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Yeah! Check out the Discussion Forum under News. There are a bunch of ladies doing Moab in the spring. It's a great race and a great vacation. Hopefully we'll get to run together one of these days.

Yea Marci!!! A big ol' welcome to the blog to you! What a great picture, and I can't believe you've already run a marathon!?! That makes you a lot more experienced than, well, me for example. Did you run it before you met Jon? Being married to a super great runner can be intimidating--but it doesn't mean you're not awesome too!

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Happiest day! Marci joined! Yeah!

Nice job doing 3 miles. Now I am worried about running with you tomorrow!

Did 2 tonight and was a little :) tired at the end. Go easy on me. I have a feeling you are going to do very well training.

You should look up the discussion forum, there is a post for people wanting to do the Moab 1/2 or 5 miler and the ogden 1/2. I am thinking of shooting for the Ogden 5k? 1/2 sounds too big for me just yet.

I just read Jon's crazy schedule in the discussion forum and decided that you two need to let us watch Kinley so you can have a night out. You have a night this week we could do it?

Beautiful picture of your family BTW.

Glad to have you join! Welcome to the blog! This is so much fun to get everyone on here! I definitely think you should do the Moab 5 miler or half with us in March.

Cody-i tried to write the whole "official" name but not enough room...

bethany-yeah for tommorrow...bright and early!!

lybi-well i barely finished the marathon, in fact i barely tell people my time...in fact i don't even think i know my exact time. I ran it after being married to jon for a year because i was sick of waiting for him to get home from a run, so i started running myself.

Welcome to the blog! Did you mean to have a template that logs no miles, or was that a mistake? If it was a mistake, you can fix it using the Change Template menu, or if it is too hard, I can fix it for you.

Yeah, my wife joined! Welcome to the blog, honey!

Welcome to the blog! So does that make one more fast runnig chick in Moab? If you do join us no fair showing up all us girls that have been traing much longer than you! You had a very good start today!!!

Oops, the above Callzee comment was from me... I was on my daughters blog!

For the workout plan, keep it simple. If 3 miles a day feels like something you can do 6 days a week, keep doing that for the next two-three weeks, after that, re-evaluate based on how you are feeling.

Love the picture of the family. I didn't recognize Jon with his cheesy smile and hair combed! Very GQ!

I agree with Logan. I recognized Jon, but he doesnt look like himself. We will just say it is the distortion from the internet...

My knees are what worries me too. I had ran a 1/2 marathon and decided to go for a full. When my training got to 16 miles my knees said, No Way! So I then quit altogether for a year and a half. I don't want that to happen again! If there is advice out there on knees and how to keep them happy, I would love to hear it!

Im proud you went at least! Good job going alone. I still get bored and then my mind starts playing games with my will power. I havent had too much knee trouble yet. (still working on the lungs) that stinks. I hope it works out on its own as you are more consistent.

If your finishing eclipse do you have New Moon close by? Good job getting out by yourself!

Paul had some knee trouble last year. He has some exercises and stretches to help with that. Nice job running by yourself. Maybe you can join Bethany and me Thursday? If it's easier we can come to Providence.

Did you finish Eclipse? I'm re-reading Twilight right now and trying to make myself take it slow. It's easier said than done. New Moon is just as good (maybe better)!

Blah. New Moon, Eclipse, Twilight... blah.

I'm just kidding, by the way. I'm glad you love reading- it's a good pasttime.

Nice to have a boss in the house isnt it? cody prefers that I use the term "coach" but boss fits too. :)

Glad you had a day off, now you can kick me in gear when we run with Stacy.

(BTW, we are planning on planet walk at 5:30. Does that work?)

Glad you have some professional recommendations for your knee. Hope it helps!!! I am too excited to have another partner. Dont want to lose you.

Glad you made it home! (your a tough girl, I wasnt worried) Thanks for running with me. I really enjoyed having you along, you bring an added spice to our group. Glad i didnt talk you to death (although I tried my hardest). Hope you are available next week too.

I had tons of fun, too. We definitely have to do it more often. (Oh, and I'm glad you didn't get mugged or anything. It is the west side.)

Yeah for no baby stroller! I am with you on the mental blank. My run lacked in any actual thinking as well. Well, except for "why is that old lady going faster than me?" and "ugh"

Good job getting out. When do you want to run next week?

There was a farmer, had a dog, and BINGO was his name, of course. On a serious note, there are two themes. One is listen to your body for feedback - is it OK on fuel, and water? Is the pace too fast or too slow? The other theme is keep the nervous system in proper condition. That is when BINGO comes for me. There must be a certain level of excitement, agitation, and rhythm throughout the race, otherwise the form becomes inefficient, or you just plain go to sleep, and end up running slower.

Think? We are supposed to think during our 26 mile run? Guys don't think! We just grunt, sniff, and dream of hunting and food. Or hunting food. In other words, our primal instincts.

Congratulations on your first week of running. You are showing alot of dedication for your first week!

I always tell people if they run 6 days a week for three weeks they will be hooked. Maybe next week will be your first week to do six days, then we can test if it actually takes three weeks for you. For myself, after having my babies or other breaks off, I found running to the more enjoyable once I hit that three week mark.

I can tell you what I think the most about when I run -- running! When you get truly addicted then you think about running quite a bit, during your run, after your run, you might dream about running (though I don't wish the last one on you).

Welcome to the blog!

What happened to Ultimate? Too rainy? Sub 9 min miles is pretty impressive. According to the Cody calculator (TM) (not affiliated with the Sasha calculator and way less accurate) you could run a flat 5K right now in 23:01.

Whoa! That is major fastness! Especially on a training run and for just starting! Your little girl is going to have a lot of talent between you and Jon!

Yeah- that is fast! I knew you were going to be like that! You Logan girls are pretty impressive getting out in the nasty weather!

Way to go Marci! You smoked me for sure!

I am excited to see you get better and better. You are going to give Jon a run for his money. ha

We definitely missed you and both felt terrible not having you with us. But looks like you did better without us slowing you down!

Wow! In my dreams I only run 10 min miles. Bethany is probably right that we would have slowed you down. We still missed you, though, and are the appropriate amount of upset with ourselves for forgetting.

PS Stacy and I are running today (monday) at 5:30 p if you are interested. Planet Walk (again)

Yeah, that's right. Great run today! Thanks for going at my pace (I'm pretty sure that even with the stroller you could have run faster than me).

Sorry, the Garmin trouble was user error. I failed Garmin use 101 and am currently retaking it. Thanks for running with me! I had a good time.

Hope Kinley enjoys the car for a while :)

I forget, do you have a winter race planned? A striders with Stacy would be fun...

How does Jon feel about you being on the blog for just over one week and having twice the amounts of visits as he has in more than a month?

Hey, watch it James. It's not twice the visits- only 20% more!

Sasha, how does your calculator work? Are you sure it didn't switch mine with Marci's?

I think it estimates how many people WILL visit in a month based off of the rate people are looking at the page. Kind of a ..if this continues at this rate, you will hit X number of visits in a month. (IMHO)

I want my car back Kinley or I will sit on you!

Maybe I should put Contra on mine to get more visitors.

Bring it on, punk! I've slobbered all over it and marked it as mine with teeth marks.

I'm glad you are still running!

I have seen that video advertised and it looks pretty hard core. How was it? And more importantly, how are you feeling today (Wed)!

I have seen you do them!

Mik'L, they are hard core. But marci makes them harder by running in place the whole time. Nuts.

I used to do them all the time they are kinda fun. When my youngest daughter was about 3-4 she would do them with me too, it was really cute!

I tried them once or twice but felt like a huge nerd since I lacked a bit of coordination. It has been forever though. Nice job making it harder for yourself! Leave it to Marci to make a great workout an awesome one.

What is your heart rate when doing those compared to your running heart rate at 12:00 pace?

81 degrees when I ran today...

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I think some people call this "heaven" Im definitely jealous. All you need is a stand by "sitter"

Sounds lovely! You can never get enough beach days in my opinion! I bank them and then use them mentally for the days of winter when I hate being out in the cold. Thats a pretty fast clip for running in the sand!

Jon could contact Google and he could sell a bathroom feature to Google Earth.

So now it's time for me to ask if you missed yesterday...

Oh, and 4 milers already! You are FLYING girl!

yep i missed yesterday...how horrible. my knee was hurting though from the day before. good excuse hu?

Has your knee been doing better overall? I hope so! You are a great runner and have a lot of potential. Looking forward to you getting back here to kick me in gear.

That didnt bother your feet? I have this thing with feet I guess...anyway, nice job! Three miles, that's great! hope you are going to still want to run with a slow poke like me.

Hey that was me! What do you mean it wasn't pretty?

Don't get nervous, the 85 year old in a thong isn't really reading this!

Nice call on the title of your blog--I bought the shirt after watching that episode. And good luck meeting your long-term running goal. It gets better.

Wow, I wont even go there. One of those memories that lasts a lifetime when 2 seconds was too long. Nice job running in the heat! Sometimes worse than the freezing cold. Hope you are enjoying your time away.

Slacker!

Great job getting out in the cold! Do you run with your daughter in a stroller? I think that looks so hard. I can't even imagine trying to push my kids and run at the same time. Way to go!

Hey! I am sorry Saturday didnt work out, I really wanted to get out on a road run. The day got away from me...:) We definitely need to get out ASAP!

Did it feel like you left an arm (or half your body more like) behind? Poor Kinley. :) Nice job running when you arent feeling well, especially 3.5, right on!

Is the title from "The Office" or is there really such a race :)

well the actually title is a whole lot longer but it wouldn't quite all fit. I wish it was an actual race. maybe we could start it.

I hope that isn't mean to say, because it totally sounds like something I will be saying when I have kids. Nice job getting 4 in today! You're doing great!

No, I think it's totally healthy and makes you so much more happy when you are with them. It does you both good! Nice mileage today!

Totally know the feeling! And anyone who sees you with Kinley knows how much you love her. And you are doing something healthy for yourself. In the long run that is going to influence Kinley more than a lot of other things you do. Love your pic by the way. Awwww..

That is an excellent picture!

Yea! Glad you got out today. I still feel bad I didnt get my act together today. We missed you!

You guys get to leave town so soon again? Always nice to see family. Cody and I are also going to see family- in Salt Lake. We are going to have all three sets of parents there this year. So many festivities and traditions to name, but one of my favorites is Mexican food on Christmas Eve.

that's a great picture.

Oh, gotta love the "who is this old man and why am I sitting on him?" Picture.

I am thinking of another saturday run. You busy? You guys leaving town?

I'm impressed that you were able to get outside at all. Have I mentioned that I'm a big baby when it comes to cold?

What time is good for you on saturday?

10, 11?

Sounds like you were just getting warmed up!! Good job adding on by your self! Cute picture too!

Good job Marci! Sounds like you had your first little taste of a runner's high.

You're picture is so cute. My little guys were less than impressed with being on Santa's lap when they were really little. My little two year-old looked right up into his eyes and said "put down, put down, put down!"

I had a great time running with you. Hopefully we can keep it up through the winter! It really makes the run a million times more enjoyable for me :)

I like "amazingly fast." Great description. I think the most i have done is "predictable fast" but usually "consistently slow". You are made for running

Good job, honey! Did Kinley get cold with the rain?

Rain and hail in December- what are we coming to???

At least the IF will have snow!

Nice job running in the weather. I personally enjoy it, but I know I'm in the minority there. McKinley is going to be one tough cookie!

Good job getting out in the snow and cold!! I wimped out and endured the treadmill, but it would have been more fun outside!! (can't wait for Chirstmas and get some better warm running clothes!!)

You are so brave to go out in the snow! I am such a wimp about the cold. Good job on the miles and on catching yourself before you fell!

24 brrrrr. Great job Marci!

Great job getting out...welcome back to IF for the holidays!

Good job on your run today, hot stuff. Want to do it again next week?

Sounds like a fun run with the hubby, way to get out and get it done! (Almost like a date or something!!)

jon-It's a date-next week! it is nice to have someone watch kinley!

Congratulations Marci! A new distance record--and with knee deep snow, and a guy whistling at you no less. You're one tough chica!

Marci, what are you talking about? I have never ran a marathon.. I'm just trying to live up to some of those great runners on the blog like you!!!

Thanks for letting me run with your husband, it has been great having the running partner. Sounds like he needed the run before tonight's event at your parents house.

BTW, do you or your folks know Nephi Gold who lives in the same culdesac? Great guy, fantastic runner.

Happy New Year.

We definitely missed you. We'll just have to make sure that we get some more runs in this winter and beyond.