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I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I was finally able to run outside.  Duke and I did our usual 3 mile course.  I love running outside way better than any exercise you can do indoor.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I was off work so at 7am Duke and I went outside to run.  It was slippery and foggy so about slipping twice in the first 20 feet I decided not to run and came back in the house and did my arm weight exercises.  I am so tired of winter.

I am so happy.  It was finally less slippery and I was able to run 3 miles outside with Duke.  We had to run along the road in the bike lane because most of the side walks were still slippery.  I really love running outside and so does Duke.

 I ran on Monday this week since our group is not meeting and I did not have to be to work until 7am.  Duke and I did our usual 3 mile course.  After dinner I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with pushups.

I did not feel well after work and tending the triplets so I just rested the whole night.

After dinner I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

 Duke and I ran our usual 3 mile course.  It was not snowing and the roads were clear.  I started getting hot at the end.  If I had run another mile or two I would have had to take off my warm stuff.

Duke and I ran our usual 3 mile route.  It is so nice to run outside.

 Since I did not have to work today, after I went to the temple and ate breakfast I ran my usual 3 mile course with Duke.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I was off work today so after sleeping in and having breakfast I ran with Duke on our usual 3 mile course.  We were able to run on the sidewalk today because most of the snow has melted.

Today Duke and I ran the other direction.  We went east on 114th and then south on 13th west.  It was a good run.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes before work.

I ran my usual 3 mile course with Duke before work.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I ran before work with duke and did my usual course.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes and then I did my leg weight exercises along with stomach and pushups.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I was finally able to run outside.  I ran my usual course and going south the wind was blowing so it was very cold.  I turned around a little early because of the cold wind and also because I have a cold.  Going north it didn't feel cold.  I am so glad to finally be able to run outside after a week of no running.

I had the day off of work and I finally felt good enough to exercise.  Duke and I did our usual 3 mile course.  I got a few cough attacks but I made it.  It was so nice to be able to run outside.  The weather was perfect.  It was cool and a few sprinkles.

After work and tending triplets I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I have been sick all week.  Today I felt a little better and was able to walk up and down the stairs several times before I had to rest.  I hope by Saturday I will feel good enough to run.

This is the first time I can remember that I went the whole week without any exercise.  I've had a bad sinus infection and I was lucky to make it from my bed to the kitchen table and back.  I have Monday off for presidents day so I am hoping I feel good enough by then to run.

I was finally able to run after a week of being sick.  It was so nice to run outside.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I had to be to work at 6 am so I ran at 4:45 with Duke and did my usual 3 mile course.

Our group finally met for the first time since Christmas Eve.  We met at the park at the bottom of Tithing Hill and ran along the trail.  It was beautiful weather and so nice to run outside.  It was also nice to see the other group members.

After dinner I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I had to be to work at 6 so Duke and I did our usual course at 4:45.  The weather was perfect for running.  After dinner I did my arm weight exercises.

I ran my usual 3 miles with Duke at 4:45 so I could be to work at 6.

After dinner I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I did my usual 3 miles with Duke before work.

I was able to run with my run group this morning.  We met across from Life Time Fitness and ran north on the parkway trail.  They were going 10 but Duke and I only did 5.  This was only the second time in a year that I have gone 5 miles.  I am going to try to work up to 6 so I can do the Riverton 10k in July.  Now I am going to do my arm weight exercises.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

Duke and I ran our usual 3 mile course at 4:45 this morning so I could be to work at 6.  I will sure be glad when it is summer so I can run with the group again.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I ran 3 miles with Duke.

I slept at my youngest daughters and tended my 3 grandkids for the weekend.  The only exercise I got was playing hide and seek with them.

Duke and I did our usual 3 mile run before work.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

Duke and I did our usual early morning 3 mile run before work.

I met the running group at the trailhead in Riverton.  We ran south and then north.  I went 6 miles with Duke.  It was a good run.

I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I ran my usual route with Duke before work.  After dinner I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with pushups.

I was off work today so I met the group at the trail at the bottom of tithing hill.  We ran along the trail going north and then back south.  It was a good run.

I rode my bike around the block.  I did not realize how cold it was and my hands and ears were frozen by the time I got back and it only took me 15 minutes.

Duke had a sore leg so I ran at 7:15 by myself.  I did the 6 mile course that I used to run with my daughters when they were training for cross country.  It was a good run.  Then I got ready for our Easter Party.  My daughter from Idaho and her husband and 6 kids have been staying with us since Thursday.  It has been a lot of fun, but noisy and messy.

I wanted to run today but when I got up it was raining hard and quickly turned to snow so I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes and now I am going to do my arm weight exercises.  It has been so nice to have work off for a few days.

I ran with Duke before work.

I ran with Duke before work.

Duke and I ran our 6 mile South County Pool course.  I have run 6 miles now for 3 weeks in a row.

I rode my bike to Leslie's, tended triplets for 2 hours and rode back home.

I ran 3 miles with Duke before work.  After work and babysitting triplets I did my arm weight exercises.

I rode my bike to Leslie's to tend triplets.  We took them on a 1 mile ride in their wagon.  Then I rode my bike home.

I ran 3 miles with Duke before work.

I only ran 4 miles today instead of 6 because Duke had a sore leg and I had a lot of things to do.

After work I rode my bike to Leslie's to tend the triplets and then rode home again.  It was a nice run and the weather was beautiful.

Before work I ran 3 miles with Duke.

I rode my bike to Leslie's and back

I was off work so I got up to run but it was snowing so I did my leg weight/stomach exercises instead.

I rode my bike to Leslie's and back

I took the day off work so I could pack boxes so I went to the 8am run group. It was good to see the others.  I ran 4 while they ran 6-7.

I rode my bike to Leslie's to tend the triplets and then rode home again.

I ran 3 miles with Duke before work.  I will be glad to be off work for the summer so I will not have to run at 4:45.

I ran the Hawthorne 5K with my son-in-law and grand kids.  They all beat me except Anna who ran fast and then got tired and turned around after going only half way.  Running sure gets me tired. 

After work I rode my bike to Leslie's, tended the triplets and then rode home.

Before work I ran my usual 3 mile course with Duke.

It looked stormy after work so I drove to Leslie's instead of ride my bike.  After dinner I used the exercise bike for 30 minutes.

I ran 3 miles with Duke before work.

I had a lot of packing and cleaning to do since we are moving in 2 weeks so I only ran 4 mile Duke.  I ran the 4 mile Riverton block.  When I got around to 13th west I saw Peggy going south as I was going north.  She stopped and we talked for a few minutes.  It was good to see her.

I rode my bike to Leslie's and back.

I was off work for our new home walk through so I slept until 6, ate breakfast and then went running.  Duke was not feeling well so I went by myself.  I ran 4 miles.  After dinner I did my leg weight/stomach exercises and pushups.

I only woke up early enough to run 2 miles before work.  Duke came with me.

I ran 4 miles with Duke.  It was nice and cool but not raining.

After work I rode my bike to Leslie's to tend the triplets and then rode home again.

I ran 3 miles with Duke before work.

I rode my bike to Leslie's, tended triplets and then rode home again.

I ran 3 miles with duke before work.

We had our annual Iron Dean Memorial run.  It is hard to believe he has been gone 2 years.  He was a great guy and I enjoyed running with him.  We met at Michelle Margetts and since 13th west was closed northbound at 114th I ran to her house with Duke.  We ran from her house south on 13th to Sirmingo and then they went east on Sirmingo and I turned around and headed south on 13th west.  They went down to Lampton and then north past the cemetary and then back our to 13th.  I ran north on 13th to almost where they were coming out and then turned around and headed south until I got to Dean's subdivision and then turned and ran to his house.  Kris was waiting on her porch for us.  I was the first one there since I took a short cut but the others came about 30 seconds after me.  We stopped and visited with Kris and took a couple of pictures and then headed back to Michelle's.  I just came home instead because I had a lot to do and I did not need a chocolate donut.  It was a good run.

After dinner I used the spin bike for 30 minutes.

Duke and I ran 3 miles before work.

I rode my bike to Leslie's to babysit the triplets and then rode home afterwards.

I ran with Duke before work.

I only went 2 miles with Duke because it was starting to sprinkle and I needed to start packing up for our move.  If all goes well we will move on Wednesday.  Then Leslie will move into our house on Friday.

I rode my bike to Leslie's to tend and then rode home.

I did not run or do any exercise except packing and tending babies.

I had the day off from work to move so I ran my usual 3 miles with Duke.

Since were moving I went to run group.  Michelle Margetts was the only one there.  We ran along the parkway trail and she ran slow for me.  I mentioned that we were going to move at 6pm and she and her kids came and helped.  It was so much work.  After we got all our stuff in on Friday we helped move Leslie into our house.  I don't know when I was ever as tired as I was Friday and Saturday night.

I was off work so I ran 3 miles with Duke.

I rode my bike to Leslie's to tend triplets and then rode home again.

I rode my bike to Leslie's to tend triplets and then home again.

I only had time to run 1.5 miles before I had to be to work at 6.

Duke and I met the group at the South Jordan Library.  They were doing 7 but Duke and I only did 3.  Duke has had swollen glands and has been on antibiotics for a over a week so I took him back to the vet.  They think he has cancer so we are very sad.  All of his glands are swollen and he lost 9 pounds in 9 days.  I sure hope he can bounce back and feel better for a while longer.  He is on prednisone and his swollen glands are going down.

I rode my bike to Leslie's and then back again.

I met the run group at the church by Bingham.  Duke wanted to go even though he did not feel super.  We only went 2 miles because I did not want Duke to get too tired.  After I got home I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with pushup.

Leslie came over with William(Anna and Hailey were still sleeping) and Christine came over also.  Christine pushed the stroller with William in and I let Duke pull me.  They were ahead so Duke ran fast and we caught up.  We ran west on my street and then out 2240 to 118th and then west to 2700 and then turned around and came back.  Duke and I got tired.  I let William have my water bottle so Duke kept getting drinks out of people's sprinklers.  It was a good run.  I do now know how much longer Duke will be able to run since he has Lymphoma but I hope he can go for a while longer.

I rode my bike to Christine's and then we rode south on 2700 to 134th and then west to 3600 and then north to 114th and then east to redwood, south to 126th and then I turned on Kimber Lane to my house and Christine kept going to her house.  It was a fun ride.

I met the group at Sprouts.  We ran up through the subdivision.  I only went 1.5 miles with Duke because he is not up to par so after I brought him back home I ran another 1.5.

I rode bike wtih Christine.  We did our 12 block.  In the afternoon I did my arm weight exercises.

I went to Leslie's and pushed the single jogger with Hailey while she pushed Anna and Hailey in the double jogger.

We went to out family outing at Mill Hollow.  My son and two of my grandkids and I hiked from out campgroung to Mill Hollow Reservoir.  I thought it was only 1 mile but it was 3 and I was so tired by the time I got there that I sent my son back to send someone over in the car to pick us up.  My grand daughter fished and my grandson and I watched until my daughter got there.
 

Christins and I rode our usual 12 mile block.
 

I met the group at the SJ soccer fields.  I did 3 miles and then went home.

I did my usual 12 mile block on my bike but Christine was busy so I went alone.

I pushed the single jogger with Hailey while Leslie pushed the double jogger with Anna and William.

I rode my bike around a smaller block.

I did the Terrain Run with my daughter Christine and my son Ben.  There were lots of obstacles with a lot of mud.  Some of the obstacles were too hard for me so I went around them.  Ben and Christine went slow and helped me.  It was fun.

This morning I rode bikes with Christine.  We did our usual 12 mile course.  We stopped to take a drink from our bottles and as Christine started out she tipped over on someone's garbage can.  She did not get hurt but we got a good laugh.  It was a good ride.  After lunch and a short nap I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with pushups.

I met the run group at Sprouts.  We ran north past the temple then I turned around and ran back and then ran to 118th and back until the group got back.  It was a good run but sad to have to run without Duke.

I Christine and I rode our usual 12 mile ride.  It was a good ride.

Today was a sad day.  I ran without Duke because he was sick.  I went the 3.5 mile block.  I thought about Duke the whole time because I  knew today was his last day on the earth.  My husband said he watched out the window when I left and whinned.  When I got home I gave him lots of loves and then we took him to the vet to get put down.  He had cancer and was getting to where he could not even get up.  From now when I run I will think of Duke and the great running partner he was.

Today as I ran I thought of my sweet Duke and how much I loved him and miss him.  He loved running even more than I did.  I am so grateful that I had him for almost 10 years.  He was the most handsome dog I ever knew and had the sweetest personality.  I know he is happy now running with a healthy body.

I rode bike with Christine.  We did our usual 12 mile ride.  I only gave her a 45 second lead at the top of the hill on 114th.  I caught her at redwood road.

I met the group at the church on 98th and 2200.  Only Peggy and Cheris were there.  I talked to them before they started and then saw them at the end.

I did my 12 mile bike ride around the block.  I rode fast and did it in 40 minutes.  It was a good ride.

I ran by myself today and did the 3.25 mile block.  I am learning to run without Duke but I sure do miss him.  I am grateful for the almost 10 years I had with him.

I ran 3 miles with Leslie.  It was very hot.

Christine and I did our usual 12 ride around the block.  It felt cooler today and it was a fun ride.

I ran around the usual block.
 

I used the elliptical for 10 minutes, the exercise bike for 10 minutes and the treadmill for 10 minutes.

I used the treadmill 10 minutes, the elliptical 10 minutes and the weights for 10 minutes at the condo.  I am at my sisters get away having lots of fun.  We went to the Olympic Park and did the zip lines, the alpine slide the ropes course and the extreme tubing.  I had lots of fun and got a ton of exercise.

I ran up 126th up to 3600 west and then back past Riverton High and then out to 126th and back home.  It was a nice run but I still miss Duke.

I rode my bike on my 12 mile course.  That night  Christine and  I went swimming at the South County Pool.  We decided we better start training for the swim part of our Triathamom.  Neither of us really like swimming but we made it 4 laps with a rest after each lap.

I met the group at West River Front Park.  I was able to stay the whole time so I went 4.5 miles.  After I came home and ate breakfast I did my Leg Weight/Stomach exercises along with pushups.

I did not get to sleep until almost 12pm so I slept in until 6:15 and then went running.  I ran from my house up to 3600 west and back.

Saturday morning I ran 5 miles for the first time in about 5 months.  I still miss Duke but I am learning to run without him.  I was slow and steady but I made it.

I rode my bike on my regular 12 mile course.  Then I cam home and did arm weight exercises.

I met the group at the park across from Life Time Fitness.  We ran along the parkway and I was able to make it 3.4 before I had to head home and get ready to go to work cleaning lockers.

I ran 3 miles and then went to clean lockers.

I rode my bike on my 12 mile course and then went to clean lockers.

I only ran 3 miles today because I had a lot of things to do and errands to run.

I rode my bike on my 12 mile course.  Then I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with pushups.  After dinner Christine and I went swimming and did laps.

I ran from my house up to 3600 and back.

I rode my bike on my 12 mile course.  Then I took it easy and pigged out the rest of the day since it was my 67th Birthday.

I met the group at the park at the bottom of Tithing Hill.  I ran 3.5 miles and then headed home to get changed and go clean lockers.

I rode my bike on my 12 mile course.

I ran 3 miles by myself because the group was meeting too far away.

I rode my bike on my 12 mile course.

I met the group at Riverton High School.  Cheris was the only one there.  We ran the loop in the subdivision across the street and then I ran town 126th to broomhead and through the subdivison past my house and then back to the school.

Christine and I did the Riverton Tri Stake Triathlon.  We swam 300 meters in South County Pool, rode our bikes 6 miles along the trail and then ran 2 miles.  It was a good warmup for next weeks Triathamom.

I rode my bike on my 12 mile course after work.

I met the group at the church on 114th and 3200.  I ran 3 miles and then went home to get ready for work.

We had training at the district so I did not do any exercise today.

We went to the temple this morning and then in the afternoon I rode my bike to Leslie's and and back and then did my leg weight/stomach exercises.

I took it easy and only ran 2 miles because tomorrow I am doing the Triathamom.

Today Christine and I did the Triathamom.  The swim was 300 and it got me more tired than last week.  The bike was 10 miles and I rode fast.  I passed Christine up along the trail.  For the run I was very tired.  I ran and walked the whole way.  I was 1st in my age group and Christine was 36th in her age but she had 109 in her age group and I only had 4.   She won me by about 15 minutes but that is okay because I am 30 years older than she is.  We had fun.

I ran my 3.25 mile around the block.  Then I did my arm weight exercises.

I rode my bike on my 12 mile course after work and a short nap.

I rode my bike but I only went 4 miles because my tire was flat when I went out to ride and I just pumped it up and wasn't sure how long it would stay up.

I rode my bike 4 miles again after pumping it up.

I met the group at Riverton High.  This was the first time I was able to run this week because I have to be to work at 6am every day and without Duke I do not want to run alone at 5am.  I have spent every spare moment over cleaning our old house.  After Leslie moved out we found out it is not going to close until the end of March so we need to rent it out again.

I met the run group and ran 3 miles.

I rode my bike on my 6 mile course.

I used the elliptical for 15 minutes.

I used the elliptical for 15 minutes.

I did not work today so I was able to run after breakfast.  I am doing my 3.25 nuke course the opposite direction because my knee started hurting.

I rode my bike on my 6 mile course.

I rode my bike on my 6 mile course.

I met the group at the church off 114th and 3300.  We ran throught he subdivision and then back.  I was able to talk to Michelle for a few minutes after because I did not have to work today.

It was nice weather so after work and a short nap I rode my bike on my  mile course.

I met the group at 5:45 at the SJ soccer fields.  I ran the course backwards and then left to get home and get ready for work.  After work and a short nap I did my leg weight/stomach exercises.

I was able to do my 6 mile course after work.  I sure enjoy riding outside much better than exercising indoors.

I met the group and ran 3 miles.  After work and a short nap I did my arm weight exercises.

I only had time to run 2 miles because I had to be at Leslie's at 8:45 and I do not run in the dark by myself now that I do not have Duke to run with.

I rode my bike on my 6 mile course.

I had to be to work at 6 so I did not run but I rode m bike after work on my 6 mile course.

I met the group at Riverton High School.  It was snowing but it was so nice to run with the group.  Michelle, Peggy and Mike were there.

I ran around the block on my usual 3.25 mile course.  It was cold so I wore my warm stuff.