Virtuals, Muds, and Mom Proms, Oh My!

I can not believe that tomorrow is Valentine's Day.  What I really can't believe is that BOTH of my kids filled out ALL their Valentine's Day cards a full day early.  They're ahead of me.  I haven't done a single thing...except buy E festive socks.  That was only because she was in the grocery store with me and they caught her eye.  Hubby and I made plans for family Chinese takeout and chilling at home.  Doesn't that sound delightful!

I'm instead busy planning the year.  In the last 2 weeks I've registered for a virtual race, a mud run, a triathlon, and a mom prom (because sometimes you have to dance rather than run).  I blame cabin fever.  Seriously, between the snow we've had over the past week and the stomach bug making it's rounds with my kids, I've been a little antsy.

First up is the virtual race.  I'm super excited about this! It's 3/1 but we're running on 3/4.  And we get this pretty medal...
And this also happened...
Which I'm super excited about.  I ordered my first round of Skirt Sports items and I can't wait to try them out!  I'm hoping that the weather will cooperate and I'll be able to wear a new skirt and tank for the Greenwich Cup Half Marathon. 

First challenge is getting that 10K done in 3 weeks.  There's a few of us who signed on for the Yellowstone Race so at least I won't be alone. 

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