Upstate driving (to Rochester, then to Liverpool) and getting in those post-work miles leading finally to a taper.
- Monday – A long drive to Rochester and after setup, I was hoping to run along the Erie Canal. It was raining all day but it stopped when I was done. Lucky Me.

it was actually a little chilly – 60 degrees
I even got to meet up with a fellow Skirt Sports ambassador.
- Tuesday – Day two in Rochester. Cloudy again and even was raining when I left work but I took a chance and drove up to Lake Ontario. And it was not raining there. I ran in the sand along the lake and on a trail and then drove to the lighthouse.

still chilly along the water but the humidity is returning
As I drove back to my hotel, it started raining. The weather Gods were on my side!
- Wednesday – I left Rochester after work and drove to Liverpool. After I checked into my hotel, I headed out to Onondaga Lake State Park for a run. Another cloudy day but the sunset was my reward (and ice cream!)
- Thursday – Before I headed home, I drove back at Onondaga Lake State Park. I was tired and coming down with a cold, but finally the sun came out so I dragged myself for a run/walk.

85 degrees – summer has returned
- Friday – Rest Day and feeling sick 😦
- Saturday – Our last long run before the big race next weekend. Feeling even worse than the day before but I knew that a run with friends would make me feel better. And it did. We chose the Corning Bike Path for our run and then went to our favorite place after for brunch.
Aftrwards, my hubby wanted me to go up to to the lake with him and I was tempted but I decided to stay home, do errands and stuff around the house and beat this cold.
- Sunday – Again it was tempting to go to Saratoga and watch some friends in their race and then go on our boat but it was mah jongg weekend at my friend’s house on the Schroon River. So that’s where I went. And it actually was a fun time. We did some walking, a lot of eating and some playing of mah jongg.
This Coming Week – RACE WEEK!!
- Monday – 3 miles (turkey trot challenge group)
- Tuesday – 3 miles, tennis
- Wednesday – rest day, dinner & movie with tennis friends
- Thursday – 3 miles
- Friday – rest day
- Saturday – RnR Montreal 5k (walk)
- Sunday – RnR Montreal Half Marathon
Please link up for the Weekly Wrap hosted by these wonderful bloggers Holly @ HoHoRuns and Wendy @ Taking the Long Way Home
Happy Running! How is your running going? What’s new with you? Any big races on the horizon? Please share.
Hope your cold is all gone by this weekend. I wish I could have been in two places today, but I needed to get my long run in and I definitely had no desire to do 13.1!
LikeLike
Cold only lasted one day which made me happy. I was annoyed because I don’t usually catch colds.
I did consider Palio for a second. I did it last year as a training run for Wineglass. Same weather. Hot and humid. Glad to relax today.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Palio is like Chingacook & Firecracker — always hot. I only had 11 and that was definitely bad enough so I never considered Palio & wasn’t sorry I didn’t do it either.
LikeLike
2 years ago I almost had a pr (would have if not for a bloody nose) but it was cool and rainy
LikeLiked by 1 person
I like your thursday skirt pattern, and looked at your sunday one when I was browsing the options. Glad you’re starting to feel better.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes. Glad my cold was short lived
LikeLike
I just love how you get to run in so many different places in one week! Happy race week can’t wait to hear all about Montreal
LikeLike
Can’t wait!
LikeLike
I’m always impressed that you are able to get in so many runs while you are traveling!
LikeLike
It’s not easy! I was so happy that the weather cooperated. I don’t run in the rain!
LikeLike
You had some beautiful runs this week! Sorry to hear you weren’t feeling well but I hope you’re feeling better this week in time for your trip 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yup. All better but tired…..
LikeLike
Gorgeous sunset! I love that you were at Onondaga State Park. I spent a whole summer rowing there. So many memories!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s really pretty there. O go back two more times this fall.
LikeLike
You did have the weather gods smiling on you 😉 Hope you have a great time in Montreal! I really enjoyed the RnR Philly!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope weather Gods continue to smile on me esp this weekend.
LikeLike
Love your race skirt and tank that match at the end of your post. All the best in Montreal !
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks
LikeLike
You always have the prettiest running routes! I would love just some of that variety!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sleeping in hotels is not that much fun. But bridges and ocean views. I’ll trade ya.
LikeLike
Sorry you were sick but happy to see it didn’t last long. Enjoy race week!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad too.
LikeLike
I hope you are feeling better now. My husband was sick for a week last week and that rarely happens. I never ran when I had business trips to Rochester, even though it wasn’t before my running days — now I can’t remember why not!.
LikeLike
Oh too bad. Rochester is a beautiful place to run.
I am feeling better!!
LikeLike
Sorry to hear you are feeling sick! I hope it passes before your race next weekend. Chicken soup!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It passed quickly. Thank God.
LikeLike
You had some beautiful routes to run on last week. I’m sure that helped motivate you to get in the great workouts that you did. You’re more than ready for race weekend. Best of luck, and more importantly, have a blast!
LikeLiked by 1 person
We’ll see. Halfs are always hard to me no matter how the training goes. But I plan to enjoy it no matter what the outcome is.
LikeLike
I totally agree. My 32nd was no easier than my first. But I have a new attitude. Look at scenery not my watch. Enjoy the experience.
LikeLike