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
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but recently I convinced a friend to run a 10k race around Governor’s Island (NYC) with me.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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from worrying whether or not to run the Boilermaker 15k
finally saw an Ortho for my foot on Thursday
finally got some PT appts (starting July 27)
Last Week-
Sunday – The original plan was to participate in the Lake George Hike-a-thon with my hubby…
as I have done with friends in previous years…
However, we were invited to dinner at friends and my hubby also invited work friends on our boat.
Too much to squeeze in on one day and I would be hiking the next day anyway,
Instead, I went to the gym and then we drove up to lake where we met up with my hubby’ friends and we all spent a lovely day on our boat.
perfect weather!!!
And in the evening, we had dinner with friends (They live in NC but have a summer home near our marina.).
Monday – DAY OFF. Hiking was planned. It looked to be rainy and two friends cancelled but Heidi and I decided to change the location and go hiking anyway.
the rain held off!! but not the mud…lol
A couple of wrong turns and 3 miles turned into 4,2 but the Achilles held up fine and afterward we went out for lunch and then ice cream.
Tuesday – WFH all week… Rain all day today and cooler temps.
I was able to get out after rain for a short arboretum walk
too much mud to do much walking so I left and got my nails done…
Wednesday – Another WFH day but I hadn’t run since Saturday so I did a UAlbany loop before I met my BFF for a walk.
God awful run… hot, tired and dragged myself through it with a lot of walking...
Thursday -WFH and I decided to start my day with a dip in the hot tub… Ahhh!!
What do you do when you finally have an ortho appt and your foot feels good??
Well, I went so at least I could get a script for PT. Diagnosis: achilles tendinosis with peritendinitis, (Treatment recommended: PT and what I have already been doing…)
In the evening, I went to my weekly trail run/walk. (followed my ice cream, of course.)
the rain stopped and it was a nice night
Friday- Back to the gym before work and mah jongg in the evening.
Saturday – No race this week so I was back on track to do a longish run and brunch with friends. I carpooled but decided to do my own run/walk.
My Achilles felt GREAT (what?) but after 3 miles, my left foot neuroma started to hurt (due to my high heel drop shoe and narrow toe box).. It’s always something!! (Do I switch back to my Topos??)
Afterward all 6 of us gathered for brunch.
Sunday – Gym and spending time at the lake. It will be my granddaughter’s first boating experience!!!
This Coming Week on the Run –
Monday– DAY OFF – gym, brunch with tennis friends, run?
Tuesday – gym, walk
Wednesday – run?
Thursday – trail run/walk
Friday- gym, PT appt, mah jongg
Saturday –Long Run/walk and Brunch
Sunday – Keep Moo’vin 5k
This Coming Week on the Blog –
Tuesday – Mid-Year Check in: Biggest Win
Friday – 5 Losses From The First Half Of The Year
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.
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My First 5K and More... 