Monday, November 25, 2013

12 Miles and a Little Christmas

In preparation for the Woman’s Half Marathon on December 10th, I ran 12 miles with Heather on Saturday morning. It’s been a while since I’ve run 12 miles, but it wasn’t bad at all…I actually enjoyed it!

Southern Winter Weather 

I was grateful for the cooler weather, even though the temps did drop while we were running…and there was a light, nasty mist in the air.

Southern Winter Weather 2

If you’re from the north, you’re probably looking at these weather temps and shaking your head at me. For the south, this is cold…and it only got colder as the weekend went on!

Best Running Friend

An enjoyable run as always…the miles flew by as we chatted!

12 Mile Time

Here’s where I made an uh-oh. I never ever stop my watch on GoRun Saturdays when we stop for water, stop to chat with another runner, stop midway for GU, and I almost always forget to stop it at the end when we are finished with our run. (In this case, it stayed running for a good 8-10 minutes.)

I do know that the first mile was a 9:35 and we kept a pretty consistent pace the entire time….so if I had to guess, I’d say between a 9:35 and a 9:50 is a good overall average pace for us.

It’s been a habit for years…if I stopped my watch, I always always always forgot to restart it – so I quit stopping it. Oh well.

Panera Coffee

There is one thing I didn’t forget to do…..I did not forget to stop for Panera after my run! :0) I even brought breakfast home for Jason and he was exceptionally grateful.

Jasons Birthday

For lunch, we ate at a local Mexican restaurant with my parents in celebration of Jason’s upcoming birthday (on Thanksgiving Day).

Sad Star

We also put up our tree. Sad star.

Goof Challenge Ornament

My favorite ornaments are the ones that were made in the Days of Christmas Store (Downtown Disney) during Marathon Weekend over the past few years.  Of course these ornaments were the first to go on the tree!

runDisney Marathon Weekend Ornaments

2010 Half Marathon, 2011 Full Marathon, 2013 Goofy Challenge

I’m proud of each and every one of these accomplishments. Disney was my first Half and my first Full and I wouldn’t trade those experiences for anything in the world!

After all of the Christmas excitement at my house (2 days worth), I went to my parent’s house last night to help them decorate! (I’m a bit obsessed with this season if you couldn’t tell.)

Mall Santa Memories

It was fun re-living old memories with my parents and remembering where certain ornaments came from. These mall Santa photos crack me up. I was not impressed with Mall Santa on the bottom right. I didn’t want to take the picture because I was too old for all of that business (even though I was  wearing a Santa shirt…go figure), but I agreed because my brother wanted to take the picture. Aren’t I a sweet sister? Yes, I’d say so.

We had a great weekend and really enjoyed the extra special moments that made it a memorable one.

How was your weekend? Anyone run a race or a long run? Share the details!

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26 comments:

  1. I would say the santa on your shirt is creeping me out a bit haha! I love old santa pics, we have some funny ones at my parents house for sure. Right now I am dealing with foot problems so I have only run twice since wine and dine. Oh well. haha

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    1. Right?! Haha my grandmother made it for me!! Oh no, girl..I'm so sorry! Hope your foot feels better ASAP! With the weather change, mine has been acting up (where I broke it several years ago)...icing has helped, though. Hope yours cooperates soon!

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  2. Love the Santa photo in the lower left of your grouping. As for running, I did back to back on Saturday and Sunday, 8 and then 16. I'm always exhausted and exhilarated after these back to back days.....one step closer to my goal of Dopey Challenge! Have a great Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday to Jason!

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    1. Thank you, Pam! You were a busy lady this weekend...glad you had a good back to back! Dopey will be here before we know it! Jason says thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!! :0)

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  3. Love those ornaments!! I wish I had thought of that...can I get ones to cover all of my past races? :) Only a few more days until we can get our snowglobes YAY! -Christine

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    1. Thanks, Christine! You sure can!! Hah! I need to add one for Wine & Dine 2010, that's the only race I'm missing. YAY Snow globes!! Have fun and Happy Thanksgiving!! :0)

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  4. Even though my IT band flared up during the week, I did 5 miles Saturday! My Christmas decorations won't go up until Friday. I can't wait to hang my two new ornaments on the tree

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    1. Yay! Great job on 5 miles!! :0) Boo on the IT Band. I wish they would learn to cooperate! Have fun putting up your tree this weekend!

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  5. I am jealous you already have your Christmas tree up. We move next week (WHOOP WHOOP) and soooo I must wait till after the move to get the tree up. I can't wait to decorate our tree.

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    1. Sorry you can't put your tree up just yet Sarah, but I know it will be beautiful once you do! Can't wait to see pictures! Good luck with the move!

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  6. Great job on your 12 mile run! I'll say that you are far more prepared for your race than I will be for mine...darn injuries. I'm running the St. Jude Memphis Half the same day as your half. I'll think of you while I'm running/walking my race! ;-)

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    1. Thanks, Mindy. Ugh injuries...they stink. I'm sorry you're still hurting - I hope you are able to enjoy your race despite it all!

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  7. I love ornaments that tell a story or have special meaning. Each year my husband and I buy one new ornament and we always buy one on vacation to commemorate our trip. :)

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    1. Yes! I love that, too...and we do the same thing! :0) It's fun to relive memories!

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  8. Beautiful Christmas tree!

    Your running temperatures are my favorite running temperatures. Its been in the 30's here - definitely getting into the cold running weather!!

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    1. Oooh brrr...yes, definitely getting cold for you guys! We are (surprisingly) supposed to have freezing temps tomorrow night. Stay warm!! :0)

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    1. I am always amazed by the painting done in that shop. How is it so perfect! Even when I was watching her do it...

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    2. I'm definitely not that creative! I know what you mean!

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  10. Your tree is beautiful, I can't wait to put ours up on Friday!

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    1. Thank you so much! :0) Have fun putting yours up!

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  11. Wonderful pace. I can't bring myself to decorate for Christmas yet. Love the fall so much!

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    1. I definitely agree that Fall is a wonderful season! :0) Happy Thanksgiving!

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  12. I am madly in love with Christmas so all these posts with Christmas stuff make me happy! The blogging world gets so festive at this time of year!

    I'm also terrible at stopping my watch. I let mine run until it died after my last half marathon. Whoops?

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    1. Hahah whoops! Glad I'm not the only one!
      One time, I drove home with it still on...said I ran 18 miles when I actually ran 6! Hah!

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