Happy New Year (WW # 22)

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I didn't post a 2015 recap so I thought I'd do a quick number summary:

Running:   151 times for 944 miles

Road Cycling:   30 times for 733 miles

Pool Running:   9 times for 15 hours and 41 minutes 

Water Skiing:   30 runs for roughly 15 hours

Dog Walks:   Not Counted

  

Half Fanatic:  Jupiter / 4 HMs in 21 days

# Half Marathons:   8
# Other Races:   10

# New States:   1 = Mississippi

I was surprised when I saw my mileage after being sidelined for 10 weeks out of the year.  And, holy cow -- I spent almost 16 hours pool running.  Pure insanity.

On to the Weekly Wrap.  Well, it was another rainy week.  And busy!  Work was crazy due to year end, holidays and traveling.  I'm so far behind on reading blogs too.  The rain followed me to the beach later in the week.  I think I need a little, no make that a lot, of sunshine.  

Tuesday I ran 6 early morning miles @ 10:03 pace.  I was pleased with this run after struggling with a 15 mile run 3 days earlier.  Wednesday morning I rode on my new bike trainer for 40 minutes.  

I've never been a fan of New Year's Eve.  I just don't like it.  But this year, I took a helicopter tour along Florida's panhandle coast.  I've been coming to this area since childhood and have watched this yellow helicopter fly overhead countless times.  I figured New Year's Eve was the perfect time to take the plunge.  It was awesome!  Even in the gloomy weather, the beautiful emerald green water color was still apparent.  You could see dolphins swimming below.

I have to say a big Roll Tide for Alabama's win over Michigan State on New Year's Eve.  Of course we will be glued to the TV next Monday night as they play for another National Championship title.  After the game, we attempted to shoot fireworks on the beach in the wind and rain.  That was not much fun. 

Friday I ran 9 miles @ 10:17 pace.  This was an early morning, rainy, cool and windy run along the beach front road.  I felt strong during this run and only stopped once for water and GU from the good old mailbox.

Sunday afternoon I ran 4 easy miles.  Being off my feet for 10 weeks and then quickly increasing miles has taken my old lady hips to the edge.  Let's hope they don't fall off the cliff.  Oh by the way, this run was Garminless.  My 110 died after 666 activities.  Hmm...possessed perhaps?  I have a new 225 en route.  I'm also wearing PoPo's Fitbit as mine conked out on Christmas Eve.  Aggravating!

I had a little time to catch up on blog reading Sunday afternoon and realized I can't comment on any Blogger blog using my laptop.  I think every electronic device I own is possessed.  I apologize!  I am reading.  Ugh...just don't let me touch anything else.

In summary, I ran three times for 19 miles and rode on the bike trainer for 40 minutes.  I also did a 20 minute yoga routine for hips probably 5 times this week.  I didn't count.  {I know!  Me!  Who am I?}  And yes, the Disney marathon is only a few days away.  EEK.  I'm both thrilled and admittedly anxious.  Come on foot, hips, IT band -- let's do this thing!

And that's a wrap!

Have you flown in a helicopter?  Did you like it?

What model of Garmin or other GPS device do you use?

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