Last Week:
- Monday – I took the train to NYC (I had to go there for work), ditched my luggage at my hotel and took off for a walk, some ice cream and a run. My hotel was a mile from the Hudson so I decided to run in that direction. It’s quite a challenge running on the crowded sidewalks and stopping at every corner.
Walking around Madison Square Park
Running on the Hudson River Greenway & then the High Line
View from my hotel window
- Tuesday – I walked to and from the training that I would be watching all week. After the training, I changed into my running clothes and got in a run before it got dark. Then I went out to dinner (at a Greek restaurant) with 2 co-workers and to a costume exhibit at FIT.
Morning view from my hotel room
Lunch time walk and view of the East river.
- Wednesday – More of the same. A short walk at lunch and then a run after work. Today I decided to run to Battery Park (and it was much farther than I thought. ) I took a ride on the sea glass carousel and then took the subway back to the hotel.
- Thursday – A rainy day. A short lunch walk in the rain but NO after work run. Instead I walked in the pouring rain to Times Square, got cheap tix to a show, had dinner, saw the show and walked back to the hotel in the rain. Lots of steps.
Saw The Humans
- Friday – My last work day in the city. I changed into my running clothes and ran along the East River during lunch. Cool and windy but so needed.
- Saturday – I had a planned day at Ellms Family Farms with my mentee and her two sons. Not the best weather. Cold damp windy. I guess it was a rest day but running after 2 young kids all day was fun but not restful.
- Sunday – It was an exhausting week. I was tired so I decided not to run a race. I know “Shocking.” Instead I decided to do a Long Run. Again a sunny day would have been nice but the temps were perfect. Unfortunately I was overdressed and underfueled but I chose my favorite location and got it done..
Scenes from the Zim Smith Trail and Round Lake
It was a struggle but some runs are like that.
I was starved. I ate this after chicken dumpling soup. The sticky bun at Leah’s didn’t disappoint.
25 miles done with 5 runs and 2 rest days.
This Week:
- Monday – Troy Turkey Trot Training group run (3-4 miles)
- Tuesday – tennis
- Wednesday – run + STEM (8 miles)
- Thursday – hair appt
- Friday – train to NYC
- Saturday – 5K race (in NYC) + more miles?
- Sunday – rest or a long run
Once again, I am linking up for the Weekly Wrap hosted by these wonderful bloggers Holly @ HoHoRuns and Tricia @ MissSippiPiddlin. See rules here.
Happy Running! How is your running going?
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Only a runner would say: “I was exhausted. I didn’t race. Instead I did a long run.”
LOL! Great week. I was exhausted just reading your recap!
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Races is more stressful. You can’t stop and take pics and walk.
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Sounds like a great week in NYC! I love that you explored so many different places in the city while on your runs.
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It was fun. It will be difficult the next time with the time change. Dark after work 😦
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Oh holy moly, you did have an exhausting week! You are so busy…I would have skipped going to a race too. Great mileage! You should be ready to rock PCB 🙂
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It still a ways away. I don’t think I’ll be as prepared as the rest of you marathoners.
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I would love to visit NYC someday – you make it look so accessible!
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You should.
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You sure do make the very most of your trips to the city. Honestly I am envious of how independent you are. I just thought I was until i started reading all your adventures. I still say we would have fun together!!
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Well, when you a re alone, you have to be or you sit in your room. Yes, we would have fun. Can’t wait til PCB and maybe I’ll do NOLA BDR in 2018.https://myfirst5k.wordpress.com/wp-admin/edit-comments.php#comments-form
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Did you see the BDR medal!!! It’s awesome an i had to sign up for it.
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I signed up for $10 but I don’t think I can swing it this year.
I bet that they will be cute next year too. Will you run it again?
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If all goes well thus race I probably will. I love an excuse to get to new Orleans 🙂
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That would be great.
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What a fun week in NYC(besides working). Depending on where you run I could see how it may be annoying stopping at all those crosswalks to wait for cars. Parks would be the way to go in a big city like that.
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I agree. But I was so far away from Central Park.
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You didn’t race? Does not compute…does not compute…LOL. It looks like a pretty 10 miler though! I bet you really enjoyed your time in NYC. You managed to pack in a lot of fun things! Wow, I love the sunset pic from your hotel. Thanks for linking, Darlene. See you next month!
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I almost did race. lol can’t wait til pcb.
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