Steph's Running Blog: Update.....

Yeah, I know my blog has been dead but here is a quick update on what has been going on with my life.... (This is for Mike W. and Leslie)

My 1st year of Iron Chick coaching was amazing. I had so much fun and learned so much with ladies. All of them kicked butt at Daskin. I am so proud of them and can't wait till next year!! We celebrated with a Happy Hour/Dinner celebration too.
Nike Run Club also ended at the end of May. I met some amazing new people and hopefully will see them on the trail soon.
I am running with Team Rogue again, training for the Portland marathon on October 4th.
My coach increased my mileage per week by 10 miles this time around. Usually it wouldn't be bad but it seems extra hot this summer. I find myself grumpier and tired so I am going to drop back down again. Once it gets cooler, I think I might up it again. I just can't do heat and higher mileage. I have been training since mid-May and am still not used to it.
I am also trying to do alot more cross-training than I have the past years. I am trying to stay heathly and not get injured.
Although, not sure if that worked, my heel is hurting also right now. It only used to hurt after my runs, but now during the day too. I made the decision not to run this week at all to see if it gets any better.
I met up with Meredith on June 1st and started my new diet. I am making my husband do it too. Aren't I such a nice wife? I have lost a few pounds and am feeling sooo much better about myself. I can tell the difference in my running and daily life. Although eating healthier is much more expensive I have come to find out.
Work has picked back up again, so I am trying to get everything done between 8-5 and not really taking a lunch because I don't want to come in on Saturday or work overtime.
I did the Muddy Buddy with my friend Ginger. It was the scarest experience of my life. The running wasn't so bad, but the biking was the worst. I thought I was going to die. I should have biked on the greenbelt first before. I am never doing it again unless I practice or only run.
Tim and I are trying to have date night at least every other week. We both get dressed up and go to out to dinner or a movie.
We have also spent many weekends out on the lake!! We try and go out at least every other week.
I also made my 1st trip up to the New England states Memorial weekend. I finally was able to meet the rest of the Woodruff Family.
We dog-sitted for our really good friends dogs for a week while they were on vacation. It was an adventure to have 4 dogs running around and feeding.
I made $200 selling some of my clothes on ebay!!