Countdown To The Hot Chocolate 15K–This Is It!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Coco

I spent my last week before the Hot Chocolate 15K grateful that I decided to focus my training on hills, especially after this elevation profile was posted on the race website.

Hello! Miles 3 through 6 are one long climb! And look at the finish! 

Monday
Neighborhood Run: 5.1 miles, 42 minutes

Tuesday (E-Z Incline Program On TM)
Elliptical Warm-Up (20 min)
Full Body Weights Routine (including lunges, squats, leg lifts)

Wednesday
Hilly Neighborhood Run (new route): 5.3 miles, 48 minutes

Thursday (starting my quasi-taper)
Elliptical Warm-Up (20 min)
Rodney Yee Standing Program (20 min)
Planks: 3 X 60 seconds 
I started my Twitter-inspired plan for December : #sweateveryday, #plankaday and #back2basics      

Friday
Elliptical Warm-Up (20 min)
Rodney Yee Twists Program (20 min)
Planks: 3 X 60 seconds

I went to the expo to get my race bib and my windbreaker jacket, and also picked up this ceramic mug. I just couldn’t resist the “Will Run For Chocolate” logo.

And I love the personalized bib, although my husband thinks they should call it
the “Hot Coco” race. 🙂

I know a few bloggers who are doing either the 15K or the 5K, but it’s going to be so crowded, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to find anyone. If you’re racing this weekend, good luck! And, if you finish before I do, save me some chocolate!

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8 Responses to Countdown To The Hot Chocolate 15K–This Is It!

  1. Lisa bishop says:
    December 2, 2011 at 1:50 am

    Have a great race! I can't wait to read all about it. The Hot Coco race sounds yummy. Husbands can be do supportive and up lifting. I like the wind breaker and bib looks very stylish.

  2. Karen says:
    December 2, 2011 at 2:10 am

    Hot Coco – love it! Have a great race.

  3. FindingMyHappyPace says:
    December 2, 2011 at 3:07 am

    Corral A? You're so special!
    Good luck! Hope it's a blast!

  4. tryn2bfit says:
    December 2, 2011 at 3:15 am

    Wow I'm jealous a windbreaker!! 😉 I love it! I admit I too love the personalized race bibs!

    Good luck tomorrow!!!! And have fun 🙂

  5. Victoria (District C says:
    December 2, 2011 at 6:33 am

    I will be racing you to the finish line for extra chocolate. Nevermind that you're faster than me.

  6. David H. says:
    December 2, 2011 at 11:25 am

    Your bib looks edible. Have fun out there!

  7. Coco says:
    December 2, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Thanks, everyone! I'm as ready as I'll ever be. I found some old warm-up clothes I can wear and discard at the start–they said they will collect them and donate to a charity – yay, and I've laid out all my stuff.

  8. Sheri @Motivation Fo says:
    December 3, 2011 at 9:10 am

    Great job!!! Wow, those hills looked rough!

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