Minot...Brrrrrr..snowshovels.....treadmills...and DEER!

Well we arrived in Minot ND on Monday at 10:30pm.  I did not get a chance to go to the gym to run yesterday- boo hoo. I did however shovel the 6 inches of snow off my husbands driveway.  Sure did build up a good sweat doing that task.
This evening Erin and I worked out at the fitness center in the Sakakawea Inn (where Erin is staying while we are here in Minot).  I got 4 miles in on the treadmill which has got to be the most thing ever.  I hate the treadmill more than I hate running hills! 
But, the most amazing thing happened on the way back from the gym...two of the most beautiful young deer strolled out in front of my car.  I was driving slow due to the snow covered roads, so I was able to just watch them in all of their majesty. I then hightailed it home, put on my parka and ran back out after them.  I followed them in the snow and -2 degrees for about a mile and a half.  It really was amazing.  So, all in all I think I got in some good cardio while at the same time enjoying the wonderful outdoors.

training with Erin for her first 1/2 marathon

I started training with Erin for her first 1/2 marathon.  She is completing the training for her senior project at school. I think this will be a great opportunity to get to spend time with Erin before she leaves for college next summer.  So, at the same time that i am training for my first Ironman, I will be training with Erin for her half marathon.

We had a good "long" run today.  It was only 5 miles...but for Erin that was the longest she has ever gone.  She will be hitting a lot of firsts during this training (as did I when I trained for my first marathon). 

It is only 78 days until the half in Little Rock! But, I know she will be ready.

I have officially registered...

for Ironman 70.3 New Orleans. The money has been spent, now it is up to me to start training. This Ironman will be special for two reason 1) it will be my first and 2) the race is on my birthday! Stayed tuned for some training posts!