tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15621470336342681622024-03-13T12:00:02.729-05:00Snow Running MamaA blog about God... Family... Running... Cooking... and everything else.Snow Running Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16045822352240236906noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562147033634268162.post-46241481660521846902013-06-17T09:30:00.000-05:002013-06-17T09:30:00.883-05:00Father's Day 2013<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;">
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This Father's Day was a pretty awesome one.</div>
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They now wear his last name.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Her name is Lady. She has a lot of energy and has been a perfect running accountability partner. A few days ago I got dressed to go to the run store for a pace run with our run group. Hubster was home when I left and Lady followed me to the front door as she now recognizes when I'm going to go for a run, but of course I had to leave her behind. Then I got this message...</span><br />
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With all this mobile technology you'd think it would be easier to "blog" but the app for Blogger via android & iOS have not been the easiest to use and there's been the challenge of accessing and sharing photos and videos. I'm sure there are bloggers that have taken the time to figure out all the how-to-details but I'm not a "figure-outer" - I'm a "show me how it works so I can do it" kinda girl. </div>
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We had the graduation party at Mission County Park #2. I love what they've done with this place - very nice & clean, with lots to do. There's a big open field that you could play Frisbee, fly kites or work on your cartwheels...</div>
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<i>"Our God is risen and reigning and we're elevating</i><br />
<i>The glory of our God and King, everybody rise & sing!"</i><br />
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It's the day after the presidential election, and <i>these</i> results are permanent...<br />
* God is my Provider<br />
* Jesus is my Saviour<br />
* The Holy Spirit is my Counselor<br />
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I am blessed to be a part of the greatest nation in this world. <br />
I have the freedom to worship, to marry, to education, and to vote. <br />
I have the freedom to follow the will of my Father for every step in my life and I have the freedom to share His grace and mercy with those who walk with and around me.<br />
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Josh 24:15<br />
But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today who you will serve. <br />
Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? <br />
Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? <br />
<b>But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD.</b>"</div>
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...Dora, Dee, <strong>Linda, the birthday girl</strong>, Debi, & Sophie...</div>
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But, it could have been the wine, or champagne, or even the relish tray!</div>
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Happy Birthday to my wonderful hubster!</div>
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I Thank God Everday for creating you and for joining us together to get thru this life. I love you!</div>
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Exactly 10 days ago, I rolled my right foot stepping off a curb. It didn't swell as I expected it to and within a few days, it didn't hurt much at all. Four days later I went for a 2.5 mile run in my hood and it felt a little sore after that so I stayed off of it for the rest of the week. One week later, on Saturday, it felt alright, so I decided to complete the shortest route of 5 miles that was open for <a href="http://www.sanantoniofit.com/" target="_blank">our running group</a>. Again, I finished feeling OK, not great, but OK. <br />
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LQ & I spent a beautifully fine day with my oldest daughter in Austin and went hiking along one of the greenbelts. :)<br />
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We had a great day together - hiking, eating, swimming & even got to watch a movie at her apartment. LQ and I got home pretty late but very blessed that we made the trip. F was a spectacular hostess <3<br />
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I woke up Sunday morning and my right foot was not doing the happy dance! The greenbelt was a very rocky trail. My foot hurt. A.Lot! I seriously need to rest it. One week was not enough. I've got a pretty busy marathon/half-marathon calendar for the Fall/Winter season and I would hate to miss any of it :( First marathon is in 12 weeks...<br />
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Oct 27 - <a href="http://www.chosenmarathon.com/" target="_blank">Chosen Marathon</a></div>
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Nov 11 - <a href="http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-antonio" target="_blank">San Antonio RnR Half-Marathon</a></div>
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Jan 27 - <a href="http://miraclematchmarathon.net/" target="_blank">Miracle Match Marathon</a></div>
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Mar 24 - <a href="http://www.alamo131.com/alamo131/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Alamo 13.1 Half-Marathon</a></div>
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So, for the next 2-4 weeks, I am going to rest my foot. I will commit to a swim, bike and yoga schedule at the gym and resist the urge to put these asphalt-kickers on my feet...<br />
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Psa 16:8-10<br />
"I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; <strong>my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave</strong>, nor will you let your Holy One see decay."<br />
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I must rest and trust that this desire to run marathons and half-marathons will not go unfulfilled. This is not only a physical activity for me but an opportunity to show what He has physically done in me. <br />
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I will rest...</div>Snow Running Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16045822352240236906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562147033634268162.post-945770040919993132012-07-16T21:36:00.001-05:002012-07-16T21:40:38.037-05:00New dining<div><p>Last summer we were supposed to get a new dining table but we had to use that money to fix the AC in my car. </p>
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<p>I am pleased :) Thank you honey <3</p>
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<p>"Yup."</p>
<p>Boy, "do you like these?" as he is holding the box of grape nuts. </p>
<p>Me, "Yes, but not by themselves. I mix them with other things."</p>
<p>Later in the day, boy said, "Mom, I have a surprise for you, tell me when you go to bed."</p>
<p>So I did and this morning I woke up to a cereal mix for me to munch on while I ran 10 miles. He is such a cool kid and I am one blessed mom.</p>
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Have a Marvelous Monday!Snow Running Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16045822352240236906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562147033634268162.post-61402082453229605062012-06-19T22:53:00.001-05:002012-06-19T22:53:33.508-05:00Losing...I love the message in this song... <br />
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<em>I can't believe what she said<br />I can't believe what he did<br />Oh, don't they know it's wrong<br />Don't they know it's wrong, yeah<br />Maybe there's something I missed<br />But how could they treat me like this<br />It's wearing out my heart<br />The way they disregard<br /><br />This is love, this is hate<br />We all have a choice to make<br /><br />Oh, Father won't You forgive them<br />They don't know what they've been doing<br />Oh Father, give me grace to forgive them<br />Cause I feel like the one losing<br /><br />It's only the dead that can live<br />But still I wrestle with this<br />To lose the pain that's mine<br />Seventy times seven times, yeah<br />Lord it doesn't feel right<br />For me to turn a blind eye<br />Though I guess it's not that much<br />When I think of what You've done<br /><br />This is love, this is hate<br />We gotta a choice to make<br /><br />Oh Father won't You forgive them<br />They don't know what they've been doing<br />Oh Father, give me grace to forgive them<br />Cause I feel like the one losing, oh no<br /><br />Why do we think that hate's gonna change the heart<br />We're up in arms over wars that don't need to be fought<br />Pride won't let us lay weapons on the ground<br />We build our bridges up but just to burn them down<br />We think pain is owed an apology and then it'll stop<br />Truth be told it doesn't matter if we're sorry or not<br />Freedom comes when we surrender to the sound<br />Of Your mercy and Your grace, Father, send Your angels down<br /><br />Oh Father wont You forgive them<br />They don't know what they've been doing, oh no<br />Oh Father, give me grace to forgive them<br />Cause I feel like the one losing<br />Yeah, I feel like I've been losing<br /><br />Oh Father, give me grace to forgive them<br />Cause I feel like the one losing<br />I feel like I've been losing<br /><br />Oh Father, give me grace to forgive them<br />Cause I feel like the one losing</em></div>Snow Running Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16045822352240236906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562147033634268162.post-5730462069561023122012-06-04T14:40:00.001-05:002012-06-04T14:40:37.536-05:00Praying a Song...<div style="text-align: left;">
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We have strayed so far away<br />
We cut down people in Your name<br />
But the sword was never ours to swing<br />
Jesus, friend of sinners<br />
The truth’s become so hard to see<br />
The world is on their way to You<br />
But they’re tripping over me<br />
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Always looking around but never looking up<br />
I’m so double minded<br />
A plank-eyed saint with dirty hands<br />
And a heart divided<br />
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<strong>Oh Jesus, friend of sinners<br />
Open our eyes to the world<br />
At the end our pointing fingers<br />
Let our hearts be led by mercy<br />
Help us reach with open hearts and open doors<br />
Oh Jesus, friend of sinners<br />
Break our hearts for what breaks Yours</strong></em></span></div>
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Jesus, friend of sinners<br />
The One whose writing in the sand<br />
Made the righteous turn away<br />
And the stones fall from their hands<br />
Help us to remember<br />
We are all the least of these<br />
Let the memory of Your mercy<br />
Bring Your people to their knees<br />
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Nobody knows what we’re for<br />
Only what we’re against<br />
When we judge the wounded<br />
What if we put down our signs<br />
Crossed over the lines<br />
And loved like You did<br />
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You love every lost cause</em><br /><em>
You reach for the outcast<br />
For the leper and the lame<br />
They’re the reason that You came<br />
Lord, I was that lost cause<br />
And I was the outcast<br />
But You died for sinners just like me<br />
A grateful leper at Your feet<br />
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‘Cause You are good<br />
You are good<br />
And Your love endures forever<br />
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And I was the lost cause<br />
And I was the outcast<br />
You died for sinners just like me<br />
A grateful leper at Your feet</em></div>
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Tuesday I went out for what was supposed to be a 5 mile run but I left the house later than I wanted to and had it in my head that I would run at an EZ pace... but once I got through the first mile, it hit me... It's HOT outside!<br />
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And... YES... I know it's going to get HOTTER! At the 2 mile mark, I decided to head back home... I wasn't carrying any water, and I really wasn't paying attention to my pace... Honestly I wasn't prepared.<br />
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Yesterday I hit the road again and had a much better time... Got out early... Had my music with me... The pace alert was set on my garmin so I wouldn't speed up (so easy to do, especially if you're having a good time)... Had my waterbelt on... I was prepared to have a purposeful run of 5 miles at a 12 min/mil EZ pace.<br />
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And... I had a good run... I was hot but didn't run out of water... My run had purpose and a plan... I finished 5 miles at an EZ pace... It was good.<br />
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1 Corinthians 9:24-26, NIV<br />
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. <strong>Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; </strong>I do not fight like a man beating the air."<br />
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Training is good... My heart and my legs become more efficient and learn to endure the distance... <br />
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Training with my Father is good... A training plan purposely filled with praying, reading my bible, worshiping, & fellowship... My heart and my soul become more efficient and learn to endure the distance and guarantees me that I will win a crown that will last forever!<br />
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PRINCE, BIG HAIR & BIG EARRINGS</div>
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I REDISCOVERED MY LIBRARY CARD ONLY TWO WEEKS AGO.</div>
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I CHECKED OUT A DIGITAL COPY OF THIS BOOK. </div>
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SO FAR, SO GOOD :)</div>
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<strong>3. What's the secret to success?</strong></div>
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BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.</div>
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ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR</div>
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YOUR FEELINGS, YOUR CHOICES, & YOUR OUTCOMES.</div>
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AS A KID, CAMPING OUT & CATCHING FIREFLIES.</div>
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AS AN ADULT, SITTING ON A PATIO WITH GOOD COMPANY.</div>
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<strong>5. If I dropped by today what would I find on your coffee table?</strong></div>
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MAGAZINES, REMOTES, & CUPS </div>
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THAT HAVEN'T MADE IT TO THE KITCHEN SINK.</div>
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YES I HAVE ONE. IT HAS THE "DR PEPPER" LOGO ALL OVER IT.</div>
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WE WENT ON A RIDE IN THE PARK EASTER WEEKEND. I ENJOY BIKE RIDING, BUT I TEND TO GET NERVOUS WHEN RIDING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH MY SON. CARS DRIVE TOO FAST AND TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE DISTRACTED WHEN THEY'RE DRIVING.</div>
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<strong>7. What's your favorite cheese?</strong></div>
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MUENSTER, AMERICAN, CHEDDAR & PROVOLONE.</div>
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OH, AND PEPPERJACK.</div>
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MADE CHICKEN FOR DINNER LAST NIGHT.</div>
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GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH </div>
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ITALIAN SEASONING, BLACK PEPPER, SEA SALT & GARLIC.</div>
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FUSILLI PASTA IN A GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE</div>
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WITH ITALIAN SEASONINGS.</div>
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BROCCOLI NORMANDY MIX</div>
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WITH BUTTER, GARLIC & SALT.</div>
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It seems like only yesterday this little guy came into our life.</div>
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Instead - Yesterday - we celebrated this little guy's birthday #8...</div>
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This is what an 8 year old looks like... </div>
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We had a simple day celebrating...</div>
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We had cupcakes...</div>
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Came home and ate strawberry shortcake for dessert...</div>
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"I learned how to walk."</div>
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"I learned how to stand."</div>
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"I learned how to put on a t-shirt."</div>
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"I learned how to go to the bathroom by myself."</div>
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"I learned how to take a shower by myself."</div>
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"There's nobody that can scare Dad."</div>
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"There's nobody that can tickle Dad."</div>
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"I know where my class is at school."</div>
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Awwe :)</div>
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Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!</div>Snow Running Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16045822352240236906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562147033634268162.post-33095676341831661252012-05-19T15:44:00.000-05:002012-05-21T10:04:20.760-05:00White Rock & COLD Marathon 2011<div style="text-align: center;">
I KNOW THIS IS SUPER LATE!<br />
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It's been sitting in my DRAFTS folder since the beginning of January... eke!</div>
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Got to Dallas on Saturday afternoon and went straight to the Expo to pick up our race packets.</div>
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This is marathon #2 for our Texas marathon series and officially marathon #1 for the Marathons of Texas Medal.</div>
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We checked into the new Omni hotel downtown - it had only been open 2 weeks. The rooms were really nice - the carpet was new - the decor was very chic. What really "wow-ed" us was the bathroom mirror...</div>
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One thing that REALLY stressed us out all weekend, was the weather. We start watching the weather forecast as soon as it shows up on all the weather apps - which is usually about 10 days out. All forecasts showed rain & low temps. For us Real Texans - cold is almost anything under 55. add rain and/or wind and that's a freeze. I'm just sayin' ...</div>
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The race started at 8 am and this is what we were looking at...</div>
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We got to the starting line and we were HAPPY and RELIEVED because 1) the race organizers were handing out rain ponchos and 2) it was cold but it <u>wasn't</u> raining. We were hopeful for 'perfect' running weather. MAYBE the rain would only be a drizzle.</div>
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"We been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain... and big ol' fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes rain even seemed to come straight up from underneath." ...Forrest Gump (I love that movie-lol)<br />
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Connie & I paced the whole marathon together. She was coming off an injury and I just wanted to finish strong. I did not want to peeter out like I did 3 weeks ago at the <a href="http://snowrunningmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/it-was-hard-rock-race.html">2011 San Antonio Rock 'n Roll</a> marathon. We kept to our nutrition and hydration plans. When you're running in cold and rainy weather it can be a challenge to make yourself take in fluids so we held each other accountable. We completed the marathon using a 5:1 minute intervals. (Run 5 min: recover 1 min) I've used this plan for the each of my marathons and it has worked well and, for the most part, been good to me.</div>
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The "wall" of this race was getting around the lake. The rain came down hard and the wind was blowing across the surface of the lake so it was cold! I believe the total route around the lake was almost 10 miles. At about the halfway point around the lake, I was done with the lake. No doubt that the scenery and the homes were beautiful but I was wet and I was cold and I was looking for the 19 mile marker so we could get to the finish line. (I wonder how many times I can use the word "cold" in this post?)</div>
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When we trekked thru miles 19-23, we ran thru the Highland Park(?)</div>
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The houses were BEAUTIFUL and I'm convinced that the residents of this fine-china-residency made it a point to have their home fully decorated in their full holiday glory in time for race day!</div>
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I was very impressed! I even forgot about being cold - for about a minute.</div>
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The rain did finally let up and was down to a drizzle and we caught a break at mile 22. It remained cloudy & overcasted until we got to the last 1/2 mile - then it rained/drizzled again. Connie & I revved up our pace when we saw the finish line... RATHER we thought it was the finish line and it was really the start line so then we choked back an "oh crap" and proceeded to hang a right turn and run another 100 yards to the real finish line. </div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">FINISH TIME</span></strong></div>
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This was a hard race due to rain and cold weather but it was my personal-record-race for fastest finish time.</div>
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In fact we all PR'd that day!</div>
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for 4 mothers in 4 months!</div>
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I broke down this week and had my first ever Diet Coke. You see, I don't drink soda. I've never really cared for the flavor of carbonated drinks. But I had an upset stomach - so I drank almost this whole bottle. I don't think I will ever do it again...</div>
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And I only have 19 training days til Houston Chevron... and 54 training days til Austin Livestrong marathons!!! That's #3 & #4 for this season. Wish I hadn't come down with the flu 2 days before Christmas since now I have 'the cough' that takes forever to go away - so I haven't had a long run in almost 2 weeks now! Plus - I've yet to write my Race Report for the Dallas White Rock Marathon... I have pics put aside so I'll finish it this week.<br />
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This Christmas has been an amazing testimony to God's love for my family. I am so thankful for all the prayers. Our Christmas Day was spent at home in pajamas with food, games, movies and lots of peace, warmth & love! Praise God! </div>
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I took some candid shots on Christmas Eve at my Mom's. I didn't take any pics on Christmas Day - charged the camera and never used it! Oh well... this is all I got... Haha!</div>
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<em>Yes I will rise<br />Out of these ashes rise<br />From this trouble I have found<br />And this rubble on the ground<br />I will rise<br /><br /><u>CHORUS</u></em></div>
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<em>Yes I will rise<br />Out of these ashes rise<br />From this trouble I have found<br />And this rubble on the ground<br />I will rise<br />Cause He Who is in me<br />Is greater than I will ever be<br />And I will rise<br /><br />Sometimes my heart is on the ground<br />And hope is nowhere to be found<br />Love is a figment I once knew<br />And yet I hold on to what I know is true<br /><br />CHORUS</em></div>
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I thought of those I've known for only a moment...<br />
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We all look good and we were ready to Rock this Race!</div>
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<br />Got to mile 14 and saw my sister and my boy. My garmin had me at 2:30. At this rate/pace, I figured I'd finish close to, or less than, the time for last year's Rock 'n Roll. (5:20) The sun was breaking thru the clouds. I was still feeling good ... but then ...</div>
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<br />At around mile 16, my hands started to tingle, so I walked. I stopped at a cooling station for a couple of minutes, then got myself to the medical tent at mile 18. As soon as I laid down, the tingling stopped and after the doc checked me out, he said I'd be OK - and honestly, I felt I would be too. So I got up and kept going. The heat and humidity got the best of me from then on.</div>
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The rest of the race was rough. Miles 16 to 21 took me 1:40 to complete. Each time I tried to run, I felt lightheaded. My hands didn't tingle anymore but my energy was drained. I was overwhelmed when I saw my sister and my son at mile 21 and I cried - my sister cried with me. I was so happy to see them. It meant so much. (Sister & I talked this morning and she said had I said the word, she would have driven me to the finish line - now THAT'S what sisters are all about! Love You Rosie!!!) </div>
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<br />I made it to the finish line but I walked to the end and I stopped 3 more times. Once at a medical tent to get ice and twice on the side of the course to lay down. I was tempted to quit because I didn't want to walk anymore but I also wanted to finish. Marathoners understand where I'm coming from. </div>
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Not what I was expecting. I got home and got in an ice bath. My face and my arms were hot and I had a headache - I'm pretty sure that I was experiencing heat exhaustion.</div>
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<u>THE DAY AFTER</u></div>
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I am feeling much better today. Not too sore, but I'm tired. My headache has lessened but still lingering. Hoping that ibuprofen will help.</div>
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So, "Why would anyone want to run 26.2 miles?"</div>
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I needed to lose weight, and I needed a goal since just going to the gym felt pointless. After I lost weight, running became my "gotta-get-it-done" activity. My mindset is that when the time comes for me to leave this world, it will be because it's my time to go and not because I am not taking care of myself.</div>
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Running brings me closer to my Father and the creator of the universe. We have had many intimate conversations during these times.</div>
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I train for and run marathons because it teaches me about commitment and perseverance.</div>
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I run with a group because I want them to experience more than just running.</div>
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Yesterday, the hubster & I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. We have been inseparable for 16 years and he is the most amazing man. I am so blessed and so thankful that God placed us together to share this crazy journey. He is my love and my best friend - nd he totally rocks my world!<br />
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We were treated with sushi for lunch, then palled around for the afternoon. After the boy got home and finished his homework we went and played disc golf, then topped it off with some tasty gourmet pizza from Maars.<br />
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We then treated ourselves to a pair of Dallas Cowboys football tickets against the NY Giants in December. :-D
Hopefully the Boys will show up and give us a good game. I'm excited about seeing the house that Jerry built and all of its topnotch technology.
I'm mostly excited about spending the weekend with the man!<br />
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