Nancy's Blog

Went to meet the BBK's for running group.  It was a blizzard and I drove all over the place and didn't find the church they were meeting at.  I came home ate breakfast and used the Eliptical and stationary bike.  My daughter switched the TV in the exercise room and lost the remote for the converter so all I could stand on the Eliptical while staring at the wall was 10 minutes.  Then I did 30 minutes on the stationary bike in my room while watching channel 2 news.  I'm glad I don't have to exercise indoors every day.  Leslie and I will probably swim today after she gets off work.

Duke and I met Chrissy at Leslie's house and we ran 4 miles.  I was going to swim after but decided to go to the temple instead.  Then I came home and spent a few hours cleaning.  I'm going to get my car washed, spend some time in the greenhouse and then drive out to Tooele to pick up some of my grandkids.

I went to my Triathlon class and Leslie slept in.  The class was hard but good.  We swam 40 minutes did the spin bikes 40 minutes and then when the class used the treadmills I went home and got Duke and ran 3 miles with him.  After I got home I ate breakfast, had a bath and cleaned the house.  Then we had a family Easter party at Leslie's house.  We ate Pizza decorated Eggs and had an Easter Egg hunt in Leslie's yard.  Leslie really went hog wild with all the Eggs, candy and toys she got for all the grandkids.  We all had a fun time.  After a short nap I took the grandkids back to Tooele.

After breakfast I cleaned the house, transplanted some flowers in the green house and did my arm weight exercises,  then I went with Kent to look at a job and pick up some plans.  When we got back home I had a nap, did more cleaning and indexing and then I made dinner.  After dinner Leslie and I went swimming.  I swam 20 laps.  I didn't have time to swim any longer because we were going to the "Reflections of Christ" are display for family night.

I met the BBK's for the early miles.  I kept up for the first mile but after Duke stopped three times I was quite a ways behind after the first 3 miles.  By the time we started the next part of the run I was already tired.  We did a mile warm up and then regrouped.  We ran down to Rustic Roads and then did our 5K course and then ran back.  I was so tired by the time we got to the hill that I was even behind Rachel who is pregnant and still running.  By the time I got back to the school I was so tired I could barely run.  At least I made it 7.5.  Maybe if I keep doing longer miles it will get easier.  After work and a short nap I used the stationary bike for 30 minutes.  I will sure be glad when the weather is warm enough to ride our bikes outside.

I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with 75 pushups.  I have scouts this afternoon so I made dinner in the crock pot.  Leslie has to go to a wedding reception so we are not swimming or biking.  

Met the BBK's at the church on 102nd and 40th W.  I started out in the lead because Duke gets so excited but by the time we were 1 mile into the run I was fading back fast.  Duke stopped several times to use a  bush.  By the time we met the group for the main workout I was already tired.  We headed south on 40th west towards the temple.  I was dreading running up the hill and back but the group stopped on the street that leads into Leslie subdivision and we regrouped and did a loop around the neighborhood instead of going up the hill.  I was very tired and glad Rachel wasn't going too fast.  After the first loop I had to leave.  I was so tired I barely made it back to my car.  After work and a short nap I used the stationary bike for 30 minutes.  It's warm enough weather to ride bikes outside but I have a Stake Women's Conference that I am helping with at 5pm and Leslie has a R.S. meeting after work.

Leslie and I jogged 3 miles while she held Duke.  Then we went on a long bike ride.  We rode from my house to Redwood south to 118th south and west on 118th up to the Bachus Highway.  We turned left and rode up the hill to the entrance to Kennecott and then we rode back home.  It took an hour and 5 minutes on the way up and about 35 minutes on the way back.  I had to go slow so Leslie could keep up so I didn't get out of breath at all except on the big hill and I went ahead of her and didn't wait for her until I got to the top.  On the way back the wind was really blowing and it was cold.  By the time we got back we were both frozen.  I made breakfast for us and then took a long hot bath.  Now we are going to Cassie's(granddaughter) baptism.

I did my arm weight exercises after work and a short nap.  Then I did some cleaning, indexing and made dinner.  After dinner I was going to swim but Leslie didn't have time and then it started raining so I talked myself out of it.  I stayed home and made raspberry freezer jam instead.

If you like running in a snow storm you would have enjoyed my run with the BBK's this morning.  We met at Bingham and I thought I was going to be the only one until Michelle M,. Julie, Jerry and Cheris came.  When we started out it was just a light slushy rain, but by the time we finished the first mile it was snowing big flakes and by the end of the 3 miles it was a blizzard.  They jogged a nice slow pace so I was able to keep up with them.  When we got back to Bingham  Mike and Peggy were running towards us in the parking lot.  They said Cheryl was the only other person that came and she decided to go to the rec center.  After about 1 mile for our second round the snow stopped and I had to turn around and head home.  I was soaked from head to toe and so was Duke but we both enjoyed the run.

I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with 80 mens pushups.  After dinner I went swimming at Marv's.  I swam 20 laps front crawl then took a 1 minute break and did 10 more laps front Crawl.

I met the BBK's at the SJ soccer fields for the early miles.  We ran the SJ old 5K route backwards.  Duke and I were able to stay up with the group the whole time.  The second time we did it backwards also and I started early and was passed by everyone except Debbie and Rachel.  I was able to stay with them the whole time.  The very best part is that I didn't feel like death warmed over during the whole 6 miles and I even felt pretty good afterwards.   After work I took a short nap, got my hair cut and then went on a 1hr bike ride with Leslie.  We were going to ride to Kennecott and back but we both forgot our phones so we didn't want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere without a phone so we went up 118th to where it joins with 114th and instead of turning west we went east and rode through Daybreak.  We rode past the lake to 104th and east to 40th west, then we went south on 40th West past the temple and rode to 118th and then east to Redwood and back home.  We don't know how far we went but it took and hour.  It is sure nice to have good weather so we can ride outside.

I went with my 11 year old scouts on a 5 mile walk along the Jordan River Parkway.  It was fun.  I had to stop a lot and remind them to keep moving.  It took us 1hr and 45 minutes.  Then I went with my daughter and her friends so Sizzler.  Kent was in charge of the blood drive so we will have to go on our date tomorow.

We met the group at Riverton Park.  Leslie was still on her way for the 3 mile warmup so after we got to Redwood Road I turned around and headed back to the park to pick up Leslie.  We then ran back to Redwood and turned South.  We went south until the next street and couldn't see the rest of the group so we turned around and ran back to the park.  Then we ran past the park and down to 13th west.  Then we ran back to the park.  Julie was there for the next part of the run.  We visited for a minute and then told her we were going to start the Riverton 10K course.  I went nice and easy and Leslie took Duke so she was ahead of me.  The weather was just perfect and I was glad I had on a tank top and shorts.  After we turned around and headed back we saw the other runners.  One by one they caught up and passed me.  When Jameson got to Leslie he took Duke for the rest of the run.  The only ones I beat were Kris Bullock, Debbie Kroll and Amy Jameson's wife.  When we got back to the park we talked for a minute and then headed down to the parkway trail.   We ran along the trail until the 3 mile turn around and headed back.  We let Duke off his leash and he loved it. He played in the mud and water along the way so I was very glad that Leslie had an old sheet in her car that I put on the back seat so Duke wouldn't get mud all over my car.  Later this afternoon Duke started limping so I guess we let him run too far.

I didn't exercise at all today.  I tended my youngest granddaughter over night and she didn't want to sleep.  I got about 4 hours of sleep.  After work I took a short nap and went and picked up my granddaughter from Angie who tended her while I was at work.  I sure hope she sleeps better tonight.

I was still tending my granddaughter so I wasn't able to meet the running group.  I got a little more sleep but not enough.  My daughter came and picked up her little girl at 4pm.  It was a lot of fun taking care of her but it sure wears you out.  Leslie and I rode our bikes after Bridget picked up Sicily.  We rode out to Kennecott and back.  It only took us 54 minutes to get to Kennecott which is about 10 minutes faster than last time.  I rode behind Leslie until we got to the big hill so I wouldn't get too far ahead of her.  It was a good ride and a lot of fun.

I did my arm weight exercises after work and a short nap.  Then I had scouts and went to the temple.  I had two nephews that were going through the temple.  They are both going on missions.

I had to be to work at 6am so I ran with Duke before work.  I didn't want to go too far with him because he has had a sore leg and been limping since our run last Saturday.  I went from my house to Redwood and north to the light at the city center about 1/4 mile from the light on 106th.  After work and a short nap I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with 75 men's pushups.  We are not swimming or biking after Leslie gets off work because she is taking me to the Melting Pot.

I didn't exercise a all today.  I took the day off work and went up and tended Sicily while Bridget and Glenn went to her graduation.  She graduated with a dual major of Early Childhood development and Elementary Education.  I had fun tending Sicily.  Tonight Kent and I went to Red Robyn for dinner.

Leslie and I went to our Triathlon class and only stayed for the swim.  Then we went home, ate some yogurt and got ready to go biking.  We did a long bike ride.  We did the prison loop and then instead of coming home when we got to 118th we turned west and rode out past daybreak and back.  I could have gone farther but Leslie was getting tired.  I am counting the miles on my running blog because I don't know how to put in biking miles and I don't want it to look like I haven't done anything.

After work and a short nap I went to help Christine.  She has been having back problems and now is to the point where she can hardly walk.  She will be having back surgery soon.  I cleaned her kitchen, scrubbed her floor and did some laundry.  Then I came home and made a dessert for my husband's birthday and then made dinner.  After dinner I did my arm weight exercises and cleaned the kitchen.  Then everyone came over for Kent's Birthday.  I made strawberry cream cheese pie and it was good.

I woke up at 3am and didn't get back to sleep.  I met the BBK's for the early miles.  I didn't bring Duke so I only saw everyone from the back.  After the mile warmup I couldn't see anyone so I just ran down to 126 and went down the road a ways and then turned around and headed back.  When I got back Debbie was there so I ran around the parking lot with her.  During the second part I started before everyone and we did the same warm up.  I stayed ahead for about 2 seconds.  Even Kris, and Debbie passed me up.  The group stopped at the street heading south and I told them not to wait because I couldn't stay long.  It sure isn't as much fun without Duke.  I hope his leg feels well enough to run next week.  After work and a short nap I went and helped Christine again.  Her leg is even worse today than yesterday.  I sure hope they can operate soon.  Leslie and I were going to run until the wind started blowing hard.

I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with 75 mens pushups.  

I met the BBK's at The Park in Riverton.  For our warmup we ran the route that goes past Stamping Up and out to 3600 West and then South to 134th and then East until we get to the street that turns back to the park.  I started a few seconds ahead of everyone but I was soon quite a ways behind.  I tried to run fast but even my fast running is slow.  I could still see the other runners when I got to 134th but I wasn't sure where to turn.  Before I got to the turnoff, Julie and Kelli came jogging back to find me.  I was glad they came to find me because without Duke I don't feel as safe running alone.  When we got back Cheris was there along with a couple of others.  They were going to do a mile warmup and then another run.  I decided to just run around the block by the park.  I ran around the block two times.  I thought it was only a half a mile but then Cheris said she thought it was closer to a mile.  After I was done running I  measured it with my car and it was about .9miles.  I was glad because I was very tired.  I am taking Duke to the Vet this afternoon to get his leg checked out.

I took the day off work today for my Anniversary.  It's my 39th Anniversary today.  Kent and I are going to the Garden Restaurant in the JSMemorial bld. for lunch and then going to the genealogy library.  This morning  I drove over to Leslie's and we were planning on doing a 5 mile run.  We ran south on 40th west to 118th and then east to redwood and north to 114th.  When we got to 114th it was 5 miles and we were going to turn around and go back but Leslie was feeling sick so we just ran to my house and after we ate a bowl of cereal I drove Leslie home in Kent's old truck.  I left the truck there and drove my car home.  We will pick it up later.