I can’t believe it’s been over a month since I’ve posted any videos. I think my bleakness is finally lifting.

Anyway, I’ve been telling my friend Zoë about how my favorite thing to do on the bike is fall over. I’m an out-of-balanced freak like that. And Zoë had just the cure, a Roller Derby party.

Don’t laugh too hard; this is my first attempt at rolling. It is so much harder than it looks. Except when Zoë does it - she rolls like pro. You’d think she was like some kind of state mountain biking champion or something.

Watch them independently, then press play and watch both the videos at the same time. It’s hysterical.

Roller Susan from Runner Susan on Vimeo.

Zoe Rollers from Runner Susan on Vimeo.

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I’m not sure if you remember last year’s January-a-thon between Sister Runner Amy and I or not - but it lasted about only 4 minutes. This year we’ve come up with new rules that provide provisions for things like sick kids, snow days, and hangovers - little add-ons to actually make this year’s smack down go down.

Minimum requirements:

• Must record exercise on Google calendar every day
• Minimum 30 minutes of exercise every day
• 7 miles of running or walking every week
• 3 different activities each week - Running, Walking, Cycling, Yoga, Swimming, Lifting Weights, etc.

At the end of the month, hours exercised times miles run = point value

Points deductions:

• Tardy workout reporting: 10 points
• Skipping a day: 25 points
• Not getting your miles in: 10 points
• Not getting three different workouts: 10

The sister with the most points at the end of the month wins. The losing sister buys the winning sister a fitness related gift valued at $50.00 at the end of the month.

Now, if we keep up and finish a Year-a-thon, the winning sister can force the loser to sister to enter a race of her choice.

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Call me a scrooge, but I’m always glad when the holidays are over. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my family and friends, but I am always so ready to get back to regular schedule. Particularly one that does not involve shoveling cheese, fudge and wine into my mouth as I spread peace and goodwill to the world.

My race schedule for 2009 has neither peace or goodwill, because I have yet to put together a race schedule. Although, I am pretty sure, but not totally, that I will not run any marathons in 2009. I’ve run one or two marathons every year since 2004, but today, I’d rather poke my eye out than run another marathon. Bite me; I’m still traumatized by my Chicago Marathon experience. (Shut up David)

With that in mind, I’ve decided to focus on some shorter races – I’m thinking 1ks. Okay, maybe 5ks 10ks and some halves. And seriously focus on the no muffin top plan - that would be extra nice.  I don’t know about you, but losing weight is impossible for me when I’m marathon training because I’m hungry all the time. And since I’m always hungry, I indulge myself with the justification that since I’m training for a marathon I deserve 4 pieces of chocolate cake for dessert. And I do. But not really. Sometimes the hungry gets so bad even the dog food smells good. And when I get up in the middle of the night to pee, I start thinking about leftovers in the fridge. See, marathons are unhealthy. I’m even hungry just thinking about marathon training. Must find cheese.

I know this about myself: I must have a plan and routine in order to workout. I’m lazy that way. So a plan is underway, it’s just not ready yet. But I’m open to suggestions.

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You know what I’ve discovered? I really don’t like Egg Nog. But Katy? Her I like, I think I’ll keep her. Sorry Australia.

We finished our fun 15k in 1:35 - and considering our mouths were moving the entire time - it’s not too bad.

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This is a seriously deliciously soft and earthy wine, although at $60 a pop it’s not your everyday table wine. This wine made me want to dance on the ceiling.

78% cabernet sauvignon, 9% cabernet franc, 9% merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

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My favorite shoe designer was having a secret sale. And not just any sale - a buy three pairs and get SEVENTY PERCENT OFF each pair sale . . . and Internet People, I about had my first heart attack. I’m feeling much better about the holidays now.

Now to decide which pair should I use in my next masthead?

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