Santa sent me a cryptic message to let me know my gift was en route. Anticipation on high. And then I get the infamous Amazon box. You won't believe what was inside!

Okay, you probably already know because of the thumbnail. Anyway. I'm a runner. I like to run away from my problems and beat personal records. My current aspiration is to complete a half-marathon with the ultimate goal of running a full marathon. That being said, Santa got me two fantastically functional gifts. Usually when I'm racing I like to carry light. But I still need my essentials with me. So what do I do? I hold on to them tight in my hands. Have you ever run with your bulky keys in your fist? After a while your palms smell metallic and your keys are all grimy. And sticking your phone in your waistband only keeps it there for so long. Eventually it slowly slips and descends into the abyss, threatening to either fall through your shorts legging or pull your pants down. Nobody wants a runner mooning them. For Pete's sake there are children around! Anyhow that's all now remedied with my new shiny SHNY. This is essentially a state-of-the-art belt with reflective paint and water-resistant zippered pouch. It's a fashionable fanny pack for runners and I love it. I've since taken it on several runs including a 5K race yesterday and 10K for funsies.

All the while I have a spanking-new pair of socks that motivate me to keep going. All for that 26.2!

Thank you, SS. I'm absolutely in love with these.

EDIT: Another package came in the mail! Santa got me two beautiful head wraps (gotta remember to take a picture) that are so versatile. I'm planning to use them as head/sweat bands during the summer and as earmuffs for my upcoming fall/winter races. You don't think of these things but the weather makes a difference! Thank you so so much, SS! You've spoiled me incredibly.