Nebo Half Marathon 2018

While marathon training, Sha and I decided to sign up for the Nebo Half Marathon. It perfectly coincided with one of our long training runs, we'd just need to add a few miles to it.

We arrived at the start line early and decided to run 3 miles around Payson Lake prior to the race start.

Sha and I at the start line!

We took it easy on the run.  We really focused on pacing ourselves to finish the race feeling strong.

Sha and I at the finish line.  We both set a course PR.

My chip time:

 
 

Parowan Half Marathon - Yankee Meadow Run

On Saturday, August 4, 2018, I ran the Parowan Half Marathon with my running buddies.

L to R: Jaci, me, Sha and Anna at Yankee Meadow Reservoir (the starting line)

Sha and I after the race.  We both set a PR and were very excited.  The course was beautiful!

 L to R: me, Anna, Sha, and Jaci post race

THE ONLY TIME I'VE FINISHED BEFORE SHA!

Results!

Pictures from the course taken by Anna.

Heber Half Run for Autism 2018

On Saturday, June 30, I ran the first annual Heber Half Run for Autism.  It was a beautiful and fast-paced course. I met up with my friend, Anna and her sister Emily, at the bus pickup.  We hung out at the start line until it was time to go.

The race was delayed 30 minutes due to a few buses arriving very late.

Me, Emily and Anna at the start-line

More start-line pictures

Getting ready to start.  I made a quick trip to the porta-potty after the race officially started.

One of the beautiful views from the run.

Done!

Anna and I both set new PRs on the course.

 

I finished at 1:47:40!

Thankful 13 5K

On Thanksgiving Day, I ran Thankful 13's 5K with my friend, Anna.  It was a beautiful morning.  I was able to set a new personal record for myself with this 5K.  I also came in 4th for my age group.  It helps that I turned 40 one month prior.

A picture of me at 2.5 miles.

Finished!

Anna and I post race

Oh, look!  We're so strong...

And talented... haha!

Cedar City Half Marathon 2017

A couple of my friends had run the Cedar City Half Marathon the past few years and have really liked it.  So I decided to give it a go this year.

The morning of the run started out very rainy and I was a little worried that we would be running the whole half in the rain.  Sha and I huddled under a shared garbage bag at the start-line.

Just as the sun started coming up, the rain let off a little.  Anna, Sha and I were ready to go.

Sha and I coming into the finish line.

hahaha!  We are not very coordinated while we run!

All done!

This was a fantastic race.  Very well organized and a beautiful course. I'll definitely consider it again.

Follow Me, I Know a Shortcut - A Running Story

I enjoy running. No really, I do!  I also love my friends, so it should come as no surprise that I love running with my friends.  After running with my friends I am cleansed.  I feel supported, heard and understood.  I guess I should also mention that I feel great because I've just exercised, too.

This morning we tried a new running route.  Sha boldly declared, "I know where we're going and there is a road that will connect us back with the main road if we go this way."  Like good little sheep, Anna and I followed her.

To make a long story short, we ended up trudging through a thicket of trees and spent a half mile running on abandoned train tracks.

It was a great time!  We definitely didn't end up where we thought we would, but I enjoyed every minute!

Ragnar Wasatch Back 2017

I ran Wasatch Back this year with a team sponsored by +American Name Services.

My on my leg up over Avon Pass.

A view from the top of Avon Pass.

My brother, Rod ran with a team from his work.  It was fun to see him at a bunch of the exchanges.

 

On my last leg up into Park City.

 Van #1 (ltor) Nathan, me, Kelby Ellis, Sherrie Anderson, Rob Lund, Sha Lund

Back row, (l to r): Nathan and Rob Lund
Middle row (l to r): Lexy Granthem, Lindsey Lefevor, Mikeala Hamilton, Sha Lund, Elise Fiso, Jesi Fiso
Front Row (l to r): Kelby Ellis, Lisa Holland, me, Sherrie Anderson

Nathan and I

Me and Sha

Lindsey Lefevor and I