I'm back! (sort of)
I've been lazy about running lately...given myself free reign with excuses! One night I was up all night prepping for the movers (imagine all the work I'd have done if I were actually supposed to pack anything myself!) and then couldn't go anywhere just in case the movers showed up on time (they didn't). Once they were gone, I was stuffed (I ate almost all of the donuts we bought for them while we waited!) and exhausted. We had to stay at a hotel off base and the location wasn't great for running...plus I had my hot weather running clothes packed with my household goods so my cold/cool weather running clothes would have priority in my suitcase. Then I was on the plane or in an airport for 28 hours in a row. Then I got here and it's FREEZING! I could barely handle walking from the house to the car...and the car is parked in an attached garage! Let me tell you, going from 74 degree weather straight to single digits is quite a shock! I've also been a little nervous about all the snow/ice that have covered the sidewalks and the shoulder of the roads. Plus the jetlag... I've been up until 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. every day...because to me, that's only 5 or 6 p.m. Finally, I couldn't take being stagnant anymore! I managed to convince the guy at the gym (which is within walking distance!) to forget about the 1-year contract and let me just pay for 2 months since I'll be moving again in March. And of course, 3 days after paying for 2 months of gym access (haven't paid for a gym membership for nearly 4 years since we have access to the base gym for free!) the snow has started to melt, the sun is out, and I can see the sidewalks! So that settles it...NO MORE EXCUSES!
I did 2 treadmill runs at the gym, tomorrow I'll probably venture outside. There may be a 5k going on tomorrow... I thought it was today, but I don't think my dad would just let me forget about it, so I'm hoping it's tomorrow. Anyway... I know I have lots of catching up to do around here too... I know you guys haven't been as lazy as I have!!
Becca | 