Simple Math

Running+ 5 miles + glasses+6 AM + pouring rain+me= I am a ROCK STAR!

I headed out to run this morning, not feeling over enthused about it but gave myself the talk of, "You will feel better if you do." I have been having eye problems lately so am confined to glasses. It was cloudy as I walked out the door, but felt that because I was making a positive choice, the weather would make a positive choice and not rain on me! About a mile into my run, it started to rain and only picked up speed. While I was irritated, I did not turn around and head back home. I tried to think HAPPY THOUGHTS, over the swear words that were running through my head. I took a wrong turn on my run, no big deal except for the extra mileage I wasn't planning for. No sweat though. I made it . Have to say, "I did feel better after I did it!" Next time it is cloudy, I will be sure to put on a hat.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Great Motivational Song

You can always count on great music at the Oregon FFA State Convention. Here is my favorite from this year. Definitely going on my running playlist. Take a listen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9_yDuPdPSQ

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

69,168 Feet, Here I Come!

This last weekend I had the opportunity to go to SLC with my older sister Mary and be her race 'mom'. Aka, get her where she needed to be, take pictures, give her snacks, water, etc. It was a blast and she did a fantastic job.

Races, whether they be a 5k or a half-marathon are awesome. To see so many people rise at the wee hours of the morning to get out there and push themselves to accomplish something that is hard. The energy it creates is so fun and can't necessarily be described.

I ran the same half-marathon back in 2008 and have since been wanting to do another. This summer, will be that time.

My goal- To run the Top of Utah Half-Marathon on August 27.


Me finishing the half-marathon.

That will be 69,168 feet or 13.1 miles. I have a lot of ground to cover before I get there. But I can't wait! I will update on my progress.


After pictures from 2008.....

I used to think it was hard just to run for 20 minutes. :)

Justin and Ruth Blazzard