Weekly RUNdown

I need a race.  That's all I have to say about that.  I need some serious motivation.  This is the first time since I started running that I've had such a long space of time between races.  It's not good.

Monday:  10 miles at 8:27 average pace.  Since I missed the long run last week I really wanted to start this week off right.  It was a great way to start it off!  I ran with Jami and we were able to easily hit my goal of running under an 8:30 pace.  (30 seconds slower than Ogden Marathon goal pace).

Thursday:  12 miles at 9:47 average pace.  I ran with Mindy.  This is a good thing because I think I would have had a heart attack when were were howled at by wolves.

Seriously.  I wish I were joking.

Doug Seuss- owner of Bart the Bear, the grizzly bear actor from the movie "The Edge", lives on one of my regular long run routes.  He owns grizzly bears and wolves.  I've run past his place gillions of times.  I have NEVER been howled at.  It was at about 9:30 PM and it was positively bone chilling.

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A couple miles later we were chased by two giant farm dogs.

Note to self:  BUY SOME MACE.

Friday:  IT Band Rehab routine- glutes, calves and foot strengthening exercises. 45 minutes.

Saturday:  4 mile tempo run 7:27 average pace.  I slept in and had to cut the run a little short, but I felt pretty good about my pace.  It kicked my butt.  I definitely need to do some more solo running so I can get back in shape.  I'd like to consistently run 7:30's again soon.

Last week's goal:  Strength train twice/week.  This is getting embarrassing.  If I don't do it this week, I'm pretty sure I will be fired as a FitFluential Ambassador.

This week's goal:  Strength train twice/week.  IT. MUST. HAPPEN.

What is the freakiest thing that has happened to you on a run?

The wolves.  By far.  It was terrifying.  Well, and there was the other time that I thought I was being followed by a car.  And the two skunks that I almost ran into.  Those would have been bad news as well.

Getting even closer to those people I stalk... I mean, follow.

***Update to the Family Blog! {Makeover!}

A week ago Tuesday I received a very exciting e-mail from Kelly Olexa, CEO of FitFluential- I was chosen to be a FitFluential Ambassador!

This is a very exciting opportunity for me.  I'm thrilled to broaden my horizons a bit.  It's also pretty cool to be ranked with such amazing ambassadors as Dorothy Beal, Skinny Runner, Blonde Ponytail, Suz, Julia, and many, many other fitness enthusiasts.

Have you signed up to be part of the FitFluential family yet?  Do it here!

Do you think you have what it takes to be an Ambassador?  (They let me in, so they're probably letting anyone in these days).  Check out the info here to see if it's something you are interested in.  Let them know that Amylee sent you!

Lastly- check out the blog!  Great tips, giveaways, and people to get to know.

Okay, so maybe that wasn't "lastly".  I also set up a Facebook page for my blog!  Please "like" me.  Y'all know what a giant desire I have to be cool.  You can just hit the "like" button in the box on my sidebar, or you can actually head to Facebook and check out the page.

If you like me, then I promise to tell Santa that you've been extra good this year!

What do you want for Christmas?  You better tell me so I can pass the word to the big guy!
This year I want an iPod touch and ten bags of Edamame Chips from Trader Joes.