tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32473775353758522012023-11-15T23:38:43.721-08:00iRun4HimMy journey back to athlete from couch potatoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-429744397910209742014-11-03T18:58:00.003-08:002014-11-03T18:58:42.723-08:00Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon, 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My one and only Half Marathon of 2014.<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-216010381479778872013-03-26T09:10:00.001-07:002013-03-26T09:10:11.048-07:00iRun for Kids race re-cap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My first 'real' race of the year! Wasn't gonna run as I had not been training due to a heel injury. On top of that, I arrived at packet pick-up 10 minutes after the race started. (note to self: double check race start time!) I grabbed my packet, set the stuff in my car, pinned on my race bib, and attached my timing chip. As I hurried to the starting line I prayed they would let me start. They did! I took off running, at a VERY slow pace, and thought to myself, "I hope I catch up to the back of the pack." <br />
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I headed over the bridge and had to keep stopping and scooting out of the way of the leaders who were on their way back over the bridge heading to the finish line. Their encouraging words kept me going. It was a wonderful little run/walk through downtown Albany. At about mile 1.5 I caught up with the back of the pack and started passing people I knew. Their cheers gave me the strength to keep going. A few more twists and turns and I was heading back over the bridge. Now I was the one trying to get past people. <br />
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Then to my surprise a bicycle came by on my left, opening the way for the leader of the 10-mile race! As I approached the finish line, I had an overwhelming sense of relief and accomplishment! I had finished my first race since October of 2012. And less that 3 minutes from my PR!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-9915011388453456942013-01-03T10:44:00.002-08:002013-01-03T10:44:37.066-08:00New YearSo a new year is upon us!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-89992011593967819192012-08-29T08:56:00.000-07:002012-08-29T08:56:42.335-07:00Injinji Compression Socks Review and Giveaway! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWWajmmxEc92emis-8E6_LBATe1VjSgsAOmuiEN4ZawdafcoYsyIRxmpvDPD4H8AjbGRDg5exm8ny0LOm4gPLvBvL_5QzzroFaXgYLYjA1HsOcVa66_rQs_CzKsB6k9ydG8UvvFJsT8wu0/s1600/7331b3e3-5d9d-40f6-aa6b-3f4102862f79.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWWajmmxEc92emis-8E6_LBATe1VjSgsAOmuiEN4ZawdafcoYsyIRxmpvDPD4H8AjbGRDg5exm8ny0LOm4gPLvBvL_5QzzroFaXgYLYjA1HsOcVa66_rQs_CzKsB6k9ydG8UvvFJsT8wu0/s200/7331b3e3-5d9d-40f6-aa6b-3f4102862f79.jpg" width="92" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Here are the specs and details on the construction from Injinji:</div><div></div><ul><li><span style="color: black;">Coolmax/Nylon/Lycra blend</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">65% COOLMAX freshFX 15% Nylon 20% Lycra</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Reduces Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (Doms)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Accelerates Recovery Of Muscle Force Capacity</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Machine wash on warm or hand wash your toesocks after each use, and line dry</span></li>
</ul><div></div><div> You can find a pair of these at REI, or on Amazon, and the retail for around $38. Yes... a little pricey for socks, but as a recovery tool (and fashion statement), I think they are a good value. Granted, I have not tried other brands of compression socks, but I was a really happy with the fit and the results. </div><div></div><div>So... would you like a pair? I have one pair to giveaway to a lucky reader. Unfortunately I only have one size, so if you wear a Mens size 8-10.5 shoe, or Womens 9-11.5, these are perfect! </div><div><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-16048793674613181072012-07-25T07:46:00.000-07:002012-07-25T07:46:18.741-07:00My friend over at Run with Jess is hosting a <a href="http://www.runwithjess.com/2012/07/2012-virtual-olympics.html" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">VIRTUAL GAMES: Track Star 2012 </span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: black;">event that I am extremely excited to compete in.</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: black;">You should head over to her page and join in the fun!</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-14374886510251633232012-06-21T16:30:00.000-07:002012-06-21T16:30:41.850-07:00Welcome to Summer Virtual 5k<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.runninglovingliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Welcome-to-Summer-Virtual-Run-lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://www.runninglovingliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Welcome-to-Summer-Virtual-Run-lg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Wasn't sure I would be able to run when I awoke in pain on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. My back, hips, & feet were still sore from my chiropractor appointments the past week. I decided to get up off my behind and get out the door. It was a beautiful morning so I headed down the street to the high school track. My first two laps consisted of two 50 meter 'sprints' with 350 meter walk/run recoveries. On my next two times around the track I decided to try climbing up and back down the stadium stairs. That was rough but I made it. I then proceeded to finish my regular loop and ended up back at the house with a total of 4 miles completed. So my 5k time ended up being 45:43 with a pace of 14:43/mile. Not bad for not having run since my last half marathon on May 20th.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-81537886222848896212012-06-21T16:12:00.000-07:002012-06-21T16:12:35.369-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.runninglovingliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Welcome-to-Summer-Virtual-Run-lg-500x353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://www.runninglovingliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Welcome-to-Summer-Virtual-Run-lg-500x353.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My friend over at <a href="http://www.runninglovingliving.com/welcome-to-summer-virtual-run-5k10k" target="_blank">Running, Loving, Living</a> is sponsoring a Welcome to Summer Virtual 5k/10k race. I am participating in both races and have already finished my 5k.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-31280327083195999612012-06-18T08:43:00.000-07:002012-06-18T08:43:47.500-07:00Options Tri--For-Life/Laps-For-LifeIt was a gorgeous day for a Triathlon, forecast was for a high of 80*. The day started out cool and cloudy and the air was electric.<br />
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I took a DNS (did not start) for the race. My back, from the base of my skull to my buttocks, including my shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, and feet, had been bothering me for the past week. An appt with my chiropractor confirmed my thought that this race wasn't in the cards for me this year.<br />
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I showed up to pick up my packet and headed back to my car to go home. The thought occurred to me that I could actually volunteer on the course. Over to the sign-up table I went and they had one opening left on the bike route. So I got to encourage all the bikers as they rode by.<br />
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After the last bike passed by, I headed to the Laps-For-Life check-in line. I proceeded to walk around the track for the next hour (very slowly) in support of <a href="http://www.optionsprc.org/events/laps-for-life-information">Options Pregnancy Resource Center</a>. The atmosphere was great as children along with their parents and grandparents walked. We cheered in the triathlon finishers (as they finished on the track). I even won a few raffle prizes. Overall, it was a pretty good day.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-56013214327807266142012-03-22T10:09:00.001-07:002012-06-02T19:15:26.677-07:00First race of the season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://websitemanagementcenter.com/client/Albany_Public_Schools_FounAYSCYT/images/shamrock1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="94" src="http://websitemanagementcenter.com/client/Albany_Public_Schools_FounAYSCYT/images/shamrock1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was a beautiful morning for a run. Cold & rainy. The excitement was high as I located several of my work buddies getting ready for their very first 5k's. We met up and chatted nervously as everyone picked up their race packets and secured their timing chips. People were lining up at the two (2) porta potties provided (for over 400 participants, dozens of volunteers, and numerous supporters).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I awoke that morning ready to tackle the day ahead. I had my half cup of coffie, ate a cheese stick and a banana, took my pain reliever, and drank a '5 hour energy'. I had had doubts the night before the race as to whether or not I would be able to run the 10 miles I had signed up for. I had not run for 10 days due to pain. My last run (6.5 miles) just happened to be the majority of the course in which we would be racing on. I had some major encouragement from my <a href="http://toughchik.wordpress.com/">Team Tough Chick</a> girls to 'go for it'. I had messages such as: "you got this" and "you'll regret it if you don't".</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSuFAkxKkwo78ON3UpowDY-uGWt-zn6qygexT3E4dQQxwEp6bnRUA8DVEUfj8qR6KEQzg776Lnj3BC8AI2VlWn9jDENX-EAAsIR1djhOhSf-7CxP0XCw7ySXiad9D9yt0ALapWRTSawTFd/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSuFAkxKkwo78ON3UpowDY-uGWt-zn6qygexT3E4dQQxwEp6bnRUA8DVEUfj8qR6KEQzg776Lnj3BC8AI2VlWn9jDENX-EAAsIR1djhOhSf-7CxP0XCw7ySXiad9D9yt0ALapWRTSawTFd/s200/007.JPG" width="112" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHn2UmH3kzJ-Mww4-IK-j-l1s6vUcIduEN94mGyiRmEB4xiY_kTP9M5IKAL5DjirgE4WzM7sjS2i31dE7nFF7R08tEPGKD1RssAN6mbhyiDzWG5mD2D14giJaT48d8t2oIRTiJ6hm3HtbA/s1600/009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHn2UmH3kzJ-Mww4-IK-j-l1s6vUcIduEN94mGyiRmEB4xiY_kTP9M5IKAL5DjirgE4WzM7sjS2i31dE7nFF7R08tEPGKD1RssAN6mbhyiDzWG5mD2D14giJaT48d8t2oIRTiJ6hm3HtbA/s200/009.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I stood around, stretched, drank my<a href="http://www.nuun.com/"> nuun</a>, and talked with my husband. At 8:57am I decided it was time to head to the starting line where I chatted with a few friends who were tackling the 10-mile course also. The excitement was high as people jockeyed for position at the starting line. I tried to stay to the back of the pack as I knew I would be in the way of the faster runners.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The cowbell rang and we were off. I started my <a href="http://runkeeper.com/running-app">RunKeeper app</a> on my phone which promptly said, "Activity started." I struggled to stuff it into my <a href="http://www.spibelt.com/spibelt.php">SPIbelt</a> and zip it up. As I ran down the street towards the first turn I was thinking, "I feel pretty good, I can do this". We made the turn and ran across the bridge over the Willamette River which was brown, high, and fast moving. The course took us through downtown and out into the country. My RunKeeper told me that my first mile was at a 12:19 min/mile pace! I thought, "This is way too fast for me to sustain, I'd better slow down a bit." I went into the Galloway method, which I had been training with, so as to not overtire myself too soon. I continued to run 2 minutes, walk 1 minute for the next 6 miles. Things were going well; I was feeling good. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">My phone was having issues the entire race! It kept dialing home on it's own. I had to keep taking it out and disconnecting the call. Then my RunKeeper app stopped working! I really count on knowing my pace and having it tell me when it is time to run and time to walk. After about a half a mile, I pulled my phone out of my SPIbelt, again, and checked my app, and started a new activity on it. This really messed me up as now I didn't know my overall pace and the mileage wasn't correct.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I was running in the bike lane, nobody else in sight, until I see my husband biking toward me! What a wonderful sight that was! He stopped to take a video of me running past him at about mile 7.5. I took off my jacket and handed it to him and asked him to bring it to the finish line. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The course had taken me down the street a block from my house and I was relieved to see the 'Mile 8' marker; only 2 more to go. Two very long and slow miles. I couldn't wait for this to be over! I was now running 1 minute, walking 2. My legs really didn't want to keep going; my lungs were burning; my head was saying you can do it. Dig deep! No problem! You can do it! You've come so far, you can't quit now! I came to a corner with several young volunteers (bundled up in jackets, scarves & gloves). Was it really that cold out? The sun had come out; it had stopped raining. Focus, Melissa! The volunteers were cheering me on. Such a great feeling which gave me a burst of energy, albeit small.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I ran down the street, along the river, under the bridges and made the turn which would take me up and over the bridge, again. I thought I'd better try and run (slowly) up the front side of the bridge as my legs just might stop working if I walked it. Had to switch to walking until I got up over the top and started running again. Almost there! Decided I'd better walk for awhile as my lungs were really protesting the effort. I came upon a wonderful police officer who was stopping traffic so I could cross the street and head for the finish line. OK, Melissa, you gotta take a walk break or you'll collapse before you get there. Short walk break over, I began to run again. I see a friend drive past me in her bright yellow VW bug and I think, "I bet she finished the race over an hour ago! She probably went home, took a shower, and is ready to get on with the rest of her day." Once again, focus on your job, Melissa! I see my husband come around the backside of the building, where the finish line was, to take pictures. I run up the sidewalk and around the corner. I see the finish line; I hear the announcer saying here she comes, let's cheer her in. Around another corner, past a few cheering spectators, and across the finish line! I had done it!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">A volunteer clipped off my race chip as I clung to fence. I gave my husband a kiss and he congratulated me on a job well done. I went over to get some refreshment and everything was gone! All cleaned up. I did get a bottle of water. They were tearing down the finish line chute! There were still 3 runners still out there! Don't they know we, at the back of the pack, are as important as those at the front? Don't we deserve to have post-race food, too? Not to mention there were only about a dozen spectators left.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I stuck around until the last person finished. As she crossed the finish line they put a medal around her neck for 2nd place in her age group. She's 80 years old! What an inspiration! Those of us hanging around got our pictures taken (need to get a copy of those) together. We had survived the iRun For Kids 10-mile race! My first race of the 2012 season.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0Albany, OR, USA44.6365107 -123.105928244.5869492 -123.16337069999999 44.686072200000005 -123.0484857tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-23257500930841312872012-03-22T07:56:00.000-07:002012-03-22T07:56:23.302-07:00<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I'm raising $500 for Options Pregnancy Resource Centers! I still have $450 remaining. I've got 85 days before time runs out. Will you help me?</span></span></h6><div class="mvm uiStreamAttachments clearfix fbMainStreamAttachment" data-ft="{"type":10}"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><a class="external uiAttachmentMedia UIImageBlock_Image UIImageBlock_MED_Image" data-ft="{"type":41}" href="http://www.fundeasy.com/m/873012/?ref=nf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title=""><img alt="" class="img" src="https://www.facebook.com/app_full_proxy.php?app=105610769469921&v=1&size=z&cksum=d8cbeb9e467820735df786c576ba59cf&src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministrysync.com%2FFileUploads%2F301%2F7F0F2D01-2E8A-966D-10F2-E49CD5EF325D.png" /></a><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_MED_Content fsm fwn fcg"><div class="uiAttachmentTitle" data-ft="{"type":11}"><strong><a href="http://www.fundeasy.com/m/873012/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa Lea's Fundraising Page | FundEasy</a></strong> </div><span class="caption">www.fundeasy.com</span><div class="mts uiAttachmentDesc translationEligibleUserAttachmentMessage">Will you help me raise $500 for Options Pregnancy Resource Centers? Tri for Life/Laps for Life 2012, June 16, 2012 | FundEasy :: Online Fundraising Pages</div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-75821811366191406272012-03-21T14:43:00.000-07:002012-03-21T14:43:16.530-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIG2BKH7A243I-zWWXrUuhbJdQGc6NTx-L2rQm9p2OFyST3Aqohjh4_bqOI3ACzNiTejUJTSv7tm0b-3rxWmbFSD2tA9qhcJEdpz0BKUTrwTKbt-3KilSPYzzMMXB5BjsgHbgnfUAIl5h/s1600/558963_323579874368396_148441498548902_892762_630260431_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIG2BKH7A243I-zWWXrUuhbJdQGc6NTx-L2rQm9p2OFyST3Aqohjh4_bqOI3ACzNiTejUJTSv7tm0b-3rxWmbFSD2tA9qhcJEdpz0BKUTrwTKbt-3KilSPYzzMMXB5BjsgHbgnfUAIl5h/s320/558963_323579874368396_148441498548902_892762_630260431_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I will be getting one of these! I'm so excited!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-74033514839295876922012-03-05T11:11:00.000-08:002012-03-05T11:11:46.348-08:00http://runkeeper.com/user/mleamomof3/activity/73817953?&mobile=false<a href="http://runkeeper.com/user/mleamomof3/activity/73817953?&mobile=false">http://runkeeper.com/user/mleamomof3/activity/73817953?&mobile=false</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-65022634781383345802012-01-31T09:20:00.000-08:002012-01-31T09:20:25.573-08:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Shared from Another Mother Runner</span><br />
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<div class="post-header"> <h1>Three Ways to Honor Sherry Arnold</h1><div class="date" id="single-date">January 29, 2012</div></div><div class="meta clear"> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="http://anothermotherrunner.com/tag/sherry-arnold/" rel="tag">Sherry Arnold</a></div><div class="author">by dimity</div></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_7488" style="width: 503px;"><a href="http://anothermotherrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Screen-shot-2012-01-29-at-8.24.42-PM.png"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-7488 " height="316" src="http://anothermotherrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Screen-shot-2012-01-29-at-8.24.42-PM.png" title="Screen shot 2012-01-29 at 8.24.42 PM" width="493" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">A bib, created by Races 2 Remember, for Sherry's virtual run.</div></div>In the weeks since Sherry Arnold, the mother runner and teacher from Sidney, Montana, has gone missing, her disappearance made national news. Even <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20562743,00.html" target="_blank">People </a>magazine covered it. (I wish they would’ve factchecked the word “jogger” in the headline; she was—as we all are—a runner.) Sadly, her body has not yet been found–<a href="http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/fbi-again-asks-for-help-finding-body-of-missing-sidney/article_7b4a042e-4823-11e1-a4f2-001871e3ce6c.html" target="_blank">the FBI are still on the case</a>–but her family, including Beth Risdon of <a href="http://www.shutupandrun.net/" target="_blank">Shut Up and Run</a>, is eager to honor her memory. In a <a href="http://www.shutupandrun.net/2012/01/true-light.html" target="_blank">beautiful post</a>, Beth writes, “I won’t focus on the evil parts of this story. I will say there are two malicious, heinous men who did this and thousands upon thousands of loving and good people who have reached out in support. It’s not even a close contest. The good continues to outweigh the evil by a long shot. That’s where I will put my attention.”<br />
That’s where we’re putting our attention too. I was very teary the day that Sherry was proclaimed dead, and I know plenty of you were too. Another Mother Runner Phoebe wrote on FB, “The Montana Mom, Teacher, Runner won’t be coming home. I’m a wreck over a person I never knew….” Exactly.<br />
I didn’t know Sherry, but I <em>knew </em>her: I knew she loved on her kids; I knew she thrived on a good run; I knew she wanted to make a difference in the world through teaching and adoring her students; I knew her priorities must have included health and personal goals and the regular endorphin rush; I knew I would’ve instantly liked her and wanted to be her friend.<br />
Beth is spearheading a two-pronged effort to honor her cousin, and we want to support her and spread the word.<br />
<strong>First up: a virtual run.</strong> On Saturday, February 11th, we encourage you to grab your BRF’s, your family, your running club, your neighbors, anybody and everybody who wants to run with Sherry in their hearts.<br />
Some details:<br />
:: The run starts at 9 MST; if you can make that time, great. (I hope you can; I want the earth to shake in Sherry’s honor.) If you can’t, just run when you can.<br />
:: The distance is up to you. Go fast, go slow, go fartlek, go short, go long. Just go with the knowledge that Sherry will be watching from above–and with you every step of the way.<br />
:: You can print out a pdf of the bib <a href="http://anothermotherrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sherry.pdf">here.</a> If it’s raining, Beth wisely suggests laminating it with packing tape.<br />
:: Beth (and we) would love to see pics or blog posts of your runs; you can e-mail her at beth@shutupandrun and she’ll get them to Sherry’s family.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-85182338380964006902012-01-25T12:24:00.001-08:002012-01-25T12:25:47.852-08:00<div class="mvm uiStreamAttachments clearfix fbMainStreamAttachment" data-ft="{"type":10}"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><a class="external UIImageBlock_Image UIImageBlock_MED_Image" data-ft="{"type":41}" href="http://runkeeper.com/user/mleamomof3/activity/68006541?utm_medium=facebook&&utm_source=fb-shared-act&utm_campaign=sharedactivity&channel=web.activity.shared.facebook.manual&ref=nf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title=""><img alt="" class="img" src="https://www.facebook.com/app_full_proxy.php?app=62572192129&v=1&size=z&cksum=1c1d0e414cbb8de602fb8b940d364e1f&src=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic1.runkeeper.com%2Fimages%2Ficon-facebook_share_default.jpg" /></a><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_MED_Content fsm fwn fcg"><div class="uiAttachmentTitle" data-ft="{"type":11}"><strong><a href="http://runkeeper.com/user/mleamomof3/activity/68006541?utm_medium=facebook&&utm_source=fb-shared-act&utm_campaign=sharedactivity&channel=web.activity.shared.facebook.manual" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the 2.84 mi run I did with RunKeeper</a></strong> </div><span class="caption">Duration 0:41:01 | Calories Burned 432</span><div class="mts uiAttachmentDesc translationEligibleUserAttachmentMessage">Average Pace 14:26 / mi | Average Speed 4.16 mph | Elevation Climb 87 ft</div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-30302694090957426412012-01-25T07:32:00.000-08:002012-01-25T07:32:44.991-08:00Mama Loves Medals: First Ever Mama Loves Medals GIVEAWAY!!!<a href="http://mamalovesmedals.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-ever-mama-loves-medals-giveaway.html?showComment=1327505526193#c7802244434888489832">Mama Loves Medals: First Ever Mama Loves Medals GIVEAWAY!!!</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-79669706456926923252012-01-25T07:31:00.000-08:002012-01-25T07:31:05.129-08:00Another give away..........Kendra at <a href="http://mamalovesmedals.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-ever-mama-loves-medals-giveaway.html?showComment=1327505333820#c325901124794395558">Momma Loves Medals</a> is giving away a handmade, knit headband made out of 100% wool!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-50229556083883566052012-01-08T16:33:00.000-08:002012-01-08T16:33:17.661-08:00Training.....So, I start training tomorrow for my half marathon races this year. I'm hoping to be able to do a full marathon this year. I'm signed up for 2 halfs and will sign up for another.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-38329128826572590342011-06-28T08:02:00.001-07:002011-06-28T08:02:58.697-07:00Wow,It's been so long since I've posted. Don't really know what to say.<br />
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I finished my first 1/2 marathon on Mother's Day this year!!! Whoot Whoot!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-77071354091783972832010-10-13T13:13:00.000-07:002010-10-13T13:16:24.403-07:00How to Make Fried Rice Weight Watchers Style | eHow.com<a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5034397_make-rice-weight-watchers-style.html?sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4cb612ccfc46a1e9,0">How to Make Fried Rice Weight Watchers Style | eHow.com</a><br />
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<div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><div class="sectionTitle FLC"><h2 class="Heading1a Underline header"><span>Instructions</span></h2></div><div class="thingsYouNeed"> <h2 class="Heading5a">Things You'll Need:</h2><ul><li> <span>brown rice</span> </li>
<li> <span>diced carrots and peas</span> </li>
<li> <span>bean sprout</span> </li>
<li> <span>mushroom</span> </li>
<li> <span>egg beaters</span> </li>
<li> <span>fried rice seasoning</span> </li>
<li> <span>low sodium soy sauce</span> </li>
<li> <span>garlic powder</span> </li>
<li> <span>ground ginger</span> </li>
</ul></div><ol id="intelliTxt"><li id="jsArticleStep1"> First in a small dish, combine seasoning mix from either Kikkoman or Sun -Bird, I prefer Kikkoman. 1/8 tsp garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp ground ginger with 1 tsp soy sauce again I use Kikkoman and 3 tbsp. warm water. Using a fork or whisk, stir until seasoning mix has dissolved. Then I Set aside.<br />
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<li id="jsArticleStep2"> Next, Spray a large pan with non stick spray or a wok, but I don't have a wok, and bring it to medium heat on the stove. Add 3/4 cup egg substitute and scramble until cooked, using a spatula to break it up into little pieces. Remove scrambled bits from the pan and set aside.<br />
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<li id="jsArticleStep3"> Next, Add 1 cup mushrooms and 2 cups frozen vegetables to the pan, and cook and stir until mushrooms have softened and all veggies are hot. Remove veggies and set aside with the egg bits.<br />
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<li id="jsArticleStep4"> Last, Remove your pan from heat, re-spray with non stick spray, and bring to high heat on the stove. Add 2 cups brown rice and 1 package seasoning mixture, and stir to combine. Add 1 cup bean sprouts, 1/4 cup scallions and the previously cooked veggies and scrambled eggs, and mix thoroughly. Cook and stir until entire mixture is hot, there is no liquid left in the pan, and rice is just beginning to crisp. Season to taste with salt and pepper. This recipe is only 3 points for 1 cup and it is only 167 calories per cup. The total made should be about 5 cups.</li>
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Read more: <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5034397_make-rice-weight-watchers-style.html#ixzz12Gv1Slzk" style="color: #003399;">How to Make Fried Rice Weight Watchers Style | eHow.com</a> <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5034397_make-rice-weight-watchers-style.html#ixzz12Gv1Slzk" style="color: #003399;">http://www.ehow.com/how_5034397_make-rice-weight-watchers-style.html#ixzz12Gv1Slzk</a></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-15928885998384810792010-10-03T23:00:00.000-07:002010-10-03T23:00:07.576-07:00Lately.........Well, there's not been much going on lately. The girls are back in school. I quit my job at the Children's Farm Home. I am now waiting for my background check to come back so I can start working as a classified substitute at the Albany school district. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-28770477953607826452010-09-13T00:24:00.001-07:002010-09-13T00:24:47.755-07:00Finished the Pints to Pasta 10k today in Portland.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-44742578510484716812010-07-19T21:47:00.000-07:002010-07-19T21:47:22.290-07:00New JobStarted a job on June 23rd! <a href="http://www.trilliumfamily.org/job_description.php?id=33">I am a Child & Adolescent Treatment Specialist at the Children's Farm Home in Corvallis.</a> Has been interesting so far.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-14076908626201426912010-06-16T13:48:00.001-07:002010-06-16T13:48:26.504-07:00Last day of school!!!!!The girls just finished their 'first' last day of school. I can't believe we survived the school year! Yay, us!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-86028947980551914052010-06-15T02:23:00.000-07:002010-06-15T02:23:36.898-07:00Gym.....Signed up at <a href="http://fitnessexperienceinc.com/">Fitness Experience</a> on Saturday so I can workout with Bryan. Walked a mile and then did a few sets on the weight machines.<br />
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Worked for 6 hours today weeding the flower beds in the front of the house. That was quite a chore. I cut a few things down, transplanted others, and some got the RoundUp treatment.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247377535375852201.post-18847442600076576412010-06-08T11:27:00.000-07:002010-06-08T11:27:01.605-07:00Tri For Life / Laps For Life<a href="http://www.ministrysync.com/event/website/?m=438050">Tri For Life / Laps For Life</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181702995337829687noreply@blogger.com0