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Let me tell you how January went for me:
Mileage: In January I ran 4.02 and walked .68 miles. I started off the new year on a good note and ran on the 1st and 2nd of January, but then stopped. I went back to work, was stressed about the closing for my new house, and then it got cold.
Remember how a few years ago when I did my run streak, the cold or the snow didn’t stop me from running outside?
Run the Year 2025: I signed up to run and walk 2,025 miles this year. So far I have completed 4.07 miles (per the RTE Tracker). I know I have a lot of work to do here. This year I am determined to meet this goal.
Current Book: I am currently reading “Honor”. I know Wendy has read this book, but anyone else? I like it, but reading about the mistreatment of women makes me angry.
Injuries: Nothing new. Some days I have less plantar fasciitis pain than other days. Sometimes I wake up feeling stiff and walk like a penguin when I go to the bathroom. I haven’t been to the chiropractor or have gotten a massage since November. I had to stop because my mom was in the hospital, then the rehab center, and then at home. I do plan to go back again.
Races: None.
Health: For the most part I am feeling OK. I rarely get any hot flashes. They are worse and more frequent in the Summer.
I don’t bring work home like I used to. And if I do bring it home, there is no guarantee that I will do it. I spend my days after school either setting up things in the new house, reading, and watching TV. Currently, I am watching “The Blacklist” and am liking it.
School: It is the same song here. I have OK days, bad days, and awful days. Yesterday was our 100th day in school. I cannot wait to be done with this school year.
What I am looking forward to next month: Move to my new house! I bought a kitchen table and living room furniture. Both will be delivered on Saturday. I bought many new things (plates, cups, silverware, etc.) and have been setting it up slowly. Moving is quite a task. I haven’t even started to pack up my stuff in the apartment.
The topic for next week – Ways that running helps the Winter blues. Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!
Congratulations on the new house! How exciting!
It sounds like you’re making great progress setting it up, and I hope the move goes smoothly.
Big life changes like this take time, so it’s great you’re balancing it all while still staying focused on your goals. I love that even with the stress of the closing, you’re still focused on goals like Run the Year 2025. It’s impressive to have that determination!
Looking forward to hearing how everything comes together! 😊
You have so many awesome things on the horizon and I am so excited for you!
I don’t think you need to do work at home. Life balance is so critical to our wellness, and we need to get out of the mindset that we need to sacrifice our personal time.
I haven’t read that book yet.
Congrats on the new house. Hope it’s in a good neighborhood to run or walk.
This has been a tough year to run… so cold.. so windy. I do it because I’ve signed up for races…
Congrats on your new house and good luck with your move