SEATTLE is one of the most beautiful cities on the earth. It was green, and fresh, and the weather was so clean and a wonderful contrast to the snow of Provo. And the meet was great. I ran my first 3k of my life, and it went pretty well. Candace ran a superb race at 9:46 and I was a little behind at 10:01. That is averaging 5:20 for two miles. So I can go faster. But it's a beginning, a very good place to start.
Some of the highlights include...
-Going to Pike's Place
-Scaring half the girls on our cool down run
-seeing the beautiful campus of U Dub
We had some great adventures, eating as much pasta as we could handle, getting our traditional ice cream after the race, and having our teammate bonding post-race time that didn't really happen.. but it was the thought that counted. Another wonderful weekend with my team family!
Next week we are off to New York City! It will be wonderful with Time Square and Broadway, Bagel shops and Canal Street.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
This week we did not have a race, but we did have something great... Christmas in the locker room! We got new shoes, one of the greatest parts of being on the BYU track team. And this time there were some really cute colors! There were lime greens, indigos, purples, and when I saw the pair I could have, I audibly gasped. Teal and lime green! It was the prettiest pair of shoes I had ever seen. The other girls screamed when they saw them. (It is a little sad how happy we get over new running shoes...) And Mike got the same pair! We always talk about how we're running partners, so it was perfect that she was the one who got the same pair. They're good luck for the start of a great season!
Next week we're off to Seattle! It was my favorite race so I am so excited. And it will be my first 3k! A little scary but I can't wait.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
She Thinks My TRACKtor's Sexy
This weekend we had our first race-- in Pocatello, Idaho. It was great to be back in the 208, but as soon as we entered the arena parking lot and saw tractor upon tractor parked, I knew I was in for a weekend of teasing.
We had driven down the night before in a big bus, about 3 and a half hours, and then stopped at Golden Corral for dinner. We went into the grocery store nearby to buy our lunches for the next day (Mike and I combined our per dium to share a lunch) and then headed to the hotel. Nichole (Chole) Clark was my roommate and we got into a looong talk about boys and how similar a few of our relationships are. It was great.
The next morning we were off to the arena and each had to wait until our race came. I raced in the mile with Eddy, Candace, KP, Chole, and Lacey. My race wasn't the best, so I have had a very reflective weekend, learning what I can from this experience. But the cool-down run after quickly helped me forget.
We often do picture runs and cool down with our cameras, taking as many fun pictures as we can. These have been some of my greatest memories on trips, especially our pier run in Seattle. Here we jumped in as many tractors as we could, got devoured by a very nice looking tiger, and turned their ISU tiger paw into a cougar. Thank you girls for helping me learn and grow through this whole experience of BYU Track.
And my parents were able to come! I have the best, most supportive parents I could ask for. They drove 7 hours in one day just to see me for a few hours, and I had the best time with them. They always love me no matter what and are so encouraging. I am so grateful to have them as mine.
"You learn a line from winning, and a book from losing."
We had driven down the night before in a big bus, about 3 and a half hours, and then stopped at Golden Corral for dinner. We went into the grocery store nearby to buy our lunches for the next day (Mike and I combined our per dium to share a lunch) and then headed to the hotel. Nichole (Chole) Clark was my roommate and we got into a looong talk about boys and how similar a few of our relationships are. It was great.
The next morning we were off to the arena and each had to wait until our race came. I raced in the mile with Eddy, Candace, KP, Chole, and Lacey. My race wasn't the best, so I have had a very reflective weekend, learning what I can from this experience. But the cool-down run after quickly helped me forget.
We often do picture runs and cool down with our cameras, taking as many fun pictures as we can. These have been some of my greatest memories on trips, especially our pier run in Seattle. Here we jumped in as many tractors as we could, got devoured by a very nice looking tiger, and turned their ISU tiger paw into a cougar. Thank you girls for helping me learn and grow through this whole experience of BYU Track.
And my parents were able to come! I have the best, most supportive parents I could ask for. They drove 7 hours in one day just to see me for a few hours, and I had the best time with them. They always love me no matter what and are so encouraging. I am so grateful to have them as mine.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
My Team, My Family
Who knew I would get 33 new sisters when I came to Brigham Young University? Through the hard practices and the chocolate milk, the long flights and the sight-seeing, picture-taking, side-splitting cool-down runs. These girls are the best friends I could ask for. Every one brings a special aspect to our team and is the reason why I run: Katy Andrews (aka KdA), Lacey Bleazard, Kate Bowen, Megan Chipman, Kendy Christensen, Nichole Clark (or Chole´), Sarah Darbs, Candace Eddy, Sarah Price Edwards, Maren Hansen, Stephanie Jensen, Bethany Krumen, Rachel Lange, Mike Laurent, Cecily Lew, Maddie Lowder, Whitney McDonald, Dre Nelson, Nikki Nielson, Lisa Olander, Katie "Palm Sauce" Palmer, Millie Rapp, Liz Ricks, Stacey Slight, Mckenna Smith, Lindsey "I love Kevin" Sowards, Katie Swanson, Ashlee Thomas, Kelsi Tippets, Kathryn Vidmar, Amy Witt, Loren Wynn, Sarah YingYang. I love them all.
We have had some of the greatest times... From our trips to the beach in San Diego to visiting Touchdown Jesus at Notre Dame, having the team over for dinner at my house to watching a shootout show in Laramie, Wyoming. There always seems to be atleast one person laughing, and usually it's extremely contagious. Our addiction to the Cheesecake Factory, taking pictures on runs, and the dirt trail... I wouldn't give up this experience for anything.
We have had some of the greatest times... From our trips to the beach in San Diego to visiting Touchdown Jesus at Notre Dame, having the team over for dinner at my house to watching a shootout show in Laramie, Wyoming. There always seems to be atleast one person laughing, and usually it's extremely contagious. Our addiction to the Cheesecake Factory, taking pictures on runs, and the dirt trail... I wouldn't give up this experience for anything.
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