Just in time for the holidays, it’s official~ no Goofy Challenge for me.  More drinking, less running.  I suppose I should celebrate.   My first injury, Yay?   After all, it means I am an athlete and I must be because Wow! it took a lot of adjustment.  Regular exercise was the first order of business in an effort to navigate the immediate imbalance of a life without running as my central heartbeat (who knew?).  Once the new exercise routine was in place, (row, swim, row, swim…) it was time to dream again: find new races, read running magazines and start shopping for running paraphernalia.  Just in time for the holidays!

To Do list

Cancel reservation at the Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Reinstate frequent flyer miles

Book cheer-leading date with friend who will be running the Goofy Challenge solo

Make peace with rowing machine

schedule appointment with podiatrist

Mark calendar for return to long distance running  (January 15)

Find new race for late February.

Find pool for running.

Sports Club LA generously accommodated me by temporarily closing their pool for remodeling and sending us off to the InterContinental.  Their pool is perfect for running. Both ends are are less than 4′-8″ deep and it is nearly always empty.  Perfect!  Thank you Sports Club LA.

Think Running!  (Gift ideas for the Returning Runner)

SweatyBands K Metallic Gold

LuLuLemon Personal Best Tech Short Sleeve

Handheld Running Bottle

ZYM No Sugar/Caffeine Electrolyte Tablets

Trip for two to an Exotic Marathon, Hawaii!

Any more suggestions?