Over the river and through the woods

January 2011

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Location:

Folsom,CA,

Member Since:

Jan 24, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

1993 SGM 4:45

1996 SGM 4:15

1999 SGM 3:57

2007 Ogden 4:15

2007 TOU 5:08 (pregnant, so nice and easy)

2011 Utah Valley Marathon 3:49:55 

 2011 TOU 3:43:59.5 In rain and hail!  

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

2012 Utah Valley Marathon

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

 

 

Have fun.

 

Personal:

 

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I really would like to get out and run with a group.  Is there a group of runners in the south end of Utah County that is about my speed?

 

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Rise and shout, the Mamma is out!  What a beautiful morning to be out for a run.  I am planning on running in the Utah Valley Marathon this June, so this is my first recorded run with that goal in mind.  Wa-hoo!  I am so excited for Spring!!!

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The run was a little speedier today because I needed to get back to watch some neighbor cutie pies.  It was fun to pick it up a little and "think faster".  Why has it become so easy to live beneath my running potential?  I like the way faster feels!  After today the price for registration goes up for the Utah Valley Marathon, so I think I will use that $10 savings as an impetus to really commit.  Plus I love to commit to great things that lift my horizons.  

 What a gorgeous morning!  It was sad to see a freshly killed young deer on the side of the road, pools of bright red, well oxygenated blood not far from his fallen body.  Life is precious.

 I remember volunteering at a blood drive and noticing the great variation in blood color from one donation to the next.  The blood taker pointed out how bright red my blood was because I was so active.  May we always have bright blood like the deer, to honor and enjoy the gift of life that we have been given.  Hope y'all have a beautiful day.

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Lovely day of rest.  I love going to church here in Santaquin.  There were some hugs and tears today, though, because I am moving away this week.  

I'm grateful to know that God watches over us, no matter where we go.  I love this line in a hymn, "through every change, he faithful will remain!"

 Happy Sabbath to y'all. :) 

 

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Sorry to be quiet for so long!  I have been running and missing this awesome blog. 

 Ran Utah Valley Marathon and was thrilled to see that I was faster than I thought I was.  I just needed to be 4 minutes faster for a BQ.  So I'm signed up for TOU and I'm going to make my dreams come true.  

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Comments
From Burt on Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 02:30:05 from 72.223.91.148

Woo hoo! Good luck!

From Virginia on Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 10:04:04 from 67.207.39.190

Thanks Burt! And what an honor to have you make a comment. :)

From Burt on Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 14:28:04 from 72.223.91.148

Oh my gosh, I hope you said that sarcastically. LOL!

From Meet Virginia on Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 15:30:07 from 67.207.39.190

Burt, I wasn't being sarcastic! You're the cool kid on the frb. You're fun and everyone knows you. I'm not kidding at all. I'm happy you stopped by!!

From Burt on Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 21:48:08 from 72.223.91.148

Well then. I'll have to come by more often ;)

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I headed out with a 14 mile run in mind, but my Garmin kept switching off and I decided to go through a little canyon.  In the end I ended up sticking my watch in my pack.  I didn't realize how distracted I had been by it!  What a beautiful run.  It was warm and beautiful.  I only almost got hit by a car once.


 

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From Fast Running Mommy on Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:27:03 from 192.168.1.1

Looks like we have a lot in common..except that you are way faster than me. :)

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Lovely day of rest.  I love going to church here in Santaquin.  There were some hugs and tears today, though, because I am moving away this week.  

I'm grateful to know that God watches over us, no matter where we go.  I love this line in a hymn, "through every change, he faithful will remain!"

 Happy Sabbath to y'all. :) 

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Comments
From Burt on Mon, Aug 01, 2011 at 01:06:56 from 72.223.91.148

Where ya moving to?

From Meet Virginia on Mon, Aug 01, 2011 at 01:12:05 from 67.207.39.190

Draper! Yes!

From Hamdog Alum on Mon, Aug 01, 2011 at 16:23:40 from 68.185.190.140

Hope the move goes well! Hopefully, you can recruit some of those boys of yours to help you.

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Just an out and back down a lonely frontage road.

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I think out of the corner of my eye I saw a baby rattlesnake.  I heard a quiet rattle as it disappeared into the weeds on the side of the dirt road.  I LOVE running in the wild, so I guess little scares are just a part of the deal.  My friend told me that baby blow snakes also have rattles.  Interesting!

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Fast miles today up big mountain hills because I ran with my running idol!  She is absolutely amazing.  I always get nervous when I know I am going to run with her in the morning, wondering if I'll be able to keep up.  I was feeling pretty grateful after this run.  I kept up!  And it was really fun!!!  Wish I could do it more. I'll miss her when I move.  She tells me, though, that there are lots of great trails to run on in Draper.  Yay!

 

 

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It's getting cold!  Starting out at 4:30 p.m. the cold afternoon air stung my throat at first.  I left my headlight home, thinking I would just put in a short run since I was feeling tired, but after a friendly honk and wave, I felt the wind fill my sails and I did 8 on the mighty mountain.  I'm so glad I did.  In the dark a deer family crossed my path and a big owl too.  

I'm going through a molasses divorce, but I am so grateful I can always count on running and the beauty of nature to soothe my soul.

I've been running, but not recording.  I did reach my goal to qualify for Boston, at least initially -- I  mean I made the first cutoff, but not the second.  After I qualified they just took the fastest of the qualifiers, and I missed that by 13 seconds.  That's okay.  It keeps me shooting for the stars. 

 

 

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Comments
From jun on Fri, Dec 02, 2011 at 20:34:41 from 174.23.163.223

"Meet Virginia" = great song.

From Meet Virginia on Fri, Dec 02, 2011 at 21:37:26 from 67.166.126.125

I do love babies and surprises! ;)

From jun on Sat, Dec 03, 2011 at 00:34:52 from 174.23.163.223

I have no idea what that means, but excellent. See you on the trails.

From Meet Virginia on Sat, Dec 03, 2011 at 01:31:50 from 67.166.126.125

Sorry Jun, it's from the song. :)

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I don't have words to describe the beauty!  The snow in the night had flocked every stem, every branch.  It was glorious.  Tracks in the snow from bikers and runners, except for one stretch where no one had gone.  Joy.  I need to pull out the scout book and see what cougar prints look like.  I hear there is one up here!

God loves us.  It is evident in the beauty of each new day. 

 

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Comments
From Burt on Sat, Dec 03, 2011 at 12:31:22 from 72.223.93.131

I believe the word you're looking for is Burtorious.

From jun on Sat, Dec 03, 2011 at 14:30:58 from 174.23.163.223

Where were you this morning? We didn't pass you as we were on the BST and you were running down Corner Canyon Rd, did we? We ran the BST from Hidden Valley park to Ghost Falls, then down Corner Canyon Rd and back. It was awesome out there. If you are going to be running the trails we should all hook up. I have a super fun group. We are all idiots, but fun idiots.

Oh, and we are just about to have our 4th boy. Love having boys!!!

From Meet Virginia on Sat, Dec 03, 2011 at 21:22:59 from 67.166.126.125

Burt, you crack me up!

Jun, I just did a little run this morn because I was short on time... I ran down Traverse, onto Ann's, and then onto a road that gets steep. :) I would LOVE to hook up with your group, sounds like fun! I laugh while I run too, which probably looks strange because I'm alone, but I can't help it. The happy spills out.

Congrats on your fourth boy baby! I absolutely love boys!!! Dreamy.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
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Night Sleep Time: 14.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 14.00Weight: 134.20
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