Happy New Year to all my readers! While many of us are happy to see 2016 in the rearview and looking forward to 2017, I had a pretty kickass December. I'd love to catch up with you today, but since we're so spread out a virtual coffee date will have to do! Grab your favorite mug and warm beverage and let's catch up.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you: My December flew by! I spent the early part of the month dealing with the wildfires here in town, followed by the arrival of two new babies. Then, we traveled to Maine to run a half marathon (NoKey's first!) in our favorite little trail town. With all of those things going on, who would have thought I'd have time for ANYTHING else?!
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you: Despite all of the above, I still had time to run 111.4 miles in December. This is thanks, in part, to me finally jumping in and joining a local fitness center. Since I'm not getting home until it gets dark and people around here not exactly paying attention to pedestrians I needed a safer options. While at first I loathed the idea of hopping on a treadmill, being able to run after work and doing it safely kind of makes the dread disappear!
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you: I also had a chance to see some friends this month. Shaggy, a hiker we met on the AT, came into town and we spent the evening talking trail like only thru hikers can do. Don't get me wrong, I love chatting with others about the AT, but it's so much different when someone else understands exactly what you were feeling out there.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you: On December 31, 2016 I ran and completed my first ever ultramarathon! I chose The Pistol Ultra not only because it was local but also because I'd heard for a first timer this was THE race to chose! It didn't disappoint. You can check out my thoughts on running an ultra on a post I did a few days ago. I cannot wait for this race next year!
And that brings me to my first giveaway for 2017! Since so many of us resolve to be better versions of ourselves in a new year, I'm giving away a Fitbook Lite. This handy little book is designed to keep you accountable for six weeks, with places to put in your daily steps, water intake, exercise, and more. Check out the giveaway below (ends 1-15-17):
What would you tell me today if we were going to catch up? Was your December crazy busy? Are you ready to rock 2017?
