Day 343, 22 To Go

December 9, 2013

As you may have figured out already, I am a bit behind on my blog.  I'm of two minds about this blog...should I write as if it were actually Dec 9, or should I just say screw it, and write as if it was the actual date I am writing it (Dec 15!)  Since I am fond of science fiction and time travel, I'll go with writing as it if were Dec 9th.  Here we go!

You see, the thing is, it was a super busy week at work.  Um, I mean, it is going to be a super busy day at work, I can just tell if today was any indication.  I am pooped...or I will be pooped by the end of the week.  I think the only consolation I have is that Christmas is rapidly approaching and that makes me feel good.  I have a couple of weeks left to do my shopping and I even know what I need to get.  The question remains, will I be able to get what I want?  What about you?  Did you finish yet?  If not, I once again have a few fun ideas for the runner in your life.

Let's start with a "fun" gift.  If your runner has a sense of humor or, perhaps, wishes it were still 1982, this is the gift for them!

Running Funky Tights

 Even if your running love would hate these, isn't it worth it to just see them in these just once?  Find them here: www.runningfunky.com

This next one is something I use every day.  Actually, I use one that doesn't actually fit my phone, but hey, it's all I have right now.

Armpocket i-20 Armband

They have versions for every phone, so check them out at www.armpocket.com

The last one for today sounds kind of lame, and for anyone else, it might be.  Yes, I'm talking about socks.

Feetures! Performance Socks

Socks, to a runner, are more than just socks.  They are the difference between blisters and pain free feet.  They can tell a story or give a little attitude or show a little about yourself.  There are so many designs to choose from.  Check out these swanky socks at www.feeturesbrand.com

And of course, let's do the numbers:

Time: 30:00

Distance: 3.22 miles

Pace: 9:19/m

Max Pace: 8:06/m

Calories: 329

Avg HR: 128

Max HR: 136

I'm just phoning it in at this point.  Seriously, I'm beat.  I need to keep up the mileage and even add a few more miles to reach my goal of 1,000 miles for the year, so I can't slack off completely, but oh, do I want to!  Not only is it the end of a long year of running, it is the off season when I usually slack...accept I can't really slack!  Just 22 days to go!

Run for Life!!