Last week –
- Monday – I was hoping the rain would hold off until I was done with my run. It did not.

I wanted to run 4 miles but it started raining too hard. Still being cold and wet felt better than hot & sweaty on the treadmill.
- Tuesday – Another rainy day and a drive to Liverpool for work. It poured during the entire drive and then when I arrived, the sun came out. The temps had dropped and it was windy but I didn’t care. I ran along the lake on a clear path. It was a heavenly 4 miles.
- Wednesday – A long work day and drive home. I was tired and it was getting dark but I headed to the lake and ran a quick 2 miles. Quick because I froze. 8 degrees with windchill and it was soooo windy.

The problem was that I wore the same running clothes as the day before – 40 degrees, sunny vs 18 degrees, cloudy & very windy
- Thursday – A scheduled dinner with my ladies buds left no time to run. The frigid temps and wind returned so I didn’t feel too bad.

we went out for Japanese and as usual, it was loads of fun.
- Friday – My re-scheduled hair appt. turned this day into a second rest day in a row. Afterwards, I rushed off to my weekly mah jongg game.
- Saturday – I feel lucky to have friends to run with on the weekend. Today we took a chance that the Corning Bike Path would be clear enough to run on. And it was mostly and the sunshine and breakfast after made for a pleasant run.

I ran a mile to meet up with Barbara and then we ran 6 miles together.
- Sunday – My second race of the year was today – HMRRC Winter Series #4 (3M, 15K or 30K). Since I ran 7 miles the day before, I used the race as a recovery run and only ran the 3 miler. The weather was perfect and I even won my age group.

got to hang with Barbara and some other running friends
This Coming Week –
- Monday – 4 miles
- Tuesday – 2 miles on the treadmill, tennis
- Wednesday – 3.5 miles, mall walk with BFF
- Thursday – rest day
- Friday – rest day, mah jongg chez moi
- Saturday – Polar Cap Race (4m) + 4 miles more, Lake George Winter Carnival
- Sunday – rest day, HOT YOGA
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Happy Running! How is your running going? What’s new with you? Any snow? How are dealing with the frigid temps? Please share.
You always have the prettiest pictures! Looks like a great week, congrats on the AG win!
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Not sure when I’ll race again. 🙂 I have a sneaking suspicion I will not do any of the WS at all this year, which is a first. It is what it is. Nice job winning your AG after a long run.
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There’s one more and it’s Feb 18. I kinda like doing my long run on Saturday and then racing on Sunday. Then I run the shortest race which in the past I never did.
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Yup, I’m well aware there’s another one. Somehow I’m just doubting I’ll be doing it. Too early to tell though. Just like with the weather. 😉
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I see no treadmill pictures which is a good thing, right? Congrats on that AG win! It never gets old, does it?
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Yay! I did not run on the treadmill at all which means it was a good week.
Yeah, I say I don’t care if I’m fast or not but I’ll never not be happy to win an award.
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Wow you sure had a busy week! That run on Wednesday sounds brutal – that’s SO cold!
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I am pretty tough when it comes to the cold but even I couldn’t take it.
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I love that you won a loaf of bread! I’d rather deal with a rainy run than a hot run too.
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I like practical awards rather than a medal.
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Wow congrats on winning your age group! That’s fantastic!!
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Thanks.
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Congrats on the age group win!
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Thanks!
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An AG win and no treadmill run??? Now that’s a fabulous week for Darlene!! Lol
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Win-win.
Congrats again to you, amazing lady and now marathoner!
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Well thanks Darlene! I still have to pinch myself every now and then!!
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I agree…I’d rather be cold & wet outside than hot & sweaty on a treadmill. That said, I think I’m gonna fire up ‘Milly later for a couple of Monday miles because it’s in the single digits (feels like) and I”m so done with the cold weather.
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The temps are dropping here too.
Yes, when is spring coming?????
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Looks like a great week! Congrats on your AG 🙂
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Thanks. Happy to be running outside again!
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We’ve been away from that single digit cold lately but now I’m hearing we’re getting snow again…boo winter! You had a great week – and that run along the lake sounds so nice! Congrats on another AG win!
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Thanks. We may be getting some snow too. I hope they’re wrong about the forecast.
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We are having typical Texas weather for January – it was 70 degrees yesterday, and tomorrow’s low will be 34 – but no snow, no ice, so hey, I can deal with that!
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Me too. 70 sounds like a dream.
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Looks like an awesome week. Cold is awful but it def beats the treadmill.
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Yes it does.
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Congrats on the AG win! That’s awesome.
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Thanks
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Congratulations on your AG win! That’s awesome!
Oh, those temps sound brutal! The sun makes it much more manageable, but your winters sure can be brutal! We had a rainy run this week, too. I didn’t love it.
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I am ready for my Florida vacation. Tired of the cold.
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Rain and cold is the WORST combination. Hope the weather gets better quick for you. Way to work it out despite the frigid temps.
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I think the treadmill may be worse.
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Beautiful running routes! And congrats on the AG win 🙂
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Thanks a lot.
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Congrats on your AG win! It’s snowing here today…schools cancelled and I’m counting the minute to get outside!
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Thanks. We’re supposed to get some today too. Hopefully not much. Things just dried out.
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Congrats on running your second race of the year! My weekends are full with kids’ activities that I miss out on groups runs. I usually have to run long on Thursdays or Fridays. Hope you have a great week!
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At least you get it done.Good for you!
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Great job on the age group win, so exciting!!! Love all your pictures here too 🙂
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Thanks a lot.
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Winning food is so much fun! Congrats on your AG win. I’m glad you didn’t have to run inside this week but sheesh…feels like 8 degrees? Is it boating season yet? LOL. Thanks for linking!
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Food is more fun than another medal. You win even more cool things such as a glass.
Can’t wait to boat Miss it so much.
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Congrats on your AG win! That’s always exciting!
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Yeah. It never gets old. And it’s never expected
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I used to love when we headed to the bike trail in the winter and it would be clear for running. Congrats on your win – what a great feeling!
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Supposed to snow tonight. So that clear path may be clear no more (:
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Congrats on winning your age group! That’s always exciting when you’re able to crush a race, especially on tired legs.
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Yes it is. But as I said the faster runners ran the 15k or 30k so I was more lucky than fast.
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Congrats on the AG win!!
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Thank you.
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sounds like a pretty nice week! and another AG in the bag! woot!
I just started my training officially this week. Excited to have a goal to train for!
it’s cold enough here for me to complain occasionally but nothing like what you guys have. next week we are in Poland…it’s MUCH colder there…
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Yes having a goal is motivating.
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