Here we go...Frosty 10 miler Sat.and Patriot's game Sun!

These are my good luck socks for the game this weekend. I only wear these when it's play-off time or if we're playing the Jets or Steelers. Those two teams have been tough against our Pat's.
Will I wear them on Sat.? Absolutely not because I can only wear them on game day.

Saturday is my first race for the 2012 season, specifically the "12 in 2012" challenge. The Frosty Winter Road Race 10. Now it was supposed to be primarily all half marathons but my schedule has a mix of distances. I'm glad about that because some of my favorite races are shorter distances, as I find the company and spread (ha! ha!) more important.

One of our sponsers is chica bands (http://www.chicabands.com/). I'm hoping the head bands arrive this week, and if not, I'll wear my red Pat the Patriot hat, it just has to be that way. In the meantime, I'm not expecting to run a fast race as I am experiencing pain in my lower pelvic region. The discomfort has been going on for a few months, and I've been ignoring it. Recently, it has gotten worse. Running is uncomfortable yet I continue to run. It's in my blood. I have to be a warrior.
I'm not sure if it's a muscle strain or a hernia. I have a Dr.'s appt Fri. and I PRAY it's not a hernia. No ab work outs or weight lifting for a while until I get some answers.

Finally, for February vacation, as part of my 50th year adventure.....Going to ROME!!!!
I am so excited. I'll keep you posted. As all of you would understand, I've already found parks to run in!
If you've been to Rome, please let me know. Maybe you have some recommendations???

So let me leave off with this saying.....it's very appropos to where I am in my life at this point. I'm grateful that I can still move. I may be slower but I'm happy....