18 months

I had my first date with T 1.5 years ago today! 

We classify June 14th as our anniversary because that is the day we met in person (we met the weekend prior on OKCupid). And in all transparency it was a mere 10 days later on our 3rd date that I knew I was done for!

I am drafting a post about the “seasons” of my Decembers over the years…so stay tuned for that. I’m just thrilled about the season of my life I’m currently in. 

Race Report

12Ks of Christmas -a balmy 58 degrees in DC -my friend C stayed with me the first 2 miles which pushed my pace -finished in 1:23:22 which is an 11:07 average pace -now it’s bottomless brunch time

Friday 5

  1. Went to Founding Farmers with my old roommate last night. We ate spicy fried chicken and donuts.The mac and cheese was to die for – I’m not even sorry. 
  2. I need to buy some new bras BADLY. I always machine wash them, but air dry them. However the washer at my new place keeps eating them. 
  3. I get to see some of my favorites this weekend as we come together to celebrate a friend’s birthday! 
  4. I’m loving this warm snap of weather – I’m going to wear capris and a tshirt for my 12K tomorrow!
  5. T and I are decorating our 2nd annual ginger bread house this weekend. I’ve been doing them for years, but it’s a fun new tradition together

Put one foot in front of the other

I ran this morning! It took T coaxing me out of bed when he left for work (which is effective when he sleeps over during the week).

Per usual, I’m glad I ran. Got in 3.5 miles. 

I have a 12K this weekend. Not racing it, but it will be good to run that far for the first time since the marathon. 

WIW

196.2

I need to beat these cold weather blues. I set alarms to get up and run, but can’t bring myself to do it. I hate how most years around this time a switch gets flipped and THE last thing I want to do is run or work out.

I have a 12K this weekend that will be humbling for sure. T and I are set to start half marathon training together shortly, so hopefully we can keep each other on track.

Gym Deals?

Okay so I’m 90% sure I am going to get a Golds Membership again – the weather coupled with one of the gyms being less than a mile from my place just makes sense. Plus I want to mix up my work outs. 

The questions is:

When would I get a better gym membership deal?

  • before Christmas (AKA now)
  • between Christmas and New Years
  • after New Years (when I know it will be a zoo)

Answers are on.