Goo!

Wow. So I just found out that the Disney World Half and Full Marathon (39.3 miles in 24 hours!) is going to cost me $235!!! The Half is $100. The Full is $110. So you don't even get a discount for doing both. Lame-os. Not cool.

What've I got myself into?

*Sigh* I do things sometimes thinking that I want to do them, then I get thinking and realize how crazy I am for having done them. Monday I signed up for my first Triathlon. I'll be doing the Spudman Sprint Triathlon in Burley, Idaho in July. And come Monday, pending some sense being knocked into me, I'll be signing up for the Disney World Half and Full Marathon that takes place next January (half marathon on Saturday, full marathon on Sunday...yikes, that is PURE craziness). I'll be signing up for the Salt Lake Half Marathon here soon that will be in April, and then the St. George again in October. Yes, all that is just being one of the crazies yet again, but at the same time, its such a great accomplishment with amazing bragging rights (I can say that am a "triathlete" now as well as the fact that am already a marathon runner!!) that I have to do it. I DO NOT look forward to the training, but the event will be quite the memorable occasion...especially when I get to spend the time with my siblings. So running those many miles does have its perks.

P.S. I Love You...and the Cardio Cinema

This past week I went on a "date" with one of my dearest friends, Barefoot. It was a much needed night out with just us girls. As much as we love spending time with the men, girls need some time for just us. Our first stop was the much required stop at The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for a carameled apple. Your life is not complete until you've had one. My recommendations are either the Apple Pie Apple, or the Cheesecake Apple. Both are heavenly and should be enjoyed to its fullest. Our choice of films that evening was "P.S. I Love You" starring Hilary Swank and the oh so handsome Gerard Butler. With some other fantastic supporting actors such as Lisa Kudrow, Harry Conick, Jr. and Kathy Bates. Oh how we loved the film! It was so fantastical! It was a great romantic comedy that wasn't your typical, mushy, "am trying to hard to be the perfect chick flick" flick. The characters were lovable and just down right fun, sporting pink lipstick, super cute fishing boots, and watching old films. To top it all off, it had the oh so attractive and lovable man of my dreams, the well toned, singing Irish accented Gerard Butler who was the bonus of the evening. As Barefoot said it, "What's the point of getting married if its not to Gerard Butler?" And oh do I agree whole heartedly.
I am recommending this film to all who, like Barefoot and me, are tired of the pointless chick flicks and is looking for a great film to love.

We ended our date at dinner, planning a weekend away. Oh how I love girl's night out and can't wait for more in the future.

Saturday Barefoot and I also had an incredible outing to the Best Gold's Gym within driving distance of my house. =) It is arranged so marvelously, they have stretch out mats (unlike the lame Gold's near my house). But the most incredible part of it all, is the the Cardio Cinema. You walk in the room and you are magically in the world of films. Its just like a movie theatre, but instead of seats, you have your choice of cardio machines. Barefoot and I used the treadmill, bicycle and elliptical machines and before we knew it we had been doing 55 minutes of cardio. We didn't even notice time passing as we were too distracted by the film being shown. I plan on making many a more trips to this incredible Cardio Cinema. There is no better way to run, then to run to a film and not even notice you are running.

-Firecat

Photos From The Last Few Months

The Last Three Month's Happenings

Sorry all! I’ve been ignoring my blog as of late and have heard many complaints. So am repenting and am blogging.

Since my marathon in October, life has been less active in the running aspect (I took a month off from running due to deserving rest after those 26.2 miles). The rest of October was a month for attending concerts. I saw The Format twice, Dashboard Confessional, Muse, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Colbie Callet and a few more. It was quite fun.

The end of October I enjoyed several Halloween Parties with friends. One of which ended with a crazy trip to the Salt Lake Cemetery where my friend recorded her own EVP on her cell phone. It was creepy but SO cool.

The first weekend in November I went on a last minute camping trip with 4 of my brothers. It was so much fun. We drove out to a spot near Strawberry Reservoir and hiked 20 minutes into the woods. We ate dinner and chatted by the camp fire. We then slept in quite the cold temperature (my feet were freezing all night)! We hiked out the next day. It was a quick trip, but it was so fun to spend the priceless time with the brothers.

On Thanksgiving I played football at the Turkey Bowl with the brothers and was the only girl playing. I even scored a couple of touchdowns. Oh how I love the brothers and the boys. They are so fun.

Am currently the newest Performance Development Specialist (AKA Trainer) at a check printing company now called Harland Clarke. It’s the position I’ve had my eye one since I began working there and I was promoted to back in August. I love it.
At the end of November I began my first New Specialist training class. It has required a lot of patience and lots of studying of notes to teach the 8 woman newbies as they start their career there. I absolutely love training though.

Also during the summer I took a full load of school at the Salt Lake Community College and FINALLY graduated with my Associate of Science Degree in Generals. Its quite the relief…though the next two years seem pretty daunting. I took the fall off and am tackling it yet again come the spring semester.

Last week I got food poisoning (well, am PRETTY sure it was). It was NOT pleasant. When I was not vomiting, I laid in bed and wanted to die. So just a word of caution….make sure you only eat thoroughly cooked chicken. 

And as am sure all of you are dying to know…..am I dating anyone?
Well, am dating several men, as I like to keep my options open. Though I do have one male caller in particular, that I’ve been seeing since October. He seems to fancy me and is keen on occupying most of my time. He treats me rather well and I admit I am a big fan of his.

Am excited for Christmas next week, and being with my family. I love this time of year. It’s the greatest!
Hope your Christmas is great!

The Marathon

26.2 Miles

Its Sunday evening, my 25th birthday, and nearly every muscle in my body is sore. I am sore because yesterday I ran my 3rd marathon, in St. George, UT. It was quite the experience to be had. I ran the marathon, 26.2 miles, with my brother Tom, and my sister, Teresa. I decided that I was going to run it in my personal record time, and with some major persistence and some pushing of myself, I accomplished that goal. We came in at 4:59:02! Running a marathon is no easy feat, but it is very satisfying because it is an accomplishment that not many can say they have done. I do owe most of my success at setting my own new record to my brother and sister and their encouragement and company during the race. I love those two so much. And though today I am in a lot of pain due to sore muscles that aren't very appreciative of what I did to them yesterday, I shall not stop. This is not my last marathon...I will again run those 26.2 miles.