Last Week:
- Monday – Day off from work. Whoo Hoo!! But my hubby had to work so I drove up to Bolton Landing and went for a solo hike. The weather was perfect. Cool and Sunny. I couldn’t believe that my legs weren’t even tired as I climbed 1 mile up to the top of a mountain.
After my climb, I visited our marina and then walked around town for a while. I resisted stopping at the outlets and instead came home and made chili. I almost went to my Turkey Trot training group run. But the route is hilly and speed drills were scheduled. I decided to play it safe and not overdo. (The new me!!)
- Tuesday – Just work with a short walk at lunch and a short run before tennis in the evening with dinner out after.
I drove to the Colonie Bike Path because it is near where I play tennis. Wardrobe fail. Tennis skirt has no pocket for phone or car key.
- Wednesday -I met up with Barbara for a run before my STEM volunteering. (Alyssa was sick.)
It wasn’t our best effort. We were both sluggish but we got it done
STEM group is doing the Couch to 5k walk/run and they’re up to 8 minutes running/walking.
it may be week 5 – I’ve lost track but those 2 new younger runners are back and they are great
Afterward, I met my BFF for our bi-monthly mall walk.
- Thursday – My lunch walk got rained out but the rain stopped so I was able to run after work. My legs were tired. I don’t usually run 3 days in a row, especially after a half.
drove home to run on the rail trail – haven’t run there in a while
I was supposed to go out with a friend but decided to stay home for a change. I never watch TV but since the hubby was out playing tennis, I watched one episode of This is Us (anyone watch this new show?) and Grey’s Anatomy.
- Friday – A well needed rest day but at least I walked my usual path at lunch. The weather has turned cooler but it was sunny. (It was in the 30s in the am!!)
- Saturday – I ran one of my favorite 10k races. I had a course PR on a very chilly morning.
walked up the hills the 2nd half so had to settle for 57:22 (my 2nd best 10K)
After the race, I drove up to our marina and we spent a perfect last day on the lake.
we had a picnic on one of the islands with some friends
- Sunday – I spectated at a Duathlon. I do it every year to watch AJH.
While AJH does the bike leg, I always do the run course which is 2 miles.
18.2 miles done with 4 runs and 3 rest days.
This Week:
- Monday – Turkey Trot Training group run (4 miles)
- Tuesday – rest, tennis
- Wednesday – 5 mile run with friends+ volunteering with STEM group
- Thursday – 3 mile run
- Friday – rest
- Saturday – Day at Ellms Family Farm with mentee & 2 kids, 5K race (at 5 pm)
- Sunday – College reunion lunch in NYC and Broadway show with tennis friends
Happy Running! How is your running going? Any races?
My First 5K and More... 
You are like the energizer bunny! I got tired just reading about all you do! Whew!
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Gotta keep movin’
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Normally I take a week off running, but with my parents’ move this weekend I’m not sure I’ll be able to run at all this week.
Maybe I can squeeze something in at their new place — it’s so beautiful there.
I hiked up a mountain before my race. 🙂
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I have a busy few weeks coming up. I doubt we see each other before NYC.
But if you ever want to run together (except next week & Nov 11-14 when I will be in NYC M-F), I run at UAlbany on Wed before STEM and Thurs I can run anywhere.
GL with moving your parents. It should be a relief once it is over.
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Sounds like a full week! That rest day on Friday was definitely well deserved. Your Sunday NYC plans sound like fun. Which show are you guys seeing?
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Waitress. I heard that it’s good.
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I’ve heard great things about Waitress. I really like the songs from it I’ve heard so far.
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Oh good. I’ll let you know how it is
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Sounds like a busy but great week. Your pics are just lovely. I am addicted to “This is US” and look forward to each new week’s episode. Not being a TV watcher either, I am surprised I enjoy it so much!!
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Good to hear. I’m looking forward to how things turn out for the characters
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I think they’ll keep us on the edge of our seats all season!!
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Sounds like a fun week! Picnic with some wine at the lake sounds lovely!
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It really was.
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I really like the new show This Is Us!! I know you are sad to see your lake days come to an end for the season. But, before we can blink — they will be here all over again. Congrats on the 10K course PR! Thanks for linking, Darlene!
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I don’t know…it’s a very long winter in the NE!!!!!!!!!!!!
At least I get to break it up with a trip to Panama city in Dec and Stuart, FL in March!!
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