Saturday, December 19, 2009

Signing off.....

We had a great time last night. I stayed out of the booze, but left with a fancy food processor, mall gift card and hefty bonus. Definitely a positive way to end the 2009 work year!





I also chopped off my hair!

Before:



After:




The Run

I have just one word for this morning's 30K/18-miler: cold. It was -16C/3F from start to finish and I didn't warm up at all. I was underdressed and suffered for it for three hours. And my water froze! So much for "thermal", Nathan! The water was slushy and the nozzle was completely frozen closed after an hour and a half. Not cool. Fortunately I had plenty of good company to keep me distracted - and warm thoughts of daiquiris on the beach...

It's taper time! 3 weeks til Goofy and less than 24 hours until we are on our way to Cuba!

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HBBC Update

Friday:
Zilch

Saturday:
run 18 mi = 18 pts


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And with that, I'd love to wish everyone a wonderful holiday and a Merry Christmas! Catch you in a week!

49 comments:

ShutUpandRun said...

LOVING the hair. Really suits you. Have a wonderful trip!!

H-woman said...

FABULOUS hair!

I hate it when I'm cold and running. Boo. Enjoy Cuba!

H =)

Anonymous said...

have a blast on your trip!
ur so lucky to be getting away from this cold!!

have fun!!!
merry christmas and happy new year!!!

Felice Devine said...

Have a great time! (I know you will!)

Love the hair.

RunningLaur said...

Have a great trip and enjoy the warm sunshine!!

Unknown said...

How much fun was that party?!! Great holiday treats for you guys and I hope you have the BEST trip ever!

Erika said...

Love the new style! Have a wonderful time on your trip!

MCM mama

Marky Mark said...

Your discipline is amazing!

Merry Christmas and have a wonderful time.

Meg said...

Have a great trip!!!!

Anonymous said...

love the hair! My water bottles froze today too.

Tricia said...

Your hair looks great!

Merry Christmas!

Bethany + Ryan said...

Have fun!! See u in Disney, they put our names on the bib # so who knows, we could see each other. Enjoy your trip!!!!

Beth said...

I just found your blog and really enjoy it! I'll keep checking it out. My husband ran the Goofy last year and loved it. You will have a blast!

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

Hefty bonus, NICE!! Love the hair pretty girl. Wowzers you are an HBBC crazy woman. Enjoy taper, warmth and daquiris..

Freezing water, that may be something I will NEVER experience in Washington, thank goodness.

Carly said...

Love the hair!!! have fun in Cuba!!!

Anonymous said...

Great haircut! Glad you had a wonderful holiday party. Have a fun vacay!

Badgergirl said...

Love the new haircut! And that run? Cold!

Enjoy Cuba and Merry Christmas!

Boris T said...

Happy holidays and have fun in Cuba!

Jill said...

Your hair looks great! I just chopped off about 4" of mine also. Have a blast in Cuba, can't wait to read about it! Happy Holidays!

Anonymous said...

cute, cute, cute hair! Merry Christmas to you too! I never thougth about the water freezing....eeekkkk!

Denise said...

Have a fun, safe trip and a happy holiday. We'll miss you!

Lily on the Road said...

Merry Christmas you two....sending much love your way. Have a VERY Happy New Year! You just never know what 2010 will bring, it just may bring you to Ottawa, ;^)

ps, love the new "do"....

teacherwoman said...

Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful time in Cuba!

Janice {Run Far} said...

have a fun and safe trip. I love the new hair cut.

Shellyrm ~ just a country runner said...

I love your hair! You are so brave to cut it. I am chicken but the day is coming.

I bow to you and your amazing run in the cold! I am secretly jealous of it. Great job!

Now enjoy your trip!

Ali said...

Your hair looks amazing I love it!

Have a wonderful trip to Cuba ... so jealous.

Jocelyn said...

Cute hair! And how the hell are you able to run it that temp! you are so brave

Jess said...

Love the cut!

Enjoy Cuba!

Jamie said...

Hair looks great! And way to clean up at the part :)
Have a great trip!

X-Country2 said...

Adorable hair! Safe travels.

J said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Enjoy Cuba! At least it is warm there!

EndorphinBuzz said...

I like the new hair! Merry xmas and have fun in Cuba!!

Laura said...

have an awesome trip ..love the new do!

Anonymous said...

Wow what a great way to end this year!!! I'm a tad jealous! I love your new do! Looks great!

Irish Cream said...

You hair looks AMAZING! LOVE IT! Hope you have a wonderful trip and Happy Holidays!! :)

Heather said...

LOVE the haircut! Have a great vacation.

Jen Feeny said...

OMG I LOVE your hair!!!!!!!

Have a fantastic time in Cuba darling! We will miss you!!!

Lindsay said...

love your saucy haircut!!

have a safe and wonderful trip! i miss you already :)

merry christmas!

Anonymous said...

Ow owww - hair looks amazing!!! :) So cute!!!! And you got a Food Processor?! Seriously?! Better start getting creative with that thing so I can live vicariously through you ;) haha

hope you had safe travels today!!!

Chic Runner said...

My boss asked us the other day. "Do they celebrate Christmas in Canada." I want to blow my head off. HAHA have fun in Cuba and enjoy the sun! Loving the new hair!!!

Unknown said...

Have a great trip. Your new haircut looks amazing!!

Mark said...

Love the haircut! Merry Christmas my friend!!

Frayed Laces said...

I don't know how you guys can run in that cold weather! MAJOR PROPS sista!

And....sexy mama! Love the hair

Aron said...

LOVE your hair!!! hope you are having a wonderful time in cuba!!!

N.D. said...

love the haircut! and Goofy is coming up SO quickly!

Anonymous said...

I'm starting an official 1,010 miles for 2010! I am hoping to get a bunch of blog friends to participate so if you wouldn't mind linking to my post
http://runninaround.wordpress.com/2009/12/23/another-celebrity-goodbye-and-a-new-challenge-for-the-blog-world/

it would be fabulous!

Laurel said...

Your hair is gorgeous!!!

Ooh, almost time for Disney!! How exciting! I can't believe how fast it came up.

Have a great holiday and enjoy the warmer temps!

Christy said...

Love the hair!

Merry Christmas to you and DH!

Kelly said...

Merry Christmas! I hope you had a great Christmas!