A short work week. Yay! And my last trip to NYC until November. This time, I did run there.
- Monday -Love me a holiday so I can run in the morning on a weekday!! I thought about a race but the Sefcu 5k started at 9 am which was too late so I opted to run with some newbie runners. They were training for their first half and did 1/4 mi intervals. Not the best scenario but nice not to run alone.
My hubby was nice enough to wait until I got back to head up to the lake. It was too hot to stay home. It was a quiet day since most of our friends had headed home.
- Tuesday – The indoor tennis season has started. Although I decided not to join the tennis club, I got asked to sub and I happily accepted. Of course, I had to sneak in a short run nearby. The heat and humidity were back. I tried to find as much shade as possible. First I had to move off the path for the boys cross country meet and then later for the girls. Then I ran (slogged) out of time.
- Wednesday – Back on the train to NYC. I debated where to run to avoid the heat. I decided to take the subway to Roosevelt Island and run around the whole island. It turned out to be a good choice. The route was shady for the most part and there was a slight breeze from the water.
The only negative besides the heat was that I was the only runner on the path. After my run, I took the tram back to Manhattan and then walked all the way back to my hotel.10 miles on the feet for the day!!
- Thursday – After a long hot day of training, I hopped the subway to run in Central Park because I had planned to meet fellow Skirt Sports ambassador Elizabeth. I hadn’t seen her since the spring and we have never run together. As soon as we met, a big storm arrived. Luckily we were near a shopping mall to take cover and chat until the rain stopped. We did get in our run and it was great. The opposite of the day before…so many runners and running groups in the park.
After our run,we continued our conversation over dinner and drinks and then I walked back to my hotel. 10 miles covered again today
- Friday – Rest Day. I had to catch the train home so no time to run. (Darn. Finally some cooler temps.)
- Saturday – Last long run. 12 Miles with some of the Sole Sisters. And the weather was perfect. We chose to meet at Nisky Bike Path and pair up since everyone had different distances to cover. I ran a fast 3 miles with Judy and then the remaining 9 miles with Sherry and Chris. There were some hills thrown in that didn’t thrill me but we got it done and celebrated with brunch afterwards.
- Sunday – Boating Sunday. The temps felt more like fall than summer. So I talked (begged) my hubby into going for a hike first. He enjoyed the view from Pinnacle Point but did get annoyed when I got us lost on the second trail.
We ended the day with a short boat ride and then dinner with a view.
This Coming Week –
- Monday – drive to Rochester, rest day
- Tuesday – 4 miles in Rochester
- Wednesday – drive to Syracuse, 3 miles
- Thursday – drive home after work, rest day
- Friday – 3 miles, mah jongg
- Saturday – 8-10 miles – Taper Time, boating
- Sunday -rest day, tennis, Mah Jongg on the Schroon River
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Happy Running! How is your running going? What’s new with you? Is the humidity killing your running mojo?Please share.
No race? I”m so used to you having a race! LOL! Looks like a nice week of running with friends.
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There were several to choose from. But instead I ran long with friends.
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Love your shirt/dress in Labor Day pic.
Sorry to have missed you Wednesday, glad you had a good run. RI is perfect for breeze and all shade that time of day?
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We’ll have to plan another meet up. Hopefully before thanksgiving
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Are you happy or sad to not be going back to NYC until November? I wanted you to check out the “vending machine” Lululemon/Nuun are putting in with “free” stuff you might need on a run. Maybe it will still be there in November.
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Yes I am not back for work. But am racing there sept 29 and maybe oct 28.
I’ll have to check it out.
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Sounds like a really solid week! Holidays are great for me too not having to rush to squeeze in a workout around my work day.
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I’d love to work 4 days every week. Lol
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I also love when holidays fall during a week day so I can get up early and run and then have the rest of the day free to celebrate.
I used to live on Roosevelt Island a few years ago. It’s a cool little place. Unfortunately I wasn’t a runner when I lived there 😦
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How cool is that. It is a nice place to run. Ever go back?
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How fun that you got to sub for tennis. I haven’t played in years but it sure is nice to mix up the running with other things. It actually got pretty cold here so the running is super appealing!
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I used to play several times a week but no time anymore.
Yes, it was chilly yesterday and raining today.
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Sounds like a fun week! That’s great that the rain let up in time for you to be able to still get in a run with your friend in Central Park 🙂
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Yes. It’s to meet virtual friends IRL.
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Well tell hubby he can navigate next time. 🙂 Much as I hate to see the days shorten, I am totally digging this weather.
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My fault. I like to be adventurous and next time I’ll bring a map. I had fun. Hiking isn’t his thing. At least he tried it.
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I soy with my little eye…a LV RnR shirt 😉 Looks like you had an action-packed week!
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oops…I SPY (not soy LOL)
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You Spy right.
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Super jealous of your fall like temps. I’m sitting in karate right now, and there is no a/c. On the plus side, I think fat and pounds are just melting away. On the downside, when will the cooler weather get here???
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It’s still cool here. And rainy.
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Yay for another great week of training! I felt the exact same way as you did about being able to run on a weekday morning. It was so enjoyable compared to my regular early evening runs!
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I know. Maybe I need to retire.
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That Roosevelt Island run sounds like such a fun adventure! And I’m really happy for you that you’re getting to do some long runs with friends – it makes the miles go by a little easier.
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It such does. Makes running much more fun.
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Sounds like a great week! Always nice when you can get to run in Central Park.
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Yes it is.
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well you sure had a fun week! I did not even know you could run on Roosevelt Island! Great week of training
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Yes. It is a nice flat scenic route
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So much done in just one week. Looks like you had a good one. Hope this week is even better.
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Not in NYC. So it certainly will be different.
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