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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!