I'm not crazy...I'm just bored!!

Still no end in sight on the sleeping front except to say I'm getting used to it!

Went to the gym, and since I finished my book I had more time on the TM. So, it was only 30 min on the elliptical (now I need to catch up on RW). L12 for 3.0 miles.

Headed to the TM for 6 miles. Finished a 10K in 52:50 for an AP of 8:31, I did a progressive run mile 1: 8:57; 2: 8:49; 3: 8:41; 4: 8:34, 5: 8:27; 6: 7:57 - went .1mph up every 1/4 mile then 6.0-6.1 I did @7:30mm pace and 6.1-6.2 @ 7:00mm - Felt EXCELLENT when I finished.

Okay, so I know this hasn't been my best mileage year, but here is how I'm going to break it down! I need to do 5.8 miles per day (only counting 'running' days) to hit 1000 miles for the year, so I'm going to do it! I MUST - I am determined!

Now off for a fun day of running around - it's my daughter's 10th birthday! Build-a-bear, Rock Creek Pizza and Tangled. Let's just hope the snow eases up for ease of driving. I really don't feel old enough to have a 10 year old...I started when I was 12 :)

I get to take baby to the doctor tomorrow for his 6 month check-up. I'm crossing my fingers for some answers to my sleeping dilemma! 

Shoveled 1/2 the driveway before heading to the gym (so I didn't have tire tracks to deal with). Then did 30 min on the elliptical @ L12 - 3.0 miles.

TM 10K again. AP 8:29 - started first 2 miles @ 8:41, then next 2 @ 8:34, 5th @ 8:27 then 6th I did my normal bump up every 1/4 mile and then 7:30 and 7:00 for the last 2 tenths after 6 to race to the finish. Good workout!

Then I got to come home and finish shoveling which wasn't too bad...until I had to do the stupid road so the mailman can get to the mailbox. The plows never seem to hit the West side of the road, so I end up having to shovel nearly the whole 1/2 of the road 15-20 feet in front of and behind my mailbox so I don't get nasty notes. Blahh! Now I'm just tired and ornery because I missed lunch :( But I did get an excellent upper-body/core workout.

I got it done, that's pretty much all I can say...

6.0 miles in 54:15 on the TM, AP = 9:03. Slower than normal, but given the circumstances I think that is pretty impressive. Then off to the races all day...just got home @ 7:30PM. After a trip to the store for some airborne. Can't take a darn stinkin' stupid dumb thing while you're nursing!!

Oh, and don't expect anything from me tomorrow unless a Christmas Miracle has happened!

What a wonderful morning! Didn't have to wake up at the crack of dawn to enjoy a nice group run, and now I won't feel so guilty about eating myself sick this afternoon/evening :)

Met some excellent people down at Lehi JRP: Allie, Cal, Chad, Kelli, Smooth, Scott, Slick and of course QP! Had a nice 10 mile jaunt up and down the river trail. I was struggling to chat, because my sickness has overtaken my lung capacity and energy level. But it was nice to have others to chat AT me and keep me entertained. I've missed having such wonderful group runs! I think I would've made it through about 2 miles if it wasn't for everyone else - I do have my pride :)

After we got back to the car, we indulged in some amazing non-caloric, vegan and gluten free donuts and hot chocolate! Oh, and had some excellent conversation! Thanks everyone for coming to the run, I had a wonderful time - a Christmas gift to myself.

AP: 9:16 splits: 9:37, 9:14, 9:08, 9:07, 9:08, 9:31, 9:20, 9:16, 9:23, 9:00

One thing I like about my paces is that despite all being over 9 they are in a progressive pattern. This gives me hope that my TM progressive runs are helping me stay stronger and keep pace over the long haul.

***MERRY CHIRSTMAS***

I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday and get to enjoy the fun spirit of the season.