December 24

AM/PM: 4 x mile @ 5k pace w/ 3:00/400m jog recovery, 11 miles

Worked on on the Wesminster track. I fought a stiff wind at time but still warm enough to wear shorts and shortsleeves, which felt fantastic after the last few days in DC. My legs felt a little heavy and tight, but I hit the times I wanted. The last one was tough; I came through 1200 slow and had to make up lost ground on the last lap. Splits: 4:59, 4:59, 4:59, 4:58. I love running on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day because the world always seems to peaceful and still.

I still have some last-minute shopping to take care of with my brother before we go down to LaGrange to visit with Ed's family this evening. On a more important note...

Merry Christmas, everyone! God, I love Christmas, and with Christmas comes the Yule Log. I have an unexplained obsession with this every Christmas that goes back to high school, but for whatever reason it's always very therapeutic for me. There are thousands of versions of the Yule Log, so I thought I'd share one to spread the holiday cheer:











...and to all a good night.