Winter greetings, y'all!

We hope you had a marvelous Christmas and New Year's holiday. Speaking of Christmas - what kind of running gear did you get? I have to admit I was a bit excited when hubs and the fam asked me for gift ideas this year. After being pregnant for most of 2011 (or what it seemed like in that intense heat!), I was ready for some new running gear to keep me going in 2012. 

Here's what was under the Christmas tree...

Asics 2160s - They're my go-to shoe and I'm 99.9 percent certain that I'll get my Asics 2100 series each year for Christmas and my birthday (which works out well, since it's in June and I get new runners every 6 months!). I was extremely excited to open up these babies, as they were black! I've never had a black running shoe so hubs was definitely risking it, but it was one worth taking! I feel light as a feather as I'm back pounding the pavement.

 Balaclava - (not to be confused with baklava!) I really wanted one of these after last winter, when I toughed the elements more than usual for my morning runs. I really can't stand the treadmill anymore but didn't want to wuss out when the morning temps dipped in the teens.

  Garmin Forerunner 110 - This was the BIGGEST surprise under the tree! I had only mentioned once (maybe twice) before that a Garmin would be a fun gadget to have, but really just to track miles and heart rate/calories. I didn't want a fancy-shmancy one...I really didn't need one at all but thought it would be fun to have. Hubs spent more than the Christmas limit just so I could have this! (Actually, I don't have it yet - but it's in the mail!)

 Under Armour ColdGear winter jacket - My parents and in-laws know how to make this runner happy, too. My mom and dad gave me this fun (and PINK!) women's Under Armour ColdGear running jacket. I didn't know if it would feel warm enough (it's thin), but it said that the ColdGear technology would resist the wind and moisture. I took it out on a morning that dipped into the teens and ended with a nice sleet and it kept me nice and toasty! My favorite part of the jacket (besides the fun, girly color) are the roll-down mittens. They keep my hands nice and warm! (which, for me, is almost more important than warm feet)

So there it is...my Christmas running goodies. There's no excuse to break out for a run during these dreadful winter months! What did you all get for Christmas?!

Happy Running!
Amy - AKA Mama on the Run