Thursdays are busy. On Thursdays, we run with “The Ducks,” a group of (mostly) women that run 4 miles and drink coffee. They’re a good group and it’s a lot of fun. Except for the past several weeks, I’ve been on this 5k training plan. The plan has me doing a big speed workout on Thursdays. Now, I could run twice. I’ve got the time, and the stamina. Usually, though, I just bag the workout and run with the girls. I call it amateur privilege. Running isn’t my job. It’s not like it’s something I have to do. The little victory at the Veterans day 5k over the weekend had me inspired. So today i did the door work. Fast run intervals. I did less than great. I was down about it until I got to the coffee place. I ordered through the app so my coffee was ready when I got there. Syd was surprised because I ordered a sweet peppermint style drink instead of my usual hot dark black coffee. What can I say? I wanted a treat today. I deserve a sweet every now and then.

Syd surprised me by cleaning and decorating the house last night. The place looks amazing! On top of that, I have the day to do pretty much whatever. I walked the dog, crocheted a turkey coaster, baked some fish sticks, and watched a movie for No Shave November (Joe Dirt. It’s not as funny as it should be, but there are parts.) Did a strength workout and still had plenty of time before work. So I decided to blog a little bit, and here we are.

What i could have done: laundry, put away more of the things from when I moved in, washed my car, called my mother, watched 2 movies for No Shave November, ran a second time, hooked up and used my Playstation, shopped for Christmas, shopped for birthdays, planned the menu for Thanksgiving, read a book, registered for races, written thank you notes to pacers and crew.

Oh, well. I can’t do it all. And resting is important!