Thursdays are for thinking… so I am linking up with Running With Spoons…
I’ve been thinking and I’ve made my decision.
Next year, I will be racing the train.
I just don’t feel ready to tackle 8.4 miles on a hilly trail in the heat. I don’t want to get injured since I have a half marathon in October.
If I weren’t signed up for RnR Brooklyn, I would risk it. It sounds like fun and it’s a challenge that I would like to take sometime. Hopefully, it will fit into my schedule better next year,
Instead, I signed up for a 5k on Sunday.
in Chestertown, NY
Not as interesting as Race the Train but certainly easier. At least, there will be lots of pretty views.
I have friend who lives nearby. I can sleep at her house the night before if I don’t want to sleep on our boat (which is 15 minutes away.)
After the race, I may be able to squeeze in more miles in this beautiful area.
Because I am crazy that way, I signed up for another 5k.
Friday, August 7, 2015 6:30 pm in Schenectady’s Central Park
It’s on a Friday night so it won’t interfere with any weekend plans. I’m not crazy about an evening race especially in the summer. But we’ll see.
Here’s a surprise… I think that there will be no more racing in August.
I have a concert the weekend after…
We’re going on Saturday, August 15 to Xfinity Center in Mass.
and I have to work that morning. Unfortunately, I will miss 2 of my favorite races (that this year have been scheduled on the same day.)
10k
I would have chosen this one if I could run
I will be at my friend’s house on the Schroon River the weekend after that..
We will be playing tennis (though I hope to be able to run at some point.)
Happy Running! So what’s on your mind this Thursday?
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those outdoor pix in the Adirondacks are gorgeous! do you keep your boat in Lake George? so cool that you sleep on it. i love that you are in the know about all the races — i’m such a fail with doing races here in NYC. i wish they were cheaper (and didn’t sell out so quickly!). i don’t have any lined up for August. what’s on my mind today: it’s my friend’s birthday and he’s having a big party out in Santa Barbara that he really wants me there for, so i’m wishing i could be in California.
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Yes, we keep our boat in Bolton Landing.There are so many in NYC. I wish I could do them but they start early in the am. Actually there’s one next Thursday night in Central Park.
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I’ve seen Jimmy Buffett a few times, altho it’s been many years! He’s growing older, not up, right? Like the rest of us…
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Exactly!!
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Race the Train looks like a lot of fun…and a big challenge! But I might be interested for next year too! Unfortunately this year I have to move on August 1st, and I’m not in trail shape. No way. Your pictures of the ADKS are gorgeous and makes me miss them. I need to get back up there one more time this summer.
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Yes, you should come back and they are especially beautiful in the fall.
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I see you came to your senses. With the forecast for the weekend I really don’t think you would have enjoyed 8.4. Atlhough you’ll probably end up running more than anyway with 2 races!
Somehow running & Jimmy Buffet don’t seem to go together. 🙂
Maybe it’s just the little break you need to come back feeling re-energized.
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What do you mean Parrotheads don’t run?? LOL
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