Last Week:
- Monday – I was so tired after my weekend but I dragged myself planning to go to my Troy Turkey Trot training group run after work (We are now at a new location – RPI campus). We did 8 X 1 min at race pace. It was tough but as usual, I am glad I went.

I think we only did 3 miles this week.
- Tuesday – After work I voted and then played tennis and went out to dinner. I hate that it gets dark so early!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wednesday – With Barbara injured, Alyssa away and STEM cancelled, I had to run solo. It was cold and raining so I could only motivate myself to do one loop of the campus.
- Thursday – A scheduled rest day so I walked at lunch and then in the mall after work with my BFF.
- Friday – I had the day off from work so why not a 5k. It wasn’t that cold but the nasty wind made it feel that way. Still had fun running with friends and winning my age group (a glass & $15 gift card to Fleet Feet.)
- Saturday – Another rest day and time to catch up on the household chores that got ignored last weekend. I also picked up my bib for the race the next day and spent all my race winning gift cards ($25 at LL Bean, $10 at Fleet Feet & $50 at Recovery Room restaurant.)
- Sunday – My favorite 15k race – the Stockade-athon. I ran it for 5th time. Stomach issues during mile 3-4 prevented me from a PR, but still enjoyed the race. I met so many friends as well as, Ed Whitlock!!!

1:32:49 ( I plan to stick to pizza for my pre-race meal)
18 miles done with 4 runs and 3 rest days.
This Week:
- Monday – train to NYC, run when I get there?
- Tuesday – work in NYC (rain predicted)
- Wednesday – work in NYC, run before work?
- Thursday – work in NYC, run during lunch?
- Friday – work in NYC, train home
- Saturday – 5k race with STEM + more miles
- Sunday – Turkey RaffAl Run?, mah jongg anniversary dinner
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?
You just never stop! I need some of your energy.
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That’s what I say when I read your blog!! Send me some strength training and yoga vibes.
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Congrats Darlene. Your schedule makes me tired. I love that you have so many races to choose from. Lucky!
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it keeps me going.
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I thought I wanted to get in a real long run on Sunday, but the weather is looking nasty right now. Ugh. And probably won’t do it friday it’s difficult to get out that long when it’s just me because of Bandit.
Today is so beautiful, I really want to run, but I’ve had this on & off weird pain on one leg so I know that I’m better off taking a few days off running. Today is just perfect. See, just cause you don’t work doesn’t always mean you get to do what you want to do!
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Hope your pain is nothing serious. Too early for an accurate forecast
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I don’t think it is; it’s been an on again off again thing for a couple of weeks but doesn’t bother me while running. Basically I think it’s just a mild muscle pull I thought was all better & it’s not very painful but I’d like to get rid of it so I know not running is wiser.
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That’s smart.
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Oh & “accurate forecast” = oxymoron
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How true.
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Wow! three miles in the rain and cold, now that is dedication. I would have just called another rest day. Congrats on placing in your AG for the 5k. Gift certificates are always useful.
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You are spending a lot of time in NYC for work. Sounds like a great perk. Are you loving it or do you not like the travel ? (or is that a stupid question…duh its NYC !)
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I love NYC. It’s hard being away for 5 days. But I am not loving the job. But it is what it is.
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That is a super speedy 5k time! Congrats. I’ve never run a 15k. There’s only one around here that I know of and I’m not sure they even had it this year. I’ll have to find us a good pasta/pizza place in PCB for Friday night’s meal! Have fun in NYC this week. Thanks for linking, Darlene!
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Not a lot of 15ks here either. But I love the distance. I want to get faster for the 5k. (be as faster as you someday)
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Yay on the AG award! Hey a gift certificate at Fleet Feet fits just perfect! Well really they fit anywhere! What did you end up getting? Wind makes such a huge difference, I’m afraid I’ll be dealing with it in my half this weekend, we have a cool front coming through!
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Socks, what else?
Good luck on your race. Hope the wind isn’t too bad.
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You can never have enough socks!!! Thanks lady!
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