Quotes or Themes of the month:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle
A lot of truth in this statement, basically it comes back to discipline and habits which I am trying to get back to this month but seems to be a struggle but with some good news on Dec 4th finally getting into Hardrock after trying for 9 years, it should come easier than most years in the past.
Anyways, been a good month overall getting back into it along with a trip MT to see Dad and Sherryl along with trying to get back into the swing of things which I really don't see happening until next month due to the time off work for the holidays ect... Like I said last month I seem to always struggle through the holidays with a depression period which was much better this year than in years past which is a win.
After a better than normal December month for me of course it all comes to a sobering halt with the fires that hit Superior and Louisville on Dec 30th.... Of course the whole country has read and see the images about this fire over the news the past week but it hit hard to everyone here. 1000s of homes are now gone. This is the community that is somewhat home for me even though I don't live in the city limits. I work there, do most of my running there, my gym is there, and it is where I choose spend most of my free time away from the house. If you have the resources there are a lot of non profits out there helping people who have lost everything get back on their feet that could use your help. Feel free to reach out to me if you need me to point you to any of them. There are some photos at the end of this post but in all honestly they don't do the damage any justice. It so bad...
Training Update
Volume is was down this month but whatever, December is always a shit month for me as stated above. With getting into Hardrock this year and also signing up for the Grand Traverse Triple Crown (Ski, Run, Bike) I have some goals that should get me back on track. Did spend a lot of time on the Skierg this month so there is that.
Caught up with Rebecca, Paula, Debra, Donnie, Dan, Neerji, GZ, Dad, Sherryl, and 3 Runners Roost Wed Run group runs this month. Got out and about a little bit more this month than last month.
Here are the total hours broken down by activity for the month.
Goals Check In
- Re- Qualify for the Hardrock lottery- Complete and IN!!!- Run Rabbit Run 100 done
- Average a Peak a week in 2021- Threw in the towel on this idea-- got 29 out of 52, weak
- Travel somewhere new for a race- Complete- Trip to NC and Maryland
- Run Coaching Certification- 55% done
- Read at least 30 books- Completed-40 books
- Sky Dive-Not going to happen, getting to cold... waiting on you Avery
- Leave the lower 48- Is it possible due to Covid?-Not going to happen
- Travel somewhere I have never been if I don't leave the lower 48 Complete- Trip to NC and Maryland
- Keep the blog more updated- Complete
- Backpacking on the Colorado Trail for 3-7 days -Not going to happen, winter kicked in
Pictures in Dec (not in any order due to coming from a number of people's cameras)
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