That’s A Wrap
Hey, we are back!
2009 is in the archives, and a bright, beautiful new year awaits us all in a shiny new package and it’s up to each of us to make the best of it.
Here’s the news!
Got to Burbank, CA on my virtual RunOverToEllen’s on my birthday Dec. 2nd, running all of the 1,222 ¼ virtual miles in my home town of Missoula, MT. I never did hear from The Ellen Show or any of Ellen’s staff, even after a multiple months mailing campaign. But no worries: Her loss, my gain as I had a blast racking up the miles and raising money for Guide Dogs for the Blind along the way.
This year I’ve been so thankful for my chiropractor, Dr. Krieg. He really got my back aligned and my sciatica cured so I could put in all the running miles. I ran more miles in a week than I had ever thought I would want to, and enjoyed every step of it.
This summer, I ran in hotter temperatures than I had ever voluntarily chosen to run, by giving myself permission to turn around if I wanted to. I also learned how to make my running more enjoyable by taking water with me on my runs. Not only did it keep me hydrated, but it also allowed me to take nutrition with me to eat at my half-way mark. This one technique alone – hydrating a couple of ounces every mile – helped me to run as many as 50 miles in a week.
Also, this winter I gave myself permission to run in colder weather than I usually enjoy. Typically this time of the year it is very hard for me to get out and run due to snow on the trail, but the cold temps usually keep me inside as well. This year I gave myself a cut-off temp of 20 degrees F. It’s still cold, but at 20 my lungs don’t freeze! But I’ll write more about my winter running in another blog.
In 2010 I plan on finishing my marathon book. I am also going to be doing some motivational speaking.
T is now “A Better You Coach” and she can coach you on just about anything to help you achieve your “better you” - health and wellness, or even help you grow your small business. Check out her website at: www.ABetterYouCoach.com
I have more to tell you about upcoming events in 2010, so stay tuned to this blog for more great stories and inspiration! Make it a great week!
How ’bout it?
–Vision Runner
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January 2nd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Happy New Year Vision Runner! Love your attitude and philosophy. A new decade, a new year and endless possibilities! Missed your blog posts – looking forward to inspiration and joy!