Remarkable achievements require remarkable efforts

So last night I saw that the Sojourners running club runs at 5:30 on Monday mornings in Orem. I decided to join them, got there and no Sojourners, but another running club. They are called CrackODawn and they were nice enough to let me run with them. We ran on some trails behind the Orem cemetery. I think we did 6 miles. It was FUN!!!

So today we got up nice and early to make it to the spin class at 5:45am. We were hoping Karen would come, but we didn't discuss time well enough. So Merri and I worked our butts off cycling away in a dark and loud room with about 20 other people. Man we were sweating and that gets hard. My legs are definitely tired today. Good workout. Afterwards Merri ran a mile while I stretched and lifted. Merri then joined the stretching and lifting routine. It was a good workout!

Merri also ran last night with Wes and the kids. Not sure how far or how long, but Merri will have to add that. We are so excited for Wes to join our running club. Go SPANISH FIELDS!

Merrill's Note: MY LEGS ARE SORE!!! And I am excited for Wes to run w/ us too! I think we probably ran 2 miles or so last night.

So today we made the ever-so-early trek to the gym, leaving at 5:15am! I know, we're crazy. But we went to the pump class and Wooh! It was tiring. My arms and legs are beat. After Merri ran 1.5 miles and I ran 1.0. My legs were beat! Tomorrow we will probably have to take it easy because of being sore, but it will be worth it. We are going to try to make a point of lifting to reduce injury and strengthen our run. I am so excited for Monday! I just turned in my forms yesterday.

And as a side-note I hit 200 miles! Very exciting!

Friday Tammy & I did a practice run for the 5k tomorrow. And

Saturday Wes & the kids joined me as we walked about 2 miles of the

race. I'm getting excited!