Making The Cut - Day #2

I found out from some friends at work about the Jillian Michael's program called Making The Cut. I purchased the book in July , and have read it cover to cover and decided August is the month to do this. I decided that during this time I will make some journal positing so 1) I can see where I have been and where I am going and 2) so I make sure I am held accountable by those people who see this blog.

Today is day number two of 30 and I am feeling yesterday's work out!
So far the food has been a little difficult for me. Lots of "new" foods for me as well as a total shock to my tastebuds. (although, fennel smells amazing! I have never had fennel until today - smells amazing, like licorice. The taste is fine.)
The work outs have been amazing though! I really actually enjoyed my work out yesterday and felt really good after, although the lactic acid in my legs and arms is definitly talking to me!
Today's workout was a little more difficult simply due to my legs aching and burning from yesterday, but I still had a good time.

As far as weight goes, I am hoping for 10 lbs in total after the 30 days is over. As of today the scale showed I had lost 2 lbs - not too sure if I am really buying that as "weight loss" yet.

Regardless it is good to have these little "projects" for yourself to keep your body challenged as well as to remind yourself that you are capeable of more than we give ourselves credit for. Besides, my saying in life is: "If you aren't uncomfortable, then you aren't doing it right". We need to get a little uncomfortable in life if we are ever going to make changes and progress.

Here's to day three...

Bryce Canyon - Bike Ride

During out trip in Bryce Canyon, the family all took a ride into Bryce Canyon park. Mark, Teresa, Taran & Rylee ended up driving down for the weekend to ride with us.

In total, Todd, Mary, Troy, Teresa, Mark, Taran, Trent & Myself all rode into the park.

We weren't able to go as far as we had initally planned due to a fire that was burning in the park. We ended up riding to the only lookout open. We only did about 18 miles but due to the elevation it was a little more difficult then back at home.

It was a great time ridding with almost the whole family!

Bryce Canyon 5K

On July 18th was the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon and 5k. I had wanted to do this run since about December because I had heard about how fun it was from people who ran last year. Trent & I decided we would go camping this same weekend at Ruby's Inn and have a little getaway.

We then decided to invite his family since his parents, Troy & Pam and Todd all like to camp.

It was such a great time! Pam & Mary ran the half marathon and actually started at the entrance to Ruby's Inn. Since the 5k started at the end of the half marathon, we had to be past the start line by 5:45am. It was an early morning - but so worth it.

Trent drove David and myself to Cannonville where we were to start. Our race started at 6:30. It was in the 60's when we started - perfect running temperatures. The run was so fun! It was neat to be running in such a rual but beautifull place. To top it off during the first mile and a half we got to watch the sun rise. SO BEAUTIFUL.

In total, I ran it in 33:50 and took 5th in my age group (25-29) Not too bad! David ran it in 33:53 and took first in his age group! Very cool. (he was saying he took first because all of the other guys had heartattacks - NOT!)

After we finished, we waited for Pam & Mary to come in. Pam ran her half in about 1:55 and Mary was about 2:15.

It is definitly something that I would love to do again next year - only this time I think I will go for the half marathon (yikes)

Tour de St. George

On Saturday, March 28th was the Tour de St. George bike ride. This was my first ride and Trent's second. Mark, Teresa's husband, his friend Richard and wife, Billy Jo also rode with us. I ended up riding the 30 mile ride, Trent did the 65 mile ride and everyone else did the century (100 miles).

It was a great time! Turns out I was the first female to finish the 30 mile ride which was pretty cool. Trent was able to complete the 65 in about 5 hours and everyone else was about 7 and a half.

It was so fun to start with such a huge crowd of people. It was close to about 300 riders. These rides are definitly addicting, so there will be many more to come.

Taran's Soccer Games

This past weekend, Trent's nephew, Taran, was in St. George for some pre-season soccer games with his team. (Bingham High School). We were able to go and watch his game against Snow Canyon High School and Dixie High School.

He has really become a great 'keeper'! Trent is definitly a proud uncle.

Trent's First Ride

So in the past 9 months or so, Trent and I have really gotten in to road biking. I never thought that I would be into it, neither did he. However we have both really enjoyed it.

On Saturday February 28th Trent entered into his first road race. He decided to sign up for the 50 mile ride. The day of the race I drove him to the start location and sent him on his way. It was amazing to see so many riders in one location. There was every kind of rider possible as well - first timers, weekend warriors, pro and semi-pro.

After about 2 hours, I met up with him at what I thought would have been the half way point. Once I was able to find him and give him some more water and energy bars. He then headed his way back to finish out the ride.

Trent's parents and myself met him at the finish line to cheer him on. After he was done, he looked at his GPS and realized that he didn't go 50 miles...he went 58. Turns out the course was not marked well at all and he ended up passing his designated turn around point. I thought 50 miles was impressive, never mind 58!

Overall it was great to see him participate in such a fun event! PS, If his photo looks like he was in some pain...he was. He was a bit sore.

Monkey Quilt

I wanted to share some pictures of my latest quilt that I made for my dear friend Kelly. She just had her third baby - Beck Robert Patrick Healey - and I wanted to make something for her that represented her style, yet would be something that Baby Beck could use past his baby years. I had a great time making this quilt! It turned out better than I expected.