The group I am training with initiated a fun holiday run challenge. The rules are simple, run the eight days of the holiday break. Christmas through new years and earn points. The point system is easy to follow and it has kept me moving so far. You get a point for every mile. 1 point for every full hour, another point if the temp is below freezing, and another point for each mile run over threshold pace. So far, I only have 13 points, but it is more fun than anything.
Christmas night at 7pm, I figured I had to get out and run. So I put on the winter gear and braved the 12 degree temp (1 bonus point). The snow was blowing sideways so I wish I had some goggles on. I saw nobody else out at that hour except for one coyote who was running along side me, (but much faster) and about 30 feet away. I only stayed out for 2 miles, but with the bonus, it still got me 3 points.
The next day was much better as I got in a real run. 8 miles with 3 of them above threshold pace and the sun was out. Temp was still below freezing, so bonus for me.
In the mix of all this, I still need to find time to visit my favorite denver yoga studio, Qi (seasons fit). My favorite is spin yoga classes. A good mix of intense spin followed by a 30 minute yoga flow. To me, it is the perfect way to spend an hour.
Right now the temp is 33 degrees, maybe I’ll wait a little longer before going for a run so I can get that extra bonus point 
