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Well, what do you know? I pull up my blog and see a challenge! This is just what I need to support my efforts to post weekly on my blog. Daily posting is unreasonable for me at this point; maybe next year.
So, how are you doing with identifying goals for this year? I’ve had a few challenges, especially with our lovely, changeable winter weather. I have grown accustomed to the treadmill for now but am aching to be out in the fresh air. I’m not doing so well with my French practice – work must come first and I haven’t gotten that worked into my schedule yet, though I do have plans to meet a student and practice tomorrow at lunch, maybe at a french restaraunt, depending on the weather of course.
Even though the snow continues to fall and the temperature will not even reach the freezing point today, here are some things that I do love about winter:
snow ball fights
snow angels
tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
wearing sweaters
naps on the couch
What do you like to do during these cold days? I’d love to hear what you do.
Well, this past Saturday my training group started up again. The summer/fall session for Marathoners In Training started bright and early. I was so ready because the winter was so bad (icy) that I decided against doing a spring half-marathon. I am looking forward to doing the Columbus Marathon this October for the second time. My only goal is to improve my time and that shouldn’t betoo hard since I came in dead last two years ago (back spasm, long story).
I love training with this group because even though I am slow, I feel comfortable with the program. There is a ton of support, great coaching, and informative sessions from experts. What makes it even more fun is that my dear hubby joined last year and did not grumble when I woke him up at 6am on Saturday (he is so not a morning exercise person). There was no rain despite the clouds but I was just so happy to be outside that I did 4.5 miles instead of the 4 planned. Yes, I’m one who barely tolerates the treadmill but appreciates it during the winter. So, if you happen to be out taking a stroll on the Olentangy Trail, you may be surprised to see how many crazy folks get up early to meet the sunrise in running shoes.
Well, it’s definitely January here in Ohio. fter the holidays have ended, we have snow, some areas have quite a bit. The bigger issue is the frigid temperatures! I promised myself that I would get up today at 6am to go to the gym to run/walk on the treadmill. Amazingly, I wsa actually awake before the alarm sounded and out of bed. I deliberately avoided checking the weather channel and got dressed to work out. I must say that I’m glad that I prepared my gear last night. That made a huge difference when I realized I would have to clear my car of snow before I could leave. Got it done without whining. 
Did 2.5 miles between the treadmill and elliptical, my favorite machine. Saw the usual crowd and no newbies. I really expected a few to show up with their resolutions stamped on their foreheads.
The weekend was good. Started my vision board for the year, did some light weights and emptied the fridge of a bunch of things I did not need to eat. Since I love to quilt and did not have much time over the past few months, I spent Friday and Saturday sewing – that was great and I went to bed smiling about what I accomplished. What have you been up to?
