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Weekly Run Down for 11.26.23-12.3.23: Heading into December


I’m not big on the holidays. I don’t have to buy many gifts.  I do some decorating and still send out cards…

But I do enjoy those holiday parties… so I better keep running to be able to eat all the goodies.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – As usual, I started the day at the gym and also walked on the track since I was not in a rush.

guess who’s getting ready for the holidays?

I spent most of the day decorating the house… (more tiring than the gym).

I’m obsessed with snowmen… this year, I added a few gnomes LOL

Then I went for a short hike before the sunset.

Five Rivers never disappoints

  • Monday – DAY OFF so I was able to run and not at the crack of dawn. The forecast was for rain (as always on my Mondays off) but I got lucky and finished my run just before the skies opened up.

not on the rail trail for a change

I took advantage of the postponed hike to make beef stew and then went out for a walk when the rain stopped.

I spent most of the afternoon helping my running friends move. At least 6 hours of going up and down steps as they moved to an apartment upstairs from the one they already owned.

We got rewarded with a nice dinner… and it was fun.

  • Tuesday – Started the day at the gym and then decided to skip the run based on the number of steps I climbed the day before.

I met my BFF for a long walk and chat after work.

  • Wednesday – Since I didn’t run the day before, I had to squeeze my run in at lunch.

those deer were near each other and close to me

In the evening I got together with my tennis friends for a dinner out.

although I don’t miss playing tennis, I do miss my friends so glad we do this every month

  • Thursday – After a late evening, I dragged myself out of  bed to work out at the gym

Then another lunch time run… and it was sunny!!

like my new running partner?

No plans for the evening so I had time after work to visit my granddaughter.

  • Friday – Another early morning trip to the gym… but a rest day from running.

I was hosting mah jongg that evening so that meant “cleaning.”

  • Saturday – Long Run in preparation for the 15k the weekend after.

So lucky to have company for the miles and brunch after.

I woke up to rain!!

But the radar showed that it wouldn’t be raining where we were going.

hooray for a dry (cloudy) run but my friend was only running 7 miles and so I stopped too.

  • Sunday – Gym first thing and then a re-scheduled visit to the Monet Interactive in the afternoon.

I did go to one in Miami several years ago. I LOVE Monet so I can’t wait to see this version.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – AM run, dinner out with stepson
  • Tuesday – GYM. PM run, walk with BFF
  • Wednesday – PM run, pack
  • Thursday – GYM, fly to Tampa, FL
  • Friday –  hanging out with friends
  • Saturday – hanging out with friends, bib pick up in Tampa
  • Sunday – Hot Chocolate 15k race

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Holiday Gift Guide
  • Friday – Favorite Stocking Stuffers

Happy Running! How is your year of running so far? Training for any big or small races?  How’s the weather where you live? Done decorating for the holidays? Any exciting plans for this last month of 2023? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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18 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 11.26.23-12.3.23: Heading into December”

  4. Yes, Heather is getting all ready for the holidays! She is SO CUTE. Looks like you’ll have some good weather in Tampa. You’re going at the perfect time- Wednesday and Thursday look a little chilly but then it warms up for the weekend. Perfect for your race!

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  8. Nice job with all those runs! What a pleasure to be able to sleep in and run as you choose. Also having time to run and then walk on the track and not being in a rush. Love your holiday decorations! I agree, it can be more tiring than the gym to get out all the decorations and put everything up!

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  9. I don’t know what I was thinking this year… I ordered 40 Christmas cards to send out! Well, Shutterfly did have a deal for 20 free cards, which I redeemed twice, but seriously, I don’t have a need for that many cards!! But on that note, my cards are half in the mail already. Yay!

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