2009 Bolder Boulder

Yet another one of those off the wall Robinson traditions - the annual running of the Bolder Boulder on Memorial Day. This year there were only 4 Robinson participants in the over 55000 runners: Papasan, Luci, Kirk and me:

One of the "perks" of the BB is the photography company that takes pictures along the course:

Not going to be purchasing any pictures with me in it - ugh!!

My goal when I started was to finish in 70 to 75 minutes - one day I'd LOVE to finish in under an hour (I'd be thrilled with 59:59!), but I knew that wasn't going to be this year, and I wanted to take pictures along the course for people who haven't experienced the BB to get a feel of what it's like - unlike any other race I've done or heard about. Well, it's funny how goals can change - I was going OK the first two miles or so and then BAM!! Extreme intestinal discomfort - Holy Gut Bomb Robin!! My goal then was just to finish, hopefully only really sweaty. And I managed that and to get a time of 69:32 - totally got my finish time, gut bomb and all, although I was the slowest Robinson - not a surprise there. As for the pictures, well, I stole some from the Daily Camera website (a Boulder newspaper I think). Enjoy!!

One of two bell dancing groups - Kirk made it on TV one year when he stopped to dance with the belly dancing grandmas... not sure if that's something you really want to see!

There are costumes galore - Santas, gorillas, cows, brides and grooms (this year I heard that there was a bride and her 4 bridesmaids that ran in their dresses), nuns, bananas, etc. I can't even imagine - I was dying in shorts and a t-shirts!!

The course winds through many neighborhoods, the residents participate and provide relief in their own ways -

I love watching the different groups run into the stadium - this year there was a group of "lost girls" from Sudan and of course the ROTC - are you kidding - 6.2 miles and then push-ups??!

And the real reason for Memorial Day - to remember those who have and those who continue to serve and preserve our freedoms - many, many thanks

Race for the Cure

We did it!! I ran an entire 5K for the first time (and with a decent time - about 37 minutes!)... part one of goal - DONE!! Now to recover and build up to a 10K!!

At the finish line with my running buddy Rena!! Go us!!

Goals...

In the past I've been a very goal oriented person.  But since graduating from college, that has kind of disappeared...  partly because this was not the the future I envisioned for myself (not that it's bad, but living in Salt Lake and my current job was not ever something I pictured) and life just seems to be out of my control.  Since the New Year, I have felt guilty about my lack of direction... and while I can't control some things, I can try to make some changes in my life.  So here are two of my goals for this year.

FIRST - to be more physically active.  The rest of me works better when I am active.  So my friend Rena and I meet three days a week before work and go running.  We're kind of stuck at 2 miles, but we'll get over it.  My goal within a goal is to run (from start to finish - I know I can finish a race, but I want to RUN a whole race) first a 5 K and before the end of the year, a 10 K.  If I can get that far, I would like to try a half marathon...  no desire to do a full marathon though (unlike my friends Missy and Cherie - you go girls!!)

SECOND - to eat better.  Life has been so crazy the last year and especially the last 6 months or so that I rarely eat dinner - no time to grocery shop, no time to plan menus and no time to cook, and a girl can only eat so many bowls of cereal or bagels...  And with no dinner leftovers, that means nothing for lunch.  I'm still working on finding a good solution for all of this...  I have become a customer of Dream Dinners (like My Girlfriend's Kitchen or Supper Solutions), and that's helping, but I still have a long ways to go.  Any suggestions or favorite easy recipes would be greatly appreciated!!

I will try to keep my blog updated with my progress and other goals...