New Year’s Eve never means countdown for me. Instead, I run … well, at least for the last 2 years. Just like last year, I signed up for Running Room’s Resolution 5K run at Port Credit. I normally fuel up properly for a fitness event. But I’m not sure what came over me in the AM today – maybe because it was only a 5K run?? I literally had a HUGE chocolate feast and at least 14 Belgian chocolate cookies. 
I knew I would suffer later but they were so yummy. Sure enough, my stomach got extremely queasy an hour before leaving for the run. Way to go!! 
Out the door wearing last yr's Resolution Run jacket. I also brought my gymboss for timing.
I arrived at Running Room 1.5 hours before the run to pick up my race kit. YAY! So excited to receive my new RR Limited-edition jacket! 
To kill time, I went to a nearby library. This book stared at me in the face & I succumbed:
I then went to Starbucks across the street & did some last-minute reading (or training??). I’m a procrastinator after all!!
Of course, someone had to walk by and he jokingly said “You better train up fast! The race is starting soon!” HAHA 
By the time I returned to Running Room, lots of people had already gathered inside. It was almost 5pm – Time to run!!!
I had a terrific run and the weather cooperated – mild temperature, no snow, no black ice!! The route was the same as last year along the Waterfront Trail. Even with all the chocolate I ate today, I ended up setting a personal best at 25:17:66 . I’m surprised with the time because no matter how hard I tried last year, I could never go below 28min. I’m wondering whether this route was actually 5km. Interesting!!
After the run, we were greeted with delicious post-run refreshments – banana, cookies, muffins, coffee, hot chocolate. I only had coffee since I was still full. I’ve also come to realize how friendly runners are. I loved how all these random people talked to me today.
What a refreshing way to end 2011. Happy new year everyone!! I hope 2012 will bring joy, success, and happiness to all!
Kalli
January 1, 2012
What a great way to end the year! And great time considering you were chocolates up. Yes runners are very friendly! Maybe even nicer than cyclist! Hope you have a fabulous 2012
Cherry
January 1, 2012
HAHA! I’d almost agree with you. I find cyclists have less time for chatting ie. making sure their gears are functioning properly, concentrating on speed, etc. But I have met lots of cyclists & some are now great friends of mine!
Best wishes to both you & Bill in a joyous 2012!!