AF Canyon Half Marathon

Every year I set the goal to run a race either a half, Ragnar, etc. This year we chose to run the American Fork Canyon Fight Against Cancer Half Marathon. It was a pretty awesome race. The sponsors of the race paid for the actually event then all of the proceeds from registration fees went directly to cancer support/research. I love running races that also support good causes. It was a pretty big downhill course and because it started up in the canyon, it was absolutely beautiful! Nothing quite beats the feeling of a race start. Everyone is excited and the air is full of energy. Call me crazy, but it was a really fun 13 miles. My goal was to do under 2 hours and I came in at 1:55:31! Afterwards I realized that I was only 40 seconds off of my PR. So I am really happy with my time. I have decided I need to sign up for another one soon so I can actually beat my PR. Poor Zac tripped over a cone at mile 3 then started cramping up a few miles later. Not his best race. However, I do have to take a moment and enjoy the fact that this is the first race I have ever beat him in and probably my last. :) Just another reason why we need to run another one soon. 

If you look closely, you can see me in the back. This was right before I passed Zac. 

Then this was right after I passed Zac! Ha! Proof that I really did pass him. 

I had to include this one. Best photobomb ever. 

It is true that a picture is worth a 1000 words. You can tell just by our finishing photos who had the the better race and who was in the most pain. 

Happy Birthday to Zac!

Zac turned 28 last week! Zac and I are quite different when it comes to birthdays. I love to have parties, eat cake and open presents. Zac would be much more happy watching a sports game and eating pizza. I have been trying extra hard this year to listen to what Zac really wanted for his birthday instead of assuming that he would want a cake, party, etc. I think I did a pretty good job.
My work offers a discount to employees to run the Utah Valley Marathon each year. At the last minute, someone from work dropped out of the half marathon and because I am in the wellness dept. Zac was able to run it. I am pretty sure that was the best gift I could have given him. Zac's birthday was on a Friday and the race was the next day. So we had dinner with Aunt Linda, Uncle Jamie, Jadzia and Cassie at a park then slept on my friend, Megan's, floor all for him to get up at 3 the next morning to run. It wasn't what I would have chosen for my birthday but I think he loved it! Wife for the win. This was pretty much just an extra fun training run for our half this Saturday, so it was pretty low stress for him. It was great to cheer on Linda, Jamie and Zac at the finish line. And to see him doing something he loves for his birthday. Happy Birthday Zac! I love you to the moon and back!

Update Time!

Can you believe it that Zac and I have been in Utah for almost four months already?! Time has flown by. A lot has happened in the last few months so it is time for a quick recap on our lives. 

How is Zac's job? Zac is loving his new job! As hard as this move was it was definitely a great move. In Seattle, Zac was coming home with a headache almost everyday. Now it is very rare if he gets a headache. Last week he got to go down to BYU and do testing with one of his favorite professors from school.

Have you found a job yet? Yes! I am now a Wellness Specialist at 1-800 Contacts. I do a lot of personal training and starting this week I will be doing health coaching and finger sticks (cholesterol, glucose, etc readings). It is really fun so far. The only down side are my hours. Because I am the new hire I get to work the evenings and Saturdays. So that is really not very fun. But hopefully if I do my time then  I will be able to get a better shift. I am also still subbing for MediFit. Getting two pay checks some weeks has been super nice. Not complaining about the money. 

Do you guys have callings? I am a RS teacher and loving it! Teaching used to really scare me but I am really enjoying being a RS teacher. Zac has been called into the Young Men's. I think he is liking it too :) It definitely gives him something to do while I am at work on Wednesday nights. 

What have you guys been up too? We have been enjoying the mountains and the fact that it is really green (for Utah). We have had so much rain lately that it has been reminding me of Washington. I love hiking and getting outside so as soon as I am off of work on Saturday we usually head up to the Mountains. We are also training for the American Fork Canyon Half Marathon on June 27th. I am hoping to get under 2 hours this time. : )

Any news on the fertility front? Not really...We are currently researching our options and saving every penny for fertility treatments. Utah has several great fertility clinics so that is good news. However, our insurance doesn't really cover anything so almost everything from here on out will be coming out of pocket. Good thing we are both working full time. I am currently doing a nutrition program that is supposed to help with Endo. I can tell a little different in my symptoms on the days that I stick to the program. It is just really hard! haha. As a wellness coach, you would think it would be easier for me to eat really healthy but I can assure you it is a constant challenge. I think I am going to continue to try and follow the plan as best as I can. We will see where that goes. 

Park City Weekend Getaway

Trail Behind our Apartment

Donut Falls

Run of Remembrance 10K

Yellow Fork Canyon