tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792343032267288232024-02-18T19:57:08.021-07:00Incredible HoltsHood to Coast, Here we Come!Marie {Make and Takes}http://www.blogger.com/profile/13638611950265026245noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-55013015222101119992009-03-07T16:45:00.002-07:002009-03-07T17:06:50.875-07:00Just. Cant. Resist.Curse the dreaded grocery stores and their Easter candy that is beckoning my name!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2L_QB53s7x1V7QsjWN34W8bWj8FqNgnqmIJ0Cxkw4oCPhaiFgBeNlRIKaLHkS0o0nEi_s3gnxk-EWwV5Irysy7DMI_N8IRphj2WhjmyTCt_noBjA7UWLOVr_OEDS281MKaN2kvt3mVcoP/s400/mini+eggs.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2L_QB53s7x1V7QsjWN34W8bWj8FqNgnqmIJ0Cxkw4oCPhaiFgBeNlRIKaLHkS0o0nEi_s3gnxk-EWwV5Irysy7DMI_N8IRphj2WhjmyTCt_noBjA7UWLOVr_OEDS281MKaN2kvt3mVcoP/s400/mini+eggs.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />With only 3 weeks to go, how are we all doing? Fess up and chime in!! Leave a comment giving us a hint as to who's going to win.Marie {Make and Takes}http://www.blogger.com/profile/13638611950265026245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-73749247725417432302009-01-18T12:52:00.002-07:002009-01-18T12:57:12.705-07:0010 Day Challenge!Join the lovely "<a href="http://healthyamy.blogspot.com/2009/01/10-day-challenge-daily-plan.html">Healthy Amy</a>" and her fabulous plan for a 10 Day Challenge to be ONE pant size smaller!<br /><br />Amy's listed meals to eat within the calories, snacks, and exercise.<br /><br />I'm in! Who else? It's only 10 days and a great Jump Start for our contest.Marie {Make and Takes}http://www.blogger.com/profile/13638611950265026245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-38810478919822542332009-01-06T19:11:00.002-07:002009-01-06T19:16:59.227-07:00Easy 400 Calorie DinnerHere's a yummy dinner that I made last night: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Egg & Spinach Burrito</span>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkKRKMGCW9BPxjionBpp1imDBOp3Xo0VeYujoVfB6ASdjjzTvkxZzFDW1-J7MbsuHoTguM1sNYVKh6VGMaeYWqDyqbqsSsbmDqigRe1fbhUq6QLGMOvMKEtCHOJ9cKUbqG-oPXBeD0tKx/s1600-h/Front+Egg+Burritto+001.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkKRKMGCW9BPxjionBpp1imDBOp3Xo0VeYujoVfB6ASdjjzTvkxZzFDW1-J7MbsuHoTguM1sNYVKh6VGMaeYWqDyqbqsSsbmDqigRe1fbhUq6QLGMOvMKEtCHOJ9cKUbqG-oPXBeD0tKx/s400/Front+Egg+Burritto+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288369810761972002" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Cook 1/2 a bag of Spinach in a pan with a drizzle of Olive Oil. Then once cooked, add your eggs. When the eggs are almost done, add some Parmesan cheese. Then toast a tortilla with once slice cheese and add your eggs to it. Fold it up nice and enjoy! You can add a dollop of sour cream if you need to, but only 1 Tablespoon for another 60 calories.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What are you eating for meals, I need more ideas?</span>Marie {Make and Takes}http://www.blogger.com/profile/13638611950265026245noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-89866006521924917992009-01-02T19:05:00.003-07:002009-01-16T11:40:45.962-07:00Meet the CompetitorsHere's our Big Losers! With 14 of us, that's $160 in the pot. I've chosen 1st place = $120 & 2nd place = $40.<br /><br />Marie<br />Jordan<br />Mom<br />Dad<br />Jeff<br />Jenna<br />Laurel<br />Becky<br />Sue<br />Steph<br />Brian<br />Rame<br />Jeanne<br />Randall<br />Amy<br />Scott<br /><br />Good Luck to us all!Marie {Make and Takes}http://www.blogger.com/profile/13638611950265026245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-21520691599562172382009-01-01T23:00:00.002-07:002009-01-01T23:07:33.235-07:00The Last Meal!Jordan and I went to JCW's for dinner tonight, per my request. I love their delicious <span style="font-weight: bold;">ONION RINGS and FRY SAUCE and HOT HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH</span>! With a large drink. Then a large <span style="font-weight: bold;">CHOCOLATE SHAKE</span> for the main course. Ha Ha Ha!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 403px; height: 303px;" alt="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1186/918583006_4c2d472cda.jpg" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1186/918583006_4c2d472cda.jpg" /><br /></div><br />Jordan came home and wanted to vomit. He's ready to throw everything out in the house, even the chocolate chips. Here we go!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What was your last meal before the contest? </span>Marie {Make and Takes}http://www.blogger.com/profile/13638611950265026245noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-4759087324292440342008-12-30T15:41:00.007-07:002008-12-30T15:53:24.624-07:00Biggest Loser Competition - Holt StyleHere we are again at the start of a new year. I've got my resolutions set and losing weight is on the top of the list, along with 1,000,000 others! To help me make it past the first 2 weeks, I'm heading up another HOLT Family Biggest Loser Competition.<br /><br />Let's use this blog to help, encourage, raz, smack talk, and support each other!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thebiz.fancast.com/Blog-Biggest-Loser-Ali.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 395px; height: 253px;" src="http://thebiz.fancast.com/Blog-Biggest-Loser-Ali.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I need to get a cute tight tank like Ali from <a href="http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/">season 5</a>!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Starting Weigh in: January 2nd</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Final Weigh in: March 31st</span><br /></div><br />Good Luck to us all! -- (<span style="font-style: italic;">You're all going down</span>)Marie {Make and Takes}http://www.blogger.com/profile/13638611950265026245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-68062506253471118602008-09-05T13:00:00.002-06:002008-09-05T13:21:40.364-06:00Turkey Tri<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Steph's gotten me all excited about entering the November <span style="font-weight: bold;">Turkey Tri Triathlon</span>. Yes, a triathlon! I've been wanting to start getting into these and why not start now! It's giving me something to work towards and train for, getting my extra baby weight off!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t3triathlon.com/images/turkey_150w.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 325px;" src="http://t3triathlon.com/images/turkey_150w.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>So who's with us? It's in Orem on November 8th and it's going to be <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">COLD</span>. They reverse the order of the tri, with running a 5k first, then bike 12 miles, then finish with a 1/4 mile swim in the Utah Lake, JUST KIDDING, indoors at the Orem Rec Center.<br /><br />Here's the link for more info: <a href="http://t3triathlon.com/turkey_tri.html">Turkey Tri<br /></a>Here's the link to register: <a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1576774&assetId=4fd29fd1-4a04-4dd3-8b5b-c0cff95695d5">Active<br /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;">Gobble Gobble</span> - MarieMarie {Make and Takes}http://www.blogger.com/profile/13638611950265026245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-57548150614666898502008-06-27T23:19:00.002-06:002008-06-27T23:51:02.258-06:00I am having a love fest this week with Van #1. Thank you , thank you for being my family and support. I truly couldn't have done it without you! Tots-Awes. Every time I have re-counted last weekends experience, I cant' say enough about how much fun it was to run with you all. I had to laugh as I remembered leg #3 and being so proud of myself that I had just run the whole last mile, at the mile 3 watering pit stop, and while still "running", I noticed Becky was walking at a pretty slow pace right next to me and she was going faster than me. Thanks for being so patient with me, especially that last leg and letting me get through that one, no matter what it took. I loved your enthusiasm and great support of each other. I had some really neat spiritual experiences throughout the race and learned a lot about myself. And also, thanks for being so good to Devin! She is awesome and I had so much fun being with her! She is an inspiration to me.<br /><br /><br />Devin and I had bittersweet feelings of it being over. And I'm really bummed we couldn't go to dinner with you all and re-cap. Re-capping is the best part. I would've loved to hear more about Van #2 and all your great experiences. I got to hear a couple of them through the grapevine.<br /><br />I have to say that Nan was the best driver ever. She was so calm during the very busy times and really great during all the Sat. afternoon craziness. Thank you Nan for all your love and support.<br /><br />Thank you Cathy for being so organized and totally awesome and supportive along the way. I have to say, if it weren't for you I may have not ran the race at all.<br /><br />One more shout out to the volunteers who gave up their whole day so that we could all do what we did. And to J & J for letting us re-coup at their house.<br /><br /><br />Thanks to everyone! Love you all! BTW, I think I'm going for a 3 miler tomorrow morning. I'm really excited and hope my legs are up for it.<br /><br />Steph<br /><br />PS. Did anyone else get sick in Van #1? Devin and I get really sick Sat. night, Sunday and a little on Monday. Brian said he read that a lot of other people in Van #1's from the race got sick. He thinks we drove by a farm with pesticides or something. Just curious.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-76345649523711149932008-06-27T15:39:00.003-06:002008-08-03T20:43:18.320-06:00Awesome Team<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIV9N3P3oVVp75jh3p6oGBOu2bFlJ3eldKUS5dHJDMPfRmFrwVTcL30R4cjZoevFS3Csfl0_vJayJlFk18dzXQqoPsOvRrpprwKb47opBHsUwFlKfiXCFZkyQIkMRPLYHDHd1UE1xrWbo/s1600-h/wbgroup.jpeg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216679835857102802" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIV9N3P3oVVp75jh3p6oGBOu2bFlJ3eldKUS5dHJDMPfRmFrwVTcL30R4cjZoevFS3Csfl0_vJayJlFk18dzXQqoPsOvRrpprwKb47opBHsUwFlKfiXCFZkyQIkMRPLYHDHd1UE1xrWbo/s400/wbgroup.jpeg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Seriously a great relay!! I'm so happy with the personal accomplishments that were reached during this relay as well as the Team work. It is inevitable that we will have injuries along the way as we take on more of the relay races. WE CAN DO HARD THINGS!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thank you for all of your training, hardwork, commitment and support for this Wasatch Back!! I'm proud to be part of the Incredible Holts Relay Team.</div><br /><div></div><br /><h2>Wah Bah Runners 2008</h2> <ul><li>1 - Devin</li><li>2 - Amy</li><li>3 - Scott</li><li>4 - Steph</li><li>5 - Becky</li><li>6 - Cody</li><li>7 - Meriel</li><li>8 - Jeanne</li><li>9 - Melissa</li><li>10 - Bryan</li><li>11 - Virginia</li><li>12 - Cathy</li><li>Driver Van 1 - Nan</li><li>Driver Van 2 - Mat Ulmer</li><li>Volunteer - Rachel</li><li>Volunteer - Brian<br /></li><li>Volunteer - Rame<br /></li></ul><br /><div>cath</div>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-74934696283424604722008-06-18T10:13:00.005-06:002008-06-18T10:18:19.547-06:00Go Team Go<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>With just a few days to go, I hope you're all ready to kick some butt! I'll be cheering for you loud. If not at the race, then from the hospital bed with baby.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3ei4p7tkMkjXZM03OALr_UNKCyuG3-5osIsnwVragOFAsqPlGRSO3gScJNIDzguNJ6nmIJq3FCK3upyOis7RT-HUDLb11N6vGIUWQECxpUOcKIeDqVOY4DwCZwNpV3ab_JeLnM-X7-OW/s1600-h/Hood+to+Coast+Van.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3ei4p7tkMkjXZM03OALr_UNKCyuG3-5osIsnwVragOFAsqPlGRSO3gScJNIDzguNJ6nmIJq3FCK3upyOis7RT-HUDLb11N6vGIUWQECxpUOcKIeDqVOY4DwCZwNpV3ab_JeLnM-X7-OW/s400/Hood+to+Coast+Van.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213256484727851490" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Good Luck to all the runners, volunteers, and drivers. You ROCK! Go Incredible Holt's!<br /><br />P.S. special thanks to Rame for helping volunteer in Jordan's place. Love you!Marie {Make and Takes}http://www.blogger.com/profile/13638611950265026245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-42425021615269831632008-06-11T09:52:00.003-06:002008-06-11T09:58:17.965-06:00BYU is apparently our very serious rival!I don't know who the mysterious DW is, but I do know that the BYU runners take this race just a little too seriously. So funny!!! We rock!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ragnarrelay.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=26&func=view&id=1036&catid=9">Race comments - Anyone gunning for BYU</a>Meriel Frandsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12427759667723043154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-5685483452518545442008-06-02T22:12:00.001-06:002008-06-02T22:14:21.838-06:00Team Shopping Time ChangeGrocery Store Team Shopping Trip changed to Thursday at 3pm instead of Wednesday. Is this better for everyone???<br />Thanks,<br />CathyCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-64227051266748450192008-05-19T12:50:00.002-06:002008-05-19T12:52:30.431-06:00T ShirtsScott, Cody, Steph, Mat, Virginia & Meriel - Please send a digital picture of your face to my email ASAP. We need to make your Incredible Holts iron on. You need to purchase a white T-Shirt. We'll iron them on Thursday night 6/19.<br /><br />thanksCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-84366707948596960662008-05-16T11:31:00.003-06:002008-05-16T11:32:37.151-06:00CONFERENCE CALLWe have a team conference call this Sunday at 4 pm Utah time. Check your email for the call in number & password.<br /><br />All team members are invited to be on the call!! Van Drivers, Volunteers & Runners!!<br /><br />Rock the WB.<br />CathyCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-41535307234942248692008-05-06T09:50:00.002-06:002008-05-06T09:54:10.206-06:00I'm so excited!<p align="center">This is how excited my mom is to be the driver for Van #1! Wasatch Back! whoo-hoo! </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pE8RDDSDFpsiSTyKECXkFDmmdURzKhDM1G5XpUcoey6sSzEoStJbofzLahyphenhyphenlsQUOg7IGMRX20e1K6pFiGLAL63gwTTGV_SQ0kMRJtqUDEqhWDfvWFpdKIRmTqDB_zVA9laLJwLz4L6ZG/s1600-h/IMGP2595.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197293163789354930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pE8RDDSDFpsiSTyKECXkFDmmdURzKhDM1G5XpUcoey6sSzEoStJbofzLahyphenhyphenlsQUOg7IGMRX20e1K6pFiGLAL63gwTTGV_SQ0kMRJtqUDEqhWDfvWFpdKIRmTqDB_zVA9laLJwLz4L6ZG/s320/IMGP2595.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00374151195955954026noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-49581849743429721352008-05-06T09:39:00.002-06:002008-05-06T09:48:44.182-06:00hurricane half marathon!<p align="left">As part of our training for wasatch back - me and Amy decided to run the Hurricane half marathon on May 3rd! I wasn't so sure how I felt about it since the furthest I had run in the last few months was like 7-8 miles. But running with Amy was a lot of fun! Amy's average was a 9:15min/mile and mine was a 9:23 min/mile. Now it's time to start training for my 7.4 mile all uphill run at a way higher elevation than I am used to! AAAHHHH! It looks like I will be going to Cedar City a couple of weekends to prepare myself! </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhED6Dg37j6GkJrg6d2zjwKGIA4AclPb7xQoSVB3Z59AOwzPDRVuDQzuIP8upZps0PlvcGwClG5IZuCJaH5NcJrTYxyRPzsLLuIID2zq_qs836eumn9ae2ZQ1MDmOX2gSqmzZmNAc-O5TuN/s1600-h/IMGP2601.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197290715657996178" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhED6Dg37j6GkJrg6d2zjwKGIA4AclPb7xQoSVB3Z59AOwzPDRVuDQzuIP8upZps0PlvcGwClG5IZuCJaH5NcJrTYxyRPzsLLuIID2zq_qs836eumn9ae2ZQ1MDmOX2gSqmzZmNAc-O5TuN/s320/IMGP2601.jpg" border="0" /></a></p> Excited to run the WahBah! <br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIruooVZ-d1hwB38DDsIWpjaC6idVp_k53uNj2lDptVX50SWImPGOo4BBF2Yav0Xlvls7semkH48YAkOvCArX2cMb7gIbXXT6Q5XiqV9-a-KR_xA53ANrDBqD_Dz_8yhgR9C9eKIBMdHmK/s1600-h/IMGP2602.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197290715657996194" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIruooVZ-d1hwB38DDsIWpjaC6idVp_k53uNj2lDptVX50SWImPGOo4BBF2Yav0Xlvls7semkH48YAkOvCArX2cMb7gIbXXT6Q5XiqV9-a-KR_xA53ANrDBqD_Dz_8yhgR9C9eKIBMdHmK/s320/IMGP2602.jpg" border="0" /></a></p> I think we both felt pretty good after! No injuries, just a few sore muscles!<br /><br />Keep up the running! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDYuTNCxboHWk5cJLhgAwp-mUuHLh5QPzAiaM9cRJGHs5PSsqBa81Q8p70jqlXh3fzjhDv3V7EkDa0ldubQXw86grBJWVHBWOcrSS7nwsCrK87Ui3v8JW-o6uYyT9FPbIKH-jaoodxjceS/s1600-h/IMGP2601.JPG"></a>beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00374151195955954026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-74397322787105419952008-05-05T23:32:00.002-06:002008-05-05T23:34:13.700-06:00T Shirts & Conference Call<span style="font-weight: bold;">SEND YOUR HULK FACE PICTURE TO ME ASAP! </span>Buy a white T Shirt and bring it to the Pasta Feed on 6/19. We'll iron on the decal that night.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">CONFERENCE CALL ON SUNDAY, MAY 18TH!</span> Stay tuned for the time, phone number & access code.<br /><br />CathyCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-78896104996466523092008-05-05T23:27:00.003-06:002008-05-05T23:31:50.695-06:00Welcome to Cody!Jordan was working really hard but his knee is killin'! We definitely don't want him to make that knee any worse! He needs too be in great shape to get up in the night and take their crying newborn to Marie:)<br /><br />Anyway, Cody joins the Wasatch Back team this month! We're so excited to have you running with the Holts! You're officially an adopted family member! Lookin' forward to running with you Cody!<br /><br />Thanks for training and stepping up!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-36515271623863136582008-05-05T23:25:00.002-06:002008-05-05T23:26:54.157-06:00VolunteersThanks to Maclaine Neff, Jordan LeBaron & Rachel Holt!! Our Wasatch Back Volunteers!! I'll post your volunteering assignments on 5/16!! Thanks!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-74111482358189722522008-04-17T11:30:00.002-06:002008-04-17T11:48:46.878-06:00Runner #4 finally says Hi!Wow, it feels good to get on the family blog and see what my PEEPS are doing and what everyone is up to. Way to go Scott! and Yeah for Nan. I am so excited you'll be with Van #1. You're positive and fun attitude I know will be a help to me and to everyone else I'm sure. Thanks for doing that. What a sacrifice!<br /><br />Okay so not only did I just join the 4 mile club today, but the 4.3 mile club. Brian and I have been running for a while now some 2 milers up and down hills just to get my legs and feet going. I still am dealing with my plantar facsiitis, so 2 miles is what I've felt I can do so as not to over do it with my feet. But with the race coming up soon, we decided- more like Bri decided- to push it today. It was awesome! I have to walk part of the time and do lots of stretching, but it felt great and I can't wait to do another one. This morning I have been driving around provo from our house checking out different 4 mile runs. My legs/feet aren't feeling so hot right now, but I'm going to go on a little walk right now to keep them warm and stretched.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for listening. I think I'm going to need this blog to feel connected and feel the runners energy! You guys are great. Love you all.<br /><br />StephUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-55789434627912802182008-04-07T10:01:00.002-06:002008-04-07T10:04:32.362-06:00A VAN #1 DRIVER!!Yay!! Nan is going to be our Driver in Van #1!! Welcome to the team Nan!<br />Cheer her on and let her know how important she is to our team!!<br /><br />Thanks Nan!! You rock!!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-23910802994736034692008-03-25T16:29:00.003-06:002008-03-25T16:35:17.502-06:00Doing Awesome!!!Okay - so I need to post this for Scott - my lovely hubby.<br /><br />Scott could barely run for 10 minutes at a pace of about a 16 min mile, when we started our training at the end of January. He is now running a 12 min mile for 2 1/2 - 3 miles straight thru. I am so proud of him!!! What a stud!!!<br /><br />Go Scottie!!!!<br /><br />And Go team!!!<br /><br />--AmyAmy and The Mack Packhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723970604781843125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-12876037763920945122008-03-11T00:06:00.003-06:002008-03-11T00:10:30.892-06:00Training for the Uphill<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5RZj_YtXY4X2OAw4a9MeFmIBiMWgZ2jFO5qjZlvKtqgaM65sYVkOcbHLFqsXau0A0BHyBFQsA-vQdW7W0Zw5Uf2IvlcY5uYsJnjvBrEW67O8v4Aa2CgwnF2bhJjpSbmkti1Z8K5i-D1u/s1600-h/uphill.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5RZj_YtXY4X2OAw4a9MeFmIBiMWgZ2jFO5qjZlvKtqgaM65sYVkOcbHLFqsXau0A0BHyBFQsA-vQdW7W0Zw5Uf2IvlcY5uYsJnjvBrEW67O8v4Aa2CgwnF2bhJjpSbmkti1Z8K5i-D1u/s200/uphill.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176362278695479250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Running a rolling course with numerous hills will do the trick while adding the change of scenery that makes running so pleasurable. Wherever you choose to run, make sure that the course will give you the opportunity to run at least five or six hills 200 yards long or more.</span> <p><span style="font-size:85%;">Remember that the idea of hill work is to negotiate the hills efficiently, with as little disruption as possible to your rhythm. Think of yourself rolling over the hill, almost as if it isn't there. Concentrate on keeping your upper body relaxed, while you let your legs do the work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;">On gradual inclines, try to run a bit harder than you had been running on the flat before the hill. On steeper inclines, concentrate on lifting your knees and pushing off hard with every step. This attention to your "vertical" motion is at least as important as your forward motion up the hill. The steeper the hill, the more you should lift your knee; on the steepest inclines try to lift your knees so high that your thighs reach horizontal. The strong push-off and high knee lifts will increase both your stride length and the range of motion in your hips: voila, you've increased your speed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;">Even for very long hills (a mile or longer), try to maintain the exaggerated knee lifts. The benefits will make themselves known soon enough. The knee lifts, incidentally, are not easy. But even with the extra workout, your legs take less of a pounding running uphill than when running hard on the flat or downhills - you're not hitting the ground as hard.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;">As you reach the top of each hill, focus on running all the way over the top until your reach the flat, and pick up your regular running rhythm again. Use the flat or downhill on the other side for recovery. As always during the easy portion of any speedwork, keep running - even if at a gentle jog.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Be cautious about hillwork if you have an injury in your calf or achilles tendon. Even if you do not, you should still be sure to stretch these areas of your legs especially well before starting</span>.</p><p>www.coolrunning.com<br /></p>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-24089404055582124012008-03-06T15:54:00.005-07:002008-03-06T16:11:40.322-07:00Knee Knockin' - ouch!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFK9Shq3Fi62CBRkoImT3mBakOCRG_d3lzxLPdHQ5TUO_X5Jx7LIQIboDFEIA5wvzV_4LscF8_OaIn8XGTsjnBrZq-lj7URKcUCSjLxc7ysB3WIK4cBqmuOYP_ydd45ZVetHSSKWYppg/s1600-h/skeleton+runner+-+knees.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174769154802458290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFK9Shq3Fi62CBRkoImT3mBakOCRG_d3lzxLPdHQ5TUO_X5Jx7LIQIboDFEIA5wvzV_4LscF8_OaIn8XGTsjnBrZq-lj7URKcUCSjLxc7ysB3WIK4cBqmuOYP_ydd45ZVetHSSKWYppg/s200/skeleton+runner+-+knees.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well - I have had some knee pain and swelling in my knee this week so I went to my Chiropractor. I discovered that my right leg is shorter than my left and that my right foot also has the tendency to turn inward more when I run - thus causing knee troubles. Its funny because I have been feeling like my knees are about to hit sometimes (only when I am near the end of my runs - and tired). I was very stressed when I began to feel the pain. So, after getting all adjusted and aligned - my Dr. says I should still run - but take it down a notch. So I think I have been pushing it too hard to try and get faster. I keep forgetting I have over 3 months - I know I will get naturally faster as I go. Anyway, I have not run for the past 2 days, but I will run tomorrow morning. I will let you all know how it goes. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I will also be getting NEW shoes this weekend - because I know from experience that old shoes (mine are currently 8 months old - ran HTC with them - that is old for running shoes) can really mess up your legs.<br /></div><div></div><br /><div>Also - I was told by a couple people in the fitness world that I should ice my knees and legs after I run. I did that today (after a full body workout -alternate to running) and I feel like it helped. So - I don't know if that is helpful to anyone.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for letting me share- GO Incredible Holts!</div>Amy and The Mack Packhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723970604781843125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679234303226728823.post-68019834339055981602008-03-05T10:45:00.002-07:002008-03-05T10:52:08.025-07:00<p>Every once in a while, I thought I would post some running tips that might help us out... Here is one about running downhill. We have some serious downhills and uphills in the WahBa. Hope this will help....:) Run strong!</p><p>cath<br /></p><p>"Downhill running is akin to over-speed training, i.e. the resistance work you often see sprinters doing. By lengthening your stride and increasing your turnover, you are able to run at a significantly faster and more efficient rate than you would otherwise. The key is to choose a gradual incline -- one that you feel comfortable running your hardest without feeling like you are leaning back and braking. </p> <p>It is that very braking motion which causes the majority of the injuries that give downhill running such a bad name. Try to lean forward and visualize running on your toes. You will be amazed how much faster you can go with no extra effort. Practice this for a while, and you'll be the talk of the team or the running club on the next trail run!"</p><p>run-down.com/mainpage.php<br /></p>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05970756124476899711noreply@blogger.com0