer bunny!! I am so glad you are running so well!!! : D

From Smooth on Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 23:17:28 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~~~ I told your story of Livvy's answer to "who is Jesus?" with my choir members today! Everyone loved it! I love you and your cute family so much! So HAPPY for Rylee, tell her CONGRATZ for me! Hope you had a nice Sunday and great week to come!

From MrsFIT on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 12:56:59 from 205.127.241.18

What's up woman?!

From Rhett on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 12:58:47 from 74.41.249.102

Being nice is contagious. Pass it on.

From Rhett on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 12:59:08 from 74.41.249.102

Oh, did you sign up for Boston this morning?

From Doone on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 13:13:31 from 184.10.153.95

Sounds like a great run and a great weekend. I do love catching up with you and Smooth and all the other runners. I do have a confession to make though, I am envious that you have so many people to run with and hang out with. Lake Havasu it such a transcient place that people just don't live here that long. It is hard to keep friends around. So, for me, next time you are running with friends give them an extra hug or thanks or smile. Have a great week.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:18:53 from 174.23.122.157

Thanks everyone!

Any suggestions on how to get over the disappointment of not registering for Boston in time?

From Maynard on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:25:05 from 71.213.18.242

Vodka and OJ?

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:29:31 from 67.41.235.104

Let's do one together in California! I'm looking!

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:43:10 from 67.41.235.104

Here's one we can do in March, the Catalina Marathon:

http://www.pacificsportsllc.com/catalina-marathon-event-info/

What do you think?

From DonGardinero on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:44:52 from 75.162.173.200

Let's all run CIM next year. I'm planning on it.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:45:34 from 174.23.122.157

I'm thinking Bradley's suggestion wins!!!! :) :) :)

SSF~ You're so cute!!! I think Ry is looking as well. :)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:46:22 from 174.23.122.157

CIM? Is that Chicago? I'm so out of it. :)

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:50:20 from 67.41.235.104

CIM is California International Marathon in Dec. It's a Sunday marathon!

From Rhett on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:58:29 from 184.10.153.95

I can't believe you didn't register in time. I'm so sorry Teena. Who would have thought it would fill up in 8 hrs and 3 minutes. The OJ and Vodka suggestion at least had to put a small smile on your face. Boston won't be the same without you. :-(

From Teena Marie on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 23:07:32 from 174.23.122.157

I just need to quickly say that you all are such great friends! I am so lucky to have all of you in my life!!!

Thank you!

I love you.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.201.000.000.003.0012.20

I am so disappointed. I got home from school and was about to register for Boston only to discover it was already full. I am so mad at myself. Sigh ...

AM

5 miles AP 8:35

PM

4.2 miles with Ry. AP 8:44

30 minutes elliptical

 

* Now I need a new plan. Boston was my next goal race. WEAKSAUCE!

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 9.20
Comments
From Maynard on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:24:28 from 71.213.18.242

Aw, man! That bites! --that you missed getting into Boston. Somehow or another we've got to make running not so cool again. Too many people want to be like us!

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:24:43 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~~~ I am so so so so sad! :( It won't be fun w/o you! What are we going to do?!!!

NICE runS and xtrain today! I love that you get to run w/ Ry! :) :) :) :)

From jtshad on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:29:04 from 69.20.183.178

Dang! Time to start making other marathons popular...or keeping the good ones secret so this does not happen!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:33:07 from 174.23.122.157

Bradley~

I can always count on you for a good laugh! Thank you!!! :) :) :)

SSF~

Of course you will still have fun, silly silly silly girl! :)

Jeff~

Amen!!!! I am just so mad at myself! I actually thought about it this morning while I was in class. But then I got so caught up in getting ready for my next class that I spaced it. Then I was in class again and I figured I would just do it when I got home! DANG DANG DANG!!!!!

From timp on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:46:14 from 68.164.215.129

sorry to see you didn't get in Teena - that stinks.

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:47:20 from 67.41.235.104

SSF ~ We can either run the TX Cowtown Marathon on Feb 26 http://www.cowtownmarathon.org/

or the CA Catalina Marathon on March 12.

http://www.pacificsportsllc.com/catalina-marathon-event-info/

What do you think?

From Teena Marie on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:47:28 from 174.23.122.157

Tim~

Are you running it?

(I am so going to be missing out!!!)

From Teena Marie on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:49:23 from 174.23.122.157

SSF~

You are too cute.

I need a couple days to stop kicking myself before making any decisions.

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:56:19 from 67.41.235.104

OK! But do check out the Catalina one. It is resort-like. We will have so much fun in the sun! :)

The Cowtown is the one MarcE will be doing pacer duty in.

LOVE YOU!!!

From timp on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 22:59:09 from 68.164.215.129

no - wasn't planning on it. But I guess I don't have a chance to change my mind. You could always go to RnR one in Nashville at the end of April. I did that one a few years back and it was good.

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 02:40:31 from 75.165.249.90

Crap! Sorry to hear it. That bites.

From Andy on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 07:36:30 from 159.212.71.199

I'm so sorry you did not get in. What a bummer. I am absolutely shocked how fast it sold out.

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 10:15:25 from 67.42.27.114

I'll add my sympathy and surprise.

From Rhett on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 12:26:25 from 216.67.215.101

Teena, I had a dream last night that you were trying to contact sponsers for Boston to see if you could get in on someone's sponser's exemption. Do you know anyone in the corporate would that might be able to get you a spot in the big race?

From Kathie on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 13:33:29 from 63.248.105.188

So sad that you didn't get in!!!! I thought about you when I registered, but then I remembered you talking about it on the bus to St. George and didn't bother to call. I really wish I would have now!

From Doone on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 17:02:36 from 184.10.153.95

Ok I am so SAD. Boston will not be the same without you. The funny thing is that I had the same dream/though pattern as Rhett. Maybe because you really are a bulldog and not tenacious at all that we thought the same thing for you for a solution. You are the kind of person a sponsor should get to run for them. Go on the site, dig around and see what you can drum up. I haven't given up hope yet.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 17:19:54 from 174.23.122.157

Thanks for all the suggestions, kind words, and laughs, everyone! :)

Rhett and Doone~ You two are a riot!!! Unfortunately I don't know any sponsors. But I am feeling much better today! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.103.000.000.000.0010.10

10.1 on the JRP, AP 8:06

So ... I didn't get into Boston. Last night I was sick about it. However, today I am feeling much better.

I'm thinking I might run one of these two marathons instead (see links below). They are both during my Spring Break and so would work out PERFECTLY. They look awesome!!! Ry and I could make a vacation out of it since I will have a week off. :) :) :)

Anyone know anything about either of these races?

http://www.nationalmarathon.com/Home_Page.htm

http://www.envirosports.com/events/napa-valley-trail-marathon-half-marathon-10k

(I am leaning towards Napa.)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 10.10
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 17:45:31 from 67.42.27.114

Napa Valley looks too easy.

From Smooth on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 17:48:55 from 67.41.235.104

Napa Valley is cheaper...registration fee, flights, lodging, etc. The course looks like a self-support 10K loop with aid station at only the start and finish. It is a nice dirt trail though. Would be fun. I think the national marathon will be GRAND! I always want to do that one!

From Smooth on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 18:04:24 from 67.41.235.104

Oh, I just noticed that there is a rule in the Napa Valley marathon that absolutely NO AUDIO device allowed, or you'd be disqualified! Hmmm, you'll have to get Ry to run w/ you for tunes (does he sing?) or me to talk your ears off! :D

From allie on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 19:05:57 from 174.23.232.22

i think they both look like great options. i have heard excellent things about the napa race.

and sorry about boston - i am in the same boat.

From timp on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 19:29:26 from 68.164.215.129

Not sure about Napa - they might make you have a glass of wine each lap -- :)

From Kathie on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 20:50:02 from 63.248.105.188

Sorry about Boston, i think it is a great idea to run another race/vacation.

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 23:28:53 from 166.70.192.189

Run Napa and do a wine tasting tour. :) Who knows you just might like it better than OJ w/ vodka. :)

As for Boston, that bites. It is full before NYC which I think many people used to qualify at. It seems lots of marathons are filling earlier and earlier. What is wrong with people? Why are all these idiots running? Don't they know it is will ruin their knees and give them heart attacks (that is the rumor I'm trying to spread).

From Teena Marie on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 09:16:16 from 174.23.122.157

You all make me laugh!!

Let's see ... no ipods, but wine!?!?

That should pan out to be quite the race!!! ;)

From Tom Slick on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 09:25:34 from 168.179.157.36

Hey I think I'll drop Boston and come run Napa with you! Wine is much better than calm chowder!

From Andy on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 12:34:41 from 159.212.71.69

Trail marathons and road marathons are completely different events. Being an extreme type A personality, would you be satisfied running a slow race on dirt with lots of elevation change that is somewhere around 26.2 miles (give or take)?

From fly on the Wall on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 13:22:50 from 204.113.19.47

Good point Andy.

I've run both and as long as I know from the start that the race won't be fast and the course won't be acurate, I just enjoy the ride.... but I'm probably not an extreme type A.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 16:28:31 from 174.23.122.157

What are you all saying???

Are you calling me a type A personality????

Actually Andy, you raised a very very very good point. It really got me thinking and definitely influenced my decision.

Ry and I have decided to run the Napa Half TOGETHER!!!! I am so so so excited!!! :) :) :)

(Then, if I choose, I can still run the SL Full and the Ogden Full if I want to.)

Did I mention how excited I am to run a HALF side by side with Ry?

(If wine ends up in my gatorade cup, well ... there's not much I can do about that!)

:) :) :) :) :) :) :)

From timp on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 16:30:26 from 136.182.2.25

Sounds like a great decision. You guys will have a blast, I'm sure.

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 16:59:55 from 204.113.19.47

Cooollll. That will be much more fun than running the full alone.

Are you signed up for Ogden?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 17:18:44 from 174.23.122.157

Tim and Fly~

I am getting WAY excited!!! Ry is looking into places for us to stay right now. We should probably get some trail shoes, huh? And Fly, will you share your expertise on trails, etc. with me? As for Ogden, yes, I am registered. Are you running Ogden, Fly?

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 19:25:16 from 204.113.19.47

You probably don't need trail shoes. I'm guessing the trail won't be very rocky and you wont need them. I almost never run in trail shoes, even on realy rocky trails (I do have orthotics though). Unless you just want an excuse for new shoes.

Ogden filled before I signed up! What is wrong with people? Don't they know that runing ruins knees and causes heart attacks? Not to mention the unmentionable problems it causes. (Help me out. I'm trying to start this rumor.)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.002.701.000.003.009.70

6.7 miles AP 7:55

Met Rick and Steve a little after 5 for an early morning run. I was shocked when my hands were freezing to the point that my fingers hurt. Great run, great company. :)

30 minutes upright bike (needed to get a little reading done before class)

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 6.70
Comments
From Mike Warren on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 10:44:36 from 74.211.8.12

Your like a machine anymore! So cool you can go from one race to the next and stay consistent and healthy..

From Rhett on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 12:23:07 from 74.41.249.102

Nice work today. I just read your blog from yesteday. D.C. is a lot of fun to visit, but Napa Valley would be more relaxing and romantic. I would go with Napa. You'll have a blast which ever you choose. Sounds like this is going to work out much better for you with your school schedule. Maybe you just weren't supposed to run Boston this year. We'll miss you though.

From Smooth on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 12:25:27 from 67.41.235.104

WOW! That's EARLY run and still got in some biking while studying. You're so AWESOME at multi-tasking! VERY speedy miles too! You're taking your training to a new level! You are definitely getting stronger with all that marathoning which translates to more PRs! :) :) :) :) LOVE & miss you!!!

From Kathie on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 13:06:58 from 63.248.105.188

It has been cold! I have even brought out the running tights!

From Kelli on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 13:52:41 from 71.219.65.246

It is getting cold for sure!!! Time for gloves or treadmills.

From timp on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 15:09:16 from 136.182.2.26

nice job getting out there in the cold and dark!

From allie on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 16:01:28 from 174.23.232.22

i wore big mittens today. it was pretty chilly out! great run.

i am heading over to SP in a few. hope to see you there! (the park is so small, i am bound to run into you, right?) :)

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 18:50:41 from 67.42.27.114

I was warm at the gym on the treadmill. :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 16:11:22 from 174.23.122.157

Mike~

So great to hear from you! Your swimming is going to be rockin'!!! :)

Rhett~

I think Ry and I have decided to run the Napa Valley Half together!!!! :) :) :) Then I might run SL Full before Ogden. Who knows. But I am WAY excited to run with Ry!!! :)

SSF~

You are funny. :) I am missing you like crazy! I keep thinking about how much fun you are going to have this Saturday. PLEASE take lots of pics! I love you!

Kathie~

It's crazy how cold it can be in the morning and how warm in the afternoon! :)

Kelli~

Yep! Looks like it is time to make friendly with the gym. :)

Tim~

Thanks!!! :) :) :)

Allie~

I looked for you there ... but to no avail. I was with my oldest daughter. We had so much fun running from one area to the next so that we could cheer on the runners as many times as possible. :)

Paul~

You and your bosch gym!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.500.000.000.005.0013.50

My left vastus medialis was twitching for roughly two hours last night. When I woke up this morning it started twitching again. I decided to run a recovery/easy run today.

8.5 miles AP 9:06

30 minutes elliptical

20 minutes upright bike

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 8.50
Comments
From Jon A on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 16:22:48 from 67.214.249.195

Good recovery run TJ. Oh, I never got a comment in on your SGM. Congratulations on you PR!

From allie on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 16:38:29 from 174.23.232.22

great run and cross training today. i wish i could be that precise about my muscles! :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 17:22:34 from 174.23.122.157

Jon~

Hey there!!! How are you?? How is Kelly? So good to hear from you. :) :) :)

Allie~

Take Mark Nielsen's Human Anatomy course with the mandatory cadaver labs in all of your spare time!!! :) :) :) Seriously though ... good stuff. I am convinced that applying what I have learned in my Human Physiology and Human Anatomy classes, along with what I have learned from working at the PT clinic has been the difference between being sidelined with injuries this year and running consecutive marathons. :)

From DonGardinero on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 00:43:52 from 152.216.7.5

I hope the vastus medialis is feeling better tomorrow

From Brent on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 14:02:37 from 76.8.201.223

T NA NA - tang, runner's legs? VM twitching while laying in bed? Have fun at City Creek, love that run.

StayKool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.750.000.000.003.007.75

4.75 miles AP 8:36

30 minutes upright bike

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 7.75
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.050.005.550.000.0014.60

Morning:

11.1 miles

*GREAT* run with the Chumps/Physio running groups at City Creek! Had a fantastic time running with Fly, Andy, Paul, JohnnyV, Matt, Dave, Brooke, JD, Jake, and Allie (not TOU winner Allie, another Allie). I thought I was doing really great hanging with Andy and Fly until in between my gasps for air I noticed Andy was texting while running. DANG!!!! :) :) :)

Afternoon:

3.5 miles

*AWESOME* run with Ry in the rain. When we got home we were sopping wet! It was so much fun. :) :) :)

**** I wish every run could be as fun as they were today!!!! ****

A HUGE CONGRATS TO SMOOTH AND KELLI ON THEIR 50Ks!!!! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 11.10Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 3.50
Comments
From DonGardinero on Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 02:55:51 from 75.162.191.197

Sounds like fun!

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 17:01:53 from 97.49.69.143

Thanks for the hot chocolate you had for all of us at the end.

From RAD on Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 17:50:49 from 67.172.229.125

Sounds like a WONDERFUL run! I can't wait until I get to join everyone again.

From JulieC on Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 22:26:52 from 67.41.188.139

I need to run with people more often. Your runs always sound so fun too bad I live to far away. How did Smooth and Kelli do? no race reports yet : (

From timp on Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 09:28:14 from 136.182.2.26

nice double Teena!

From Rhett on Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 15:10:15 from 216.67.221.157

I love running in the rain. It would be even more fun with Doone. Nice miles on Sat. I hope your haveing a good school week.

From Smooth on Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 16:25:30 from 63.228.197.20

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

I am so HAPPY to hear you had such great RUNS and AWESOME company on Sat.

Are you running Snow Canyon?

Hope school is going well and Physics is bearable! How's the PT apps coming along?

LOVE you ♥ :) & MISS you terribly! :(

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Nothing. :(

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0012.000.000.000.0012.00

12 miles AP: 7:57

*Testing out my new shoes. These just might work. :)

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 12.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.750.000.000.000.009.75

afternoon:

6.25 miles AP 8:23

* Long sleeves and shorts. It felt perfect out there!

evening:

3.50 miles with Ry, AP 8:57

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 9.75
Comments
From allie on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 22:03:48 from 174.23.195.124

winter in the morning. fall in the afternoon. possibly spring tomorrow and friday...

nice run(s) today!

From Kathie on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 23:38:22 from 63.248.105.188

You must run later than I do. It was still cold to me.

From Rhett on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 13:07:30 from 216.67.221.157

Looks like you've been putting in some great miles. I know you're super busy with school, family, church, etc., but looks like you haven't slown down a bit.

From Smooth on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 13:20:08 from 63.228.197.20

WAY to fit in some run(s) in your busy busy hectic life. Your easy pace is my half mary pace! :)

Thanks for the call yesterday!:) You have no idea how much I love love love hearing from you. I love you so much ♥♥♥ Missing you terribly! Hope the rest of the week goes smoothly! Wish I could come hear you speak!

From RAD on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 15:45:26 from 67.172.229.125

Love the perfect weather - just wish I could get out in it. All I ever seem to find time to run in is the blistering cold! Nice way to keep with it.

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 17:24:08 from 205.127.70.66

Of course I get your jokes Teena, and your sarcasm. Sarcasm is the preferred mode of communication around the Murphy house!

From Kelli on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 20:28:39 from 71.219.65.246

SHORTS?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 23:48:38 from 174.19.55.243

Thanks all!!! It has been a crazy busy, but quite pleasant week.

As far as the weather and shorts: a lot of my runs have been in the afternoons or evenings. A long sleeved shirt, shorts and mittens seem absolutely PERFECT. I am LOVING running right now. :)

From Kelli on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 09:58:52 from 71.219.65.246

Even in the afternoon, i am in pants! And you have no body fat to keep you warm!

Have a GREAT weekend with the kids.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.000.000.000.000.0011.00

afternoon:

2 miles by myself and then 6 miles with Fly on the Bonneville Shoreline. I had such a good time!!! I am not used to running on trails and it showed as I was quite out of control on the downhill portions, BUT MAN WAS IT FUN!!!! I loved everything about it, especially the muddy parts! Thanks Fly! :)

evening:

3 easy miles on the treadmill.

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 8.00Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 3.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 00:56:18 from 152.216.7.5

Sounds like fun. I guess I could have fun if I'd actually get off my butt and drive to a nearby trail.

From timp on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 09:46:00 from 136.182.2.25

sounds like a blast!

From Smooth on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 14:51:28 from 63.228.197.20

SSF ~ Out of control, having a good time, muddy parts, fun fun fun w/ Fly fly fly!!!! SO YOU!!! :) :) :)

From Rhett on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 16:25:19 from 216.67.221.157

Sounds great! Did you get all muddy?

From Kathie on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 17:16:57 from 63.248.105.188

Sounds like so much fun!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.004.009.00

am

40 minutes upright bike

afternoon

5 easy miles that didn't feel easy

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.002.005.252.550.0014.80

morning:

5 easy miles with Ry

7.25 miles pushing myself by myself, AP 7:36

early afternoon:

heartbreaking basketball loss for my daughter then 2.55 hard miles home, AP 7:08 (granted, I had a nice tailwind)

Will someone please take this candy corn away from me???? My self control is totally stinky today!!!!

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 14.80
Comments
From allie on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 17:02:28 from 174.23.195.124

nice mileage today, teena. and sweet pace after the bball game, although i am sorry for the heartbreaking loss. next time!

From RAD on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 00:05:33 from 67.172.229.125

I'll trade you candy corn for the snickers I keep shoving in my mouth! :) At least the candy corn is less calories.

Sorry for the loss, I'm sure that gave some good motivation for the run home! Nice job getting them all in today.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 17:47:03 from 97.148.188.19

Bummer on the bball. Nice running.

From Doone on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 00:43:16 from 74.32.216.228

When there is candy corn in the house there is no self-control! If you accidentally spill water in the bag, the candy corn gets mushy and then you won't fill bad about throwing it out.

Sorry about the bb loss. Losing - A lesson in life no one really wants to learn but everyone says you need to.

From Kathie on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 14:26:01 from 63.248.105.188

I have no control either! Starting today no more candy...well maybe tomorrow :)

From Brent on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 15:38:14 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA - candy corn and tang, that sugar high may last until 2011 STG. Nice pace on the tempo run.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.001.002.001.000.0010.00

am

7 miles AP: 7:51

pm

3 easy tm miles

Around the World Core (reps of 17)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 3.00Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 7.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.501.000.000.000.0011.50

11.5 miles around my old high school and stomping grounds AP 8:32.

Sad day. My good high school friend, Rick, collapsed yesterday after a short run (no explanation for why he collapsed, he was in very good health). He was without oxygen for 20 minutes before being life-flighted to IMC. He is presently in ICU, things do not look favorable. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Hillcrest High School - Class of 92

 

 

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 11.50
Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 17:32:27 from 63.228.197.20

SSF ~ So very sorry to hear about Rick! Hope he comes out of this! He's apparently a great HS friend. Sending thoughts to him and his fam.

Those are cute homecoming and sweetheart dance pics.

NICE runs and mileage! Love & miss you!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 17:41:29 from 174.19.55.243

SSF~

Yes, we were really good friends. Do you recognize Ry in one of the pics?

It just seems so crazy. I have been on the phone several times today with Rick's sister. This was totally unexpected. As expected, his family is really having a hard time.

From Smooth on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 17:47:10 from 63.228.197.20

Yes, Ry looked the same! those must have been happy carefree days! You all looked so young!

Still very young! Is Rick married w/ children? Must be sooo hard!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 17:58:25 from 174.19.55.243

What do you mean "looked" so young? ;)

Yes. Has four boys.

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 18:09:42 from 67.42.27.114

Sorry to hear the disturbing news.

From Kathie on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 21:26:05 from 63.248.105.188

So sorry Teena, I will remember him in my prayers

From Teena Marie on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 22:02:33 from 174.19.55.243

Thanks Paul and Kathie. :)

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 22:37:18 from 24.10.248.6

Keep up some hope Teena. My wife has been an ICU nurse for 20 years and amazing things happen all the time. Rick is young, and if he's strong that counts for a lot.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 23:04:35 from 174.19.55.243

Thanks Rob.

Smooth was also an ICU nurse for quite some time. There is definitely something special about those who do that job.

Thank you again for the encouraging words.

From DonGardinero on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 23:57:52 from 152.216.11.5

Wow, Teena, Sorry to hear about your good friend. Happy thoughts.

From JulieC on Wed, Nov 03, 2010 at 07:52:34 from 70.56.110.180

wow, that is very sad. Running then collapsing. Those don't seem like they should go together. But it has happened many times and doesn't seem make sense. Prayers are with him/his family.

From Kathie on Wed, Nov 03, 2010 at 13:20:50 from 63.248.105.188

Any update?

From Teena Marie on Wed, Nov 03, 2010 at 13:47:05 from 174.19.55.243

Thanks Dale and Julie.

Kathie,

Yes. But the updates or not good. Out of respect to part of the family's wishes I am not going to post further details for the time being.

I am so sad today.

From Rhett on Wed, Nov 03, 2010 at 13:52:44 from 74.41.249.102

I'm sorry to hear about your friend Rick. I hope things turn around for him.

I find you in both pictures, but where is Ryan?

From Teena Marie on Wed, Nov 03, 2010 at 13:55:29 from 174.19.55.243

Thank you, Rhett.

Ry is the tall one in the middle in the back of the second picture. We were always just best of friends (except for the couple of times he kissed me and told me not to tell anyone) until after our missions. :)

(Rick is the guy that I am with in both of the pics.)

From DonGardinero on Wed, Nov 03, 2010 at 15:01:41 from 75.162.96.137

Chin up, Teena. Be strong.

From RAD on Wed, Nov 03, 2010 at 18:01:45 from 67.172.229.125

wow, how crazy! I hope and pray the best for his family. Thanks for the pictures, gave me a smile!

From JulieC on Wed, Nov 03, 2010 at 18:47:04 from 70.56.110.180

Yes the pictures are TOO CUTE!! I think I know who you are in them. I can tell from the smile and petiteness.

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Nov 04, 2010 at 11:19:53 from 204.113.19.47

So sad. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. :(

From timp on Thu, Nov 04, 2010 at 11:47:34 from 136.182.2.25

Very sorry to hear about your friend, Teena.

From Rhett on Thu, Nov 04, 2010 at 13:58:46 from 216.67.221.157

Teena, now I see Ryan. I kept looking at him to be with you and was sure that wasn't him.

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Nov 04, 2010 at 19:27:05 from 204.113.19.47

Ok, so these pictures inspired me to post a picture on my blog of myself from high school. However unlike Teena's pictures, mine is totally and completely humiliating. Perhaps you all can have a good belly laugh at my expense. :) Teena, perhaps this will help counter some of the sadness from the loss of your and Ryan's friend.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.750.000.000.006.0010.75

60 minutes upright bike

4.75 miles with Ry :)

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 4.75
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.200.000.000.000.0010.20

10.2 miles on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with Fly and my SSF.

I needed a beautiful run with friends so badly. Loved it.  Thanks Mark and Smooth! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 10.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Too convenient to skip all workouts today.

Race: Snow Canyon Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:34:03, Place overall: 22, Place in age division: 4
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.0013.100.000.0013.10

We were in St. George for the weekend to celebrate an early Thanksgiving with my grandpa. So running this half was extremely convenient and fulfilled one of the two races required to complete the runners series. Bonus! :)

Beautiful day for a race. It has been a tough week and so my only goals were to run hard and enjoy the moment. I must admit that I was a tad nervous since last time I ran this race I was rewarded with a stress fracture that took over 6 months to completely heal.

I decided to push myself to a hard pace but one that would still allow for a speedy recovery if I needed one at all. One of the greatest lessons I learned this year with all my racing is knowing when I am at that pace. :)

Pleasantly surprised with my time of 1:34:03. Had I known that I was only 13 seconds behind the 3rd place woman in my division I could have pushed harder. Oh well. I will gladly take the 3 1/2 minute PR.

This course is stunning and fast! :)

Splits: 7:04, 7:19, 7:04, 6:40, 6:39, 6:35, 6:50, 7:43, 7:10, 7:19, 7:40, 7:39, 7:28, 6:23 pace (for .16)

Watched Matt, Brooke and my SSF come in and then hurried to the condo to shower and get back in time for the 1 mile Kids Run (4 of my 5 kids ran it). They did SO SO SO good. I was shocked that they had these kids run up and down a significant hill. They were rewarded with a shirt and medal!

Smooth, Brooke, Matt and Me after the race! :)

4 out of the 5 cutest kids EVER after their race! :)

** Livvy ** Payton ** Oliver ** Sophia **

Payton (10 years old race day, 11 years old today/Sunday) - 7:33

Sophia (8) - 8:12

Oliver (7) - 9:25

Livvy (7) - 9:46

HAPPY BIRTHDAY P-DAWG!

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 13.10
Comments
From Burt on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 21:11:24 from 68.225.214.248

You're fast Teena. And so is Payton. All the kids really. Matt looks like he's important.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 21:18:18 from 174.19.55.243

Oh Burt, I needed that laugh!!! Oh man ... funny!!! :) :) :)

Matt is AWESOME!!! He was my physiology prof and now a great friend! (And yes, he is very important!!!) :) :) :)

My oldest, is actually the fastest of the kids. She stayed home (with Ry's parents, actually) due to a basketball commitment. I would have loved to have seen what her time would have been.

From artichoke on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 21:33:22 from 97.126.183.145

You did fantastic! As did the rest of your family. Congratulations! And what a great looking bunch of kids!

From AmberG on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 21:36:05 from 75.162.138.235

You do have dang cute kids. . . and fast ones! hmmmm, where did they get that from? So fun to see your pics and of course you guys came down to race I'm just sad I missed seeing you! Great job and AWESOME PR!

From Burt on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 21:41:22 from 68.225.214.248

They get it a little from Teena, but mostly from Ry. Grrrrowl!

From Smooth on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 21:44:44 from 63.228.197.20

SSF~Been thinking about you all day! Hope Payton had a fantastic birthday! Can't believe he's 11 already! HAPPY B'DAY P-DAWG!!!

You ran soooo smart, speedy and AWESOME! Thanks for being there for me at the finish! You have no idea how much you helped me...in so many ways! I LOVE you so much! You are the most caring person ever, so very sensitive to others needs and always stands ready to help, serve, offer listening ears!!! Seriously, you have no idea how BIG your heart is and how very compassionate you are!!!

Wish I could have stayed to watch my favoritest cutest kids run...but we had to get to Karen's daughter's tennis match. so sorry!!! :(

From Teena Marie on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 21:45:35 from 174.19.55.243

Artichoke~

Thanks! Going to go check out your report now. :)

Amber~

You ran a smokin' fast race!!! I did not know you were racing this until I saw the results. You are AWESOME!!!!

Burt~

You are absolutely correct!!! Ry definitely has much more raw talent than I do. I just work harder at it!!! ;)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 21:52:01 from 174.19.55.243

SSF~

You always say the nicest things to me. It's been a bittersweet day.

Miss you already. :) :) :)

From Burt on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 21:52:35 from 68.225.214.248

I was talking about how cute he is.

From JulieC on Sun, Nov 07, 2010 at 22:26:29 from 71.35.248.220

Great race Teena!! So happy for your PR and the NO fracture : D. What cute kids, ditto. Hope you aren't too sore.

From Kathie on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 00:53:25 from 118.22.238.102

Great race Teena...your kids are so dang cute!!!!

From timp on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 11:36:45 from 136.182.2.25

great job Teena - congrats on the PR!

From Andy on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 11:45:19 from 199.190.170.22

Congratulations on the PR. More importantly, congratulations on learning and accepting your limitations. I worry about you running this course but it sounds like your legs held up well.

From Rob Murphy on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 12:03:15 from 205.127.70.66

You just keep getting faster and faster. Where it will stop? Nobody knows!

From fly on the Wall on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 12:33:53 from 204.113.19.47

How is it that you got a huge PR at a non-goal race? I guess that can happen when you run smart.

I'm conflicted, do I wish I was there so that you could have cheered me across the line, or am I glad that I wasn't there and thus avoided you chicking me? :)

Happy birthday to Payton. Too bad there is not a kids relay 10k or 1/2 that your gaggle could run. That could be great fun.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 14:06:32 from 67.42.27.114

Great run. Sounds like a great day and a great PR.

From RAD on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 17:23:18 from 67.172.229.125

EXCELLENT job Teena! I love how effortless a huge PR is for you. You'll have to keep an eye on those kids of yours, they'll be beating your PR's soon!

From Sophia on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:43:55 from 174.23.216.121

mom,your such a good mom & a super awsome runner.if i could choose any mom in the world i would still choose you!!!

From Burt on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 22:56:00 from 68.225.214.248

That was the sweetest thing ever.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 23:55:05 from 174.23.216.121

Burt~

Yes, they get their cuteness from Ry as well. Also, my kids are so dang good to me!!! I really am lucky. :)

Julie~

Some tightness in my quads and calves, but nothing too bad. :)

Kathie~

Yes they are!! How is Japan?? :)

Tim~

Thanks! It was great. :)

Andy~

I was worried too! My body did great though!! :) :) :)

Rob~

:) As long as I stay injury free I am one happy girl! :)

Fly~

It was a FAST course ... that's how. :) Btw, what are you talking about? I can barely stay up with you on your easy days!

Paul~

Thanks. A PR is always nice. :)

Rachel~

I wouldn't call it effortless ;). You are so funny. But yes, my kids will be beating me in no time. Rylee could right now if she would train just a little bit. :)

Sophia, Sophia, Sophia!!!! You have a way of making everything inside of me smile! :) :) :) I am the luckiest mom in the world.

From Jon A on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 13:37:56 from 67.214.249.195

Congratulations on your PR TJ. And to your kids! :-)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 20:22:44 from 67.2.70.91

Thanks Jon!!!

It is SO GREAT to hear from you!

(I am sorry about Kelly's foot.)

From Kelli on Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 16:24:31 from 71.219.65.246

Great job! And your kids are dang cute and they did awesome! You have some little runners on your hands!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.006.0010.00

a.m.

30 minutes upright bike

(Ry convinced me to stay in bed in lieu of a longer workout.)

p.m.

30 minutes elliptical

4 easy miles on the treadmill

*Other than some moderate tightness in my calves and quads everything felt great. :)

Comments
From Bec on Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 00:10:21 from 98.202.242.159

Great low-impact Xtraining. Glad to see you stay healthy this past season.

From Kathie on Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 02:48:28 from 118.22.238.102

Good for Ry...keeping you in bed!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.302.000.000.004.0011.30

early morning:

40 minutes elliptical

late morning:

7.3 miles AP 8:13

* Legs feel tired but soreness from the race is minimal. :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 7.30
Comments
From allie on Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 15:12:19 from 174.23.195.124

glad the soreness is minimal. you've put in some great workouts so far this week! nice job.

From Kathie on Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 15:15:06 from 118.22.238.102

Nice pace so close to your race! I think you have got your body figured out now and the injures are all behind you! (Knocking on wood as I typed that)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 15:18:31 from 67.2.124.54

Thanks Allie!!! :)

Kathie~

Yes, please ... knock on wood!!! :) :) :)

From DonGardinero on Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 21:36:05 from 152.216.7.5

Nice job. My soreness is finally going away....slowly

From Maynard on Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 22:13:42 from 71.213.47.147

I looked at the elliptical while I ran on the treadmill. Neither was all that appealing. One day, maybe.

Are you prepping for something or just in winter maintenance mode?

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 19:13:55 from 67.42.27.114

Kept waiting for you to post to wish you a Happy Birthday!

From DonGardinero on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 21:47:54 from 152.216.7.5

Happy Birthday!!! Hey, you're only a month and a half older than Amy.

Hope you had a fun day

From Teena Marie on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 00:31:18 from 67.2.70.91

Bradley~

Not sure what I am preparing for next! :) You?

Paul and Dale~

THANK YOU!!! :) :) :)

It has been a very nice day. Friends and family have spoiled me rotten!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.004.001.000.000.0010.00

10 miles, AP 8:09

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

9 miles on the BST with Mark.

Had so much fun ... but dang it was steep and muddy today!!! :) We ran to the highest tower, roughly a 1500 ft climb in a little over 4 miles.

I love running with Mark. I love the conversation, environment, geology lessons and all the good finds! Today we found an abandoned camp/living quarters of some sort. Good times!!! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 9.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 22:40:24 from 173.126.16.45

Maybe it was the Brian Mitchell camp.

Awesome run there, Teena!!!

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 22:51:57 from 166.70.192.189

Brian Mitchell's camp was one canyon over from this one. (seriously)

I had a blast. Thanks!

From DonGardinero on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 23:29:17 from 75.162.168.216

It blows my mind that they were up in the foothills and no one knew.

From RAD on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 14:51:40 from 71.77.158.102

Nice work Teena! That is one heck of a climb and run. Always good to have nice company.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.002.000.000.004.509.50

5 miles AP 8:12

45 minutes upright bike

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.500.003.000.000.0014.50

11 miles with Smooth, Karen, Matt, Brooke and BJ

3.5 miles with Ry :)

 

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 14.50
Comments
From MCKENZIE on Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 22:36:00 from 75.169.118.120

YAHOOO! Teena you are Awesome and I wish I could run like you. Great training and your family picture is so cute!

From allie on Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 00:22:51 from 174.23.238.75

sounds like fun! excellent mileage this week.

From Smooth on Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 01:06:54 from 67.2.111.170

SSF ~ WOW! You're leading the mileage board! AWESOME runs this week! EXCELLENT recovery after a TERRIFIC Halfmarathon PR performance! Your is running so so so so so good!

SO HAPPY to see you today!:) Not enough time spent w/ you though! LOVE YOU! Hope you have a wonderful restful peaceful Sunday!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 01:18:25 from 67.2.70.91

McKenzie~

Silly girl, your running is so much stronger, faster and efficient than mine is!!! Nice to hear from you! :)

Allie~

Thanks! But it looks better than it really is since I count my crosstraining miles. For me, however, it has been a very good handful of weeks. :)

SSF~

That just an illusion, skewed by my crosstraing miles. For example, this week I only ran 50 miles because 14 miles of my total mileage was either elliptical or biking. :) Still, I am very happy. I just need to fit in more core training and swimming. :)

You are absolutely right, not nearly enough time spent together today. Perhaps we can hit lunch sometime this week!!! :) Love you so much! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.252.000.001.253.0013.50

a.m.

8.5 miles w/ 5 400s towards the end with a 90 second jog between each one.

30 minutes upright bike

p.m.

2 marathon paced miles with Ry on the indoor track at the rec center followed by a handful of games of speed with Ry and the kids

upperbody strength training

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 8.50Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 2.00
Comments
From Smooth on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 22:52:50 from 67.2.111.170

WOW!!! Very AWESOME runS and workout today! LLL LLL LLL

From DonGardinero on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 23:03:57 from 152.216.11.5

Are you secretly training for an upcoming race?

From Teena Marie on Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 20:49:15 from 67.2.83.123

Thanks SSF! Miss you already. :)

Dale~

You are funny. Nope, no secret races. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.001.000.001.004.0012.00

8 miles AP 8:14

40 minutes upright bike

(20 minutes pedaling backwards just for the thrill of it)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Bonnie on Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 20:59:06 from 64.119.33.134

An even better thrill would be on a bike on the street, after guzzling down a "gatorade, whoops screwdriver" -- you always live on the edge Teena ;)

From RAD on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:11:57 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work Teena! It's good to get those muscles moving in different directions.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:14:47 from 67.2.83.123

Bonnie~

You always make me laugh so hard! Seriously, your sense of humor is AWESOME!!! :) :) :)

Rachel~

:) How was your vacation?

From RAD on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:25:54 from 67.172.229.125

It is always nice to get a break and be completely lazy and have no 'to-do' list!! I loved it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.500.003.001.500.009.00

am

9 miles AP 7:57

** On a side note: While I was doing homework last night I was semi-tuned into the news that was on FOX 13. I usually don't watch that channel when it comes to news, last night was a prime example why. I didn't catch all of the details, but apparently some restaurant owner (or someone) was taken hostage somewhere around Milcreek canyon. The guy who was held hostage was driving while the criminal had a gun. To the guy's credit he ran his truck into a police station to get someone's attention. Here's the part that just kills me, the news lady then proceeded to ask the guy reporter telling the story: "I wonder why he ran into the police building, didn't he have a cell phone with him?" ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????

(How was that, Burt?)

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 9.00
Comments
From Burt on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:17:02 from 206.19.214.144

BORING!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:22:27 from 67.2.83.123

Alright Burt, I will add something just for you. Give me a second to think!!!

From RAD on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:25:19 from 67.172.229.125

9 miles was probably very exciting NOT boring! :)

From allie on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:33:25 from 174.23.238.75

nice! (both the run and the story).

From Burt on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:36:57 from 206.19.214.144

Much better Teena. Much better.

From RAD on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 15:13:16 from 67.172.229.125

wow...reporters are geniuses!

From JulieC on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 16:54:07 from 70.56.111.86

great run today Teena. I don't watch the news much for that reason. Especially Fox 13. The reporters are distracting. I feel like they are trying too hard. Let's get real. I am sure they are great individuals but not in front of the camera.

From fly on the Wall on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 16:56:57 from 204.113.19.47

"I wonder why he ran into the police building, didn't he have a cell phone with him?" Maybe she has a very dry sense of humor.

From timp on Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 08:56:02 from 144.188.24.25

nice running Teena!

From Bonnie on Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 11:01:10 from 184.49.166.66

I love any story that slams a Fox station (:-) hows that Burt?) ha ha ha.

Good job Teena, I think you should have gone into minute detail about your homework, I am sure that would have excited more than just Burt.

From Burt on Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 11:03:33 from 206.19.214.144

I'm going to body slam you Bonnie.

From Smooth on Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 11:08:49 from 67.2.111.170

I second Bonnie, unless the homework was Physics. how's the history paper coming along?

AWESOME runs and workouts this week! Miss you!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
16.000.000.000.000.0016.00

~ 16 miles

Love my thursday runs with Fly. Needless to say, I am going to call the route we ran today, "Dang Fly, We Should Have Turned Around Quite Some Time Ago Loop!!!!!"

I was planning on our normal 7-10 mile run, but Mark had other plans! :)

Started at Morris Meadow's trail head followed the Bonneville Shoreline Trail to the Dry Gulch then the Red Butte Loop then back. I did fine until about mile 10 at which point I felt like I had been hit by a bus. What's up with that? I even had to walk for a bit a few times. Dang.

I am presently starving ... I know candy bars aren't good for me ... but I am eating the ones left over from Halloween. I don't care!!! :)

** A special thanks to Fly for being so patient with me. I could tell that he had the energy to leave me in the dust, but he was kind not to! I appreciated that, as I would have certainly been lost!!  :)

 

 

Comments
From Maynard on Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 18:38:43 from 159.212.71.25

Good job! Eat that candy bar!

Seriously, what are you training for?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 18:40:24 from 67.2.85.29

Bradley~

Seriously, I am not training for anything. I think I am going to take it completely easy next week. Then perhaps the week after that. Hmmmm ... maybe until the new year!!!! :) :) :)

From allie on Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 21:15:51 from 174.23.238.75

that's a great run! nice job.

From timp on Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 01:55:08 from 66.167.51.221

dang - you've got a big week going -

nice going there Teena!

From fly on the Wall on Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 14:26:47 from 166.70.192.189

"I think I am going to take it completely easy next week." Does anyone believe this? I'll believe it when I see it! :)

From Kathie on Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 14:29:54 from 63.248.105.188

I am back from Japan and love to see you are still killing it...no fly I do not believe her!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 15:39:51 from 67.2.85.29

You guys just watch. Next week is a down week. :) :) :)

From fly on the Wall on Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 16:05:53 from 166.70.192.189

I hope those aren't famous last words!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 16:13:40 from 67.2.85.29

Famous last words?

You really don't think I can take it easy?

OUCH!!!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.003.008.00

5 recovery miles (high 9s)

30 minutes upright bike

Iliopsoas release with the tension ball. It was tight after yesterday's run with Fly. But feels great now! :) 

** On a side note, Costco is selling Dave's Gourmet Butternut Squash pasta sauce. Delish! :)

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Smooth on Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 17:34:08 from 67.2.111.170

:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.003.002.001.500.0012.50

12.5 miles AP 7:59

Too big of a baby to run City Creek in the wind with the group today. Slept in and hit the gym. This is my highest running mileage week ever (61 miles). I was pleasantly surprised with how good I felt. Started out easy and increased the pace with each mile. Hit the last 1.5 miles hard to bring the overall pace under 8. Not sure why I did that, but that's what I did. :)

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 12.50
Comments
From Kathie on Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 16:20:03 from 63.248.105.188

I would rather brave the wind than be board on a treadmill. So cool that you sill feel great after such a big mileage week

From Smooth on Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 19:38:19 from 67.2.111.170

SSF ~ You always speed up at the end of a long run...treadmill or not! :) CONGRATZ on the HUGE mileage week and body feeling good! Love and miss you!

From fly on the Wall on Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 10:30:40 from 204.113.19.47

WoW! What a week!

Do you want to go for a mountain trail run on Wednesday? Are you sure? The forecast is calling for a balmy high of 16 with a low of 9! :)

From JulieC on Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 16:11:14 from 70.56.109.139

Not that I am telling you to do this...but last November I went a little crazy and ran over 70 miles a week twice. I felt better than any other week that year. Perhaps it is the MEGA-ENDORPHINS!! This time of year I am always lacking those so running helps tons to get me upbeat thru less daylight!! GREAT RUNS!!

From Rhett on Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 23:02:16 from 74.32.216.228

Greet running week Teena. Are you ramping up for a marathon soon?

From timp on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 11:25:06 from 66.167.51.221

nice week Teena!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 12:01:33 from 67.2.85.29

Kathie~

I am a baby when it comes to wind! :)

SSF~

It's just because at the end of a run I am ready to be done!!! :) Miss and love you!

Fly~

NO STINKIN' WAY!!!!!! :) :) :)

Julie~

YOU go a little bit CRAZY???? Nahhhh!!! :) :) :)

Rhett~

Nope! I think my next marathon will be Ogden. I am just realizing that if I start PT school in May that I likely won't be able to train like this for quite some time. So I am just giving it a go. Who knows how long it will last! :)

Tim~

Thanks! Of course it is nothing compared to your weeks! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.002.750.751.500.0010.00

am

1 mile warmup, 3 miles of FFs, 1 mile cooldown, 2 MP miles

 

pm

3 recovery miles

Around the World Core - reps of 17

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 3.00Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 7.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.001.000.001.000.0010.00

am

3 easy miles

pm

7 miles AP 8:22

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 10.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.001.000.001.003.0010.00

am

7 miles AP: 8:12

*Felt a bit tired, I think I need to eat more. The gym was pretty much empty this morning making the TM miles seem to drag on forever.

30 minutes upright bike

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From fly on the Wall on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 12:47:35 from 166.70.192.189

"TM miles seem to drag on forever." Exactly why I ran outside. :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 12:51:42 from 67.2.85.29

Fly,

Yeah, yeah, yeah!!! BUT IT WAS SO COLD!!!!!

From Huans32 on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 13:05:46 from 138.64.8.53

Great job getting in some miles. Even if it was on the TM. And some great riding too.

Happy Thanksgiving.:)

From Rob Murphy on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 14:33:30 from 24.10.248.6

I hear ya. I usually don't mind the treadmill, but I'm not looking forward to my run today. I'll have to just gut it out.

Happy Thanksgiving to you Teena - and all the Jensens.

From Burt on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 14:49:48 from 206.19.214.144

Thanks for the happy Thanksgiving wishes. You've got some serious mile this week.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.501.500.000.000.0015.00

15 beautiful winter white miles :)

Matt and Brooke talked me into running on the JRP this morning in the bittercold!!! I am so so so happy they did. After a trip to home-depot and some how-to info I found on youtube last night I successfully transformed an old pair of running shoes into ice/snow running shoes. They worked PERFECTLY!!! It was absolutely stunning outside, so peaceful.

Only saw 2 other runs the whole time. Yes, it was cold, but beyond beautiful!! Well worth it!

LOVED EVERY SECOND!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!!! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 15.00
Comments
From artichoke on Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 14:11:17 from 97.126.190.164

Great job, but you make me feel like a wimp running on my TM this morning for only 5 miles. Keep it up!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 14:58:57 from 67.2.86.238

Screws in your shoes are better than in your head. Happy Thanksgiving.

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 21:38:32 from 71.36.85.119

Wooooo Hoooooo! You discovered the joy of cold weather, winter running. :)

So how cold was it? It was only 25 in St George but I saw some knuckle head kid running in shorts and a long sleeve shirt, no gloves, no hat. His buddy had some sweat like pants but no hat or gloves. ??????

Screwed shoes work great and if you are dressed for it, the cold is not a problem. How was your breathing in the cold? No asthma problems?

From Kelli on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 10:42:07 from 71.219.65.246

I so love the quiet of winter running, but it is just way too cold! You are crazy!

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

From Kathie on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 14:10:47 from 63.248.105.188

Sound like a great time! You totally could eat guilt free!

From Tom Slick on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 16:22:19 from 69.171.160.201

Winter running is the best!

From Rye on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 21:07:00 from 75.174.17.18

I love the winter runs too... I have tried the screws and they do work well. I recently purchased the Yaktrax. Great product for 28 dollars. Just FYI. Be safe this winter!

From Rhett on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 21:22:08 from 74.32.216.228

I'm impressed that you found enough time to run that far on Thanksgiving.

From seeaprilrun on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 21:40:49 from 72.205.224.181

I am a winter running lover too! Cool that you rigged your shoes!

From Toby on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 22:40:30 from 66.133.97.196

That is ONE HECK OF A TURKEY TROT lady! Hope you snarfed down lots of turkey and pie :)

From Smooth on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 00:15:56 from 67.2.111.170

Ummm!!! Your miles this week!!!! Didn't you say you were going to take it easy? Famous last words? Ha! :D

So happy you got to run on a beautiful Thanksgiving day w/ friends and conquered the ice/snow!!! Love and miss you!

From Smooth on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 00:16:48 from 67.2.111.170

Oh, and THANKS for the Thanksgiving Day wishes!!!

From RAD on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 18:06:19 from 67.172.229.125

Nice miles and ingenuity! It was too bitter cold for me on T-day. Do they keep the JRP plowed well during winter?

From Teena Marie on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 23:56:19 from 67.2.89.224

Thanks all!!!! :)

Fly~ If I am remembering right, it was 5 degrees when we started. But it was sunny!! I think that made all the difference! :) :) :)

Rye~ AWESOME to hear from you!!! :)

SSF~ I felt like I did take it easier this week since a lot of my miles were slow. Really! :) :) :) Miss you so much! :)

Rachel~ Murray usually keeps their portions of the trai well plowed. With it being the holiday there was snow and ice everywhere. The screws in the shoes worked like a charm. I loved it! :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 23:56:53 from 67.2.89.224

Slick~

So good to hear from you. How are you? I miss ya! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.001.000.000.004.0011.00

7 miles on the indoor track (3 w/Ry and 4 solo). Really enjoyed running a handful of 100 meter sprints.

40 minutes upright bike

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 7.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.003.001.001.253.0016.25

13.25 miles AP 8:06

Had to start my run before the sun came out, so went to the gym. It was busy, which makes it so much more enjoyable.  Progressive run.

30 minutes upright bike

Gotta love them UTES!!! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 13.25
Comments
From Smooth on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 01:07:39 from 67.2.111.170

SSF ~ Your mileage is HUGE HUGE HUGE!!! So AWESOME!!!! SO SO SO SO SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!

From Smooth on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 01:09:25 from 67.2.111.170

Oh! I LOVE YOU!!! Missing you like crazy!!! How was dinner w/ Ry's bro and wife?

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 00:47:39 from 24.16.49.114

Nobody wanted to win that game it seemed...congrats Ute fans...

From Kathie on Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 13:12:52 from 63.248.105.188

Hated the game!!!! Love all the miles you are getting!

From fly on the Wall on Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 13:38:37 from 204.113.19.47

"I think I am going to take it completely easy next week."

"You guys just watch. Next week is a down week. :) :) :)"

"You really don't think I can take it easy?"

Runner Miles this week

mtaylor 91.68

wheaton 90.75

Rob Murphy 80.75

Steve 79.00

Rossy 78.20

crockett 78.00

Kelli 75.00

Teena Marie 72.25

;)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 15:43:54 from 67.2.89.224

SSF~

Miss and love you, too! Dinner was fun. We need to get together soon!!!! :) :) :)

Jeff~

SO good to hear from you! How are you? :)

Kathie~

I'm sure you enjoyed most of the game! Just not the very end! :) :) :)

Fly, Fly, Fly~

Okay ... here's the deal. FIRST: the mileage board is skewed in my favor. 10 of those miles are crosstraining miles. If it only showed my running miles I would be much farther down the list!!!! SECOND: I did take it a bit easier by running more of my miles slowly!!! :) :) :)

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 18:21:50 from 204.113.19.47

wah... wah... wah...

"I did take it a bit easier by running more...."

wah... wah... wah...

:) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.501.001.000.001.0010.50

a.m.

7.5 miles AP 8:34 (but felt harder than expected)

** Another snowy morning with an almost empty gym. Blah.

 

p.m.

Workout at the rec center with Ry :)

2 miles on the indoor track (1 mp, 1 threshold)

10 minutes spinning (those seats hurt my fanny)

mini core workout

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 2.00Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 7.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.502.001.002.500.0010.00

a.m.

speed workout:

2 really slow warmup miles in the cardio cinema watching Date Night

(moved to the open gym to add some pressure)

4 miles of FFs

2 miles cooldown (kind of): 3/4 of a mile at 8:34 followed by 1/4 of a mile at my max speed, twice

p.m.

Rec center with the family.

2 miles with Ry on the indoor track (8:30, 7:40)

upperbody weights (tried to show off for my boy -- I am going to pay for it tomorrow)

A handful of games of speed with the fam. I looked pathetic - after the upperbody workout my arms could not shoot the ball at all!!!!

** On a side note: Undecided on registering for the Slam. Not quite sure it will be as doable in 2011 as it was in 2010 (if all goes well with school). Dang ... looks like I have until midnight to decide. :)

** Another side note: I am conveniently allowing myself to believe that these Sweeet Potato krinkle cut chips from Costco are a good snack. It is okay to eat the whole bag in a few sittings because they are made with natural ingredients: sweet potatoes, expeller pressed oil ("expeller" being the operative word) and sea salt. Furthermore, you get a FULL SERVING of vegetables in every ounce. So technically, if I eat the whole bag I am really just eating 16.5 servings of veggies!!! Right? :) :) :)

 

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 8.00Asics Gel Landreth Miles: 2.00
Comments
From Kathie on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 16:34:59 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run...no pressure at my gym everyone is over 100 and walking.

From Kim on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 18:10:57 from 67.199.180.90

I want to do the slam some day! It sure does take a lot of time though I'm sure! Good luck with "The Big Decision!" (Can't you hear that as a promo for the 10:00 news?)

From JulieC on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 21:38:01 from 207.108.177.227

TOO FUNNY about the CHIPS : D!! but you deserve it nonetheless!!

From allie on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 22:05:06 from 174.23.238.75

1- great run and workout(s) today

2- +1 for date night

3- the chips sound delicious. eat away!

From Rhett on Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 11:14:54 from 74.41.249.102

Eat all those chips you want. You don't weigh anything anyways.

Sounds like a real fun family night.

Let us know what you decided about the slam.

From Brent on Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 13:00:52 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA - fuzzy food logic, hum, works, just run it off. Hey, something for your group email, check it out, "Running Warehouse" is offereing a $100 gift card for $80, it ends this friday.

Slam or not to Slam, that is the questions, whether to suffer ... good and bad, maybe a focus on fewer marathons and recovery would yeild a huge PR.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.005.0015.00

early morning:

10 slow recovery TM miles

late morning/early afternoon:

50 minutes upright bike

** Just realized I have less than 2 weeks left in this semester. Dang ... it's going to be a stressful 13 days. Good thing I have this big bag of sweet potato krinkle cut chips from Costco!!! :)

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Kathie on Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 15:22:45 from 63.248.105.188

Hee Hee...chip can totally take away stress!

15 miles you rock!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 15:35:10 from 67.2.89.224

Kathie~

5 of those miles are crosstraining! My mileage always looks higher than it is because I include my crosstraining. I like to be able to track that as well. :)

From RAD on Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 16:05:45 from 67.172.229.125

mmm...I just bought sweet potatoes at the store today to make MY version of chips. I toss them with olive oil then sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar and broil them...SO yummy!!

Nice work on the workouts as well. Good luck with the end of semester, I'd have to run 20 miles a day to get rid of that stress!!

From Smooth on Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 18:13:55 from 67.2.111.170

SSF ~ AWESOME runS yesterday and today! I seriously don't know how you fit it all in with school, active, kids and all! You are AMAZING!!! Wish I had half your energy and passion for life!

Did you get my text that Anne Takasaki wants your address?

Good luck w/ finals! I am confident that you will do WONDERFUL as always.

Pass the chips please! :) I love sweet potatoes! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.100.000.000.000.009.10

2 miles by myself, 7.1 miles with Fly from City Creek up to and around Ensign's Peak.

******************************

I'm pretty sure Fly and I found Winterland's playground!!! :) :) :) A couple miles into our run Fly asked me, "Okay, should we run the safer route, or should we be adventurous?" After having me sign a disclaimer we were off!!!! (Okay, he really didn't make me sign anything ... but I did have to verbalize that I was of sound mind when we made the decision to take the path less traveled.)

I think from that point on I couldn't get the silly grin off of my face. Much of the snow we were running/hopping/skiing/sliding in came to my mid-thighs. Hence I biffed it (is that a real word?) on NUMEROUS occasions!!! The powder was so soft that the falling just added to the fun. Not hurt, not even embarrassed ... just loving it all!

Final score for falls:

Teena 5, Fly 1. I TOTALLY WIN!!!!

Also, I ate snow for the first time since grade school, and for the first time got a close look at deer droppings. Yes, I have lived a sheltered life. :)

Winterland's Playground > treadmill ... BY FAR!!!!!! :) :) :)

Thanks Fly! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 9.10
Comments
From fly on the Wall on Thu, Dec 02, 2010 at 19:50:02 from 204.113.19.47

Just because you fell more, doesn't mean you had more fun.

merriam-webster.com

Definition of BIFF

: whack, blow

— biff transitive verb

Examples of BIFF

(he got a biff in the noggin as his reward for trying to intervene in the fight) (she biffed it while frolicking down the snowy hill)

Origin of BIFF

probably imitative

First Known Use: circa 1887

From Teena Marie on Thu, Dec 02, 2010 at 19:54:16 from 67.2.89.224

Good stuff there!!! :)

And yes it does mean I had more fun!!! You have to admit, I laughed A LOT more than you did!!! Especially when I fell (over and over again)!!!! :)

From Rhett on Fri, Dec 03, 2010 at 14:20:43 from 170.215.59.130

Sounds like you two had a blast.

From Teena Marie on Fri, Dec 03, 2010 at 18:39:54 from 67.2.89.224

Rhett,

You would have LOVED it!!!! I wish so badly that you and Doone lived closer.

It has also been so much fun getting to know Fly better. He has been so patient running my pace and showing me all of the trails that I have been missing out on. Plus, he knows A LOT of cool stuff!!! :)

From Smooth on Sat, Dec 04, 2010 at 14:07:42 from 67.2.111.170

:) :) :)

From plumbcrazy on Sun, Dec 05, 2010 at 07:02:49 from 76.24.197.145

It's great to have that totaly joyous run on occasion. I wish we had that powdery snow out here on the east coast.

From timp on Sun, Dec 05, 2010 at 09:25:21 from 66.167.51.74

sounds like a total blast!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.500.004.002.500.0016.00

16 miles AP 7:58

Solid effort! :)

The first bit I was running in the 8:20s for the first 3/4 of every mile and then running the last 1/4 of each mile at 7:30. I felt strong and so started picking up the pace at mile 10. At mile 14 I took a one minute break and calculated how fast I would have to run to get my AP under 8:00. Pushed hard and did it. I am very pleased with this run. (Must have been the Pier 49 pizza I had for lunch with Ry.) :) :) :)

Tomorrow is extremely busy, so I had to get in my longer run today. Worked out wonderfully. :)

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 16.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Fri, Dec 03, 2010 at 19:25:57 from 152.216.7.5

Nice!

From fly on the Wall on Sat, Dec 04, 2010 at 10:21:19 from 166.70.192.189

Wholly cow!!

From Smooth on Sat, Dec 04, 2010 at 14:08:22 from 67.2.111.170

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Dec 04, 2010 at 14:31:57 from 24.10.248.6

Great run Teena.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Dec 05, 2010 at 00:56:09 from 67.2.89.224

Dale~

Thanks! It is so great to hear from you!! :)

Fly~

You are funny! I think those ridiculously steep mountains you are having me run are making my legs stronger!!! SW33T!!!! :) :) :)

SSF~

You are the WOW factor!!! :) :) :) Miss you!

Rob~

Thanks!!! But that's nothing compared to your 10 miles in under an hour run!!!! DANG! :)

From MarcE on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 23:57:00 from 204.16.82.120

Nice run! (Aren't Garmins fun? :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles

Extremely busy day. Good thing I got my long run in yesterday. :)

 

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Rhett on Sun, Dec 05, 2010 at 16:25:32 from 216.67.217.220

I hope you got everything done that you needed to do. That was an impressive run yesterday.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 11:23:34 from 67.42.27.114

Way to still get a run in. Your workouts look great, especially considering how busy you are.

From Kathie on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 13:49:42 from 63.248.105.188

You are so dedicated to run on such a busy day! Good for you!

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 16:09:07 from 67.2.111.170

How did the basketball games go? WAY to get in 5 on a super busy day!

Love and miss you like crazy!

GOOD LUCK on finals!

From Rhett on Wed, Dec 08, 2010 at 12:03:46 from 74.41.249.102

I hope you're having a good week. I guess you're probaly getting ready for finals.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Dec 08, 2010 at 13:11:08 from 67.2.89.224

Thanks all!

Yep, it's time for finals ... lots to do.

SSF~

The games were fun. Everyone played well. Unfortunately, Payton's team got creamed! Everyone else won theirs.

Miss you like crazy.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.003.001.003.0014.00

am

8 miles AP 7:51

pm

30 minutes upright bike

3 miles - recovery

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 8.00Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

am

10 miles AP 8:24

pm

20 minute medicine ball workout - emphasized core

iliopsoas release with tension ball

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 10.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.005.0013.00

am

8 miles AP 8:43

50 minutes elliptical

 

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Kathie on Wed, Dec 08, 2010 at 15:18:48 from 63.248.105.188

Looks like you are still able to stay atop the mileage board even though you are so busy...Great stuff!

From RAD on Thu, Dec 09, 2010 at 14:51:39 from 67.172.229.125

excellent work Teena!

From Smooth on Thu, Dec 09, 2010 at 19:24:48 from 67.2.111.170

Wow! Lots of miles despite how very very busy you are w/ school and all! You are AMAZING!

I miss you soooooo much! LOVE YOU! Can't wait to have some SSF time when Finals is finally over! :)

From Rhett on Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:57:07 from 216.67.221.93

Great miles, you're kicking butt.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.100.000.000.000.009.10

Trail runnin' with Fly! :) :) :)

City Creek and BST.

Funny thing: It's about half way into our run and I feel like we are super high up. I look over and see this one area that goes even higher ... I'm talking straight up. It looks formidable!!! I say to Fly, "Hey, how far do you think it is to the top of that? Do you think it is a mile?" He says, "Nah." I say, "It's got to be at least half a mile." He says, "Nah." I say,"One third of a mile for sure." He says, "Maybe." I say, "Let's find out." So ... off we go.

Upon arriving at the top (it was killer steep and I am totally out of breath) I ask, "So ... how far was it?" Fly looks at his watch and replies, "Almost one tenth of a mile!!!!!!!" HOLY CRAP ... I really really really STINK at guesstimating distances!!!!! :) :) :)

(There was this really cool rock altar of some sort with Tibetian prayer flags at the top though. Score!!)

Thanks again, Fly! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 9.10
Comments
From fly on the Wall on Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 12:54:07 from 204.113.19.47

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_flag

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovoo

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.002.000.000.0010.00

10 miles AP 8:17

Comments
From Walter on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 00:37:48 from 24.10.169.110

Wow, your mileage rocks! Keep it up. I need to get there myself.

From DonGardinero on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 01:09:57 from 152.216.7.5

Right on, Teena!!! I bet you'll do a long run on Saturday and top the charts.

From Rhett on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 11:12:02 from 216.67.221.93

Teena, you are not allowed to run more than 14 miles today. I have to beat someone. :)

From Doone on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 13:23:50 from 216.67.218.76

Teena - I too have missed you. Good luck with finals. Love you.

From Smooth on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 15:28:58 from 67.2.111.170

SSF ~ You just need to run 14.6 or 14.51. :) Miss you terribly! LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Teena Marie on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 17:15:19 from 67.2.89.224

Hey Walter James!!! It's good to hear from you. How are ya?

Dale~

No super long run for me today! But I am very happy with my week. :)

Rhett~

How about this: I will settle for a tie!!! :) :) :) (Actually, know that you really won ... 8 of my miles are crosstraining miles.)

Doone~

I need all the help that I can get!! :) Miss and love you!!!

SSF~

Only a few more days and then we can party!!! I can hardly wait!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.502.003.001.000.0014.50

5 miles with Ry, AP 9:09, followed by 7 hard miles (although I turned my watch off during Puke Hill because I am a big baby and wanted to chat it up with JohnnyV), AP 7:29.

4 basketball games (spectator only)

2.5 easy miles

** After the physiology Christmas Party last night Matt, Brooke and I decided to go ahead and sign up for the Slam! We talked a lot about my SSF and want to be more like her!!!!  (Then again, who doesn't?) :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 14.50
Comments
From DonGardinero on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 18:40:40 from 174.52.230.9

Slammin' it again. Wow!

I actually signed up for the Slam, but a few days ago I emailed WRC and told them to take me off the list. I have no idea if they even got the email. Haven't heard back from them, which is odd. They usually reply to my emails right away.

Since I didn't get into Ogden and we will be at Disneyland for UVM, that means I would have to run the last four marathons and I just don't have it in me to run four marathons that close together.

You're going to do great!!!

From DonGardinero on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 18:42:50 from 174.52.230.9

By the way, it must be nice having people to run with often.

You rock!!!

From Rhett on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 19:42:57 from 216.67.218.76

Great running this week. I'm honored to be tied with you any week.

From DonGardinero on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 20:01:00 from 173.151.160.185

I'm going to beat all of you next week! Yeah, right. Lol

From Kathie on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 21:09:02 from 63.248.105.188

Way to go ahead and do the slam! Nice miles this week too!

From allie on Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 22:00:43 from 174.23.238.75

great run, teena. good luck with the slam! you'll do great, i am sure.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 11:06:04 from 67.2.89.224

Dale~

Thanks for the nice words. I hope you hear from Wasatch Running soon. Who knows if I will finish the Slam ... but thought I'd try it again. I don't think I will be in the competitive portion of it though since I am planning on running Ogden as an alternate and skipping TOU.

As for running with others ... I LOVE IT!!!! One of these days when you aren't so busy we will all have to get together for a run. :)

Rhett~

We all know that running wise you totally beat me!! :) :) :) I am so so so happy that you are feeling so good. :) :) :)

Kathie~

Maybe you should sign up and do it with us!!! :) :) :)

Allie~

I had fun with it last year and am hoping it will work out the same this time around. Who knows though. This year might be far too busy to follow through. But at least now it is an option. :)

From MarcE on Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 23:28:33 from 204.16.82.120

I would have been more shocked if you DIDN'T sign up for the Slam! You ARE AMAZING, Teena. Tell Ry he's pretty amazing, too -- nice to see him putting in some miles.

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:22:29 from 67.2.69.151

LUCKY RY and JohnnyV!!!! :)

So how did Matt talk you into signing up for the Slam?

Anyone who'd want to be like me needs his/her head examined!!! so you'd better quit saying such silly (although very kind words) things about me!

I love you! You will do AWESOME with finals! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Nothing!!!

Was feeling a bit exhausted physically and mentally. Chose to take whatever energy I had and put it towards studying for my physics final.

Point Teena -- good decision!!! :) :) :)

(Thought I would feel guilty for not running or working out. Ironically, I felt the exact opposite. I feel balanced!!! :))

Comments
From Rob Murphy on Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 22:51:36 from 24.10.248.6

Balanced! We don't want balanced on this blog! We want obsession - complete and total OCD when it comes to running.

You have over three hours to get some miles in!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 18:37:23 from 67.2.89.224

Likely the funniest comment ever!!! Nothing beats brutal honesty!!!! You are a riot, Rob! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.501.001.002.506.0015.00

9 miles:

   2 warm up miles

   4 miles of FFs, 1 minute break before the final mile

   1 easy mile

   .25 mile max, .25 easy, .25 max, .25 easy

   1 cool down mile

60 minutes bike while going through some physics concepts

 

*** 3 week break from school!!! YAHOO!!!! ***

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 9.00
Comments
From allie on Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 22:54:11 from 174.23.238.75

nice workout today. and congrats on the looooooong break. you have definitely earned it!

From DonGardinero on Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 23:31:09 from 152.216.7.5

A 3 week break is very exciting!!! Congrats. I still can't figure out how you even find time to workout. It will always be a mystery. :)

From DonGardinero on Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 23:42:00 from 152.216.7.5

What are you going to do while you're off?

From fly on the Wall on Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 10:19:50 from 204.113.19.47

Wooo Hooooo!

From Brent on Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 14:49:55 from 168.178.30.219

T NA NA, what are FFs? Fast Fartlek? good workout.

Happy holidays

From Andy on Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 15:44:38 from 159.212.71.173

Have a great time enjoying the break from school.

From Kathie on Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 17:07:39 from 63.248.105.188

I feel a Harem Lunch coming on....

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 18:57:56 from 67.42.27.114

Congrats on getting through another semester!

From Rhett on Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:31:13 from 216.67.218.76

Yea!!! A break from school. I hope you enjoy every second of your extra time. Great run.

From Kelli on Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 13:46:13 from 71.219.84.215

I am happy to hear that the machine Teena is getting a break from school. That will just give you more time to workout like a crazy woman, right?????

Was the FF 5 fingers????

From Teena Marie on Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 17:02:55 from 67.2.89.224

Allie~

Thanks!!! :) :) :) You know that feeling of relief and freedom very well. :)

Dale~

Not sure exactly. But I am going to enjoy it!!! :) :) :)

Fly~

YEP!!!! Feeling good so good!!! :)

Brent and Kelli~

FF stands for Fonz's Fartleks. It's a treadmill speed workout that he has me do. You start at your marathon pace and then increase it by at least .5 (roughly 30 seconds) every quarter of a mile. You do this for a mile and then start all over. The trick is to not have Fonz running on the treadmill next to you because he will think you are not working hard enough and push the blasted button up even higher ... he does not listen ... it about kills me!!!!! :)

Andy~

Thanks!!! How is Becky liking her time off of school?

Kathie~

Amen, sister!!! I just sent out a Chumps luncheon email. But the more luncheons the better as far as I am concerned!!! :)

Paul~

Thanks!!! The time off is already going by FAR too fast!!!!

Rhett~

Thanks!!! That is the plan FOR SURE!!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.003.000.000.0010.00

10 miles, AP 8:14

WONDERFUL AFTERNOON WITH MY SSF. SHE TOOK ME TO A DENZEL MOVIE (I DON'T CARE HOW OLD HE GETS, HE HAS GOT IT GOING ON) AND BOUGHT ME LUNCH!!!! I AM SPOILED ROTTEN!!!! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Rhett on Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 16:43:44 from 74.41.249.102

Sounds like a blast. What is his new movie? Was it any good?

From Teena Marie on Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 17:09:24 from 67.2.89.224

Rhett~

Yes, it was good!!! I think it was called "Unstoppable". It was intense from the very first minute. Or maybe that was my heart beating because I was looking at Denzel. Who knows!!! :) :) :)

It was good!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.005.600.000.500.0013.10

Solid effort of hillwork today! :)

Ran Julie G's Boston hill training plan (yeah, I know I am not running Boston this year, but I thought what the heck).

Followed the schedule to the T (incline and pace), minus the middle miles. Just went from one hill segment to the next. I thought about calling it good after the first segment (which put me at roughly 8 miles) but then a couple of * FIRE FIGHTERS * began weight training right in perfect view. I thought, DANG, no way I am leaving now!!! Good choice!  :) :) :) Finished the second segment of hills then took a few minutes to get a drink and walk around the gym for a bit before hitting a final .5 at my max. Quality run today! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 13.10
Comments
From DonGardinero on Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 22:34:26 from 152.216.7.5

Wow, Teena, nice workout!!! Uh oh, you're catching up to me in the mileage department. I can't let you pass me. LOL. How many miles are you running tomorrow and Saturday?

From allie on Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 23:04:31 from 174.23.238.75

that's a great workout! the hill training plan looks intense -- but an excellent way to prep for the hills at boston!

so have you decided on a spring marathon? i'm still looking...

From DonGardinero on Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 23:20:04 from 152.216.7.5

Teena and Allie, you should both come do the Buffalo Run 50k with me and Maynard in march.

From Kathie on Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 10:52:15 from 63.248.105.188

looks like a great workout. I have adjusted it to my marathon pace but I am not sure I could stay on a treadmill that long...even with sexy firefighters!

From Smooth on Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 13:02:09 from 67.2.69.151

SUPER workout! I'm sure the hot firefighters helped tremendously! SSF! You're so naughty! :D

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.004.5014.50

10 miles AP 9:15

45 minutes upright bike

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 10.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.503.003.000.500.0020.00

20 miles AP 8:12

** I now know that it is possible to run 20 miles on the TM. Luckily, the gym was full of people ... so lots of change of scenery! :)

(Unfortunately, no fire fighters.)

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 20.00
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From RAD on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 16:09:07 from 67.172.229.125

20 miles on the TM?!? REALLY?!? Wow...I'm in awe, I think I would shoot myself first. 13 is as far as I've ever gone and that was more than enough.

Nice work on a yucky Saturday.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 16:35:29 from 24.10.248.6

The next step, obviously, is the treadmill marathon.

From Kathie on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 16:57:14 from 63.248.105.188

Yes Teena it can be done by strong minded people like you and Rhett...Me on the other hand get distracted way to easy...squirrel...

From Kelli on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 18:39:36 from 71.219.84.215

Hey, we like the firefighters at our gym as well. They are very nice guys and they entertain us with their obnoxiousness.

Nice work this week, look at the miles!!

From DonGardinero on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 19:56:12 from 70.6.169.239

Now let's see you do it again next week. Lol.. have you and I switched places? I've been doing all my runs outside.

How was the luncheon? Did I miss any good stories? Who was there? I need details.

From Smooth on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 23:32:35 from 67.2.117.249

20 TM MILES!!!! Seriously! You are incredible!!!! You're a running machine!!!! Check out your miles! I can never never catch up to you!

So what did you listen to? What did you drink? What's the next best thing to HOT firefighters? How did the games go?

Miss and love you! :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 23:53:19 from 67.2.89.224

Rachel~

Thanks!! Sounds like you and Smooth had a BLAST!!! :)

Rob~

The next step: YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!

Kathie~

You just make me laugh all of the time!!! :) :) :)

Kelli~

:) It's not their obnoxiousness that keeps me entertained!!! ;)

Dale~

Silly!!!!! The luncheon is this coming up week. I think we are going to go for Tuesday. You in?

SSF~

What in the world are you talking about? You have KILLED me on the mileage all year. You have to remember that close to 800 of my miles are crosstraining miles. However, I must admit, that during my 8th mile today I was super proud of myself because I knew I had hit 2000 running miles for the year. A feat that I never dreamed possible for me. :) :) :)

I miss and love you, too!

From DonGardinero on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 11:10:53 from 70.6.169.239

Ok, so I misread the email about the luncheon. Lol. I'm not sure if I can make it or not. I'll let you know.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 11:16:19 from 67.2.89.224

Dale~

I just sent another one! :)

From allie on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 11:35:09 from 174.23.238.75

20 miles on the TM?! such fortitude! way to go, teena. did you happen to notice how many times the other TM's turned over? i would guess they made three full turns to your one single session. and that's really cool about hitting the 2000 mile mark for the year. you have had such a solid year of training.

i can't remember my longest TM run, but i do remember that someone at the gym questioned why i was *still* running. i told them that it was my first time using the machine -- i wasn't sure how to turn it off so i was waiting for it to run out of batteries.

From Burt on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 12:52:57 from 72.223.84.236

Super woman!

From Bonnie on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 13:04:23 from 64.119.33.134

WOW! I can't run on the treadmill that long, the longest for me is 50 mins, and I thought I would die!

You are one tough cookie!!

From Kelli on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 19:15:33 from 71.219.84.215

Our firemen are not all that cute---skinny or old. BUT NICE.

From Kelli on Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 19:16:30 from 71.219.84.215

OH MY, Allie, that comment made me laugh!!!!

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 11:34:59 from 67.42.27.114

TM (Treadmilling and Teena Marie) are both incredible.

From timp on Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 13:36:21 from 129.188.33.25

I can't believe you were able to grab a treadmill that long at your gym. The Y used to limit us to 30 minutes if there were others waiting.

great job!

From Rhett on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 12:16:07 from 216.67.221.93

Wow, you and Kelli are going to take over Paul's ruler of the TM status.

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 12:17:25 from 67.42.27.114

Rhett,

I've long since been passed up.

From DonGardinero on Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 02:06:27 from 67.2.115.193

Teena, all this time off and no running? Or, are you going to post them all at once and take over the number one spot on the mileage board? LOL

From Teena Marie on Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 17:58:06 from 67.2.89.224

Allie~

You are seriously one of the funniest people I know!!!! Ry and I have been laughing about your comments for quite some time. Keep 'em coming!!! :) :) :)

Bonnie~

Not half as tough as you are!!! :) :) :)

Kel~

Ours are cute!!! :) :) :) Way cute!!!!

Rhett and Paul~

No one will ever have as good of a relationship with their TM as Paul does with his!!!! :) :) :)

Dale~

Funny! No, I have just been enjoying lots of time with the family! :) :) :) I will post my runs right now.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.006.0014.00

a.m.

AWESOME DAY!!!!!!

8 miles with Ry AP 9:22

*Ry surprised me by taking today off of work. Then he surprised me again by saying he would run with me. Then he surprised me a third time by running 8 miles!!!! That is the furthest he has run in about 2 years. SO SO SO SO SO MUCH FUN!!!!! :) :) :) Then we went to breakfast, did some shopping, went to lunch, and then chilled at home. :) :) :)

p.m.

60 minutes upright bike

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 8.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.750.000.003.250.008.00

8 miles which included 5 fast (for me) 800s and 1 1200 at my max. Pushed hard.

A fabulous lunch with many of the Chumps and a few others (Rob, Ann, and Fonz). The pizza I had was AWESOME, the company was even better!!!!

Elliptical shopping with my SSF!!!! :) :) :)

THANKS ALL for a wonderful day! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 8.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

8 miles AP 8:34.

This is usually a pace that a really enjoy. Today I felt super tired and blah. I hope that means that my speed workout yesterday was a good one! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 8.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.700.002.001.500.0013.20

Incredible Day!!!!

Slept in.

When I woke up I asked my oldest daughter if she would run with me. She was too tired to get up, but my two youngest girls said they wanted to run. After we finished running one of my boys wanted to run. When that was over my oldest decided she wanted to run after all. Only one of my boys did not want to run outside today, he did end up doing 1 mile on the treadmill though. I was SO SO SO impressed with all of my kids. I am the luckiest mom in the world! :)

5K with Sophia (8) and Livvy (7). High 11s, but no stopping -- I knew Sophia could run this distance, but Livvy completely surprised me! :)

5K with Oliver (7). High 10s and low 11s. Once again, I was completely surprised. I thought we would run 1 to 2 miles, but he insisted that we matched his sisters' distances. :)

3.5 miles with Rylee (13). AP 9:19. She wanted to run to Nana and Papa's and then have Papa drive us home. However, Papa was not there and so I ended up running home and then driving back to get her. She did awesome. I always wonder what she could do if she trained. This is the first run she has run for a LONG time!!!

3.5 miles by myself. AP 7:17. Ran as hard as I could. Felt tired but not horrible. Was happy to stop for a couple lights. :)

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL DAY!!!! :) :) :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 13.20
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From AmberG on Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 18:29:19 from 75.162.142.78

Teena- looks like you've had such a great week! So GREAT! what a fun day today to have your kids all running, you are passing down a lifestyle that will bless them tremendously!

Hope you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 19:12:05 from 24.10.248.6

Really cool Teena. Heads up, you might be a little sore tomorrow. When you run quite a bit slower than you are used to you use your muscles in a different way. At least that's my experience from running with my new runners in practice.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

From DonGardinero on Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 01:53:33 from 67.2.65.16

Very cool, Teena! What a great week you've had.

Merry Christmas!!!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 12:17:11 from 67.2.89.224

Amber~

Thanks!! I love running with my kids. :)

Rob~

Thanks for the heads up. You were so right!!!!! Crazy!!!

Dale~

It has been an awesome week!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.001.503.500.000.0010.00

a.m.

5 miles by myself AP 7:35

5 miles with my Honey AP 8:56

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!!! :)

 

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 10.00
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From Rhett on Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 12:31:25 from 216.67.218.76

Sounds like fun. You are really getting fast. I see you paces and think, it is a good thing I didn't run with Teena or I may not keep up. Merry Christmas.

From DonGardinero on Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 21:02:25 from 68.26.26.143

Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!

From Kelli on Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 22:45:06 from 71.219.84.215

Hope you guys have a marvelous Christmas!!!! Craziness with 6 kids, just plain craziness!!!

Great run, too.

From RAD on Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 02:48:31 from 67.172.229.125

Hope you had a wonderful day with family!!

From Smooth on Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 03:36:57 from 67.2.86.4

MERRY CHRISTMAS SSF!!! 𝄞

From Teena Marie on Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 14:34:53 from 67.2.89.224

Thanks all!

Hope your Christmas was wondeful as well!

Rhett~ YOU ARE FUNNY!!!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

No running.

Just enjoyed the day with the fam! :) :) :)

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.250.002.750.005.0015.00

2 miles before Rylee's game

(.25 easy then 1.75 at 6:59)

8 miles after Rylee's game, AP 8:15

50 minutes upright bike

** I need to stay away from all the goodies around the house. It's going to be tough, but I am going to give it an honest effort! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 10.00
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From RivertonPaul on Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 16:47:55 from 67.42.27.114

Nice balance in your workout.

From allie on Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 16:58:52 from 174.23.238.75

nice start to the week, teena. hope you had a great christmas!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.001.000.000.0013.00

 

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 13.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Crazy busy day.

Wasn't able to run until this evening. Was tired and hungry so cut it short.

Ry took half a day off since Rylee played in both the semi-finals and championship games this afternoon (AAU basketball tournament). They ended up taking second place. Man was it fun to watch her! :)

Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 5.00
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From Smooth on Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 00:35:23 from 67.2.122.114

Wish I was there'd to watch her play! GREAT JOB!!! I ran the same mileage as you! We ARE SSF!!! love & miss you!!!

From Kathie on Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 00:55:25 from 63.248.105.188

Fun day! I loved watching my kids play!

From Rhett on Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:56:50 from 74.32.222.21

Congrats to Rylee. Sounds like they have a good team.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 20:03:22 from 67.2.114.66

SSF~

Of course we are SSFs!!! :) :) :)

Kathie~

I love this time in my life!

Rhett~

Yes, they are good!!!! It is so so so much fun!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.005.000.000.008.00

8 miles, AP 7:48

Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 8.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

8 easy miles AP 9:30

2 minutes inversion table

Tightness in right biceps femoris and right lateral rotators. This usually happens when my right hip is rotated upward. Did exercises to adjust it, still feels a bit out of place. Had Ry work on it for a bit. If I can't get it where it needs to be by Monday I will call Matt and have him realign it. :)

2010 has been a FANTASTIC year. Last year I ran a little over 1300 miles. This year I had 740 crosstraining miles and 2112 running miles. For me this is huge!!! I am very very very happy about it! :) :) :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! :) :) :)

Comments
From Twinkies on Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 16:34:51 from 24.2.82.73

Way to end the year strong.

From Andy on Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 18:56:04 from 159.212.71.17

I am so happy that you had such a great year of running. It is only the beginning. Expect 2011 to be even better.

From Burt on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 15:43:05 from 173.87.186.51

Congratulations on being the mileage queen this year.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 20:09:41 from 67.2.114.66

Twinkies~

THANKS!!!! And, of course, one of the many great parts of this past year was meeting you! :) :) :) Happy New Year! :)

Andy~

So ... probably my favorite running memory this year was sharing a screwdriver with you on mile 20 of the PC marathon!!!! :) :) :) Seriously, who else can say that???? :) :) :) Thanks for being part of that!!!!

Burt~

Mileage queen? Are you crazy? However, I am very happy with what I was able to do this year. :) :) :)

From Burt on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 11:52:38 from 173.87.186.51

Well, you are the first woman on the Mileage Board for 2010. Maybe take out the cross training miles and you won't be.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 12:45:17 from 67.2.114.66

Burt~

What are you talking about???? There were several women ahead of me on the mileage board for 2010 (including Kelli, Boonie, April, etc.), and that's even with my crosstraining miles. I was NO WHERE NEAR the top of the board. Silly, silly Burt!!!!

From Burt on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 13:14:27 from 173.87.186.51

Ok. Let me look again.

From Burt on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 13:15:39 from 173.87.186.51

Hmmm...not sure what I was looking at. Maybe I only have eyes for you.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 13:49:55 from 67.2.114.66

Now that, Burt, made me laugh!!!! :) :) :)

And, of course, you know I meant "Bonnie" not "Boonie". :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1330.71480.49213.3988.00740.092852.68
Adidas Boston Classic #6 Miles: 152.85Adidas Boston Classic #5 Miles: 72.40Adidas Boston Classic #1 Miles: 71.65Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 442.17Adidas Boston Classic #2 Miles: 86.55Adidas Boston Classic #8 Miles: 301.54Asics Gel Landreth Miles: 70.54Adidas Boston Classic #9 Miles: 329.70Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 82.45Adidas Supernova Glide - Orange Miles: 191.65
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