It's been a year!

It's been one year since I started running...mostly to lose weight and shape up. But I surely became addicted over the summer w/ the 5k's and Tri's. And here we are, again, the end of the year.

It's been a while since I posted. But the good news is I've continued to train, even though there was (and still sorta is) alot of holiday fest to be had. I enjoyed it all, especially the days leading up to the Big Day. I think I enjoy those the most. But alas, the Day did come, and all was well, even though my little niece came down w/ strep throat. She was a real trooper and toughed it out, but eventually retired to mommy's bed to nap...for a really long time! Can't blame her.

The family read my mind this year, because usually I don't put out a list of wants....i just don't feel it necessary seeing as I like to give rather than get. But they came up with some great training gear and my sister got a me a great cycling jacket. Mom and Dad included some new Mizuno motion controls so I went right home and ran a few miles before dinner. I had to try 'em out of course!! So now the Bro-in-law wants to run too....never can have too many training partners right???

My goal is to get a 10k in before May.....I was going to do one before Turkey Day, but it did not happen. I'm increasing my mileage and now I have no excuse to get outside w/ the great cold weather gear my hubby got me. The Cleveland half-marathon is May 17, oh boy would that be good. One thing I've realized is I gotta stay focused and take little bites.... looking too far ahead, it just makes it too hard. For me anyway.

I'm still going though, and I never thought I would last year at this time. And here we are again, the end of the year.

It's all good.