The month of December seems to be flying by… anyone else feel that way? Maybe because it’s a busy month.. but in any case I am trying to enjoy it as much as I can.

This weekend we went to an  "Oh Canada eh? Dinner Show" for G-Man’s work party. I had never been before so I didn’t really know what to expect. I guess I should tell you that I love musical theatre. I was involved in musical theatre for seven or so years when I was younger and loved it! Anyways… the actors in the show were also the servers which was a little strange but worked out. The vocals were good and the show was pretty funny – a silly funny. It was a nice night out with some great people and you can never go wrong with good company! ——————————————
I have been loving the mix lately between running and strength training.
On my runs, I’ve felt good and happy with my pace. I had a great 10km run this morning and ran between a 5:20 – 5:24 pace throughout. I wonder if I would be enjoying running this much if I was training for something or if it would change how I feel? Maybe that doesn’t make any sense but I guess what I’m trying to say (and decide) is if I should keep running for fun and pure pleasure during the winter OR train for Around the Bay? I know I’ve mentioned it before but I feel really torn right now on what to do but I know come race day, if I’m not registered, I will be crying and boohooing wishing that I had of trained. My internal battle with my indecisiveness never ends, I tell you.
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 These shoes have lost their tread and are worn down. I don’t really want to fall on my face anytime soon, so I’ve decided I’m going to buy some new shoes. I have been doing some research online and I know the ones I want and everything but let me tell you.. it absolutely infuriates me the difference in pricing on running gear between Canada and the States. It’s ludicrous. I had some time to kill the other day after work and slipped over to an overpriced running store aka: The Running Room to take a look around. Here in Canada Mizuno Wave Rider 15 are $155.00 – $154.99 to be exact – without taxes- and in the States they are $114.99 at regular price. On OnlineShoes.com I found them for $86.00 with a promo code plus free shipping — but of course, only in the States. If I were to order shoes online the $114.99 ends up being so much more when you add on shipping, 13% tax plus duty fees to bring it across the border. Call me cheap but it’s not worth it in my eyes and the thought of paying $155.00 plus tax for shoes when I know I can get them cheaper maddens me. Why is there such a difference… just because we’re Canadians we get screwed on the pricing. It’s the same with running apparel as well. I was looking at a pair of new tights for winter running and same thing: they are over $100.00 in store and online (in the States) they are anywhere from $60.00-$70.00. What’s the deal!? Now you know why I wear the same gear most of the time. Any one else share in my frustration?