WOW 27 years and counting....

27 years and going strong!!!

What can I say but 

"I love you babe" 

I can't imagine my life without you. 

Thank you for always taking care of me,

 treating me like a princess and loving me everyday. 

I truly love the life we have created together. 

I wouldn't change anything. 

Love you so much and can't wait to see what the next 27 years brings us. 

Love you!!!

Running for Healthy Teeth

I'm excited... 

I have a sponsor!!! 

I went to Dr Pham AKA- Dr Teeth and worked out a deal 

with him and for sponsorship. 

I will be running and biking wearing their logo and helping out with their 

Facebook page and Blog. 

(Be sure and click on the link and "LIKE" the page.) PLEASE... lol 

www.facebook.com/877drteeth

I like to call it "I'm running for healthy teeth" 

www.facebook.com/877drteeth

1-877-Dr-Teeth

3 Locations - Chehalis, WA -- Rochester, WA -- Rainier, OR

I need to give a BIG thanks to my aunt Pam for helping me. 

I sent her the logo and lots of shirts and jackets. 

She sent away for the pattern that would work on her sewing machine and 

then put her machine to work. 

It totally got a work out, I might need to buy her a new machine. LOL 

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

I even wore one of the shirts on my marathon run.

Be sure and watch for me out on the road. 

I'm always out there running or biking,

 if you see me be sure and post on my 

wall what color shirt I was wearing and where you saw me. 

 www.facebook.com/teri.schmidtwiley

Corwin-Rey 5K

Our very first annual Corwin-Rey K5.
Missing the Longiew girls.
2 of the girls have need ran a K5 before.
GREAT Job GIRLS!!!

Karina, Sicili, Renee, Teri & Yesenia

Off we go. 

It was really fun to watch the girl cross the finish line.

We ended the run with a BBQ and drinks at Renee's.
Great job girls...
Can't wait for next year when all us girls will be running.

Sami & Tino Engaged

This mom has been waiting a long time for this. 

I'm SO excited!!!

Now time to start planning a wedding,. 

Love you both!!

What an amazing aunt I have...

My aunt Pam, whom I do lots of my events with and the one that is making me do a full marathon J/K,.
Wrote this to women's running magazine.... 


Pam-  For some obscure reason, I was inspired to send them an email.  

I love your magazine!  It's the only one I subscribe to and I look forward to its arrival each month.  One of my favorite sections is Life Changers.  I'm so in awe of these women!  

After reading this month's selections, I was inspired to write down my own story.  Thought you might enjoy it.

I sat stunned in a strange doctor's office more than a hundred miles from home, listening to her tell me this was a life-changing day.  The peripheral neuropathy that kept me up night after night with nerve pain in my feet was caused by a blood glucose issue.  Permanent nerve damage happens when levels reach 140.  Mine was 176!  I was in shock.  She said new studies were encouraging that losing weight, adhering to a sugar free diet, and exercise could begin to repair the nerves; but, it required consistency and dedication.  I listened intently to all she had to say, then drove to the nearest mall for two scoops of chocolate ice cream and an afternoon pouring over books at Barnes and Noble  This health issue was impacting my ability to work as an elementary school teacher and I was desperate to find answers.

At the same time this was happening to me, my niece Teri was reaching the age her dad had died of a heart attack.  She was determined to stop smoking and become a healthier person.  

Teri was 43 and I was 61.  Neither one of us had ever done anything remotely close to an athletic event.  We were about to enter a world of the unknown.

On doctor's orders, I started the South Beach Diet and lost thirty pounds.  My blood sugar numbers began to level off.  Teri threw away her cigarettes; and, though she didn't even own a bike, set a goal of riding the famous 200 mile Seattle to Portland bicycle ride the next year.  We joined forces and became each other's cheerleader even though we live two hundred miles apart.  We put together a support team, had matching shirts made, and cried when we crossed that finish line.

In order to work out in all sorts of weather and continue our exercise routine, we took up running.  We started with 5ks, then 10ks and finally signed up for a half marathon!  Last year we each completed five!  We have even done two triathlons.  Are we fast?  No!  Are we out there? Yes!  

In November we began a six month training schedule through Chi Running for our first full marathon on April 20, 2013 in Wenatchee, Washington. We have been encouraging each other every week and sometimes travel clear across the state just so we can share a training run.  Our hot pink shirts, visors, and hair ribbons are ready, and so are we!  At 64, I well may be the oldest female runner and the last across the finish line, but cross it I will!

The impact of all this?  We've learned it's never too late to start. The joy is being out there, no matter your age.  We have both maintained a healthy life style. Neither of us belongs to a gym, but our amazing husbands have built in-home exercise rooms for us.  We formed The Jean Team, named after my mom, because so many of our family members have joined us as athletes...yes, we now consider ourselves athletes.  We have daughters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sons, sons-in-law, and cousins who now proudly wear the team logo and compete in events. For me, one of the greatest benefits?  My blood sugar levels are completely normal and tests  prove my damaged nerves are regenerating!

Pam Scott 

Love you tons Pam... 

Thanks for taking this journey with me.. 

Lots of company...

 Today I did my longest run ever... 

22 flipping miles. 

I started at my house and ran to Jessie's house,

 then Karina's house, back to Jessie's, then back to mine. 

My sister Kim meet me on the first part of my run and she 

did a total of about 6 miles. 

She did a great job. 

She just started running.
Good job Kim, proud of you.. 

Next time don't forget a ponytail holder.

The weather was great the first part of my run. 

I got to Jessie's and filled up with water and took off to Karina's. 

Karina's was my half way point. After I turned around the clouds 

came in and the rain started. 

Wow,did I get wet. 

After I got back to Jessie's the sun came out and I got all dry again. 

I love that Denny and I have the "find my Iphone" app so he can 

tell where I'm at all the time. 

I love looking up and seeing his truck there checking on me and he 

always has water and extra stuff for me. 

Thanks babe. 

After I left Jessie the second time her and Karina drove to run with me. 

They parked one of their cars in Chehalis and one in Centralia and started 

running with me on Airport Rd.

Karina did about 3 miles and Jessie about 3.5. 

We were about 3 miles from my house and the rain started again. 

The wind and rain were horrible. 

Jessie was going backwards for while, because of the wind. LOL 

She's like "Teri we need to find shelter" 

OMG what a weenie.. 

After my run Jessie and Karina came over for beer and going in the hot tub. 

I felt great after the 22 miles. 

 I love my new running pants, they really helped my legs. 

Also got my new shoes all broken in now.

If 22 miles doesn't do it I don't know what would.  

Love these pants..

I know I will have no problem with the full marathon.

Bring on 26.2 miles. 

First pick up ever ..

This run SUCKED!!!

It was pouring down rain outside when I wanted to start my 17 mile run,
so I started on my treadmill. 

I got 7 miles in on it and it just didn't feel right.
I felt like I didn't have control of my feet.
I was wearing my new running shoes and my new compression pants.
So I wasn't really sure what was not feeling right.

I looked outside and the rain had stopped so
I got ready to run the last 10 miles outside. 

I put my old running shoes on and got out on the road. 

I still wasn't feeling right. 

My feet were really hurting, but my legs were feeling way better. 

I got about 4 miles into the 10 miles and kept thinking I should call Denny to come and get me. 

It was like having an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. 

Yes call him, No don't call him...

I did that on and on for another 4 miles and gave up and called him. 

This is the first time ever that I had to have him come and get me. 

I just kept thinking I can't hurt myself. 

It pissed me off but it was for the best. 

I can't always have a good run. 

I just have to remember how many great runs I have had.