Happy New WILFTB

Day One Run

I really wanted to do a New Year's Day run, mostly because I have never done one. Yes, never. Luckily, the LRS closest to my house was offering up a free run as part of their Sunday Runday group aptly named "Day One Run". The greatest part about this run was that it was part of their normal run, so you really could just run whatever you wanted. Most people, myself included, did the 4 mile out and back route that got you do a water/gatorade station and made you feel good about taking advantage of the free mimosas, coffee and bagels afterward. 

The run itself was nothing too exciting, but it felt good to get 4 miles in. I've been focusing on keeping my weekend runs at an easy effort based on HR. Triathlon training blogs tell me that my "off-season" should be in a 112-146 HR range. Right now, I'm trying to keep things under 160, so that says something about my fitness (STILL, UGH, it takes forever to get that back without swimming!). In anycase, the weather at the start was a balmy 30*, with light winds, and overcast skies. No bacon on this run. The course itself was a combination of relatively flat (front half) and rolling hills (back half). Being a fan of rolling hills, I liked the back half. I got in a good 2.5 miles of running before my neighbor called and then I walked for a bit while I talked to her. Yes, I could have ignored the call, but MJ was quietly protesting, so I figured a walk break was needed anyway. I am fairly confident I hit every red light the last mile back, and felt the wind pick up and pretty much cool me down before the run was even over. 

There was also pineapple involved. That froze, since it was below freezing when I ran.

In the end, Polar Polly said I hit 4.07 miles in 48.55. It was good enough to enjoy a free mimosa, rummage through the clearance bins and take some coffee to go. At home, I rewarded myself with some avocado toast topped with eggs. Yummmmm. 

WILFTB

As I said in the previous post, this year's Bachelor is a 3-time veteran of the franchise, and "the most controversial bachelor in history". 

I highly doubt that. I would say Henry the VII is probably a little more controversial than a former software salesman turned model from Waukesha, Wisconsin with a thing for brunettes.

Controversial or not, I am confident there will be dating lessons aplenty this season. For starters, 

*I am apparently not serious about finding love until I've been on dating shows multiple times.

*If I love dolphins (as I should!), I should dress as a shark the first time I meet my suitor.

*If I meet the perfect guy at a wedding, I won't give him my number, instead I'll wait 9 months and then follow him onto a dating show.

*I should keep reminding him that he got his heart broken. Twice. On national television. (but it's okay, I'm still a fan)

*Six words: sequins, plunging necklines, open backs, and red - that is, if I don't like the shark costume option.

*Intriguing is his favorite word, so I shouldn't get too excited when he says I am that. It's the new "amazing". 

*Sitting sideways on a couch is awkward.

New Year's Stuff

My New Year's Resolution is the same as it has been for a few years, which is to be as forgiving as this guy: 

He's got a lot to teach me.