Christmas Activities & Tapering Week

Monday: I woke up and went out for a 20:24 minute run. It was tough! 😉 Today was a rest day (along with yesterday) but I get to antsy not going out 2 days in a row… So I went out for a little more than a couple of miles. It wasn’t much but it is amazing how much it helped me mentally! I had my monthly PTO meeting at the school today… My youngest had my phone…

She was bored… Or maybe not. 🙂 At CC practice today, the HS kids went on a moderate 6 mile run and finished off with 8 x 100 meter strides. Their Footlocker race is this weekend as well (in California).

Corom and our youngest went out on their date this afternoon…

And then our 3rd daughter and I went out on our date. This has been so fun for Corom and I and the girls… A little hectic tonight but it all worked out!

We had our neighbors over for dinner and Family night. Every night this month as a family we do a Christmas activity. We have a little craft Christmas tree that the girls will open up the door to the day we are on and see what activity we are doing. Our neighbors joined us for the 1st night… It was making the Christmas countdown candy rope…

The kids had a lot of fun… Amber (my neighbor) and I had a lot of work. 🙂 It was fun though.

Tuesday: My morning run consisted of a 7 mile recovery run. Recovery from what? Who knows… Maybe yesterday’s workout??? I ran the run in 51:43 (a 7:22 min pace). I felt ok… I just keep reminding myself that it is tapering week and that it is normal to feel “sluggish”… I hope. 🙂 Today consisted of babysitting and lots of laundry & cleaning. I was kind of stuck at home until our internet guy came… He said anywhere from 12-4. I left at 3:15 to pick up my kids and of course at 3:20 he called to see where I was at. It wasn’t a big deal but that seems to always happen that way. Anyway… I already started packing for my race (while the laundry was getting done)… I know crazy… I just wanted to make sure I had my “right” running attire, Gu’s, XOJO (the drink I use during my races), etc… The kids played (my oldest is funny to watch sometimes… She cut out a gorge and was playing catch with the seeds from inside)…

She was a mess! After dinner we found out what our next Christmas activity was… Letters To Santa!!! Oh yeah for Corom and I.

Corom went to his bishopric meeting tonight and the girls went to bed. I had a little free time to do this with yesterday and today’s events. 🙂 Hi Amber E! hope this is early enough… 😉