I DID IT!

I ran my first half marathon and it felt great! I was so excited to finish my first half marathon, I was on cloud nine the rest of the day. I thought I would want to just come home and crawl into bed after getting only about 2 hours of sleep. I was so nervous and excited that I just could not sleep. When I got to sleep I kept waking up because I was afraid that I was going to sleep through my alarm that went off at 5:00 am--ouch. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a night owl--an extreme night owl. I am up until about 3 am every night.

I got down to Salt Lake and was so glad that I brought an extra outfit. Since it was my first race I did not know what to wear (just like a girl I know). I figured it would better to be safe than sorry. I originally put on my tank top and shorts (the day high was 73 degrees) but at 6 am it is freezing. I got half way across the parking lot and turned around to put on my long sleeve shirt and calf long leggings.

I went to the platform to wait for the TRAX to come (public transportation provided for free). It did not come for over a half an hour. We all started to panic because we had less than fifteen minutes before the start of the race and the ride up to the start takes 25 minutes. You can do the math--we were all late (even the girl who won it last year!!) I then had to go to the bathroom. I was so happy to know that you do not start to get clocked until you cross the start line. I started the race 20 minutes late. My time was 2 hours and 11 minutes. Not bad for my first half marathon. I was just happy that I finished. I was so proud that I wore my bib and metal most of the day--to show off of course!

Yes I am Here!

I have been absent for the last few days from the blogging world. It was Spring Break and we went down to St. George. Daughter had a dance competition--she did great! We also went to the Lava Tunnels. So cool. I have also been getting ready for the Salt Lake City Marathon. The race is tomorrow (4.17.2010) and I am getting to eat all kinds of fun stuff to carb load tonight--pasta, bread, some candy, frozen yogurt (yummy). My first 1/2 Marathon (as well as first race). I am so excited, this must be what kids feel like when they know they are getting to go to Disneyland. ALL giddy ;) Wish me luck!

SLC Marathon Here I Come!

I did it! I took the plunge. I am going to run a 5K in the Salt Lake City Marathon Circuit. OK, I know that it is not a marathon but I am getting ready for a future half marathon and possibly a Ragnar (neighbor has a group and will see if there are any spots). I also want to do the Crazy Bob's Bar Gutsman. This is a 11 mile run up the Farmington Canyon.

I am running 7.5 per day (6 days a week). I run this in about 1 hour 10 minutes. Not bad. First few weeks I was trying to get my milage up. Now I am focusing on getting my speed up. Then I will go back to distance. I don't know if I am training right but oh well! I am new to this. This is the first time I have had a chance to do this--Not Pregnant anymore . Seems I was always prego in the past. Wish me luck!

How many girl scout cookies did you buy?

That is exactly what my darling hubby asked me when he saw them sitting on the counter. I tried to be calm and said "Just 5 cases". "WHAT? How much did that cost?" I replied "Oh only about $200". He just looked at me. I tried to use the excuse that I HAD to buy them for our food storage. If disaster strikes a girl must have her cookies, right?!

Honestly, how can you put a price on such wonderfulness? I love, I mean LOVE girl scout cookies. The hard part is trying to decide which ones to eat! How do you eat them? One box at a time or do you mix it up? I have to mix it up! They are to yummy to just choose one flavor.

Of couse, I had to get the classic! Thin Mints, who doesn't like mint and chocolate together. Along with the crunch of the chocolate wafer cookie in the middle. MMMM!

Peanut Butter, sweet, Peanut Butter! Oh how I love the Do-Si-Dos. Peanut Butter has to be the best taste next to chocolate. My daughter ate a whole box of these delicious babies all by herself already. I love the creamy peanut butter in the middle.

I get the Trefoils as a reminder of my childhood. I remember my mom always ordering these shortbread cookies. The melt in your mouth texture of this cookie. Butter--need I say more. As my mom would say--"HANDS OFF THESE ARE MINE!"

I tried a new cookie this year. The Lemon Chalet Creme. I love lemon and sugar. I have high expectations for these cookies. I have not tried them yet but I am going to right now! Hold on just a second. Oh yeah! De-lish.

I think I saved the best for last. SAMOAS. Oh my word. How can something so little pack such wonderful flavor. Chocolate, caramel, coconut, crunchy cookie. I am feeling lite headed. I don't know if it is the SAMOAS talking or if it is a sugar rush! Maybe my blood sugar dropped, I doubt it, but just in case I had better eat just one more cookie--OK, well, maybe 2 or 3 or 4 more. Somebody stop me!