I enjoy long walks on the beach…
Guys with dimples…
and champagne.
Or dark chocolate when champagne is not available.
Yesterday Ben and I took a walk on the beach and discussed how cliché, yet awesome those long sandy walks are… I love it.
Then, we discussed our zodiac signs and stopped at an ice cream shop his family has been raving about. Yes, the carrot cake really tastes like carrot cake. It’s amazing. We shared a carrot cake / rum raisin combo. 
All I need in the world is a place to run and ice cream with rum in it. Amen. 
This morning I did a 6 mile run just like yesterday. I’ll change it up tomorrow.
Yesterday: cold and with music = minute faster.
Today: 
December 2012 Highlights:
Favorite Run
The Las Vegas Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon was the toughest race I did this year. I was hung over and a mess in a dress showing too much chest. But, it fun to be able to run with Susan so it’s my favorite of this month. 
2nd Runner Up is the Holiday Half in Oxnard
Favorite Eat
I don’t know if it was that previous to this meal I subsisted off of vodka and red bull or what, but the Pho I ate after the Las Vegas Half Marathon was Amazing!
Favorite Post I’d Like to Repeat
Every month this year I’ve done a round up of my favorite “Run” “Eat” and “Repeat” post. If you want to look back on them here they are:
March Highlights
August Highlights <- No se.
Question: Any major milestones you had this year? Share with the class so we can all cheer for you!
Question 2: Like long walks on the beach? What would your online dating profile say?
WHY AM I NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR HIGHLIGHTS?? WHY??
You are first runner up in December. If Ms. December cannot fulfill her duties you get to take them over.
My favorite time to be at the beach is at night, just walking & listening to the waves. Living in San Diego I am kind of turned off by the crowded beaches during the day. But at night…I could live there 🙂
I bought a house! We just got back from a long walk along the seafront. I love it – for me it’s meditation and exercise all rolled in to one.
I love walking, whether it’s in the park, around the lake or the beach – it’s just so therapeutic. I love the evening walks by the beac before dinner during my hols in Bali and Phuket.
The best online dating profile I’ve seen was obviously a fake but there’s still one line from it that I still use today…something about loving long walks on the beach and eating corndogs in the rain–ha!
I broke 2:00 for a half marathon this year! Huge accomplishment for me.
Congrats!
I’ve mentioned this before to a similar question but my major milestone was completing 3 half marathons (and a 5K) within 14 days…and I PR’d the middle half…and it was THAT night that I did the 5K. BOOM!
I’d love to take long walks on the beach but beaches are few and far between in Indiana. And a “lake” beach just isn’t the same as an ocean beach, in my opinion.
Dating profile? Not sure but it would definitely say “must Love dogs.” Hey, that could be a movie (wink wink) Good thing my husband loves dogs.
Happy New Year everyone!! Best wishes for great 2013.
Very awesome year Susan!
I love, love, love Disneyland decorated for Christmas. Last year, we surprised our daughter with a trip to the Land for New Year’s Eve. It was epic we’ll probably never do that again. It’s good to say “we did it once!!” Whoo hoo!!
I love long walks on the beach! My highlight of the year was starting Miles and Mutts, a program to run with shelter dogs.
Wow! Sounds like an amazing program!
The Pho looks amazing! And you look super cute in that hat!!!
No major milestones this year, but next year for sure when I finish my Masters!
Dating profile. Hmm, just saw a funny blog post about race signs and a phrase I would have (as written on a race sign): “I need a man who can go the distance”. Amen
Love it 🙂
Even after many binges on sweets and a few nights of too many drinks I am ending the year about 8 pounds lighter than I started! WooHoo!!
Great job!
Milestones for this year: Getting engaged and running my first half marathon!
Congrats on both!
Congratulations!!!
I accomplished completing my first 5k and coming from someone who despised running of any kind in high school and college, this was quite the feat!
I’ll walk on the beach, but I’m not someone to sit still so I have to continue walking or playing a beach volleyball game – that’s currently in my dating profile 🙂
Congrats on the 5k!
Love the beach pics…I think I’ve been to the beach twice in my whole life. That’s what happens when you live in Illinois.
My best 2012 moments were losing 30 pounds (although I think the holidays helped me gain back a few) and running my fastest 5k.
Happy new year!
Good for you with your weight loss! I lost 40, and I am soo happy with it 🙂 To a slim new year! Haha.
I love long walks on the beach, too! And pina coladas. Or champagne. Or tequila. Or…ok I’ll stop 🙂
Glad you’re enjoying the beach, Monica! Happy New Year.
Love walks on the beach, though I don’t get to go on many.
My milestone for 2012 was running my first marathon. Already considering my second 🙂
They are addictive 🙂
Your walk on the beach looks amazing! I’m a sucker for them and think they’re so good for the soul. A run on packed sand on a quiet beach is even better!
My biggest feat this year was getting to the start and finish line of Ironman Canada. Hopefully I’ll make it there again in 2013.
Happy New Year, Monica!
Great job on the IM!!! Happy New Year!
I’m really not a beach/lay out on the beach and tan person..but if I had one close by, I would certainly love to do the cliched walk on the beach! lucky!
My highlight of 2012 was running my first 1/2! I’ve never worn flats/runnin shoes before, let alone start running.. So, it was personally huge!
hoping for my first full in 2013!
Happy New Year!!
Sounds like an exciting year ahead!