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

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.
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.
I get to see some of my favorites this weekend as we come together to celebrate a friend’s birthday!
I’m loving this warm snap of weather – I’m going to wear capris and a tshirt for my 12K tomorrow!
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.

4,000+ miles since Aug 2013

Cancelled

It’s official Ragnar cancelled Florida Keys. As you recall they had Key West permit issues. I’m bummed.

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.

I love a one two punch of inspiration from friends through their social media!

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.

I ran

3.1 miles.

With Freddie.

This morning.

Confession

I haven’t run since Thanksgiving morning.

A long weekend followed by absolute shit weather are a toxic combination. I need to get my ass in gear after work today, just 3 miles. No excuses.