Concurrent with last entry’s theme of embracing this in-between season was trying to disconnect as much as possible last week, with everyone being off for Thanksgiving break and my in-laws visiting for two weeks. The opportunity for r&r really couldn’t have come at a better time, and I’m thankful for the time we all got to spend together.

Plunging headfirst back into the controlled chaos has been a little jolting this week, to be sure, evidenced by the fact that it’s 9:40pm, I just got the kids down, and I’m opening WordPress to begin writing this week’s entry. Eh. Next week’s entry will hopefully be more substantial.

I will quickly mention that I have come really close to making future training decisions within the past week, but then I remembered that I reeeeeeeeally want to abstain from anything of the sort during this period. Explore some options and get some questions clarified, sure, but do not — I repeat, do not! — hit the magic “pay” or “confirm” buttons! Avoid at all costs! The most I’ve done is re-up with Wolfpack, and that felt great. 🐺

At any rate, hopefully the beginning of December has been good to you, as was the end of November. November was the first month in over a year where I didn’t hit 200+ miles for the month, and I can’t tell you how great that feels. I don’t think anyone needs to “earn” time off, but damn, I worked hard for that and am happily reveling in it now.

I know this time of year can be really tough for many people, for loads of different reasons, so I hope that you are able to take care of yourself and “do you” as best you can this month. It looks different for everyone, of course, but we really can’t overstate the benefits conferred by physical activity, both at this time of year but in general, always. Even a 10 or 20 minute leisurely walk can be mood-shifting and attitude-altering.

Take care, and be well.