Computer issues again for the past couple days. Different problem, but continued aggravation. Time to seriously look into a new one.   Got in a 3-miler and a full core workout Friday, took Sat/Sun off, then ran a 5k progressive run in under 22 minutes yesterday.     If conditions are near perfect Saturday, there's a 5k Winter Festival run about 30 miles from here. With that drive, though, the weather better be near ideal. We'll see.

Totaled 1160 running miles and 248 bike miles in 2012. Bike mileage improvement should be easy this year, but that may take time away from improving on my running total. Heck, nobody said it was easy, but this is a VERY good group to look to for inspiration.

Coyote.... That's great weekly mileage, especially in the conditions you run in. You have a different way of trying to get people to run with (or after) you.

Francessmom.... I use running-log.com to track my workouts. It's free, simple, and very easy. The site had a couple issues last year, but when it comes back up, all your info is still there.

Melody..... I agree with Linus. I, too, admire your commitment in that weather.

Linus.... If I had a 90-minute massage, I'd have to take their word for 45 minutes of it, because I'd have slept through that much.

Oshcat... Your colorful start to the New Year sounds cold, but very fun. Enjoy it.

Mkay.... Your schedule plan for this year sounds like some top U.S. ambassador official's, or even some president's, schedule!!!

NRDgirl.... Way to be the support for your sister!!!!! She is blessed to have such a close sister.

May the new year find you all in a very good place.

Happy New Year!

Francesmom - take care of yourself!  I've come in second  to my basement stairs before too although I ended up in a boot for 12 weeks.  Good healing to you.

MaryKay - I hope you made the 700 miles AND that you're feeling better.  You're so brave going after a full!  I think half is where I'm going to stay for a while - I just need to pick one now.

NRDGirl - you're a great sister! 

MelodyLea - brrrrrr  I draw the line at those temps and will hit the dreaded TM instead - do you at least run in the daylight? I think that would make a huge difference.

linus - jealous of that massage!  I think I need to book one for myself.  My trail race in November started and ended with a complimentary massage from the race sponsor and I felt so decadent.  I am a yoga convert too  - just started last summer and love  love love it! 

OshCat - hope your color run was fun. Can't wait to hear about it.

OldCoyote - awesome way to ring in the new year!  Agreed  - mule deer must be way better than jack@$$es.  Put 2012 behind you and keep moving forward - literally and figuratively.

jmsab - great annual mileage.  It's all good so if biking supplants some running miles it's ok - just keep moving.

Ran the "Run Your Hangover Off" race this morning put on by a local running club. I'm not a member (yet? hmmm) but I do know one of their members.  All familiar territory - hilly course but some hills I'm very familiar with. The wind was fierce!   Temp about 35 but the windchill - brrrr  Started off with a woman (Dawn) running about my pace so we chatted a little. I walked the water station - she kept going, foregoing all water. Walked again when I got a stitch in my side (dang).  I managed to catch back up to her on the last hill and we chatted again.  Turns out she's headed in for cancer surgery tomorrow (after already doing a round of chemo) and wanted to get one last race in before she's sidelined for several  months.  Such strength and determination.    We  crossed the finish together at 55:45.  I had a good race and got a good dose of  perspective for the year too.

Remember - you will get out of 2013 only what you put in - so get out there, grab life by the horns, and be the best "you" that you can be. 

Happy 2013 to all my running friends!  What a great way to start the new year.  We had a very early dinner with friends and I was able to talk my friend into traveling to Madison for the 5 mile race on NYD.

The Fleet Feet New Years Day Dash was a 5 mile run, mostly through dry streets but probably 2 miles on icy trails.  It was 6 below when I got up this morning, but was up to 5 by race time @ 11.  minimal wind, fortunately.  The layers did their job, no real problem with the cold after the first mile and getting warmed up.  Finished in 54:23, which I was OK with given the minor amount of running I'd done since the marathon.

Have a great new year friends. Run safe and strong.

Happy New Year!

I've been slacking off, not running much and still no new shoes(gave up on my search). However, winter running has been great so far! It's fun starting out cold and warming up.

Anybody else still wearing shorts?

Top o' the mornin' to ya. I ventured out into the cold yesterday and donned the snowshoes. Paraded around in the back woods for about 45 minutes, making trails down to the pond, up the north side of the property, and back along the south side rock wall. Also packed down a slide area in case we keep our grandson overnight this weekend (he's been sick lately, though). Hit the TM after that, 5 miles in 36:16.

JustrunDan.... Great job  on the 10k!!    In these temps, they'd need a calendar to time me in a 10k, because it'd take me about 5 or 6 more weeks before I left the starting line!!!

Melody... Is your running "pup-pal" still going out with you, even in the cold? Do you cover her with one of those doggie sweaters?

Debm.... Maybe more than a good dose of perspective for the year -- maybe for life. There are some very strong-willed and determined people out there whose stories inspire me often.     Nice start to the NewYear for you.

Jeff..... I didn't think you'd be very warm in that skeleton suit -- you're nothing but bones!!

Francessmom... Love all that BOSE equipment.

Igotwings.... Yes, I'm wearing shorts...................................for my treadmill runs.

Here's to Lucky '13.

Did a short and cold 3 miles with the pup and the hubs yesterday.  I'll take the cold over the heat any day.

Greetings All and Happy 2013!!!

Looking in the rear-view at 2012, running was my constant therapy throughout the year.  I had some personal stuff to get through (divorce, moving, etc...) and running was my therapy.  Mile after mile the stress gets lower with every dropping bead of sweat....  From purely a running standpoint, 2012 was excellent and I'm looking forward to continuing that in 2013 very soon.

I'm starting 2013 as I ended 2012, eating and living primally and continuing with month 2 of P90X Lean.  I don't think I'll follow P90X through to the 3rd month.  My running/racing schedule starts with an excellent 5 mile run on March 2nd.  I want to be competitive at that as there's a lot of people I personally know that are also running it.  I missed registration for this event last year (they only take 2000 runners) and the year before I was fighting an injury, so needless to say I'm excited to run it this year.  The 2000 spots filled in less than 36 hours.

http://www.pointbeer.com/point-bock-run/

However, I am sticking with the Primal diet, feeling amazing.  My girlfriend had her cholesterol checked before we started the primal diet, she's had high cholesterol in the past and at that check it was a little higher than it should have been, as she expected.  She recently had it checked after eating primally for only one month....  Amazing, her numbers now are right in the 'wheelhouse'.  I'm here to say, it works.  We're both feeling excellent and there's no reason to consider going back.

Cheers All!!!  I'll be blowing the dust off my Brooks soon enough.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

False alarm on the 30th (actual due date) had me at the hospital from midnight till 2:30 am.

Contractions were constant throughout the 31st, water broke around 11 pm. 

Son-in-law and his mother and I stayed with my daughter at hospital as the world celebrated 2013.

They managed to sleep but I stayed awake and helped daughter be as comfortable as possible.

Our 2nd grandbaby finally made a quiet entrance into the world at 10:57 am on NEW YEAR'S DAY, 2013!!

It was such an emotional event for all of us. 

8 lbs, 10 oz; 20 3/4 inches........... amazing!! 

Daughter and baby Isabella are doing well and getting to know each other and her big sister!!

Delivery was so much less painful this time around due to the epidural, YAY!!!

The gift of a healthy grandbaby was more than what we could have wished for as my husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary the same day!!

What are the odds?!?

It is a glorious event to share!

We enjoyed the warm temps of Phx while anticipating the birth of our 2nd grandbaby, and now we are relishing the wondrous beauty of winter in northern AZ at our home before returning to the frigid conditions of MN in a few days.

No running for me since last week, still reeling with happiness and thankfulness.  

I don't make resolutions.

I do wish each of you a very healthy and prosperous 2013 filled with joy, great adventures, peace and kindness.