I got up at 5:50 (not because I wanted to but because my girls were up). Corom is gone this morning so I knew I would not be able to go out and run. I decided since I am already up I could pull out the…
Good old treadmill. I was 4 1/2 min into my run when one of the girls needed help with something so I paused the treadmill. I started back up and ran until I got to 17:34 and I heard the shower turn on. I went and all the girls were getting in the bathtub for a shower bath. So I helped them and then I decided to feed them first before I finished my running. We had scones for Lina’s birthday. 🙂
I told them when they were done to get their shoes on, brush their teeth and then they could go and play. I went back on the treadmill… 5 min later, my 3rd child comes down crying saying my oldest put BUTT Cream on her toothbrush. Nightmare!!! Finally I was able to finish up and got a total of 30 minutes in. Oh how I love running at home!
Oh what a day!!! I swear that somedays I get more of a work out in with just the business of the day… I have had so much going on today that it is now 10:30 pm and I am taking a few moments to sit and write this before I fold clothes. I had joy school, grocery shopping, cleaning, cross country practice, dinner with neighbor ladies, homework and reading with the girls, game night at my house, etc. I just finished making scones for my 2nd daughter for her birthday breakfast tomorrow…
I figured I better make it tonight so the morning won’t be so hectic! It was a good day though… Just busy!!! The cross country kids ran an easy 6 to 7 1/2 miles.
I got up at 4:45 am to meet up with the people I help train. They are so dedicated and determined with their running! I love meeting up with them because it helps me to stay motivated in my own running. (Melissa and Scott) hit their marks every time with their repeats and at one point one wanted to give up, but didn’t. Truly amazing! After they were done, I went with them on their mile and a half cool down. They stopped and I continued on to do a solo run. I was out for about 5 min and I ran into Mac and Aubrey… Oh I was so happy because I would have turned around a lot sooner if I were by myself. I ended up running a total of 52:43.98 min. (I probably would have ran for 35 to 40 min if I were by myself.) 🙂 I felt good, but I am really (sleep) tired! I stayed up way too late last night (my friends Camille, Michelle and Ingrid came over and hung out, but it was nice to talk and eat). Overall it was a good run.
For scouts today, the boys had to mow a lawn and wash a car… Well my lawn got mowed and the other scout leader, Camille had her car washed… I love my calling in scouts. 🙂
The high school kids went on a 2 mile warm up and ended up at the pond/park. We had them do a speed today even though they raced yesterday. It wasn’t too bad and it helped loosen up their legs from the downhill race. My girls loved it… They got to play at the park for the workout (you can see a few of the runners in the background). After their speed, they ran a 2 mile cool down back to the school.
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