Pilk’s Points: A Pile Of Runner Joy

Our associate editor shares her top shoe, gear, nutrition and racing picks heading into the holiday season.

When there are under-cooked brownies and holiday cookies lying around, it’s hard to resist the temptation — especially after a grueling 10-mile run in sub-par San Diego temps (Yes, we layer up when it dips under 60 degrees). But instead of throwing together a wish list of things that could potentially “transform” the December glutton into the active, I’m-sexy-and-I-know-it, year-round babe, here’s a round-up of things from my closet (er, all over the apartment) that I’m thankful this holiday season…and maybe they sometimes remind me that sugar is not a food group after December.