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Running Update: 3.27.17-4.2.17


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Last Week:

  • Monday – Tonight was the second Freihofer Challenge Group run. It rained all day but luckily it stopped by the time of our workout.

Nice 5 mile run with friends.

  • Tuesday – Another rainy day but it was a rest day.  I did play tennis after work and of course, went out to dinner afterwards.
  • Wednesday – I took the day off and caught up on things at home that I have been neglecting and as soon I saw a bit of sunshine, I took off to squeeze in a short run and then hit the “free” gym.  I needed it since that evening I had my monthly dinner out with the tennis ladies (and we went Italian!!)

it was only in the 40s but was tired of waiting to wear a skirt.

  • Thursday –  Again this week, I met Alyssa for a run at the Crossings. She had already run 10 miles by the time I got there so we were only able to run 4 together and then I ran 2 solo. Not one of my better runs but got it done before the predicted storm.

did you notice how Alyssa’s shirt matches my socks?

After the run, I met my BFF who has been on vacation for a few walking laps around the mall to catch up.

  • Friday –  Again a rest day (and a snowy/rainy one, yes, I said snow!!) since I was hosting mah jongg and I needed to shop and clean.
  • Saturday – I had planned to go to the gym twice a week but this was my first time this week at this gym.  I worked out on the machines and it was pretty painless.

I wanted a spring cup 😦

Then I did some retail therapy and picked up my bib for Sunday’s race.


And of course I had to carb load.

  • Sunday – I planned to race the Delmar Dash today. It’s one of my favorite local races because it’s near my house and I know so many of the runners. But my lower back had been achy for 2 days so I made the tough decision to DNS. I ran the course slowly after the race had started, visited with friends, ate cake and then ran 5 more miles. I was solo so it was not much fun. But the weather was perfect. My back is still sore but not worse, I hope.

sometimes you have to listen to your body….

4 more weeks to go!!

24 miles done with 4 runs and 3 rest days

This Week:

  • Monday – FRW Training Group Run (4 miles)
  • Tuesday – rest day, gym?, Judge Sotomayor event
  • Wednesday – 6 miles with Alyssa
  • Thursday – 3 miles
  • Friday – rest day, gym?, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Bacon Hill Bonanza 5k + 8 miles
  • Sunday – rest day, gym?

Once again, I am linking up for the Weekly Wrap hosted by these wonderful bloggers Holly @ HoHoRuns and Tricia @ MissSippiPiddlin. See rules here.

http://hohoruns.blogspot.com

Happy Running! How is your running going? How is your running weather?

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19 thoughts on “Running Update: 3.27.17-4.2.17”

    • I got the shirt, ran the course, ate the food, saw my friends. Just didn’t cross the finish line. There will be other races. I feel better today and probably could have raced but better safe than sorry. This body’s ain’t getting any younger.

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  3. Sorry to hear about your back 😦 It sounds like a good decision to step away from the racing to be on the safe side. That’s cool that you’re going to be at an event with Judge Sotomayor this week!

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  5. Sorry about your back pain…I hope you feel better soon! I love that skirt! I still don’t own any running skirts, lol. Sorry about the DNS but it sounds like you made the right move. I like your idea of carbo loading, btw!

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    • I love that pattern too. Skirts are the best!! Once I started wearing them, I gave away all my shorts.

      Yes, us runners need our carbs!

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  8. I’m sorry you had to DNS your race. But, you still got a good week of mileage in. I haven’t gotten a spring cup yet either. But, then I remembered I’ve been ordering iced drink that come in the clear cups. Maybe that’s why? Thanks for linking, Darlene!

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