Less than a week until Christmas, and I've already drank my weight in eggnog lattes! I'm sure that's why they only bring it out once a year - it's pretty easy to O.D. on it. Between the continual dumping of sweets, parties and now my daughter home for the holidays, the fitness/running regimens haven't been making the frequent appearances I had hoped for. Tis the season! Not too worried about it (yet). My motivation is still there, it's just making the time for it. If we had say... 10 days in a week, 36 hours in a day and I never needed to sleep, it would make life a bit more easier. In the meantime, I can get my workout in by battling my way through other crazy shoppers at the mall and the grocery store.
It's also that time to reflect on the accomplishments made in 2011 and start setting new goals for 2012! In the year ahead, I plan to run a few more half marathons, "standard" length marathons and at least 1 ultra. I would also love to make this year the time to do my first duathlon and hopefully my first triathlon. That is, if I can ever get my swimming skills past "flailing" and "sinking". The only way I'll be able to accomplish this is by taking lessons - so that will be in my new year agenda. I also plan to take anatomy and physiology courses to learn more about the body along with incorporating new exercise methods into my routine. Trying activities like snowshoeing and snowboarding are on my "to-do's" through the chilly season. I'm thinking this will be a fun winter!
I'm still looking at what races to do next year but in the meantime, I've signed up for the new Vancouver Chilly Chase in January (10k). Last year, I did the 15k in Langley and found it tough to get through being it post-Christmas and all. I blame the eggnog! ;-)
I've also registered for Harry's Spring Run-Off 8k along the seawall in March. I really enjoyed myself at last year's race. Plus, it's such a great value. I got a nice tech shirt and a finisher's hat (albeit they're both lime green but at least people can see me from a mile away). My daughter did the kid's run and received a cotton shirt and a finisher's ribbon. She even wore her cape so she could run faster (or so she says. lol.) It was a really nice day for it and they had the snacks and drinks well stocked at the finish line. Looking forward to doing it again. Definitely, a newbie-friendly type of race as it's only an 8k. Will be looking into some longer races in the new year. ...and on that note, I'm going to go wrap some gifts and get back to my baking (and eggnog)! :-)
I wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season! Thanks for reading!
