Half Marathon Check-in

Well, the half marathon was one of the most brutal things I've ever done. But I'm glad I did it. That's officially the longest I've ever run without walking (with the exception of the brief water breaks) My feet will probably hurt for a while, my legs will need some serious ice and ibuprofen, but I feel really good having completed it. To quote Ryan Cluff, a good friend of mine and an avid runner, "Running is an odd combination of Endorphins, pain, and accomplishment"

We can rest assured that we have great paced teammates. I did it at a waddly 11-minute mile, but Ben, Steve, and Brian? did it in blazing speeds.

I'm still running!

I don't know about all of you but I'm still running!! I'm looking for a few good men who want to apply for the ST. George marathon. Also, kip and I were talking about doing the Bryce canyon Half Marathon and maybe a couple of the Provo River Trail runs. Anyway, keep putting one foot in front of the other!!!

A huge favor...

Hey Team,

I know we are going to be doing our own fundraising soon...but my wife and I are coming up short for the half marathon. Since the deadline is coming up soon, I thought I'd ask you guys either for
1. any contribution you could possibly make, no matter how big or small,
or 2. if you can't make a $ contribution...do you have any ideas on how we can raise the last few Benjamins?

The cause we are fund raising for is the Leukemia and Lymphoma society...so it's a good cause to feel good about...

her website is http://www.active.com/donate/tntdms/angechristi

Thanks guys...

Craig

Weird weight loss...

I've been weighing right around 193 lbs.  for the last three weeks now and it's been frustrating (maybe it's because I was on a Mt. Dew binge for a couple of weeks straight).  Then, in the last four days I've constantly dropped weight and I just hit the 190 lbs. mark for the first time in over 3 years. Thanks Ragnar!!!! I actually think that playing basketball has helped shed the pounds. I play for 1 1/2 hours straight 3 days a week so I've got to be getting in alot more than the scheduled 5-miler on MWF. I've also noticed my speed pick up during my runs. I ran the 7-miler this morning and blazed through it pretty well.

 Running in this cold weather still blows and I'm still bent about the time change!!!