Fall fun

Plenty of ideal running weather out there this November! Hopefully everyone is taking advantage of it and keeping up their fall fitness regime. I know that after the Sept. race I certainly slowed down on my running program and am just now rev-ing back up for the winter....with a little help from my friends! So many people 'lose' this time before the holidays by scrapping their exercise plan and getting caught up in the overdrive that this time of year brings. While I am looking forward to the Christmas season, I am also planning the spring racing season by making my new and ongoing fitness goals a priority NOW. Not waiting until the New Year to do this. This is a great time of year to try something new, but for those of us 'diehard' outdoor runners, we've surely been blessed by slip free streets and warm temps and sticking with what you love brings many rewards. If you have let your regime slide like I have throughout November, lets make a pact together to get back into it now, TODAY - who is with me?

How to do that......I've set my week up with a variety of different running friends and put my runs in my calendar....this is the only way to 'make it so'! Don't despair, there are still great running days ahead and lots of run gear to put on the Xmas list for Santa and his elves to surprise us with! I just bought a fabulous head lamp for those dark mornings that I love.....tiny, powerful and comfortable to wear - with or without other headgear. Try out the 'black diamond' headlamp at sporting stores. Will be great for snowshoeing (yes, I love snow too!!) also.

Happy trails everyone and take advantage of these next 6 weeks to keep active, manage stress and enjoy our love of our sport!