MOAB

We recently went down to Moab for the annual half marathon. As always we had so much fun. The weather was a little chilly and very windy. We were happy to get away from the snow for the weekend though! Our good friends the Dickson's joined came down and joined in the run.

Can't wait til next year!

My dad was a champ and walked through his pain. I ran back and met him.

the crew

St. George

David and I are moving to St. George this fall! David accepted an internship position with Soltis, an investment company. We are really excited to hike, climb and run even through the fall! In fact, I think I may actually register for and run the St. George marathon while I am down there... we will see.

Overwhelmed to say the least.

I currently have the following to do:

• Study for really big art history test
• Draw a tessellation for 2D design (about 10 hours to do)
• about 5 online assignments for astronomy
• read 1984
• find and reconstruct a photo for graphic computer applications (about 40 hours to do)
• Catch on my food/exercise journal
• Go running (training for the half)
• Visit my sister Annie. Let's put it this way, she just needs it.

Most of this needs to be done before David and I go to St. George this weekend for his interview. And here I am blogging about it. oi.

Let it be said though, I am never taking 17 credits again. 

Overwhelmed to say the least.

I currently have the following to do:

• Study for really big art history test
• Draw a tessellation for 2D design (about 10 hours to do)
• about 5 online assignments for astronomy
• read 1984
• find and reconstruct a photo for graphic computer applications (about 40 hours to do)
• Catch on my food/exercise journal
• Go running (training for the half)
• Visit my sister Annie. Let's put it this way, she just needs it.

Most of this needs to be done before David and I go to St. George this weekend for his interview. And here I am blogging about it. oi.

Let it be said though, I am never taking 17 credits again. 

Lately I've been loving

In honor of love day tomorrow, and in no exact order...


1. My two biggest fans. husband and pooch. Of course my family goes here too.


2. Izze. Oh how I love them. I don't drink soda, just cause I think it is gross and I never feel good after I drink it. (I think it's been about 6 years now) This stuff is all natural, fruity and oh so delicious. 


3. Roasted veggies. In particular carrots. A little olive oil, salt and pepper in the oven at 425 for 20-25 mins. They are heavenly. Salty yet sweet, soft yet crispy.


4. My church. I love it. I'm proud to be a member. 


5. My early valentine's day present from husband. Skull candy dub headphones. They make my running life so much better. thank you hubs.


6. Tracy Anderson Method. She is working muscles that I honestly didn't know I could work, and I love it.

spirit of the marathon

For the first post of magnificent Monday I have decided to share with you this truly magnificent movie "Spirit of the Marathon". It is a documentary of some contestants of the Chicago marathon. From the first timers to the sponsored athletes trying to win.
Watch it.
If this doesn't inspire you to run and to push yourself to do things you never though you would, then I don't know what will. I know that it definitely re-inspired me to really work through the knee pain I have, and to not lose sight of my goal of a marathon.

I used to work at Salt Lake Running Co. and learned a lot about running while there. If anyone has any questions about running, equipment, training schedules etc. feel free to email me at alysharette@gmail.com and I would love to answer them.
happy magnificent running!