Predictable

Well I guess I am pretty predictable. I went out and ran my little legs off this morning. I managed to finish ahead of WV, unfortunately I was the only one to chick him today so he won the bet. Luckily for me I still scored breakfast out of it. But I had to pay up on the bet I lost (to run a 3:25 full this year) so it was a wash.

1:35:35 for 13 miles today. About 7:21 pace, a hair faster than my current half marathon PR pace. I'll count it as an unofficial PR :) Good way to end the year.

1757 miles this year, about 600 more than last year. Official 5K, 4 mile, 5 mile, 5.25 mile, 50k, and 50 mile PRs this year. Not too shabby.

Hope everyone has enjoyed reflecting on 2007 and is ready to jump into 2008 with vigor. I'll be literally jumping into 2008 by taking a dip in Lake Erie. If I take the plunge it will be my second annual polar plunge. As an added bonus at my new trim weight I will even look good in my bathing suit for this one!

Happy birthday to my hubby. He turns 33 today. Hopefully he will have a nice birthday this year. We're hanging out with friends tonight and having everyone over for games tomorrow. Should be a good time.

Happy New Year Everybody!

19 comments:

Afternoon Tea With Oranges said...

What a great year! Happy New Year to you guys - can't wait to see pics of the Polar Plunge!!

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year, and Happy Birthday to David!!! And, congrats on beating Wayne!! :)

Dream Chaser said...

Make sure you wipe that lake muck off your face when the cameras are around!

Backofpack said...

Happy New Year Elizabeth! It was so much fun to finally get to meet you in SF. I hope you have a great and fabulous 2008!

Jodi said...

You had one kickass year, chica. What a way to top it off! Wish I could be there for the b-day bash, but I'm still in WI. Have fun!

:-)

Jodi

Ellie Hamilton said...

Great run, breaking your own PR! Happy New Year!

Irene said...

Happy New Year!!!!

Polar plunge? Brrrrrrrr!!!!!

Rae said...

You had an awesome 07! Here's to an even better 08 and hopefully our paths will cross! We're planning to be at the Pig and support my brother in his first full marathon!!

Anonymous said...

Wow! That's smoking fast for 13 miles, especially this time of year...GREAT run!
Saw the polar plunge on TV news today, didn't see ya...darn.

You have had a good year E, and no reason to think 08 won't be more of the same! Roll something fierce!

onepinkfuzzy said...

happy new year!

(and happy bday to your hubby!)

Anonymous said...

polar plunge? what is wrong with you? you scare me. you always scared me. now you scare me with trim weight and bizarre swimming rituals.

Runner Susan said...

Here's to a super fast new year!

B Bop said...

How was the swim yesterday?? I, uh, thought it might be a bad idea to make the hour drive in a snowstorm up to the lake ((can be read as i thought it might be a bad idea to jump in the lake in a snowstorm)). At least the Plain Dealer rewarded you!

Happy New Year!!

Steve Stenzel said...

Wow- A year of PRs! And what a great 13 mile time!!!

Happy New Year!!

Robin said...

HAPPY B-DAY TO HIM!

Robin said...

PS: I ALSO PLUNGED! YEAH!

Mnowac said...

Sounds like you had a great year! That's awesome! Happy bday to the hubby!

chris said...

Ill be turning 32 tomorrow. And feel great. I think the older I get the wiser I get about my body and what it takes to keep my healthy.

A dip into the Lake in Winter in Cleveland?? WOWWWW...Thats awesome/crazy/nuts/exciting/exhilirating/crazy/crazy....haha. I hope its fun.

Unknown said...

You had a great 2007!