Nov 15, 2008

On the run-16 runners-Michelle, Diane, Darrin, Lara, Carla, Brad, Tarra, Jill, Angie, Betsy, Kristi, Kelly, Amber, Heidi, Stephen and John.

The scenary was great as usual.


It has been a bit since we did a Saturday Run together, as there has been a few races the last couple of weeks. We had a good turnout and all had a nice run.

The run today was out at Marys Loop. The Bairs put a car at one end of Mary's, so those who were running all of Mary's would not need to run on the road. They were a bit late as their baby sitter was wondering the streets of Fruita... Its a big town. We all met at the parking lot next to Rustlers. The run consisted of running up to Mary's then down around Horse Thief. Most, except Betsy, Stephen, Jill, Tara and Michelle ran back to the cars. Michelle started but turned back, she had to go somewhere. Darrin, also had to be somewhere at 8:00 but still was at Horse Thief.... I suppose Darcy will forgive him....

Kelly, Amber, Diane and Lara set personnel distance records as they pasted 7 miles and since runnning trail is harder that street running, it was like, at least, a half marathon. Congratulations
The new FRunnners included Darrin, always nice to have guys show up-Darcey's husband, Amber & Kelly, who both just started running, who ran well.

And one tidbit. Don Ross can do the splits... next time he shows up, he'll do it for the ladies.
More pictures

Oct 25, 2008

Jill, Michelle, Carla, Betsy, Kendra Jeena and John ran. Stephen ran later as, being the good father, stayed with the baby (Also did not have to get up a 5:00am), to let Betsy run with us.


Always Beautiful..

There were plenty of water stops, including the Albertsons, now Valeros.... Jill is the Greatest (no one else would get on electrical box).

Kendra is training for the Half in ST. George in a couple of weeks. I am not sure who is running the Rim Rock could be five or six people.... Michelle is going to see Kellie that week, otherwise...

Today a nice group ran from 5 to 18 miles. The loop started at the Kohls and went around the river trail up past wingate and back to the Kohls. FRunners joined in at various points based on the miles they needed.

The Barneys posted a comment on the last post

"Hello to the Frunners! Are you trying to make us homesick for a morning run in the Monument? Well you have officially been successful. We would love to be there running with you. Good Luck to all those who are running Rim Rock."

October 11, 2008

Jill, Jeena, Tara, Kirk, Lauren, Carla and John ran the monument. It is always a beautiful run. Others ran in Fruita.


A group ran Megan's Loop in Fruita. Some others ran up the monument and back down. It was a very nice day. The monument group left at "Dark O 30" and got to see a beautiful sunrise as I am sure the Megan's group witnessed as well. The Lynns and Barneys would of loved it.......

The Monument group met at the west entrance... some people were at the ranger station while others where out by hyway 340, Sorry about that. The miscommunication had us starting about 25 minutes late. Some ran a couple miles up and back, others to the visitors center and others a couple miles further up and back.

Tara had to get back by 9:00 to get the newspaper.... Kirk was a new comer and ran up the monumnet like a pro. We all wished we had bikes going back down... and it was nice to run with Tara again. Lauren was home for the weekend, so she ran with us. It seems we are not really ready for the Rim Rock..

Some more pictures from the run-Running up the Monument. We are so fast the picture is blurry.

The sun coming up over the Mesa

Independence Monument on the way down.



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September 20, 2008

Carla, Michelle, John, Stephen, Preston, Kendra

The Megan Loop was run. Some ran on their own this week. The run was 10 to 12 miles. Kendra and Preston ran with the group again week. Not much new on the run. We had a nice stop at the end of 18 1/2 road.

Herd on the run:
Stephen made money for College by poll dancing, Cash Money.

Nicholoas running for Fruita....

Sept 13, 2008

John, Preston, Stephen, Carla, Andrea, Michelle, Kristen, Tracey, Frank (Bono), Brenda (becomming a regular), Jeena, Darcy, Kendra, Betsy, Jill

It was a beautiful run. We had all kinds of people running around-15. As a few, Preston, Stephen, Michelle and Andrea (Do it) are getting ready for the ST. George Marathon, they ran the farthest... Michelle 20.8 miles (not giving you the 21, you did not run it all) Some only ran a couple, as they have been biking rather than running. Distances ran were a couple miles, a few more, more than a few, almost crazy and final just plain crazy miles.

Some started at the West monument entrace and ran to the kohls, then ran to the east entrace of the monument then back to the Kohls. Some started at the Kohls and others at the started at the east entrace.... There was water and gatorade here and there so we did not get thirsty.

We had a few new FRunners -Preston, Darcy and Kendra. Once you run with us you are officially a member (Dues are collected monthly by our Security Officer, Doug-He will visit your house) It was also good to have Frank and Tracey come out of retirement to run with us.

Herd on the run
Kendra was geeting running clothing advice from everyone... Seems you can not just run with a shirt and a pair of shorts anymore....

Betsy ran with enough equipment to survive a week without going home.

Preston had not run with anyone before...

September 6, 2008

Stephanie, Carla, Andrea, Kristen, Stephen, Michelle and John....

This was the Rock Jam 1/2 Marathon and more run. There was a nice group for the days run. We ran the Fruit/Megan Loop. Some ran around 6-7 miles others 13 miles. Some Frunners, Jeena and Jill could not get out of bed after spening the day at Rock Jam.....

As it was Rock Jam, we decided to do a yearly Rock Jam run.... Next year there will be t-shirts. It was nice to run with Stephanie on Saturday as she has been runnig with the Fruita group during the week.

There was a nice water stop on the trail. Some of us went to Rock jam ...

Survivor-Had some sock issues... Joan Jett, How did those pants stay up?-I love Rock n Roll....

Kid Rock......

August 30, 2008

Andrea, Michelle, Stephen, Carla and John.

Andrea, Michelle and Stephen ran 20 miles as they prepare for a marathon. They started at the monument west entrance, ran to the Kohls. They had a drink, then with John and Carla headed back to the monument entrance. From there, all ran down to Michelle's house. John and Carla went to John's parents house and had some Orange juice and some snacks. The rest of the group had to run another eight miles. That marathon training is a killer.