Kadie's 1st 10 miler!!

Well, I survived. It was a great day for a run. The rain cleared and it was cool around 65-70 degrees. I ended up running with Jarod's old roommate - Dan Read. We had never run together before so that was interesting. We stayed together until mile 6 and then I set him free...I was holding him back with my 10 minute miles. :)

I did really well until between mile 8.5 and 9.5 due to the infamous "Farm Basket Hill". I finished in 1 hr and 42 mins. I was happy with the time since this was the 1st time I have every run 10 miles. :) During the race they had the color guard carrying flags. They started out in front of us and we ended up passing them about 1/2 way into the race. At the last 1/2 mile, they started catching up with me and Jarod was at the end yelling "don't let them pass you" so I kicked it up (don't know where the energy came from!) and ended up finishing way in front of them. Phew!

There's an interesting thing that happens once you hit the 10 mile mark - at least for me this happened. Things hurt that didn't hurt before. I have a few blisters on my feet and my camelback (stores water in a backpack) that I use for running left an abrasion on my back. This has never happened before and I am used to running about 20 miles per week - just split out. Blisters - it's about time I switched over to my new running shoes anyways. I was holding out but this helped me decide. Camelback - not sure what to do about this. I guess just tighten it down. Maybe add a band aid or 2.

It was really nice having Jarod cheer for me as I finished out the 10 miles. He ran 5 miles while I was running, just not in the race. After the race, we went back to the hotel, showered and drove around Libery University (where we went to college). It's amazing how much they've added and improved the school since we've been there. Around noon we met Dan (who I ran with) and his wife Elizabeth and their 2 boys for lunch. It was really fun catching up with them. Jarod and I decided we miss Lynchburg...

So, now Jarod and I are preparing for the next 10 miler on Sunday - the Army 10 miler. It's not supposed to be as hilly as the race I just did and it's in DC so it should be pretty. I'll blog about that when we finish..

Here are my times by mile
Mile 1 - 10:10
Mile 2 - 9:38
Mile 3 - 10:07
Mile 4 - 10:03
Mile 5 - 9:56
Mile 6 - 10:17
Mile 7 - 10:27
Mile 8 - 10:24
Mile 9 - 11:14
Mile 10 - 10:46

Overall time - 1:42:14
Overall pace - 10:18

If you want to learn more about the race, there's a guy that's been running this race for MANY years and blogged a really good description of the race here.
http://myoccasionalpieces.blogspot.com/2007/09/race-day.html

Some preliminary pictures from Italy

I will post later on Kodak or something...but here are some of the first ones I have named.

Venice at night

View of St. Mark's Square from Cathedral

Sunset in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Jarod and Kadie in Pompeii with Mt. Vesuvius in the background

Vatican City from the Dome of St. Peter's Cathedral

Jarod and Kadie at the Colosseum in Rome

I got tagged too...

So here is my (Jarod's) response to the blog, although I'd rather just post pictures.

Here are the tagging rules:
1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Write 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post
4. If you're tagged, DO IT and pass on the tag Six random things about myself.

I may have to tag less than 6 people, because I only have 2 friends...but here it goes.

1) I count everything...including breaths and steps when I run. I can't even run with an IPOD because it keeps me from concentrating while I count. I think I am nuts.

2) I balance my checkbook twice a week. I guess that's good because I am an accountant, but I am obsessed about knowing what is going in and out of the checkbook.

3) I want to start a business so badly, but I have no idea what kind of business I want to start. I want to make sure I love it or else I won't try, but I also want to make sure it's ridiculously profitable. I will eventually have to try it or else I will feel unfulfilled, but start-up money is also an issue:)

4) I am a softy for my dogs. I can yell and probably even hit people, but my dogs (and later probably my kids) get off easy. When we got back from vacation all Justice wanted to do was sit on my lap...and I let her because I didn't want to make her sad (pathetic).

5) I was a control freak, but think I am relinquishing control of my calendar and some other things like what groceries to buy, etc to Kadie. I think it's a combination of trusting her and getting comfortable with not always having to be in control. It's kind of nice, but if you knew me 6 years ago...I was probably hard to get along with.

6) I like shopping for clothes. Don't know why, but I like dressing in nice things. Yes, I am a brand snob...but darn it, I deserve it.



Here is the hard part...I have to tag people that I know have a blog...but I only read 3 blogs so I have to double up:

I tag:

1) Daryl Reynolds
2) Len Hancock
3) Nina Hancock
4) Cheryl Blaney (she can post here)
5) Greg Blaney (he can post here)
6) Pete Demorest

I really am pathetic...oh well

I've been tagged...

...by my sister-n-law. Thanks Lauren. :)

Here are the tagging rules:
1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Write 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post
4. If you're tagged, DO IT and pass on the tag

Six random things about myself.

1) I have texture issues. I don't like cold meat or meat that is not at least medium well.
2) I had 2 really good friends that were killed in separate car accidents my senior year of high school.
3) Growing up, I made lots of pies, cookies and cakes with my mother and grandmothers. I love the raw stuff MUCH better then the cooked stuff. (Knock on wood, I have never gotten sick).
4) I tried cheerleading and basketball for one season each. Definitely not my cup of tea. (thanks mom for coaching cheerleading though)
5) I took about 10 years of piano lessons and don't play at all now.
6) I have known my husband for a decade now and am always amazed at the awesome blessings we get to experience together. God is so good!

Ok, I only have 4 friends w/blogs..obviously I need to sell the idea a little more. ;)

I tag:
1) Jarod Blaney (which will be funny because he'll have to post here too)
2) Beth Demorest
3) Tami
4) Carmen

House Hunters Debut

We finally received word when our House Hunters episode is going to air. The first showing is this Thursday 9/11 at 10pm. We really have no idea what to expect so it should be interesting to say the least. I will post my thoughts after we see it. Enjoy!

Here is a link to the information.

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hnt/episode/0,1806,HGTV_3855_56904,00.html