Then came November. Busy. Busy. Busy. I've been to more concerts this month than I've gone to almost all year. I'm a music lover and it's just so happened three of my favourite bands/artists all decided to show up in the same month. I saw Leonard Cohen, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Paul McCartney. All amazing shows. All very unique in their own way. Paul McCartney was probably the most awesome show I've ever seen. Just phenomenal. Leonard Cohen was such a class act. His musicians were incredibly polished and his voice sounded as clear and strong as it was in his younger years. Not bad for a guy pushing 80. The RHCP's have been one of my favourite bands since high school and they did not disappoint. ...and I could be here all day writing about how great all three of these bands were but this post will turn into a novel.
The last few months had a quite the serious weather change. Went from beautiful, hot and sunny to cold, wet and freezing in a matter of a few days. Not that I'm complaining THAT much. I don't mind running in the rain or even the cold - it's when the two go together, it becomes a bit of a nuisance. Been having some issues with my knees - a problem that I've never had before. So I figured it was time to chuck in some cross training into my running regimen. I signed up for swim lessons as I either float like the titanic or flail like some spawning salmon gasping for air. Which brings me to funny story from my last class...
Ever had one of those dreams where you look down and don't have any pants? Well, something similar happened to me but in real life. After my last swim class, I grabbed my stuff out of the locker and went into the change room. I stripped off my wet bathing suit and proceeded to get dressed. However, when I went to grab my pants, they weren't there! You can imagine the horror that flooded through me. So there I was, running around the change room with a towel wrapped around me, trying to find my pants. All I was thinking is that this was going to be a very cold walk home if they don't show up soon. Luckily for me, someone had turned them in. As I was late getting to the class, I left them... well, I have no idea where I left them because I swear I put them in my locker! I'm a prime example of someone who would be head-less today if it wasn't attached. ;-)
I did my final half marathon of the year. It was also my 13th one. After this year of health "stuff" and then surgery, it felt like I had to start all over again with my training. The good thing was that it didn't take as long to get back to where I was. In just a few short weeks, I was back to running a 2:15 half which is slow for some, but fast for me. :-) I was pretty thrilled about it, actually. The race was 2 laps of the seawall in awesome weather (sunny and cool). I felt good through the whole thing and I even did my second half a little faster than the first. Never have I thought I could run a negative split. lol. So, hooray!
I did my final half marathon of the year. It was also my 13th one. After this year of health "stuff" and then surgery, it felt like I had to start all over again with my training. The good thing was that it didn't take as long to get back to where I was. In just a few short weeks, I was back to running a 2:15 half which is slow for some, but fast for me. :-) I was pretty thrilled about it, actually. The race was 2 laps of the seawall in awesome weather (sunny and cool). I felt good through the whole thing and I even did my second half a little faster than the first. Never have I thought I could run a negative split. lol. So, hooray!
My Finisher Medal for the Historic Half Marathon.
I've got a few races coming up for next year, so hopefully I can stay on this kick of time improvement. My goals for next year are extenisve but on the top of that list is to get my time down under that 2 hour mark.
Now it's time to relax and await the chaos they call Christmas. lol.... Happy Holidays, Everyone! Cheers!
