Huntsman 5k

Last weekend I ran my first 5k!  A runner friend of mine, Dona, recently lost her twin sister to Leukemia.  Dona has since been raising funds for AML.  

If you would like to help, here's how:

 When she texted me to ask if I'd join her team and run, I didn't hesitate to say yes!  The run was fun, yet strange.  As I'm usually taking the first three to five miles very easy, I knew I needed to step it up. I didn't break any land speed records (I'm pretty sure I've said that particular phrase about five millions times!) I felt good and did pretty well! 

Dona and I after the race. She had t-shirts made up for the whole team!  Team Eileen, in memory of her sister.

 

Go Team Eileen!  Dona, cheering other team members into the finish!

 

Michelle, Dona and I have run quite a few miles together.  Both, wonderful ladies!  I was happy to be part of this!

 

Official time 31:52.4

10:17 average pace

Not bad for a distance runner who just ran a hard trail marathon the weekend prior!  [pats self on back]

Awesome is Right!

Now that is awesome! 

You've Been Kidnapped

When a runner friend breaks her ankle and is sad, can't get up and can't go run trails what do you do?  Take her on a trail run, of course!  Anf by trail run I mean take her to eat eggs and bacon and watch the sunrise with lots of chairs, pillows and Lortab.  Jennilyn had the awesome idea to take Kristyan to the mountains for breakfast, so we collaborated with Kritstyan's husband and did an early morning abduction.

Wake up, Kristyan!  I know it's 5am, but get in the van and don't ask questions!

 

 Jennilyn, chef extraordinaire.

 Goofing off is good for you.

 

 Jennilyn showing off her assets. Those are hundred mile winning glutes!

I hope we made your healing time just a little bit better, my friend!  Heal quickly!!!