Hi and Happy Monday!
I’ve been thinking more about my goals for 2017 and in addition to wanting to run with friends for that “conversational pace” at least once a month I also want to PR in the 5k. The reason behind this one is that I really want to be able to run just one time with Mr. SOTSS during a race. He agreed to slow down to a 9 minute pace for me if I can speed up to it. My current PR is 9:12 average pace so I just need to shave 12 seconds per mile from that.
This past weekend we ran the Big Chill 5k and while I wasn’t trying to run hard I ended up feeling good and finished in 30:11 (a 9:39 average pace per mile). 
I love the long sleeve shirts they give. I now have 3 and use them for pajamas
This was my 3rd time running the race and about the 8th time for Mr. SOTSS. It’s an awesome charity event. The “entry fee” is an unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more.
entry fee toys
In 2014 I had to walk it because I had a sprained ankle. And last year I ran about a minute faster than this year finishing in 29 minutes. The entire morning was great except that Jane and her hubby weren’t there this year. But I did see my friend Amy quickly before and after.
The gymnasium at Rutgers University was packed with runners checking in. The back wall is all the toys donated
I ran behind some elves
After the race we went for breakfast and I was so happy for a cup of coffee because the cup I made before leaving the house in the morning had to get tossed thanks to some curdled cream….boo!
coffee…YES!
Other than the race Mr. SOTSS watched me put up my tree this weekend.
Keeping me company while I decorate my tree
My newest ornament from my trip to Banff in September 🙂
My tree is up!
We took the dogs for a few great walks in the park.
happy Chester
me and my shadow….and my love and his shadow
I wonder if I look as happy as him when I run
We also went to a convention in Atlantic City for business but but enjoyed a nice meal and time away for a quick overnight. And I won $100 on the slots in the casino! Woot woot!
pub food…yum!
$100 payout in the casino and an overnight away with my sweets…. #winning
What a nice photo of the dogs and your tree! Your dog photos are the best:)
Good luck with your 5k goal! You can do it for sure.
Thanks LeeAnn!
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