5 miles on the TM (it was so cold and windy). It felt pretty good. I was trying to push myself a little ...push through the discomfort. Teach my body and mind that it can do it! :)

Saturday -- 7.16 miles!!! I think that might be my longest run to date. It was slow ... but I felt pretty good. I am always a mental case when running. But the last couple miles my body felt fine but it was my mind that was a mess. I have got to figure out the mental part of running.

Monday -- Pilates and kettle bells. Pretty good workout. Then I headed to the gym for a quick run. (around 2 miles is all) I am trying run at least a little everyday.

Monday -- Pilates. I had a great workout. A full reformer and kettle bells. I added a some weight and some exercises. It felt good.

Saturday I headed to the canyon trail for a nice run. The weather was beautiful! A perfect day. I headed out with 6 miles in mind. I ended up doing 5.25. I was slow and heavy. My legs were tired. This running thing is not going so well. I am feeling a little discouraged.

Had an ok run this morning. Ended up doing 3.5 miles. I think I need to learn to push myself harder or something. Ugh ... running!

Monday I went for a run. I set out to do 6 miles. Well that didn't happen. I felt like junk! Four miles was all I was able to accomplish. An hour later I went to Pilates. I have been so hit and miss with my pilates. It was a nice work out.

Saturday, the designated long run day, was suppose to be a 6 miler. It was cold and snowing (Utah spring!) and I just couldn't make myself go outside. I headed to the gym and got a nice 4 miler in. I have slowed down (hard to imagine I know) but I feel so much better and actually find myself enjoying my run. I have come to accept that running for me is not, nor ever will be about time. I am not a naturally fast runner. I am sure with some consistency and time I may get a little faster. It is just not something I am going to worry about right now. Taking that pressure off myself has made running a lot easier!

Well I'm back. I know I have said that before, but I really am this time. I am dying that it has been 5 months since my last post. Oops. How time flies!

This time last year I was signed up for several races. Women of Steel Tri, Alcatraz Swim, Ragnar Relay, ... I was all about training and working out. Things sure have changed. Pete finally convinced me to sign up for the Utah Valley Half. It is no secret how I feel about running. Why would I do this? I need an excuse/motivation to workout that's why. Life has gotten so ... SO ... so busy. (out of control really) Regular exercise is something I need. It does help me cope. Now if I could only have a couple more hours in my day.

It isn't like I have NOT been exercising. It has just been very sporadic. Having this race in just a couple months is making me make it a priority. So here is to getting back in shape! Let's do this thing!