Since I’m firmly ensconced in the running “off-season” and hamstring rehab, I’ll spare you the nitty gritty on my workouts. Let the record show I’ve been getting to the gym (empty) and to the pool (empty too). Running has been slow and sparse because my hamstring is still not feeling so hot.
The final week of school before winter break was hectic with final exams (Thing 1), class parties (Thing 2) and lots of mom’s taxi (me).
Oh and yes, I had a birthday. I celebrated 54 years with a solid strength session followed by lunch with the family. They say we lose muscle faster and faster as we age and I am determined to hang onto mine as long as possible.
I “behaved” with the superantioxidant salad. Delicious and so huge I barely made a dent…
…because I was saving myself for chocolate/peppermint bark cheesecake. Worth it.
When it’s your birthday you might even be able to get your kids to take a pic with you without any eye rolls…that I saw…
Then we hunkered down for a cozy evening at home, and more cake, while it snowed yet again. We watched The Barkleys Marathon. A documentary about a crazy, nutbag, Tennessee Trail race I’ve never heard of. I can’t recommend the race but the movie was fascinating.
Maybe this will be the year I master the Snap Chat pout. Let the record show there is no neon being worn.
Even Carlo is in the holiday spirit with his ugly Christmas sweater
My shopping is done (what?), wrapping is done (who am I?) and I’m ready to spend the final 10 days of the year in sunny Florida.
Joins us for Tuesdays on the Run where we are wrapping up the year! Share your running year in pics, race bling, whatever.
How was your week? Is your shopping done? Ever heard of Barkleys Marathon?
I’m linking up with Tricia and Holly for the Weekly Wrap…
…and with Ilka and Angela for the Sunday Fitness and Food Linkup. Join us!
Happy Birthday, Marcia! 54 and totally bad ass. You and your girls are beautiful. 🙂
Whoa! I still have shopping to do. I’m impressed but not surprised. Have an amazing time in Florida! We have to go to lunch when you get back. I’m sure you’ll have lots to share.
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Happy Birthday!!
Shopping AND wrapping done?! I’m impressed!!
Happy birthday Marcia ! I thought you were 10 years younger !
I usually have my Christmas shopping done by mid November but between the marathon and two trips to the US, I finished most this weekend. I still have One thing to get….
Have a wonderful time in sunny Florida !
Really, it’s just Mr. Judy & just Hannukah . . . I think I’m done (but then again we have another 8 days after it starts).
Happy birthday! That salad looks yummy. I carb loaded today for a measly 3 1/2 miles and totally had dessert. At least I didn’t totally finish everything.
Enjoy FL! That’s sounding really good already — ugh, it’s going to be a damn long winter & it hasn’t even started yet!
Happy belated Birthday! I haven’t even started shopping! Eeks. Enjoy your Christmas and New Year’s! Hope you get in some good runs in FL.
Looks like you had a fun b-day. That dessert looks amazing! Your girls are so pretty!!!
Enjoy Florida. Love love Naples. And ignore the MIL. Sunshine, palms trees – what could be better (ewcept the #holottafun gals)
It is freezing here and I’m sick of it already!!
Still a tiny bit of shopping…but all the out-of-town gifts are gone 😉 Christmas cards just need folded and dropped in the mailbox. I love that pic with the daughters…no eye-rolling LOL I can totally relate!
Happy Birthday! Sounds like a fun way to celebrate. Ive never heard of that movie but now Im intrigued!
Glad you had a nice birthday celebration! I believe my shopping is done! Woohoo. I love online. 🙂 Lots of baking on tap for me. Have a wonderful time in FL!!
Happy birthday! That cheesecake looks totally worth the splurge! I’m wrapping up all of my shopping and wrapping this weekend. But I’m not off to sunny FL, unfortunately. I could use some really warm days this week!
I’m close, but I have a few more gifts to pick up (or cry “uncle” and buy gift cards). I can see you in both of your daughters. So pretty. I’m so glad you enjoyed your birthday. And, calories don’t count on your special day! My two dogs have been sporting their ugly sweaters too…one of which has sparkly balls attached (!). Enjoy your trip to sunny FL. Thanks for linking, Marcia!
Crazy Melissa wants to do the Barkley Marathon. I’m pretty sure you couldn’t pay me an insane amount of money to even drive to the start line. It looks totally terrifying. I’m sure I’d be lost the microsecond I stepped one foot.
I wish I were there to celebrate those delishy treats with you. Will send you your gift when you return from the tropics.
xo
Happy Birthday! I recently saw that movie too and really enjoyed it. I think the best part was at the end when the last guys crossed the finish line and the race director told him to press the easy button. I literally laughed out loud because we all knew it was far from easy.
Happy Birthday!! You look amazing, you are hanging on to that muscle just fine 🙂
I hope you have a fun Florida, I know you won’t miss the negative temps!
I would save room for cheesecake too 🙂
happy happy happy belated
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You are freaking amazing.
xo
I have one more gift card to get, and I’ll be done. Thankfully it’s not a shopping store, so it won’t be any more busy than usual. We do not have the store in Texas, so I had to wait until I got to Colorado.
Happy Birthday to you! Hope you have a fabulous sunny FLA vacation! Lovely pics.
Happy Belated Birthday!!!!!! It looks like a wonderful time, and that CHEESECAKE!!! Oh man, that’s my weakness and that looks heavenly! Glad you had some good family time too, and I just adored that snap with your daughter. <3
Holy cow that chocolate peppermint cheesecake does look divine!
Love the pictures of you and your daughters! So very pretty, just like their mom!
You are way ahead of me on not only your shopping but wrapping too! Amazed for sure! Safe travels to you hope you have great FL weather!
Happy happy birthday!! That cheesecake and your cake both look delish!
I agree about Barkleys… fascinating but I have no experience there. And little desire 😉
Happy birthday Marcia!! Wow! That chocolate/peppermint bark cheesecake looks delicious! Enjoy your trip to Florida!!
Hugs and kisses to you! and those are some great pics of you and the girls! and yes, no neon but then there was the dog………….Safe travels!
Happy belated birthday! Have a great time in FL!