Last week – Race Week
- Monday – It rained most of the day and it was cold and windy. Plus I left my jacket home. So I was ready to bail on the run. But Alyssa talked me into going to UAlbany. As usual, I was glad that she did.
- Tuesday – Is winter on the way? It sure felt like it. Glad it was a rest day. But I did get to play tennis for a change. (It was fun and I used muscles that I haven’t used in a while.)
- Wednesday – Off to Liverpool again for work. And I managed to squeeze in a chilly run before darkness. My last run before the big weekend.
The sunshine made it more pleasant
Then I went back for a sunset walk.
So purdy
- Thursday – Another rest day as I needed to drive directly home after work.
- Friday – Early morning flight to Vegas (through Chicago). Arrived around noon, took a shuttle to the hotel and then headed to the race expo.
a HUGE expo but only indulged on Gu.
Later on I took the monorail to take in the evening sights.
Unfortunately with the 3 hour time difference, I was too pooped to party.
- Saturday – I took an awesome bus tour where I got to see and explore Red Rock Canyon. The scenery was spectacular.
Then in the evening I ran the RnR Vegas 5k with some blogger friends followed by a long walk to dinner.
not run on the strip but still a fun time.
16.4 miles for the day before a half marathon. Probably not an ideal rest day but so worth it.
- Sunday – In the morning, Marcia and I went out to brunch and then neglected to eat for the rest of the day. That and the previous day’s miles may have impacted my race performance but the race itself was awesome. Running on the strip in Vegas was an experience that I’ll never forget.
Oh what a night!!
Next Week –
- Monday – rest, fly home
- Tuesday – rest, tennis
- Wednesday – rest, drive to Buffalo
- Thursday – rest, long drive home
- Friday – rest, mah jongg
- Saturday – 6 mile run
- Sunday – rest, trip to NYC for college reunion lunch and Broadway show with tennis ladies
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My First 5K and More... 
So did you run or walk the 5k? Curious minds want to know. 🙂
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I ran it slowly. A compromise.
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I knew you would.
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Glad you had a good time in Vegas – I have friends who’ve run that race and they said that the eating is challenging for a nighttime race.
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That and getting around. Plus coordinating everything with others. Still loved the city and the race.
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Sounds like such a fast and fun weekend! I would not have done well with two night runs back to back…. so I’m in awe of you ladies. Congratulations!!!
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It was a struggle. Those halfs don’t get easier for me. I can’t imagine running 26. I’m in awe of you.
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Well, I haven’t done it yet and I’m not convinced that I will be able to. Like you, they do not get easier for me either. If anything, they are getting more difficult the older I get. 😥
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You will. I have confidence.
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I hated I missed the Vegas trip and getting to pal around with you! I would have so done the Red Rock Canyon tour! It looks gorgeous. I’m curious about how everyone fueled for the nighttime half and whether they felt it worked. Wow! That’s a lot of miles the day before too. Thanks for linking!
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Marcia and I didn’t eat and it was a big mistake. Missed you!!
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It look’s like you had a great trip!!! I love the all night glitz in Vegas 🙂
and it fun to be someone warm I am sure lol
Your pictures are great! what a gorgeous sunset..and that cute running sign!
Congrats on the half Dalene 🙂
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Being warm was super. It’s so cold here. And the half. It was just about getting across that finish line. It was tough. No lie.
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Yeah we made mistakes and paid dearly. That said, it was still so much fun and I’d do it again.
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Totally agree.
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