August 9, 2026 by Darlene

WRD for 8.2.26-8.9.26: Adding some fun into my week…

I only worked 3 days this week and they were all WFH.

I went to the races one day and I spent two days in NYC.

Fun. Fun. Fun.

Last Week-

Sunday -I started the day at the gym…

The weather was iffy but we decided to take a chance and go up to the lake.

It wasn’t sunny but it never rained until we left and it was so relaxing.

I read Theo of Golden and loved it!

Monday – It rained all night and I didn’t plan to run this morning. I didn’t sleep well so I decided to skip the gym.

Thunderstorms were predicted but it wasn’t raining yet so I squeezed in a run in my neighborhood. It was a test to see how I fared at a later start time and in extreme humidity. Not good. What a slog…

no selfie but I was wearing these colors…

What was I thinking about running a 10k this weekend in these conditions?!

My granddaughter had a swim lesson so I went to visit anyway.

she did pretty good for someone who is not yet 3… and she loved her new books!

Tuesday – I met my running friend for a planned early morning run. It’s definitely easier to run when you are not alone. It was also cooler and less humid.

My friend Jenny texted me and asked to meet her for a walk so I took a late lunch …

After work , I went to PT..

and then I met my BFF for another walk.

Lots of steps today!! Over 20k.

Wednesday – DAY OFF – My annual day at the Saratoga Race track with a former co-worker. We’ve been doing this annually for 40 years.

2013

We had breakfast while watching the horses warm up. We stayed for 8 out of 10 races. I did not have winning day but it was enjoyable (Luckily I don’t bet a lot of $$ so I can’t lose a lot.)

Thursday – Early morning PT today. It helps to use different equipment and to have someone to monitor your exercises.

At lunchtime, I attempted a run… and quit!

I thought it might be cooler on the water line behind my house… How do you Florida people do it?

and then after work, I planned to go to the weekly trail run (which I always walk) unless there were predicted thunderstorms.

I got lucky and finished my abbreviated walk just before the skies opened up.

the rain didn’t stop me from getting ice cream…

Friday – DAY OFF.

My running friend Heidi and I took an early train into NYC. After we arrived, we took the subway downtown to our hotel. We had our traditional bagel lunch and stumbled upon a free bus and so we took that to a sculpture park. From there, we took a ferry uptown…

and walked to a Titanic VR experience, then had rooftop drinks before carb loading for dinner, getting soaked in a thunderstorm (seeing Cari for a few minutes) and finally we went to a Broadway show.

Lots of steps and sweat for our pre-race day in NYC.

Saturday – Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10k.

I got up and had my usual hotel-prepared oatmeal and coffee. I met Heidi in the lobby (we had separate rooms) at 7:15 am.

We had stayed in a hotel downtown so we could just walk to the ferry. The line was long but we arrived on Governor’s Island in plenty of time to get our bib/shirt.

We checked our shirts and just hung out. I was praying that we wouldn’t get a thunderstorm. (I had this happen for a 5k here and they cancelled the race.)

The race consisted of 2 loops around Governor’s Island. I had run it twice before and recalled that it was fairly flat but no shade.

pic from this 10k 2 years ago..

Unfortunately since the race started at 9 am, it was already hot and extremely humid. It was a struggle but I just took it slow. Heidi had even more issues with the heat and quit after 3.1 miles.

Otherwise, the course views were great, the race was well organized and you got ice cream/Italian ices afterward.

This was the first time that I hadn’t done the race alone and I didn’t have to rush off the island..

We hung out/recovered until we had to leave to get to Manhattan to check out of our hotel. Before we headed uptown to the train station, we had lunch along the water.

Sunday – Maybe another 5k – Rose for the Roses and boating but most likely just the gym and boating…

This Coming Week on the Run –

Monday – DAY OFF, gym, run
Tuesday – run, PM PT
Wednesday – gym, walk
Thursday – run, PM PT, trail walk
Friday- DAY OFF – hike, mah jongg
Saturday –Long Run and Brunch

This Coming Week on the Blog –

Tuesday – Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10k Race Recap
Friday – ??

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races? Anyone getting PT? Please share.

I am linking up with Kim and Deborah for

I encourage you to do the same. Grab the graphic, drop your link on the host blogs and play along! Please be sure to always comment on the HOST’s blogs, as well as visit and comment on as many other blogs as you can.

August 7, 2026 by Darlene

Ultimate Coffee Date for August 2026

It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I said my next visit to NYC would be in October.

I lied.

It’s today.

I convinced my friend to run a 10k on Governor’s Island with me tomorrow.

2024 NYCRuns Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10k Race Recap | My First 5K and More...

2.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I had already registered for a 5k on Sunday, the next day.

Oops.

I’m ok if I don’t do it as the money going to a local library.

My plan for the half marathon is 9 miles this weekend so 10K + 5K = 9.3 miles

It will depend how how my Achilles feels, the weather, boating, etc.

3. Over coffee…

I’d tell you that my 3rd cat still stays mostly upstairs and doesn’t like the other two cats…

And she is still afraid of my hubby.

4.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I’ve had 4 PT appointments.

5.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I was thinking of the Run 4 the River as a training run and my 79th half marathon.

last year… the race finishes at a brewery…

But my DIL scheduled my granddaughter’s 3 year b-day party at 11am that same day.

Instead I registered for the Silks & Satins 5k (which has been re-scheduled by the 1st day of the Saratoga race track to the last.)

hoping for better weather this year…

Happy Running! What’s new with you? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs

So Join in!

And don’t forget to link back to your hostesses and visit some other bloggers.

August 4, 2026 by Darlene

TT: Reversing the 5k Slide

I’ve heard them say “You’re not getting older, you’re getting better.”

That is not the case this year for me with the 5k distance.

2-14-26 – Race of Hope 5k – 32:15
05-02-26 – Tropicool 5k –– 31:23
05.30.26 – Run for Women 5k – 33:02
06-20-26 – Valley Cats Father’s Day 5k – 35:18
07-19-26 – Keep MOO’ving 5k – 36:37

Can I reverse the trend?

Last Year:

Bacon Hill Bonanza 5k – 31:16
Tropicool 5k – 31:00
Run for Women 5k – 31:28
Valley Cats Father’s Day 5k – 30:10
Silks & Satins 5k – 31:42
Run for the Roses 5k – 32:16
Ellen’s Run – 31:22
Malta 5k – 30:09
Barn to Bridge 5k – 31:09
Trick or Trot Pumpkin 5k* – 32:42

I don’t intend to go for a PR but just halt the slow down a bit and finish closer to last year’s 5k times.

I have a few more chances.

Wish me luck!

08-09-26 – Run for the Roses 5k
09-05-26 – Silks and Satins 5k
10-03-26 – Barn to Bridge 5k
10-24-26 – Summer Smith Memorial 5k

Interestingly, someone recently posted this:

I guess at my age, this deceleration is pretty fast…

but as the image says: “Expect the trend but do not surrender to it.”

I like the advice: “Lift things, run often and resist becoming ornamental.”

Happy Running! Have you slowed down? Does it bother you? Please share.

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Jenny (RunnersFly) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs)

and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs

August 2, 2026 by Darlene

WRD for 7.26.26-8.2.26: Let’s Get Physical…

That is for my first two sessions of “physical” therapy.

It was at a place that my chiro recommended. I’ve never been but why not?

They specialize in sports injuries.

Repsher

Last Week-

Sunday – We skipped last weekend due to crappy weather and my 5k race but we were back on the lake today… and the weather was perfect! I also got lucky as there was a book sale at the library (next to our marina) and I bought Heather some books.

first time for geese on the island… but in my happy place, I had lunch and finished a whole book (Pineapple Street).

Monday – Started the day with an early visit to PT. He measured my range of motion (5 degrees on both and should be 15)… gave me exercises to do.

Looking ahead at the forecast for week, I saw a lot of rain. So I decided to go for a run at lunch. HOT!! Sunny!!

wrong time of day to go… felt like 90… had to reduce my intervals to 30:30 so I wouldn’t die…

Tuesday – Another WFH day and today I knew that I should do my run early… before the heat and the rain…

still humid but was able to do 60:60 intervals and of course, I stopped for flowers…

Wednesday – Last WFH day this week. I wanted to hit the gym but I had my 2nd PT appt instead…

I also needed an ark to get there as it rained all night and was pouring when I left.

not far from where I work if I wasn’t WFH…

The PT had me warm up on the bike, then gave me different exercises to do there, massaged my Achilles and then iced it…

It rained ALL day so I’m glad that I got those runs done Monday and Tuesday.

Tonight, I went to my monthly tennis ladies meet-up. Instead of going to a restaurant, we met at someone’s house, ordered in food and did a craft.

so fun… it’s jewelry rest

Thursday – Back to live teaching so just Starbucks instead of a run or gym visit before work…

Still raining but not as hard. Fingers crossed that it would stop so I could run and then walk the trails later.

I was shocked how sunny and warm it was when I got out of work…

after standing from 8-4, my legs were like cement…

I ran near thetrails and then joined my friends to walk… (followed by ice cream!)

Friday – Same as the day before but mah jongg in the evening.

sunshine instead of rain and a different flavor coffee...

Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. Similar to last week but 8 run/walk miles on my plan. I ran 4 solo and then Heidi kept me company for the last 4.

Afterward, we joined the others for brunch.

Sunday – I hope to start the day at the gym and spend the rest of the day on the lake… (weather permitting)

This Coming Week on the Run –

Monday – gym, walk
Tuesday – run, PM PT, walk w/BFF
Wednesday – DAY OFF – race track
Thursday – AM PT, run, trail walk
Friday- DAY OFF – NYC
Saturday –Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10k

This Coming Week on the Blog –

Tuesday – Reversing the 5k Slide
Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races? Anyone getting PT? Please share.

I am linking up with Kim and Deborah for

July 31, 2026 by Darlene

Runfessions for July 2026

It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice.

This month, I should call them Shoefessions…

1.I runfess…

It took a while to figure things out.

Every time I raced in my (low heel drop) Topos, my right Achilles stiffened up after.

When I recently raced in (high heel drop) Brooks, it did not…

2. I runfess….

My Topos (which I have too many to count) relieved my Neuroma issues so I became hooked on them.

4 years ago…

3. I runfess…

Last summer, I had a similar (but short-liven) issues with my left Achilles. And so I bought Brooks Cool Max shoes.

Once my foot felt better, I returned to running/racing in Topos.

4. I runfess…

I am hoping to return to my beloved Topos (since I have so many pairs in so many styles and colors)…

But I relented and bought these pair of Brooks Ghosts 18 until then…

5. I runfess...

There’s a story behind these shoes…

I tried on many pairs and none felt great (though I almost bought a pair of Hokas).

I tried on Brooks Ghosts in my normal running shoe size (1 size bigger than my regular shoe size) and they seemed too long…

I spied a pair of returned shoes (1/2 price) in a size smaller but a wide.

They felt perfect (and so was the price).

I bought them!!

Stay tuned…

Happy Running! Anything to runfess this month? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs,

And don’t forget to link back to your hostesses and visit some other blogs!!

July 28, 2026 by Darlene

Three is the Magic Number?

Third Time's the Charm - Pizza, Bites & Cocktails in Red Hook, New York

Free topic today…

but recently I convinced a friend to run a 10k race around Governor’s Island (NYC) with me.

2024 NYCRuns Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10k Race Recap | My First 5K and More...

Aug. 8, 2026

Why?

I said because I usually run NYC races three times and I’ve only run this 10k race twice. A stupid reason, right?

In 2024 and 2025

The 2025 one actually took place in September (but it was the same course.)

Coincidentally or Karma, on the same day as Heidi and I decided to run this race, NYCRuns advertised a brand new marathon which will be 9 loops of this island:

photo from that 2024 10k… can you spot me?

Here are my NYC threes:

I ran the NYC Marathon in 2019, 2023, 2024

and the NYC Half Marathon in 2019, 2024, 2026

and the Brooklyn Half Marathon in 2018, 2023, 2024

So why THREE times?

The first time, the race is new, exciting and you are facing the unknown so you have no big goal.
The second time, you are familiar with the course and logistics and you hope for a course PR.
Since #2 rarely happens (at least for me), the third time, you run it purely for fun and you enjoy the race.

So I am planning on a great weekend for the Governor’s Island 10k.

Does that mean I should run Fred Lebow Half Marathon one more time in January? I ran it in 2020 and 2022.

or the NYC Mini 10k? I ran that race in 2025 and 2026.

Happy Running! Do you run races more than once? Why? Please share.

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Jenny (RunnersFly) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs)

and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs

July 26, 2026 by Darlene

WRD for 7.19.26-7.26.26: Just MOOV’ing Forward…

Ice Cream TWICE this week.

After my 5k and after a trail walk.

Last Week-

Sunday – Keep MOOV’ing 5k. We ran it 2 years ago for the first time and loved it.

chocolate milk 🙂

Last year it rained and we DNSed. This year, we decided that we are going rain or shine but hoping for shine.

And rain was on and off in the forecast. I drove to Heidi’s and we left at 7am to get to Lee, MA where the race will be held.

Since my Achilles is still not 100%, the course was hilly and I had run 6 miles Friday before, I planned to walk most of it… but more importantly, finish before they ran out of ice cream.

And we did. The weather was perfect – breezy and cool (yet sunny). The endless hill on mile 3 was still there… but worth it for the ice cream!

Monday – DAY OFF. I was hoping to go hiking with friends..

Instead I met up with Deirdre for a run on the rail trail…

another beautiful weather day…

and then I attended a bench dedication for a tennis friend who died (at a tennis court where she played).

Afterward, we went out for brunch.

In the evening I met my BFF for a walk.

Tuesday -A busy WFH day but I squeezed in a gym visit first thing.

One of our running friends who moved away was in town for a visit. Everyone met up for lunch (but I had to work).

Happy that she accommodated me and we met after work.

Since I was tied to my desk from 8-4, I decided to go for a walk. Unfortunately the rain forced me into the mall.

Wednesday – A live teaching day so only Starbucks…

I thought about a run afterward, my Achilles felt weird (not stiff as before but a burning ache) after my mall walk last night so I played it safe.

and then a ZOOM call with some college friends.

Thursday – Good News! My foot felt normal again (no burning pain!). So I got my run in before work. I decided to hit the HS track and ran 3 miles (200 walk/ 200 run)

warmer than I thought… overdessed.

and after work, I had a hair appt and then I rushed off to the weekly trail run.

I planned to walk (as usual) but my friends couldn’t come… Anyway it was lovely evening and I walked with a lady (who happened to live one house from my stepson. Small world).

of course, I had to get ice cream after…

Friday – Back to WFH. I had planned to go to the gym first thing but instead I went for a walk with Jenny as I haven’t seen her in ages. We talked and talked and wound up with 5 miles.

Since Friday night mah jongg was cancelled, I visited with my granddaughter.

Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. We met at the Zim Smith trail where I haven’t been since ??? And brunch with the runners and walkers at Leah’s (in her temporary location).

I got 7 miles done with 60:60 run/walk intervals. I wore new shoes which felt fine for the first 3.5 miles and then the toe box felt too narrow and I got a blister. Grrr…

After brunch, I furthered recovered with some wine tasting and a cheese wheel.

Sunday – gym, boating

This Coming Week on the Run –

Monday – PT (finally), run
Tuesday – gym, walk
Wednesday – PT, run, monthly tennis dinner
Thursday – trail run/walk or STEM Board ZOOM
Friday- mah jongg
Saturday –Long Run and Brunch

This Coming Week on the Blog –

Tuesday – Three is the Magic Number?
Friday – Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races? Please share.

I am linking up with Kim and Deborah for

July 24, 2026 by Darlene

FFF: 5 Ways to Heal An Achilles

I am not a doctor and most of what I’ve done was recommended by Dr. Google since I didn’t see a doctor until 6 weeks after it started hurting.

I learned recently… that Achilles Tendinitis (which I had the summer of 2013) is different than Achilles Tendinosis (which I have now).

Achilles Tendinitis is an inflamed Achilles tendon.

The treatment is different for each.

Who knew?

And luckily, it is not Achilles tendinitis because I didn’t rest it…

I ran less and I didn’t run hard when I did my races…

And here’s what I did do:

1. Pain Management: Used cold compresses and over-the-counter NSAIDs for temporary relief. A few hot tub soaks after workouts.

2. Supportive Devices: Added a heel lift inside my shoe to reduce temporary strain on the tendon.

3. Shoes: Abandoned my low heel drop Topos and wore high heel drop Brooks for walking and running.

4. Strengthening Exercises: Did heel raises and heel drops several times a day…

5. Continued Movement: Walked, hiked and ran races… (I ran short distance races -DNSed a hilly 15k).

The doctor’s advice was that I did the right thing and to continue with exercises or see a PT.

Repsher pT

PT visits are starting Monday…

Happy Running! Have you had any issues with your Achilles? If so, what did you do? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs,

And don’t forget to link back to your hostesses and visit some other blogs!!

July 21, 2026 by Darlene

2026 Keep MOO’ving 5k Race Recap

HIgh Lawn Farm Keep Moo'ving 5K Registration Page

July 19, 2026

High Lawn Farm has the best ice cream I’ve ever tasted…

Three years ago was the first year that they offered this race and of course, it was on my radar.

DESCRIPTION

The High Lawn Farm Keep Moo’ving 5K is a 3.1 mile walk or run that is open to all abilities and levels of fitness. 100% of the proceeds from this event benefit Berkshire Bounty. Berkshire Bounty is a food rescue organization dedicated to collecting, purchasing and delivering nutritious food to emergency food distribution programs countywide.

The course is beautiful, starting runners at the farm, then passing along Laurel Lake before returning to the farm to celebrate at the food truck where runners enjoy a well-earned High Lawn Farm ice cream. Visit the historic century worth of memorabilia in the High Lawn Farm Museum, open specifically for the runners following the race!

But it’s a long drive and I was marathon training…

I convinced Heidi and Sherry to join me two years ago. We had fun and really enjoyed the ice cream after. LOL.

So I signed up to run it again last year. I even convinced Heidi, Deirdre, Stan and Sherry to join me.

But it was POURING when we got up. Since it was a long drive and no guarantee that the rain would stop, we decided to skip the race. Of course, the rain did stop.

Hence FOMO and Heidi and I signed up again this year..

Pre-Race Activities and Preparations:

If you read my blog, you know that I haven’t been running much due to a sore right Achilles.

It started to feel better so I began to get in some runs.

My focus has not been on this race but to complete a half marathon on Sept 12. So I ran my long run of 6 miles on Friday so I could have a rest day the day before the race.

I was on the fence whether or not, I would just walk the whole thing or run/walk it. Racing it was out of the question in my mind (due to my recent Achilles issues).

Race Day:

The race started at 8:30 am.

I got up at 5:15 am and had my usual race breakfast of coffee and oatmeal.

I left at 6:15 in order to get to Heidi’s house since she offered to drive.

It took us 45 minutes but we got there early enough to get parking and pick up our shirts/bibs.

Unfortunately most runners had picked up their shirts the day before and there were only women’s XL and men’s sizes. I chose a men’s small but it will be too big to wear (ok with me since as you could probably guess, I don’t need any more shirts).

There were about 200 runners but this year I didn’t bump into any runners that I knew. But everyone was super friendly.

The weather was cool and breezy… around 70 at the start and sunny. We just hung around and chatted while deciding on our race strategy.

Note that I wasn’t wearing my Spi belt. I left it home for the first time ever…

Soon it was time to line up. I just stashed my jacket. I knew I’d be warm while running but may need it later.

Even if I wasn’t having issues with my Achilles, I still may have walked most of the race. It’s hilly and I signed up for the ice cream.

start and finish line

an out and back course

according to Strava

Mile 1:

It was pretty crowded and Heidi and I separated from the beginning. She was going to run her intervals and I was planning to do whatever felt right.

We left the farm and ran on the road before we turned onto a dirt path with holes and rocks. I kept my eyes on the ground.

Then it was a long downhill (Of course since it was an out and back, you would be running up that long hill!!)

After that hill, it was just rolling and shady with a view of a lake on the right.

I ran slowly and my Achilles felt ok so I continued to run most of the first mile (unless I approached a hill, then I walked/ran it).

Mile 2:

Somewhere after the turn around there was a water stop.

The course repeated itself so you knew what was coming…

I continued to run when I could and walk/run all the hills.

I was around the same runners. Some ran the whole time so when I walked I got behind them but I caught up on my runs.

Mile 3-3.1:

By mile 3, I was wanting to be done…but surprisingly my Achilles felt pretty good.

And then there was that LONG annoying hill! I was glad that I actually wasn’t racing.

The only time I glanced down at my watch was during this walk. 19:xx pace!!!

Eventually after a few more small hills, the finish line was in sight.

I crossed at 36:37. (36:28 – Garmin time). Not sure if it was chip timed from the start and I didn’t start up front.

Another 5k PW but technically not a course PW (but I mostly walked the last time).

No regrets!!

Post Race Activities:

I grabbed a bottle of water and retrieved my jacket.

I immediately got in line for the free ice cream since the line was getting long.

They gave you a coupon for 2 free scoops in a cone or dish but there was NO free chocolate milk this year 😦

I chatted with the lady ahead while I waited. She claimed I got her through the race since she was trying to stay with me. (I laughed since when I was walking I was trying to catch up to her.)

Once Heidi finished she joined me. She informed me that they ran out of water.

You could buy a bottle but I when we ordered our ice cream, I asked for a cup of plain water and they complied.

The ice cream was as good as I remembered and worth the “hill” and the long drive.

We waited for the age group awards. Last time winners got to name a new calf. The age group winners just got a big prize ribbon. This year everyone got a gift card to the local running store (which organized this race.)

I didn’t check the results until I got home. And they didn’t announce my name for 70+ and I was actually the fastest out of 3. Boo!

Additional Race Reflections:

Yes, it was an early morning and a long drive.

But I don’t regret participating in this 5k. Though it was a PW, it was a fun way to spend a Sunday morning (especially if you can convince a friend or two to come along).

Next year Heidi and I will try to get some of our running friends to join us.

Positives:

Well organized race
Well marked scenic course
A friends to share the experience
Nice gender-specific tech shirt
Free (homemade) ice cream
Immediate results
Good cause (local food pantry)
Gift card to a running store as the AG prize

Negatives:

Hilly
Long drive
They ran out of water for the slower runners
They ran out of women’s shirts except XL.
Age group awards for only 1st place.

Would I recommend this race?

All in all, this was a fun race. The hills were a challenge but I’ve seen and experienced worse.

I plan run it again even though it is not nearby.

Final Stats:

Next Up:

An impulsive sign up for a 10k around Governor’s Island. More ice cream!!

Aug. 8

Another 5k. (maybe(

Aug 9.

Happy Running! Did you race this weekend? Have you ever run an ice cream race? Please share.

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Jenny (RunnersFly) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs)

and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs

July 19, 2026 by Darlene

WRD for 7.12.26-7.19.26: Inching My Way back…

I have a diagnosis 6 weeks after my injury.

I have 4 scheduled PT appts (starting July 27)

My foot is feeling much better so I am cautiously getting my running mojo back.

Last Week-

Sunday – I started the day at gym as I usually do…

Then we headed up to the lake. We invited my stepson and his wife on our boat. So it would be our granddaughter’s first time.

We drove around, docked a few times, barbecued on an island, swam… and the weather cooperated. I think everyone had a fun time.

Monday – DAY OFF.

I needed to avoid the hot temps that were predicted so I went for an early run…

some animal sightings but no pain as I ran/walked my 60:60 intervals…

Originally tennis was planned. But once I hurt my Achilles, I cancelled all my tennis for the summer.

Instead I met my tennis friends for brunch as one of my friends who had moved to Florida was up visiting.

It was fun to catch up… I think she’ll be back visiting in Dec and I plan to stay with her in Feb.

The heat has returned so I resorted to walking in the mall.

Tuesday – WFH all week…

I started today with a gym visit…

With 99 degrees predicted, my walking friends cancelled,

Instead, I went to my friend’s granddaughter’s softball game.. the clouds rolled in and it wasn’t as bad as I expected.

Wednesday – Another early morning run… same plan but a different location. Not as hot but very humid and smoky.

eerie sun…

Thursday -Back to the gym (after a detour to feed my friend’s cats while she is on vacation.) WFH.

In the evening, I went to my weekly trail run/walk.

The air was very unhealthy so we walked the trail and attended their pot luck barbecue after…

Friday- I decided to integrate a run with feeding my friend’s two cats.

I asked my friend Deirdre to accompany me. We did 30:30 run/walk intervals for 3 miles, then I ran to my friend’s house and added 3 more 60:60 run/walk miles. Long run done before work!!

I had originally scheduled a PT appt but once I got a script, I could go to another PT which specializes in sports injuries so I cancelled this appt. Unfortunately the first available appt. is on July 27. (My injury was on May 24)!!!

In the evening, I went to my weekly mah jongg game (and I won 3x!!).

Saturday – Race scheduled for the next day… We thought we might go boating but the weather was iffy… rain on and off.

So instead, I went to the gym, then to feed my friend’s cats before I got my walking steps in on the rail trail (where my friends were running or walking).

We all met after for brunch (and conversation.)

Afterward I got some errands done including a trip to the farmer’s market, library, etc.

new art installation, a photo on a bench, lots of tempting treats at the farmers market)

Sunday – Keep MOOV’ing 5k. We ran it 2 years ago for the first time and loved it.

Last year it rained and we DNSed. This year, we decided that we are going rain or shine but hoping for shine.

And rain was on and off in the forecast. I plan to drive to Heidi’s and she will drive us to Lee, MA where the race will be held.

Since my Achilles is still not 100%, the course is hilly and I ran 6 miles on Friday, I plan to walk most of it… but more importantly, finish before they ran out of ice cream (the reason we chose this 5k. lol)

Stay tuned…

This Coming Week on the Run –

Monday – DAY OFF – run, walk
Tuesday – meet-up with running friend who had moved but is in town
Wednesday – run, ZOOM with college friends
Thursday – hair appt, trail run/walk
Friday- gym, mah jongg
Saturday –Long Run and Brunch

This Coming Week on the Blog –

Tuesday – Keep MOOV’ing 5k Race Recap
Friday – 5 Ways to Heal Your Achilles

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races? Is it finally feeling like summer where you live? Are you patient when you shouldn’t run? Do you go to PT for maintenance or an injury? Any Achilles issues? Please share.

I am linking up with Kim and Deborah for