Last Incline of the year with Sharon + Monument run

On Monday, Sharon and I did an Incline, which will most probably be my last time in the mountains for 2019. The moon was setting behind the Incline as we ascended.

I did not push overly hard, but kept going steady. It was nice to see Steve. It wouldn't be an Incline day without seeing him! :)

I was happy that I finished in a solid 37:26, with Sharon less than a minute behind me! Especially considering I was not going overly hard.

On Wednesday, I ran my standard 6 mile loop at Palmer Park, as clouds gathered and enveloped Pikes Peak.

Finally, today (Sunday) I ran my long run, totalling just under 21 miles, ending at Serrano's Coffee in Monument. I figured I'd make the best of it, since I will be undergoing surgery on Wednesday, and I won't be running for at least 4 to 8 weeks.

Luckily for me, the weather was perfect today.

Afterwards, my husband brought the kids for some playtime at the park in Monument and my ride back home. :)

After surgery, I'll be going back into running slowly. Although I hope to keep my goal races for next year on the calendar, nothing will be set in stone (or registered for!) until after I gauge how my recovery is proceeding.

Have a happy holiday season, everyone! I'll likely update near the end of the year with my recovery progress and year-end summary.