This was an okay, but not great, run to start off the new years. Apparently drinking lots of champagne doesn't always leave you feeling amazing the next day. Our issue was starting celebrating around 4:30, so even though we were drinking a lot at a time, all that bubbly added up and left my stomach feel full of bubbles the next day and hurting. I am definitely ready to get back to healthy living.

Anyways, my stomach issues, coupled with tired legs from a week of decent mileage, made me feel somewhat lazy and unmotivated. Initially, I suggested we go 6+ miles, but I soon changed my tune. This run is also hard because it is entirely uphill on the way out, which always makes me feel out of shape. About 2.2 in, we reached a beautiful meadow and bench where we sat and took in the scenery. We decided to then turn around and head back down, which was significantly more fun. We ran (quite quickly it seemed) all the way down and I finished smiling and having fun.