Good Run and Good News

Well good news for me anyways! I was pretty sure I lost a toe nail on our 10 mile run today. They were hurting pretty bad and I was dreading taking off my shoes, but GOOD NEWS... they are all attached! A couple toes are bruised and pretty sore, but all toenails intact. Well good job ladies on that hard 10 miles... and it was uphill BOTH ways! Sarah I am plotting my revenge for picking that route! haha. Just kidding, it was a good training run. Again, GOOD JOB LADIES. Now lets get rested so we can do 12!

Time to rest these legs.........

My legs are not getting any better, truth be told, they have started regressing. My hip issue is pretty much gone but the compartment syndrome and shin splints keep flaring up. After going camping this weekend and taking a few days off from running, I should have had a pretty decent run today with well rested legs. Instead I couldn't stand the pain of running 2 miles and walked almost half. After much thought and conversation with my physical therapist my options are run in excruciating pain or take the time to let my legs heal. My decision is that I am turning my leg of the race over to Sarah's mom who has been graciously training just in case we need her (Thank you). I have thought long and hard over this decision and as much as my heart, soul, and money are invested in this amazing endeavor, my legs will just not cooperate. I will remain as part of the SPS team and help when help is needed, and also remain the treasure. I have loved and enjoyed the training and fundraising I have had with all of you. I hope in time my legs will get better so I can run for fun and the occasional 5k, maybe more as my legs will allow. Keep on running my shiny pennies ~ Fawn

Indian Taco/Fry bread feed

Mark July 13th on your calendar for the best Indian Taco and fry bread in Eastern Oregon! We are having our final fund raiser for our race and Kelley's mother-in-law, Ruth, has kindly offered her skills as, in my opinion, the worlds best frybread maker in the world.
It will be at Skillman park in Pendleton from 5:00-7:00. We will be offering Fry Bread, Tacos, and I have heard rumor you can get a rez dog too!
We want to thank everyone for the tremendous support we have recieved through our two car washes, the bottle drive and hope you can come down and have dinner with us next Tuesday evening.
We are so lucky to live in the great community of Pendleton!
Happy Trails!

Fireworks and Waterworks???

I know this has nothing to do with running...well people were running, but its not about training, but I just had to share it. Last night my family and I were at McKay Park waiting for the fireworks to start. All of a sudden people starting yelling so we looked up thinking the fireworks were starting. Nothing! Then we realized a BIG stream of water was headed straight for us! People were running and screaming and my hubby was yelling " move, go go go!" I don't think I have moved that fast in a long time and I was carrying a kid! Theres my speed work for the week. haha! The sprinklers had come on and cleared the park in no time. Then more screams came but it was the fireworks. The waterworks lasted almost as long as the fireworks. It was a good time though even if we did get a little wet!

If You Loose It, She Will Come!

Ok, I may have not found any shiny pennies this morning, but I did happen to find a digital camera, a cell phone, a Sharpie marker, and a Community Bank pen. Not bad for a morning run. The phone and the camera will be turned in to the Pendleton PD, so you can claim them there. My dream is that some day I will find a random, unidentifiable large some of money. I thought my ship had come in when I stopped to use the bathroom at McKay park (hard to run on a 4th of July packed belly, if you know what I mean), and there in the bathroom stall, is a black case that I am sure is filled with money! Nope, it's a pink camera. Oh well, not this time. I guess will just have to keep trying.

Scared runner = FAST PACE!

So I headed out for a run tonight and decided to cheat (I didn't want to run all the way up the Ford Hill so I cut through their parking lot and headed down the back side). This is not a normal route for me and as I was heading down the road I kept thinking I was hearing noises (I was wearing my headphones so I wasn't quite sure what they were). I got a little freaked out so pulled one head phone out of my ear and kept running (or maybe I should say RUNNING. I wanted to get off that street and back to the main road). I didn't get very far before my breathing was out of control and my insides got hot. At first I thought it was just because I was scared but a quick glance at my watch explained it all. I was running a 6:58! Needless to say, that didn't last long but I'm thinking that being scared on my night leg might on the relay might just bump up my pace a little bit!

We are having a car wash and bottle drive this Saturday from 10:00 to 2:00 so if you have a dirty car you need washed by a very energetic, hard working bunch of runners, come and see us.
We will be at Wilcox Furniture in Pendleton. See you there!