Trail Running Granny

I am having so much fun, I can hardly stand it!  Last night we all played cards and visited and laughed until bed time, most of  my family are to see Lance Armstrong race, my cousin and my sister-in-law are Lance's biggest fans.   So they are all pretty hyped up and giddy watching all the different stages, they have seen a few celebrities too.  I on the other hand was all excited about my long run up and down the coast.  We mapped out our course yesterday and it worked out perfectly, no I should say, there was one glitch, I made a wrong wardrobe   choice and had terrible TERRIBLE chaffing, raw to the bone chaffing, and I will not tell you where.  I ended up making Harold give me his biking shorts and chucked my long pants, it helped some, but it was still pretty miserable.  We started out going south and ran as far as the trail would go and then hopped over the railroad tracks and ran on the beach for several miles, that is tough work let me tell you.  We ran to a point of land that we could see from the beach house and noticed there was a surfing competition going on so we checked that out and then turned  around and came back.   Harold and Ernie were on their bikes, so they of course had to wait for Gary and I while we ran along the beach to the point.  It was after the beach run that I told Harold to hand over his britches or I would die. That helped tons.  We now were on our way to Dana Point.  I called my dad on my cell phone and told him we were almost to the beach house and he jumped over a 6 foot wall and over the rail road tracks and gave us a big cheer and an apple and orange, we told him we were half way done,  and on our way to Dana Point. He said he and mom would meet us there and treat us to a lite lunch.  At this point about 14 miles, I was getting alittle tired and the chaffing was real painful, we made it to  Dana Point and met my folks and got a wrap and a chocolate peanut butter shake, I felt renewed, but after sitting for a half an hour, I started getting real cold and when I got up to use the rest room the chaffing seemed unbearable, so I opted to go home with my folks in the car. It was a good choice.  Ernie and Gary went all the way to the very point of Dana Point and they are still not back. Harold turned around and actually beat us back to the beach house. I am now showered and comfy and enjoying the sound of the waves breaking in the comfort of our cozy beach house. My total miles for the day was 17.50  we were out for over 4 hours,but I am not sure of our time or splits, as we stopped alot and I would forget to start or stop my garmin.  Anyway it was a nice leisurely run, most of the running was at an 11 to 13 min. mile. We stopped to look at babies and play with a dog that looked exactly like Odee, he was halfgolden and half Pyranese, so that was fun.  We really did enjoy ourselves and didn't pay attention to our time.

Tonight we are getting together with more family and I am making my Cafe Rio Pork Salad that has been in the crock pot since last night. More card games and laughter and maybe some of the Oscar Awards too!!!  Tomorrow we come back home, but it has been just what Harold and I have needed for alittle R and R.   

Sorry this sounds more like a travel log than a running blog entry, but it sure has been fun!!! I am not even going to re-read this so please overlook my typo's this darn lap top is acting stupid. 

I did a 5 mile recovery run/walk, the weather was great, clear blue skys, I may have to get out again for another walk with Odee.  I am glad Utah welcomed me home to such beautiful weather!

Today is an catch up day, wash the car, to the bank, go to the beauty supply, Target, fun fun fun!  Have a great day!

Quads are still alittle tight, did another recovery run.  Nice and Slow.  I need to get these legs ready for a 14 miler Sat. with Marion. 

Yard work today, it feels like Spring out there!  And a drive up to Snowbird to get a ski pass for my grandson.  I just love play days!

Happy Running my friends!!!

Maurine and I ended up running 5 more miles today on the Queen's Penguin Trail after Maurine got off work. Then she let me borrow her balancing board for ankle therapy and she gave me one of her homemade protein, soy, banana ice cream treats.   It was super yummy!!!!

I slept in, got up, got dressed, got out the door, went  .11 miles into the park and wasn't feeling the love, I was feeling the pain, turned around got in the shower and got dressed and am going to be working my fanny off all day.   I am taking an offical day off from running.

I dropped one pound, by the skin of my teeth, that only makes 3 pounds in 7 weeks, not very impressive, but I am still trying.  Maurine and I have a new game plan, tracking ourselves on fit day, so we shall see. I REALLY want to see 8 pounds off by the end of March  for running season!!

How are we going to survive without Kelli's thought for the day?

I WILL be ready for an adventureous 14 miler with girls on Sat.!!!!!

So far I have had kashi cereal and a banana and egg whites and toast. 

Lunch- Yummy salad with Hendrickson's dressing (lettuce, tomato, green pepper, carrots, grapes, apple, 1/2can tuna and pecans)

 snack #1 - 1/2 slice whole wheat bread and peanut butter

snack #2  two of my healthy grain cookies, they are super healthy because I forgot to put the butter in!  ( they have oats, fresh ground wheat, quinoa and flax, walnuts and raisins)

For dinner I am fixing tilapia, sweet patato and a green salad.

I woke up to snow and just couldn't get excited about running in winter weather conditions. I am in the spring mode for sure.  I ended up running/walking 4 miles on the PR trail, I never get in a good work out when I run in the afternoon.  I have to run before my brain turns on, or it will have a million reasons to slow down and walk.  Oh, well, I am  still a little stiff from my 17 miler, so it is good I took it easy today.   I just hope I don't slow Marion down too much tomorrow!! I am excited about running in new territory! 

THANK YOU MARION !!!!!!!! It was a perfect run, great scenery, very few cars, relatively flat course and of course wonderful company!!!!

Now I don't know how to get rid of the pink. Okay, you need to read Marion's blog, she has the splits and all the details.

It was so much fun, the only down side was I got a phone call from Maurine this morning at 5:15 and she pooped out on us.  We missed her, but had a great time.  It is NOT that far to Payson, it was worth the drive and  I wouldn't hesitate to go anytime I get a chance.  I was worried about keeping up with Marion, after my big run on Sunday, but she was so easy going and we had so much fun talking, I hardly noticed the sore muscles.  Payson Canyon is wonderful, I would like to that again.  It was fun to go to breakfast after and chat.  Marion makes everyone feel like she is your best friend.  Thanks again Marion! Now I am going to take an ice bath and take a nap! 

Woo hoo!  This is my highest mileage week I have had since last summer!!