Last Week:
- Monday – Back in the frigid NE. I decided to squeeze in a run before tennis because the rest of the week looked even worse weather-wise. Although it snowed Sunday night, the path is always cleared at UAlbany.
it was nice until the sleet & freezing rain started- ouch!
- Tuesday – I was scheduled to play tennis again so I decided to skip the run and went shopping instead.
- Wednesday – Another busy day but I was able to squeeze a run into before our STEM celebratory dinner.
- Thursday– Colder and windier. I wimped out and cancelled my run with Alyssa and went shopping. Good News!! The battery in my iPhone (it kept shutting off when it got cold – hello I run in the winter!!) is defective and they replaced it for free!!! 3 hours in the mall without a phone = torture!
- Friday – Rest day #3. I celebrated by mentee’s birthday at Canvas, Corks & Forks. We ate (mac n cheese bar), drank, painted and laughed. Then went out for dessert.
- Saturday – Rest day #4. Total slacker. Snow, sleet, rain. A day to start addressing those holiday cards and wrapping the presents.
I always make my cards – obviously there was boating theme this year
In the evening, we had our annual tennis ladies party. Always a fun time!!
- Sunday – Started the day with brunch with Judy & 2 other running friends.
they may have talked me into a fall half marathon
After doing some errands, I braved the cold and wind and ran 6 miles.
my favorite rail trail has too many patches of ice 😦
Then in the evening, went out for appetizers and drinks with a friend. (Maybe I should have run more than 6 miles LOL)
12 miles done with 3 runs and 4 rest days (Still on a training break)
This Week:
- Monday – rest day, tennis
- Tuesday – 4 mile run
- Wednesday – rest day, dinner with a friend
- Thursday – 4 mile run
- Friday – rest day, mah jongg
- Saturday – 6 mile run, lights in the park with Amanda & sons
- Sunday – rest day, holiday with the fam
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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It wasn’t an easy week to be a runner here. Training this winter will be interesting — those Yaktrax may come in handy (not sure mine are still good).
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How true. I only wear my Yaks in the snow. I may be doing all my runs at UAlbany if we have a snowy winter.
I still hesitate to run over ice. The trails are useless because no one shovels.
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It was a pretty horrific week to get out and run. Kudos to you for doing it! Freezing rain is the worst. Here it was all snow all the time.
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It’s hard to get motivated. Maybe it’s age. It didn’t bother me in previous years and I always forgot how to dress.
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That is great you are still being consistent! I want to be but the aches are keeping me down for now. It would be very tough to motivate when it is all snowy, I am very fearful if ice, be careful in it!!
Looks like you had a lot fun social stuff this week! The painting looks great.
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Yes. It tough getting out there when it is so cold. I think a little too much socializing. But ”tis the season.
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What a busy week! And yes the weather looks dismal – for me roads and ice don’t mix. I don’t mind running on a frosty field or trail. You still managed to get 14miles under your belt I added up!
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I love those paintings!!! I want to do that some time 😉
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You’d be great.
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There is ice everywhere I run! I have a pre-dawn run tomorrow. Do I run inside? Or brave the elements. Stay tuned.
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Outside I bet. Be careful.
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Good for you for getting it done in the yucky winter weather.
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I love the boating themed holiday card! I can’t imagine it would be difficult to talk you into a half marathon 😉 Well, you just had a big ol’ fun week of parties and food and entertainment. Totally jealous! I’ve always wanted to do the paint & drink art thing but our studio closed years ago. Thanks for linking, Darlene.
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Should probably increase my running due to the extra calorie intake. But I’m not training for anything 😦
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Ha you made it 3 hrs without a phone in the mall, you are beast! Loved the painting, Where will you put this? I have a cross I did and have in my living room.
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I know. It was torture. I gave the painting to Amanda (my mentee).
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