Open Those Flood Gates (WW # 20)

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Tuesday - Ran 7 miles

Thursday - Ran 5 miles 

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I made these with my grandson

Saturday - Ran 12 miles

I originally planned to do another pool running session, but ultimately decided time on my feet would serve me better.  This run was emotional for me (well honestly, all of them have been).   I had my Christmas music playing, the weather was pure mid-40s-light-wind perfection, and it just didn't feel as tough as I expected. All of that just opened those flood gates... 

Also, taking a cue from Jennifer from Running On Lentils, I did not look at my watch all week for pacing information.  I let that be a surprise at the end. However, I don't cover it up because I like to keep the display on the heart rate screen and just monitor that number. 

I participated in the Holiday Card Swap hosted by Fairytales and Fitness. Thank you Lacey and Meranda for hosting this fun event!  I was introduced to Meg from Meg Go Run who sent me the sweetest card and note.  Thinking I needed a bit of luck, she came up with the super creative idea to buy me a lottery ticket.  Then she realized geography would be an issue, so instead she sent me the money to buy a local one.  {If I win big, will I need to split the proceeds?}  My card went to Chaitali from Running and Enjoying the Journey with a couple of surprises tucked inside.

Sunday - Biked 60 miles

I wanted one more super long "alternative run" before starting a taper for Disney, so it was back on my bike. Feeling a little sub-par, I rode 60 miles which took 4 hours and 20 minutes.  That will be my last personal distance record for a while.  Again, toward the end of this ride I got all emotional. What is wrong with me?  Speaking of taper -- I'm clueless.  I will definitely taper off the bike mileage, but don't have running miles to taper from. I would like to increase the time on my feet for one more week.  We'll see.

I didn't get as much accomplished on the last weekend before Christmas as I should have.  {Sigh -- let it go...let it go}  Of course this week will be crazy.  My birthday is just a few days before Christmas too.  Check out my birthday post from last year.  

 

In summary: 

Ran Three Times for 22 Miles
Biked One Time for 60 Miles

And that's a wrap!

Did you get everything accomplished this weekend?

Will your upcoming week be crazy or quiet?

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