I AM WOMAN, HEAR ME ROAR!!

Wow! what a great run this morning! today i hit my 10 miler! it was amazing and long, but i was feeling good. I felt sick around 6 miles and took some power gel, that helped me to get rid of the sick tum feeling. I am so proud and excited for everyone doing their long runs and pushing your abilities! who knew we could do all this! We are strong women! I am looking forward to our race in just a couple weeks. Does anyone know if we need to pick up our packets for the race? Do you know what time we want to be at the race, on running day? Happy Running!

GIRLS NIGHT!

HI Everyone.
wow 3 weeks in counting! I am so proud to be apart of this group, you all are amazing women! It would be great to spend an evening with you all before the big day! I would love to have girls nite here on April 11 or 12. whatever works for the majority. since the nite before is the Eq dinner. let me know what night works best for you.

shirt logo

ok, that last logo was a quick idea...this is more of what I had in mind... I actually just wanted the letttering and lines on the front, with the flowers starting on the bottom of the back of the shirt. I'm betting it would cost more to print on both the front and the back, so i combined the two. PLEASE let me know if you do not like this style. I will not be offended in the slightest. Here is another copy of the first draft, feel free to say which one you prefer.

T-shirts

Hi everyone! It sounds like things are going pretty well for everyone. I agree with all of you, the long runs are getting harder. It's not as fun when it takes you 2+ hours to do your run. I am leaving for my cruise on Friday and am worried that I will not be able to keep up with the running while I am on vacation. I will do my best.
We can order the shirts whenever we are ready. I did get a sample shirt if anyone wants to see it. Somebody asked me if they were see through or not, the one I have is white and it is a little see through but not bad. The shirts come in womens sizes and I would say they run on the small side. The size she gave me was a large and I would want an X-large just so it wouldn't be quite so form fitting. I hope that helps figure out sizes. If anyone wants to try on the large or see it just let me know. I think we decided on white??? And I think we all liked Sherian's design. With all of that we can go forward. I need to hear from each of you within the next couple of days so we can get them ordered and have them here in time for the marathon. The cost will be $15.00. We don't have to pay until they get here so all I need is your name and your size. Either e-mail them to me or call me at home 768-2415 and let me know.
Sherian - can you e-mail me a copy of the logo you did. Does an XP format sound right? I think that's what my sister-in-law said she would need (I am not computer literate when it comes to stuff like that). Anyway, sent it to my e-mail Mindyloohoo@hotmail.com.

Mindy

Wow, it's been a long time!

I'm glad to finally sit down and write! Life just got away from me and well, here I am now. It has been so much fun to train for this race and I am getting excited for the big day. As far as a girl's night out - someone other than me will have to host and plan it. I would love to come if I can. Someone throw out a date, and we'll go from there. Also, the night before our race both Elder's Quorums are having a big combined couple party. Since my husband is heavily involved in EQ, I can't skip it!!! He promises that there will be plenty of pasta. So, I plan on loading up on carbs at the EQ party. I think we need a post-race party with lots of ice cream and other yummy desserts. It's ok to splurge on desserts and then I can really get back on the stick. I've gained 5 pounds. How did that happen? I don't know, but I am working on it.

Happy running!
Niki

Great Run Today!

Today, I joined the ladies down at the legacy center, it was my first time out of my house since November! So, I was nervous, it was difficult to find my pace, I actually ran slower without the pace of the treadmill, good to know! I ran 7 miles! it felt great and I enjoyed being with other runners, it was motivating! Deanna also joined us, it was great to get to know her a little better.
so.. IS IT TIME TO ORDER OUR T-SHIRTS?
WHEN CAN WE GET TOGETHER FOR GIRLS NITE?
Leslie

Hi Everyone!
I am so ready to get outside for my runs! I think that will help me with my boredom on the treadmill. I'm not willing to run with the die hards at 6am! but is anyone interested in running mornings? for sure I want some friends on sat. mornings 7 or 8 am. for my long runs. The Jordan pkway is calling!

Loving the light weeks

I didn't realize how important the light workout weeks would be when I started training. I thought I could continue with the training to get faster. Now I actually look forward to them. Last week was one of those weeks. It was fabulous!! The easy week makes it easier to continue with the training the following week.

I am doing my longest run yet tomorrow--10 miles. My plan is to try some of the gel during my run. I'll admit taking that stuff makes me nervous. (That's why I'm practicing with it.) I've never had it before, so I'm not sure how my body will react. I hope I don't puke!! (Sorry to those I am running with if I do!) :) Thanks for the questions and answers Leslie and Amber. We'll see how it goes!

If you'd like to join us tomorrow, we'll be leaving at 6:00 am. Let us know if you're coming so we don't miss you!!
Good luck to all on your long run!!
Deena

I am so sick of the treadmill. Because of my schedule, I have a really hard time getting out on the road and I'm starting to miss it a bit. As my miles increase, my treadmill boredom increases as well. Today I did 8 miles on the treadmill and that is just too much. And, I'm a bit worried because last weekend I went out to the parkway planning to do 9 miles. It is the first time I had been on the road in a long time. It did not go well. I ended up quitting at 7 miles because I could hardly breathe. Apparently 7 road miles are a lot harder then 7 treadmill miles. Hopefully I can start getting out on the road again soon.

Leslie - I did take some carbs when I was training for my marathon. I took usually took a Power Bar Gel at about 6 or 7 miles and then something every 3 miles after that. If you don't like the texture of the gels, you can try Sport Beans which are easier to get down or I also like Luna Sport Moons. You can find them at any running store or even at WalMart (although they will have a lot fewer flavors). Training for a half marathon, they really aren't as necessary, but you may want to practice taking something along the way because they are helpful and most half-marathons pass out something at about the halfway mark. And, you don't want to try anything during the race that you haven't tried during training. Also, don't be afraid to carb load the night before you do your long runs. While training for my marathon, my husband knew that on Friday night we were having pasta. 8 miles is a long way to run and so there is nothing wrong with giving your body the energy it needs to do it. Amber

One word for last week...

BLAH! Pretty much sums that up!

Hit My 8 Miler!

Hi Everyone,
I am so proud writing and letting you know I ran 8 miles this weekend! It was awesome and in powering! I just had one little problem! I kept getting sick to my stomach after 6 miles, so I'd walk a little, drink water, keep running. till i was done. so, I'm asking for some advice from all, what do you do when running so many miles? Amber, I know you mentioned taking carbs every 3 miles after 6. can you tell my all that again and where to shop? also how much water Am I to be drinking daily? 1-2 gallons?
let me know. Leslie