As Christmas quickly approaches us, have you got your shopping done yet? I think I'm finally finished as of yesterday including stocking stuffers. This year is the first time EVER that I planned early and bought my large gifts before the rush. It has worked beautifully and the hecticness(is that a word?) has not been here this year. One thing I have noticed this year is the lack of spirit in the holiday. The economy seems to have a big part in that. My neighbors haven't decorated like they usually do and the malls aren't spilling over with people. My wish is that this recession we're in makes people think more about love, family and kindness.
I normally don't ask for much and I would much rather give a gift than recieve. I love watching my kids open gifts - nothing better in the world. This year I am hoping to recieve a running gift - any running gift, darn it! LOL!! even if it is a pair of socks, man those running socks are expensive!!!Questions:
1)Is your shopping done? (Dec. 16 - tick,tick,tick..)
2)What did you ask for yourself for Christmas?
3)Home or Away for the holidays?
4)Runners - What running item/items did you ask for this year? Looking forward to your answers..
On the running front: I worked-in an 8.76 mile long run Saturday. It felt great! Need to try for a 10miler in the next couple weeks. I don't want to lose my long run stamina. I took Sunday off from running and ran a easy 5K Monday. Got a late start on tonight's workout, but I managed another 5K. My energy level was high throughout the day, but by the time I hit the treadmill tonight my legs decided that it was time to rest. I finished the run and then did 1 hour of a upperbody lifting. I did manage 51 miles this past 2 weeks, so "on track!"