Running would be a great sport if it didn't involve so much running . . .

I re-connected with a high school friend, Stephanie Buckley, and we became great running partners this summer. Stephanie has been a great inspiration for me this summer. She gets me up in the morning, knowing she is waiting for me, she keeps a steady pace, and she is a great friend who I can talk to. They moved to Twin Falls in August and I’ve really missed her. Thanks for everything Steph!

We ran quite a few races this summer. I felt great this summer and ran well. I felt strong and healthy with not many aches and pains. Stephanie and I ran in the Teton Dam Half Marathon in June. It was tough, but so fun . . . Steph and I had a GREAT race. We ran it in great time. We took first in our age group and 6^th overall in women. The kids ran in a mile race after we finished the half-marathon. Devin rode on the stroller with Cody for half of it, Haylee needed a piggy back ride toward the end and Jacquelyn ran the entire way. Way to go!

I ran in the Fun Run Series races (5- 10K races throughout the summer). I also participated in my first Triathlon this summer. It was a sprint triathlon and was so much fun. This is going to be an annual event for me and just might replace all of the half marathons.

I ended the summer with the Pocatello Half marathon. Elizabeth and I ran the half while Stephanie ran the full marathon. By the time we finished it was way too hot, but was still a pretty good race, again getting first place in my age group. (Ever since I’ve become “old” I have started winning races. It is great!)