Kids Marathon

Ian wanted to run a race like mom so we signed him up for Fort 4 Fitness Kid's Marathon. He signed up in July and had until September 25 to log 26.2 miles. He started out strong running up to two miles each time we went out. We were able to meet on Saturdays in town with a group of other runners to run and encourage each other. It was a great experience and by the time race day hit, Ian could run a mile and a half at a pretty quick pace.

On race day Ian was ready to go. Just couldn't wait. He wanted to be at the front of the pack to start the race. The gun went off and I thought I was gonna pull something trying to stay with him. WOW! He shot out of there - trying to catch the front pack. This was a 1.2 mile race that he ran like it was a 100 meter race. I tried to explain to him it was a long race and to relax but he looked at me with determination and said "but mom, they're gonna beat me!" If someone ran up beside him to pass he seriously got ticked and sprinted even faster. He finished on home plate of the baseball field with a huge smile and a BRIGHT RED face.

Congrats Ian Scott. You are the best running partner I have had. So strong and determined to do your best no matter what. I look forward to running many more races with you.

Ian has informed me that next year he is running the mini with me. I think I talked him into the 4 mile instead. I think he WOULD do it to. He also wants to try a triathlon. Boy do I have my work cut out for me.

THE CHEERING SQUAD

September update

This is what it has come to. Getting my blog updated any way possible. I have been training with Team In Training for one month now and have been blessed to have raised $1,800. I cannot even imagine what LLS can do with this money. BUT - I still have $2,000 to reach my goal in 5 weeks. So, I need you to all think of anyone you can, pass my letter to them and remember every little bit helps.

Other than this Ian has started football and LOVES it. Not only is he still aggressive but this year he actually gets the game. He is dangerous - LOL. He is on the same team as his school buddies Landon and Krue. He is on the Colts Team this year which is not bad...At least we aren't the Cowboys he says.

Anna started school last week. She missed the first day because she was sick but was quick to make up for it. She seems to like it and they haven't kicked her out yet - it's only a matter of time. You all think I am joking but I AM NOT. Just look at that smirk...I mean smile.

Over Labor Day weekend we went to the lake with some friends. The kids had a blast and the parents acted like kids. The "men" took the kids tubing only so they had an excuse to get out there and beat each other up. Not sure why that is still so much fun.

I had a garage sale this weekend and had tons of stuff. I have not gotten rid of anything since I was pregnant with Ian. I did well but have tons left. The kids went through the toys I don't know how many times taking things back into the house and I swear Anna was stalking some shoppers. Thought she was going to give some shoppers her "what for" if they picked up one more of "her" things. Ian was allowed to keep some tools he found.

Not sure what I am forgetting but I will get it in the next time I guess.

From Kindergarten to First.

How much has he grown?

Promised Pictures

Here are the pictures I promised. Just various ones from the summer. Have many more - it was a long summer. I will post them as I can.

My ROCK STARS. Shane made sure to point out to Ian this better be the only time he ever has a mohawk.

Darth Mal AKA: Ian Scott

Ian and his best friend - Uno

UPDATE.

Ian started 1st grade last week. He loves it. He did not have anyone from last year in his class this year. We approach it like "now you can meet new friends" He seems to be adjusting well. He has grumbled a few times about having to get up so early EVERY day now. Anna will start preschool on September 14 and was so mad (yeah Anna mad) that she didn't get to go with Ian. I do have pictures and will get them up soon.

I have started my fund raising for TNT. I went to a few businesses in town yesterday and really got no where. Sorta a bummer but not giving up. I have my letter done and plan on sending them out this weekend. Keep your fingers crossed and if anyone would like to stuff envelopes call me up - LOL. My website for donations is listed at the end so check it out please. Pass it on to anyone you can think of. People in your office friends and family. Every little bit helps. I have had a handful of people ask me about my bracelet I wear with my hero's name on it. Great conversation starter.

Ian has started football as well. Only practices so far. His two friends, Krue and Bray, are playing this year and so he is living it up. So aggressive. Love it. He is also in training for his kids marathon. He can run a mile and a half without stopping. He meets with a coach and team on Saturday mornings to run a mile. He kicks butt. I think this is my fault - I told him he was not a wimp and he should never walk. WHAT!!?? Am I wrong. Shane told me that I could not run him skinny (don't think I am responsible for this) because it is football season and that he can run now as long as I know he will play football later. Whatever Shane. Ian is my runner.

Anna is looking forward to Dance. Ashlie has been talking to her about this Pom Pom class she is teaching and would love to have Anna in. Lord have mercy. I know I know. There is nothing wrong with it right. UGH. She also wants to continue in Ballet and Tap this year. This child is going to kill me on costumes. She is very concerned about getting a new dress this year. Does not want the same one as last recital. Ha. and so it begins. THANK YOU ASHLIE.

My running will begin soon. Ian is in two sports and Anna in more than one dance class. Then you throw in homework, school, dinner, and baths all before 8:00 bedtime. YIKES. Hope it all works out.

I will get some new pix up for you all. feels good to be back. Here is my site for TNT. Donate Donate Donate.

Love you guys.

http://pages.teamintraining.org/vtnt/wdw10/kheathcjpp

Sorry!!

Here is my vow to get back into this Blog. Seems things have been so CRAZY. I thought summers were for relaxing. Boy was I wrong. So much has happened and I have so many pictures. I will work on getting back in touch.

Energy 2 Action Duathlon

During my training for Boston I began to have some issues with my foot. I think all the pounding of long runs over the past couple of years may be catching up to me. I was able to make some changes and run Boston without a problem - Thanks to my chiropractic team - LOL. Dr. Heath told me after this marathon I should consider some other sports with less pounding. This is very sad for me because I LOVE to run! So I considered my options and thought I would try a Triathlon - I began speaking to people I know who do them to get the scoop and see what I need to do.

One of the guys I talked to is on a cycling team along with his wife and they invited me to join them in a Duathlon this past weekend. I had three weeks to prepare. This race was a 2 mile run - 16 mile bike - 2 mile run. I borrowed Erin's bike (Thanks so much) and started "training." I don't think I am real fast on the bike and it took some getting used to. Adam and Darlene were nice enough to take me out a few days before and "show me the ropes." All this nonsense about drafting and times and speed. I began to wonder if I knew what I was doing.

Race day came and I surprised myself - and them I think. I ran my first 2 in 14:23 (7:12 mile pace) my bike took me 59:28 (16.3 MPH average) and then my second run was 15:06 (7:33 pace) the two transitions took about 1 1/2 minutes. I finished 56 overall (out of 95) 11th for girls and 2nd in my age group. Not too shabby. I was not sure the run would be that fast since I have been training long and slow for so long. My bike....well lets just say I have the bug and want to better my times.

Here is a picture Darlene took of me finishing the race. Sorry this is all I have. I will take more next time - yes there will be a next time.

Boston Marathon 2009

After two years of planning and wondering (with Shane's new job) if we'd be able to go....we went and had a blast. I qualified to run Boston in October of 2007 and you have two years to run on that qualification. Kim and Nic went with us and it was a great time - after 13 hours in a car you learn things you never knew.

We left Friday night and drove to New York and stayed for the night. I can say that Shane and I have never been to New York before. "Up state" New York was not what we expected....much like here. We finished our drive on Saturday and then went out to discover Boston.

(a church in the middle of the busy city)

(Downtown - this is a list of all the winners of the Boston Marathon)

The hotel bar tender gave us some spots to hit while we were out. First we went to the Beantown pub. This little pub was across the street from where Samuel Adams is buried...so we had a Sam Adams there. They also have the best chicken fingers with a honey mustard sauce - so our bar tender said. They were great. I hate mustard but this was good. Our waitress there has the thickest accent - I wanted to take her home. From there we went to Kensale - another Irish pub for dinner. It was neat and we had fun there. I didn't really want to take my camera out so we took Kim's. She has these pictures. I need to get them from her.

Sunday morning we got up early so that I could get to the expo and pick up my number. IT WAS A ZOO!!! It took us all day. I have never seen that many people. I got my "Official" Boston jacket after waiting in line for ever. We tried to figure out the subway system and I think this was enough to send Shane over the edge. He remained calm and we figured it out later.

(We found the finish line and had to stop and pose)


We had to get a Celtics sweatshirt for Shane's boss and were told to go to the Pro Shop at the Garden. We were instructed to take the subway this many stops inbound. This was a first for us all but it was fairly easy. We got to the Garden and found the perfect shirt. While we were there his boss asked if we could get his wife a Boston Marathon tank top. This meant we had to go all the way back to the crowed expo. So Nic and Kim went to China Town while Shane and I headed back to the expo. It was not bad at this time and there were tons of sales since it was the last hour/day for the expo.

(the Garden)

Monday was the race. I had to get on the bus to go to the start at 6:30 a.m. My race did not start until 10:30 a.m. I would say my stay in Athletes Village consisted of me waiting in line for the wonderful port-a-pots. Yeah three hours. I went once and then got right back in line thinking I would have to go again by the time I got there...I did. For the start you walk about a half mile down the road and then try to get in your corral. By the time we got to the start we had to sprint through yards just to get to our spots in time. It was already packed with fans and runners.

(waiting on the bus to Athlete's Village in the morning - don't I look excited.)

The race started and I picked up on a few things very quickly. One: the hills were much bigger than what I anticipated. Two: the fans were there to have fun to. They lined the street the entire 26 miles just wanting to give you high fives and encouragement. Three: the runners were there to have fun to. Runners were taking pictures, stopping to talk with family and some were dressed a little crazy. There was Abe Lincoln, a man in a pink body suit and tutu and a wand. My sister said she saw a guy in his 70's or so with "Don't pass this I'm not in your age group" wrote on the back. Four: This was going to be the biggest race of my life.

I saw the train that my fans had to be on leaving the station as I passed by there....didn't see them. I did see them at 15 miles and was so happy to do so. We talked for a while then I ran off to see them at the finish. I did not even realize I was on "heartbreak hill" until I was up it. It was tough but it was done before I knew it. I continued to look for my fans but didn't see them. I finished in 4:04 which is my slowest marathon yet. Yes I immediately wanted a "do over." Maybe in a few years when I am not broke - LOL.

(Right after the race. Don't squeeze too much, I gotta go.....)



It was a great trip. Boston is a great city. There were some things we didn't get to do and some we did. I did have a beer at the bar in Cheer's. We wanted to yell NORM at the next guy to walk in but thought better of it. There was a ton going on in Boston that weekend - the Celtics were home, the Bruins were home and Red Socks were home - Plus the marathon. It was busy.

I am excited about the possibility of going back some day - if I qualify.

(the welcoming home committee)

While we were walking past Emerson College one day, Shane told us to stop. As we stood there, the players from the Chicago Bulls team came walking out. I got a picture of their backs mostly cause we didn't want to be "pushy fans". You may recognize the TALL one as Noah.

To see race pictures, you can go to www.marathonfoto.com Pick the 2009 Boston Marathon as your event. It will then ask you to put in my last name and bib number: Heath 15398

Keep in mind they are not pretty