Hello blog world – is anyone still reading? I know – I’ve been away so long. Things have gotten so hectic, as I’m sure you all are feeling as well. The holidays have hit like a ton of bricks and work hasn’t exactly been a piece of cake either. Oh and did I forget to mention that 2011 BOSTON MARATHON TRAINING HAS BEGUN!!
Yup – it started on Monday and so far so good. I banged out a great almost 6 mile run on Monday morning before work and have hit the treadmill on Tuesday and Wednesday. I’m going to try to make tomorrow an early morning run, but you know how I am with those. 😦
For those of you interested, here is the link to my training plan. I’d say it’s a middle-of-the-road plan. It’s not a beginner approach, but it is by no means as aggressive as some I’ve seen. I plan to run 600 miles between now and April 18th, 2011. My highest mileage week will be 45 miles and my longest run will be 22 miles. So game on!!
So what have I been up to lately? Well, our gas is still broken, so no baking really to speak of. I’m currently reading two books. I know – I’m usually not the type. Well, I was already into Little Bee, but then I picked up Ultramarathon Man – Confessions of a Midnight Runner, for some running inspiration and the first 5 pages pulled me right in. I’m thinking one will be a commuting book and one will be a before bedtime book.
In running news – I have been running even pre-training! Hurray. It hasn’t been a lot, but it’s been better than nothing. My friend Lauren came down to visit two weekends in a row and we raced both weekends. Here we are running the Joe Kleinerman 10k…
We ran the 10k in 50:13. And then the next weekend, we ran the Jingle Bell Jog with our friend Rachael in Prospect Park and we were very festive…
Like the socks?! NYRR provided us with the jingle bells for our shoes, so we just took it to the next level. We ran this 4 mile race in 31:59. P.S. – I am officially qualified for the NYC Marathon in 2011 through the NYRR 9 +1 program (run 9 NYRR races and volunteer at 1)!
And then, I also experienced Santacon for the first time ever…
Hundreds of drunken Santas and elves running around NYC – definitely interesting. Unfortunately, we missed the “reindeer games” that happened in Central Park – we showed up just after things ended, but I can only imagine. And no – we were not dressed up, we simply wanted to see what this Santacon was all about.
All in all, it’s been a very busy past few weeks. I apologize for the lack of posting and commenting. Although my posts may be sporadic right now, hopefully I will get back into a routine after the holidays. Hope all is well with everyone and you are enjoying the holiday season. I’ve got to find the time to check in on the blogosphere to see what’s new!
So tell me – what’s new with you (if anyone is still reading). How are your holidays going?!
Eat, Read, Run 
I read Ultramarathon Man! It’s a great read!!! Also, are those skis I see in the background of that photo??? 🙂
Haha, yes they are – but not mine. I was at my friend’s house.
I hear ya, its nutty right now! I am joining you in the holiday craziness and cranking up the running in prep for Boston. 🙂
Love the festive socks for the run!
Thanks! I know – I really need to crank up my running and blogging motivation. I’m hoping 2011 will bring some renewed interest and focus.
Still here!! Studying for finals:)
Welcome back! Sometimes little mental health breaks are necessary. And I totally agree- the holidays have kept me BUSY!
definitely needed a little break!
I love the festiveness of the socks! You guys look so cute. Santacon sounds nutty. I would hate it I think, lol.
It was pretty nutty – we watched all the santas but weren’t very involved.
I read Little Bee on a plane this summer and I really enjoyed it. Did you ever finish the Larsson trilogy? There’s an article in Rolling Stone this month about him and wondering if the story was more true than not…. interesting…
Love the bells on the shoes, but wasn’t that annoying the whole race?
I have the last book of the trilogy to read. I am stretching it out a bit b/c I don’t want it to end!!
After the first few minutes all the bells became white noise – I swear.
Hey Lindsey! Hooray for Boston training! This time of year is nuts, for sure. I start “official” training Jan. 3, so let’s definitely run together soon – excited!! 🙂
Hooray – I wish I had more motivation. The cold weather and holidays are throwing a wrench in my training. I hope I can ramp it up in 2011! So yes, once you are training again too – I we need to run together so you can motivate me!
But did they have a Santa Speedo Run?? There was at Winter WonderLark….it was an experience. BTW… Miss u!
No Santas in speedos (thank goodness). Just lots of drunken santas. Miss you too friend!!