Traveling is great but it’s tough getting back in a routine.
- Monday – My last day in Paris. I was wondering whether my legs would be tired but they felt as fresh as a daisy. So I went for a run in the same park as my first Paris run with Karen but in a different part of Bois de Vincennes.
We spent the rest of the day outside of Paris in Saint Germain en Laye. (Since I’ve been to Paris many times before, I tried to do different non touristy things on this trip.) It was fabulous.
Ended my trip with a delicious dinner and a walk down the Champs Elysées.
- Tuesday – Rest day. Shuttle, plane, and 3 trains home. No problems…arrived home safely!
- Wednesday – Back at work and having trouble adjusting to the 6 hour difference in time. it was raining but then it stopped so I thought Id go for a run. Temperature drop and wind… I thought that I could run in a long sleeved shirt and capris and would warm up as I ran. Nope… in the 40s but felt like 30s. Quit after one mile. Brrrrrr.
- Thursday – So today, I packed tights and a jacket. I was determined to not let the weather stop me from running.
- Friday – Rest Day cuz there was unpacking, laundry and mah jongg to squeeze into the evening.
- Saturday – Long Run with my “Sole Sisters.” With a half marathon coming up, I wanted to run 9 or 10 miles. The fall temps were perfect as was the company (esp. breakfast afterwards).
- Sunday – Today I drove 3 hours with my stepson & his girl friend to go to my future daughter-in-law’s bridal shower. I am so excited for this wedding in March.
This Coming Week –
- Monday – 3 miles (Turkey Trot Training Group)
- Tuesday – 3 miles, tennis sub
- Wednesday – rest day, dinner out with tennis pals
- Thursday – 4 miles. mall walk with my BFF
- Friday – rest day, mah jongg chez moi
- Saturday – 4 miles (if time), bus to NYC
- Sunday – Poland Spring 5m Race, lunch with friends, Broadway Show, train home
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I haven’t been to Paris in ages, but I think I’d like to do some non-touristy things too –those parks are so beautiful! I hope you’ve recovered from jet lag now.
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I’m recovered I think but now I have a cold. UGH!
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I’ve been enjoying your Paris pics on IG. I am super impressed that you went to work the next day when you came home. I would have definitely needed some time to adjust! -M
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I would have liked another day off but I didn’t have any more vacation time left.
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You had quite a time in Paris! I’ve never been there…hope to see it someday! Is it just as hard to adjust to the time difference going there as it is coming back?
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I hope you do. It is actually harder for me because I’m not a good sleeper. Going over, I just forced myself to stay awake the first day and go to bed and get up on their time.
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Wow, it must have been hard to get back to work right after coming home from Paris. You’re a trooper!
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very hard
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I have the hardest time transitioning back to work and reality after a vacation…and that’s without any jet lag. It looks like you had an amazing trip. Maybe I’ll get there one day. You’ll need to be my travel guide though. Thanks for linking!
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I will definitely be your guide!!
And yes, my brain is still in la la land. And so is my house.
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I am so impressed that you went to work the day after returning from Paris. That bridal shower looks like it was special; it’s so fun to celebrate young love!
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I was a zoombie – no lie.
Yes and they are so naive ha ha.
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Beautiful pics of Paris! I hope to visit France again someday and run! I hope you’ve recovered from the jet lag, sounds like you have an awesome week of training this week.
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I felt better last week actually. But maybe it’s because I now have a cold.
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I’m impressed you were able to get right back to work after traveling home!
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Just barely. I was a walking zombie.
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I;d love to run in Paris! When I traveled there, I wasn’t a runner and I feel like I missed out on a lot.
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I feel that way about so many places I traveled to before I was a runner.
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Jet lag is no fun! I think I avoided most of it this past week, but I’ve been hungry at both east coast and west coast meal times, who who knows.
The change in weather is pretty crazy. We’ve had a few cooler days but nothing that screams fall, quite yet. I just signed up for a 10 miler on Sunday, mostly because I need the miles. We will see how it goes.
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Good luck in your race. I am not enjoying the cold.
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Your trip abroad looked so fun! I have to get back to Europe soon…so many places I still want to go!
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Me too.
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Did we talk about Phil Hewitt’s books?
Keep on running has a chunk about Bois de Vincennes and other Paris routes You’ll love it if you’ve not read it.
Nice runs!
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No. I’ll have to get a copy.
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Let me check when I get home tonight to see if I have one. If I do, it’s yours
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Thanks.
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I love seeing your pictures of Paris! I think it’s great that you were able to get right back in the swing of things too!!
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Tired. And now I have a cold. Maybe I should have rested.
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