November completely ran away from me. November is prime time in CanLit land, and my days were filled with award galas, book launches, readings and more. I know, I know, my life is so tough. So even though December is another busy month filled with candy, cookies and Christmas celebrations, I’m setting myself a challenge.

From December 1 to December 24, I will work out at least 30 minutes a day. Advent calendar-style.

I’m setting myself two rules: 1) it has to be for a minimum of 30 minutes and 2) I can’t double up. Working out for 60 minutes one day does not give me a free pass for the next day.

Yin yoga will totally count, though.

I’m not setting a schedule beyond this. It’ll probably be a combination of running and yoga and more running, but that’s okay. I want to use this time to get fitness — and a lot of it — back into my regular routine. Then I’ll have a week to chill and then marathon training will start. If anyone wants to go on a fitness date, I am in. Just say the word.