Pictures from the Marathon

I finished my leg, and Amanda is off!
Amanda's parents were kind enough to drive me from my leg to the end of the race.
L to R: Amanda, Bojana, Kathleen (ran the 5K) and me. We had just sent our last runner off...Giles! The one person who can run quickly. He did 7 miles in 56 minutes.
Whitney and Amanda chillin'
We were team # 2594, I ran the first leg.

Illinois Marathon

This past Saturday I was part of a relay team for the 1st annual Illinois Marathon in Champaign-Urbana. It was a lot of fun! The sun was shining and it was perfectly cool weather for a long distance run.

Now don't get all excited and think that I'm any kind of amazing distance runner. My leg of the marathon was 7 miles. I didn't train like I had planned so I ended up running for the first 3 miles and run/walking for the last 4. I still averaged something like 12-13 minute miles. So, I'm proud of myself for finishing.

Our relay team came in 181/192. Not bad, considering 3 out of our 4 runners aren't really runners. :) The race started just south of Assembly Hall (the basketball arena) and football stadium, and then looped through town a few times. I got to run past the FLB (Foreign Languages Building), where I spend most of my time, and run through Meadowbrook Park, a park with a nice trail where I usually train. It was a nice route to have.

My legs have been jello for the past two days. Dave has been really good about making sure I get enough sleep and pulling me up off of the couch and up and down stairs when I think my legs might give out. We're just practicing for when we're 85! He's been great! I love him so much!

I can't get a picture to post, so I'll do that as soon as I can.

Heritage Singers

Logan and I are in a choir called Heritage Singers. It was created by a few BYU grads who are here in IL studying choral music. It is full of people who used to be in BYU choirs...and me and Logan. I think it's a lot of fun to be considered an alum of BYU choirs.

So, anyways...the choir was started last semester. We did a Christmas concert at a local Lutheran church and also at the stake Christmas program. When we came back from break we started on an Easter program. That concert was tonight. We sang at the Lutheran church again. We have one more performance memorial day weekend, but I won't be there since I'll be driving to Utah for my wedding.

Wedding Details

Everything is coming together slowly but surely! I just talked to my florist, my bouquet should be gorgeous and funky! I tried to upload a picture, but it's being weird.



On another topic altogether...I'm eating leftover tacos for lunch. They're so good! Complete with tomatoes and lettuce. You know it's not a taco without them!

New Post

So, I know I need a new post, but I can't think of anything to write about. My life has been full of lots of wedding planning...of course. I think we have all the major details worked out. We've found a florist, photographer and have an idea for invitations. Now I just need more hours in the day and everything is perfect!

Pandas

Amanda came back from visiting our friend Jillian this weekend. Jillian imparted some pearls of wisdom. If ever you're having a bad day, just google pictures of pandas. It will always make you feel better. Now Amanda and Jillian keep sending me pictures of pandas...I will admit, they make you smile.

Check out this youTube video if you need proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYfZd8iV2k

Chilighetti

1 med. onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 qt. canned tomatoes (I think I use 10-15 oz cans)
1 clove garlic (or powder)
4 cups or 2 cans chili
1 (8 0z.) pkg spaghetti
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Brown onion and ground beef. Drain. Add tomatoes, garlic, and chili. Simmer. Cook and drain spaghetti. Add to chili mixtures. Sir in cheese and sour cream. Pour into casserole dish; top with parmesan cheese and bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. (I'm pretty sure Mom doesn't bother baking it...she just warms it through like pasta carbonara)