Run Like You Stole It!

Or run like you stole my dream....
So, I had a goal this year to finish in the top 3 overall in my age division in the Strider's Winter Racing Circuit. It's 5 races, 5K, 10K, 10 mile, 1/2 marathon, and a 30K. It was all going so well. I was kicking butt. After the 10 mile race, I thought I could really do it....Then I got sick. My 1/2 marathon was a dud, and I knew my chances weren't good after that. My 30 K went well enough, but it wasn't enough to place...I finished 5th. I was fine......Until....Rick, who in the beginning said, "Yeah, I guess I'll sign up, but I don't really want to." Walked next to me and said, "Hey! I took 3rd place overall. *smile*" Is it wrong that I'm not all that happy for him????? *sigh* Whatever!!! I'm trying to be happy for him.


The 30K.
This was our last race, 18.6 miles. Even though Rick took 3rd overall he struggled in this race. He made a huge mistake. He took a GU (It's an energy gel to provide calories and electrolytes for long distance runs) without water. Funny thing, he's made this mistake before...go figure. Anyhow, it makes your intestines cramp and swell. Not a fun experience.....especially if you do it in the first 3 miles of a 18+ run. He finished, but he felt like "you know what" all day and night. His time 2:30. He did announce his retirement from distance running after this race. He said, "People who run over 13.1 miles, and pay money to do it, are just stupid. And after I run Ogden, I'm NEVER doing it again!"

I had a great race! I was on target at mile 16 to beat my time from last year... even though it was raining, and snowing, and freezing. Then...I hit the wall. My body slowed, and started to show signs of dehydration, but I hung on. Mile 18 my left leg cramped, seized, and wouldn't bend. I really thought I'd have to hop-walk .6 miles to finish, but I gave it a little time and it kinda started to work. Needless to say, I didn't beat my time.....but I finished. My time 2:53

I also wanted to give a shout out to my friend, Teresa O., who took 2nd place in her age division...way to go girl!

For those of you that don't know, Rick will be doing his first marathon May 16th, so wish him luck. AND, if you have nothing to do....Go watch him finish. I am doing a sprint Tri that day, and I don't think I'll make it there before he finishes to support him. He should finish between 10:10am and 10:30am. The finish line is at 25th street and Grant in Ogden. Brooke and Tom are running the 1/2 that day if you'd like to see them finish, call them for an approximate finish time.

I Can Dance Too, Ya Know!

Cheer Camp.

Chantel went to Cheer Camp, taught in part by Kortney (Corbin's girlfriend) who is a cheerleader at Clearfield High. Channy had such a great time learning cheers, and a dance. Then they preformed them at 1/2 time at a Clearfield High basketball game.
Channy

Jazz, Channy, Hanna

Kort

The Girls

Dig It, the 6th grade musical!

Oh, man, was I ever glad for this day to come. Channy and all of her friends had been singing, and dancing, and going over lines in the musical over, and over, and over, and over. Until, I could have had a part myself ....I'd, not by choice, memorized the whole thing. But, she did a great job and we all had a great time watching.

Janelle, and Chantel (They were Egyptian Dancers)

Corbin and Grandma Dorman

Grandpa Dorman and Kylee(Channy's cousin)

The Dance

The End~

Let's DANCE!

Syracuse Prom 2009

There's nothing like your first Prom, or your first tux. Corbin was sooooooo excited to go. If you remember a couple of posts ago he asked his "Special Lady Friend" (We just call her his girlfriend...Kortney) to the Prom, and she said yes.

I had a great time going to pick out the tux with Corbin and his BFF, Cole. They were so cute. They could hardly believe they had to wear their pants soooooo high up on their hips. But, they really looked sharp. Such handsome boys.



I wish I would have taken a picture of all of the parents there taking pics. We were so happy for them....and kinda sad that they are so old.

Kortney looked beautiful in a bejeweled hot pink dress, and long curled locks.
We all really love Kort at our house.



Corb and Kort are so cute together.










Cole took Marysa. She looked beautiful also.



And the Flowers were beautiful.




The 4 of them together.


Some of the group they went with.


And off they went.....Did I forget to mention....Corbin's a driver now!!!!


I think they had a good time.....I'm still waiting for Corbin to come through the door....A mother's work never ends...even though she turns back into a pumpkin after midnight.

I Hope They Stretch!

No, that's not what I meant.......I meant...I hope they really, really stretch!!

That's what you wanna here on your 40th birthday! THANKS BRENDA!

She was talking about my Pearl Izumi Tri shorts I got for my birthday, and YES! THEY FIT! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

I turned 40 this past week, and no big deal. It's only 40. The really good thing about 40 is...no one expects you to look good anymore....that's a plus....right?! And, like my friend Andrea said, "Now you can move into the 40-60 category running, and you should do well there." If she didn't live in Texas....I'd hit her.....The other good thing, you forget easy, so you don't have a lot of stress anymore. It's all good....I just hope I don't break a hip or anything.

I had a wonderful Birthday lunch at Mimi's. My BFF put on for me, and I'd show you some pics...if anyone would send them to me.

I also had a fun dinner at Chili's with the family, Brenda's family, Melissa, and Kortney. And, seriously, I'm lovin' 40! Thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes....they mean the most to the old people.

My shorts Brenda insulted me about.


The "Special Bib" our waiter made for me.


He still loves me...even if I am old.


Chal and Melissa


Corb and Kort


Channy, and Brenda's girls Madi, and Kin


Me and Kin


The whole group.

Girls From The Hood Lunch.

I really have such a good time when I get together with friends from the hood I grew up in. I see Heather all the time now, and I love that. But I haven't seen Michelle and Annette in a year or more. It's just fun to catch up, and remember all the fun times we had growing up. The good news is Anette and I are going to the same gym now, and we'll start seeing more of each other. I can't wait.
Me, Michelle, Heather, and Annette.

One Of Us Kicked #$% And One Of Us Got Our #$% Kicked!

Strider's 1/2 Marathon.

Fist of all. I'd like to give a big shout out to my dear friend Craig for providing the pictures for this entry. Only a DEAR friend would insure all the pictures of me would show me in the best light. Thanks Craig....No, no...really.



Well, Let's start with the good news...because the bad news is clearly about me. :) I guess the best news was about the weather. The storm that was expected didn't really pan out. We had some snow flurries, but the snow that was expected on the road was non existent...great news right? Wrong, because the head wind made you feel like you weren't even moving, and that's really hard on your head. However Rick apparently didn't seem to notice much because he finished with a time of 1:39:18 a 7:34 sec average mile time. I am always in aww. He's a great runner and I'm really proud of him. He was a little disappointed because of the headwind. In all honesty it did slow him down....it slowed down everyone. But his goal was was to finish in double diggets (meaning in under 100 minutes) and he did. Way to go baby!

A picture truly worth a 1000 words.....But, I'll try to keep it to a minimum. Well, as you can see the breakfast after rocked. Strider's put on the best breakfast they've ever done, and I was grateful there was something good about the @#$% race. Because my race sucked! My worst 1/2 time ever....I'm kind of getting sick of writing that line. I've been sick for 3 weeks, and I didn't have great expectations from the beginning, but my goal was to finish all of my races better than last years.....and that just didn't happen. My left IT Band was more a hinderance than the cold that had moved to my lungs. I had to stop and walk a lot, but I didn't quit like I wanted, so I guess that'll have to be what I'm proud of, because finishing 2:04 is not a proud moment for me.


Craig and Missy.
Craig said he hit a wall at mile 5, and I know his pain....however, looking at his time, I don't think he walked like me. 1:45. Missy, who is always amazing, and I have nothing but respect for finished 1:57, and I'm really proud of her.

Teresa, and Missy.
I bow to Teresa. She is a great runner, and so consistant. I think it's her possitive attitude that makes her great. She finished 1:57 also. I really wish I could have stayed with her and Missy because they always inspire me.

My running friend Stacy was on her way to Mexico, and she didn't miss a thing. And my running friend Becky isn't running this year because she's pregnant, and I'd rather run 10 marathons than be pregnant.

The rest of the day Rick and I spent on the couch in front of the the TV. Asking ourselves the same question everyone else asks us.....Why the hell do we do this to ourselves?......We're still not sure.

P.S. My foot has started it's annual "fall apart". The question above becomes stronger for me as it becomes more and more raw....hope you're not eating. ;)