Christmas Party Time

Good news...I am feeling better. I am going to take one more day off from running just to make sure I don't extend this thing into another week. I still felt pretty awful last night with just being sick and neck pain. Today, the neck pain is a lot better and I have more range of motion (I give credit to the wine). I feel better overall too. (Jan, don't worry, I didn't start feeling sick until Tues...I just looked at my log, so I wasn't sick running with you). My week has been shot as far as getting the miles in- I got in a whopping 16 miles- Boooooo). So, my week in New Orleans will consists of running with a vengence. I will go to all of my favorite running spots: Audubon Park, the levee, the track off of river road, and City Park. I think I have convinced my friend Keith to come meet up with me, although I didn't specify for a workout or a beer. I guess I better offer both.

It is time to go to New Orleans, but here are a few pictures first.

My sweetheart Dave on crutches. My good spirited hubby always attends my triathlon parties with a smile, even though a soccer party would suit him better.

A few of my teammies: Maggi (aka Margaret), Joy, me, Laura, and Alyson. I know Maggi is excited to make the blog.

I also celebrated Christmas with my family yesterday. I left the party with a Wii Fit. At first I balked over the idea of spending time in front of the TV. I explained to my family, as the voice of reason, that video game workouts aren't for me. I am not sure how I will ever fit in more excercise than I already do- I mean, shoot- I can't even find time for my top 3! But, I am taking it down to New Orleans with me to see if I can be won over by the balance and yoga activities. I may come back bragging about how much fun the Wii is. And if so, the voice of reason will eat her words, publically.

Time to make the 5.5 hour drive to my favorite drive-through daquiri shop to get my first Cajun Egg Nog Daquiri of the holiday season! :)