The Power of Sugar

It's amazing what some sugar in the bloodstream can do for a girl. On Saturday I ran (term used loosely) a 5k event. My time was 36:42.

Tonight I ran 5k and my time was 23:16.

That is a difference of 13 minutes and 26 seconds. And that, my friends, is the power of sugar.

Saturday morning the race started at 8 and I had to be up at 6:20 to get ready and get there. Didn't eat. Was STARVING before the race began.

Tonight I went running a couple hours after a good dinner and a little handful of chocolate chips and pretzels during Family Home Evening.

I now pose a question for all you out there that are experienced runners. What works for you on race days as far as food goes? What can you consume within an hour of running that will not upset your stomach?

I would prefer to do better at the events and am not sure how to do so.

Happy Michael's Weekend

That's right! Mike's birthday always falls right on or before Father's Day, so wham-bam every year. It's a great test of my organizational skills. Luckily, he knows who he's married to and forgives me (generally) for spacing one as long as I remember the other. This year I kind of got both.

(Maybe he'll also forgive me for posting this not entirely flattering picture?)

Lucky Mike! Your very own Star Wars Speeder Bike!

Andy gets crafty.

And this here may not be much to look at, but it was one lump of deliciousness. Chocolate orange torte. Mmmm. I need some more. With whipping cream and raspberries.

Mike is such a great dad. He does secret handshakes with the boys, talks late at night, cuts down big trees with them, takes them on errands, reads poems and great books, challenges their ideas and promotes discussion. He makes Millie laugh, does her hair, eats 10 pounds of fruit a day (wait - that was random), and takes the kids on l-o-n-g bike rides so this mama can take naps on the weekend.

We are so happy, happy he is part of our family! We would be a mess without him. Happy Father's day, Mike!

Cheri's now a runner

On Saturday, Cheri competed in her first race. It was the Vern's no-frills 5K in Georgetown, which is a town about 20 minutes from our house. It was a very pretty course.

The kids came to watch her, and she did awesome. Cheri stuck with her daily training program, so it was no surprise that she did well. Her time was 36 minutes and 42 seconds. She is now training for a 10K, and wants to run against me in a 5K.

And here is just a nice picture of Cheri and Amelia.

Little Fred

A little poem the kids memorized yesterday. The content of the poem being my attempt at brainwashing....

But either way, they are pretty sweet.

(Each video is about 30 seconds long.)







Little Fred
When little Fred was called to bed
He always acted right.
He kissed Mama, and then Papa,
And wished them all goodnight.

He made no noise like naughty boys,
But gently up the stairs
Directly went when he was sent
And always said his prayers.