Bad Blogger

The holiday this weekend has made me super lazy with this blog. Since my last entry, I've had 3 training runs. On Thursday, yes I worked out on Thanksgiving, I went with Kristin and Kara to a Zumba class at Kristin's gym in Toms River. Wow, it was the most fun I've ever had in a class. I had never heard of it before. I hope my gym gets in with the Zumba soon. It's basically a dance/cardio class, but it's so much fun. Sure, I'm not going to be hired as a backup dancer for Britney's new tour, but I had fun. There was a wide range of types of people there, and we had a blast. Then we ate lots of yummy food and had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

On Friday morning, Michael and I went to the local community college and ran on the track. I did 4 miles without stopping, which I don't usually do. I averaged an 8:32-minute mile! Michael did really well also. His high-five every time I passed him definitely helped me power through 16 laps around the track.

Then on Saturday morning, I did 8 miles. It was a little bit of a struggle, because I had essentially done cardio 4 days in a row leading up to Saturday. Also, I have a wicked cold. All in all though, I did a sub 9-min mile throughout, and I felt good. Then it was off to NY for more Thanksgiving gorging and family fun.

This morning I was really not feeling great. Now I'm coughing also. It was warmer out, about 50 degrees, and Michael came out with me. I did 4 miles at an average of 8:42/mile. I'm going to reward myself by getting some new sneaks today. I am in desperate need of new ones. According to my running journal, I have logged over 300 miles since the middle of August, and I've had these sneakers since January. Oops.

TNT also asked me to apply to be a team mentor next season. I am honored. It was a great experience last year, so I hope I can help again.

I need another cough drop...