An end to the radio silence

So, it's 4 p.m., I've been at work since 1:30 p.m. and we still don't have our pages. We need them to do any work at all, so here I am reading knitting patterns, blogging, and contemplating the benefits of ibuprofen, which doens't seem to be kicking in.

I planned on running this morning, but got caught up trying to convert files to burn a DVD for a friend - failed enterprise that - and missed my mid-morning run. However, given my current state and the state o the workday I've given up on the idea of dancing tonight, and plan on going to bed at a reasonably decent hour.
Therefore I'll have time to get in at least 30 minutes after work - my first run in the snow if the blasted weather doesn't let up by then.

I'm hoping this will clear my hed and perhaps relax me enough that the constant ache in my jaw gives up for a while. I'm not sure why it's so bad, but I may check out a health clinic tomorrow and possibly a dentist soon.

In other running news, my mom was here for a visit over the weekend, giving me the chance to run with her for the the first time in far too long. We picked up a jacket - a Christmas gift for moi - and headed out along the canal. We got through about 12km without too much exhaustion. I felt quite well considering it was the longest I've run. Ever.

The half-marathon may be put on hold. I still have all the plans of being able to run one by the end of January, but considering my reaction to cold so far I may not be able to run outdoors in the peak of winter. I'll keep trying though.

I finally picked up a new inhaler the other week, which is helping a fair bit. I'm also committed to running more often during the week (hence my plans on running this evening). I think I'll just mosey on up my hill again then head home. It'll be long enough to get my blood going and keep me in shape for another hopeful 12k this weekend. I say hopeful because I now have two stories to cover on Sunday (my running day) and the possibilities of meeting someone for tea.

After this I can stress over school, for now I'll stress over getting a run in with an already-full calendar and increasingly early sunset.

Salut.