So yes it has been a while since I've posted...haven't posted anything since my Cleveland Rock 'n Roll Half to be exact.....so what have I been up to?? Honestly for one, not too long after the half I got the flu....and anyone who knows me when I get sick, I'm down for the count. I don't get sick often but when I do I do it well. So for about two weeks I didn't do much of anything....at least not much running anyway. I think just the combo of being burned out from my half marathon training and the flu bug I was just done for a little while. And sometimes as a runner you just need to take a break...and it's ok. And when momma's get sick things don't slow down just because you're sick...so needless to say I have been playing catch up the last few weeks along with just getting through the normal day-to-day routine.
So I have started back running again...nothing major and nothing over 3.5 miles. Life has been getting in the way a lot lately and honestly I have a small window of time to catch a run and that is usually right before I pick up my boys from school...if I don't do it then, it most likely won't happen. Especially now with the time change and it getting so cold out. So not used to running in the cold again yet. I don't like cold weather...just don't. Not a fan. But I do it anyway because I love running. If I could have the snow AND it be 60 degrees out I would be just as happy as a clam...unfortunately it doesn't work that way. And I'm just not ready to subject myself to the mindless track at Kids America or heaven forbid...the "dreadmill"!!
So speaking of cold weather running...I have a race this weekend in Columbus. The Hot Chocolate 5K/15K. The nice part about running this race is that I will be running it with my sister AND my aunt....and we are all doing the 5K. Gonna be a great time with them! Just hoping it is not too stinking cold...race starts at 7:30 a.m. (who chose that time of day anyway??...is the sun even up then??) But they are supposed to have hot chocolate and fondue and yummy goodies at the end...I'm hoping they have a bonfire somewhere is what I'm hoping...did I mention I don't like cold weather??
So that's what I've been up to lately in case you were wondering. I will do a race recap once I get back. After that I don't have any other races scheduled this year...though there is one I'm sort of kicking around...but I'll reveal that if I decide to do it.
Hope you have had a great month...and if I don't write before then...have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
