Last week –
- Monday – For the first time ever, I had to work today. As a result, our NYE plans were last minute. Two of my running friends mentioned an event that they were going to – Eden Cafe celebrating a Brazilian New Year’s Eve (parts of Brazil celebrate midnight at our 10 pm.) with an Improvisational Comedy Troupe along with other comedians and musical entertainers and food. The hubby, his friend and I decided to join them. Definitely something different for us. I won’t go into details but we won’t be repeating this event.
at least the food and the company were good…
- Tuesday – First race of 2019. Winter Series #2. A 3.5 miler or 13.1. I chose the 3.5 miles (really 3.75) which started at noon. A fun race with lots of runner friends.
yes I wore a skirt and didn’t regret it.
- Wednesday – Our local Fleet Feet offered a Resolution Run so I signed up. I get tired of my after work running route (UAlbany) though I would prefer getting my run done right after work and not waiting 2 hours. I was afraid that I would know no one (Judy was not participating in the run) and that the runners would all be fast. It was not the case. I met a nice lady and we chatted before and after the run. She was much too slow to run with but I did run in the DARK with a nice bunch of ladies. Glad I went. It’s important every now and then to leave your comfort zone.
3.25 miles
- Thursday – An after work run at UAlbany with 3 Sole Sisters. Always glad to have company on my runs.
dark at the end but at least light at the beginning now
- Friday – A well deserved rest day and an evening home to play mah jongg.
- Saturday – Long run Saturday with the Sole Sisters got rained out so a rest and errands day.
- Sunday – Long run with the Sole Sisters was rescheduled. We chose to run on the Zim Smith Trail. We have been so lucky this winter with no ice or snow and almost perfect weather, Today was no exception. Runners arrived at different times and ran different distances. I ran 7 miles with Barbara, Judy and Sherry and then the last 3 by myself. During that segment, I bumped into my Patrick, my Freihofer and Turkey Trot coach and we ran together for a bit. A nice surprise.
Our run was followed by brunch at Leah’s Cakery where I consumed chocolate milk, quiche and a brownie (well, I did run 10 miles!)
This Coming Week –
- Monday – 4 miles
- Tuesday – rest day, tennis sub
- Wednesday – 4 miles
- Thursday – 3 miles with SS
- Friday – rest day, mah jongg
- Saturday – 10-11 miles with my Sole Sisters (Feb. 10 half marathon training continues)
- Sunday –Winter Series #3 Race (3M)
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a noon time start on New Year’s Day sounds great! Looks like your new year is off to a running start
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So far so good.
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Gee I *wonder* why you were rained out yesterday. You don’t have fins? That weather and drive were ridiculous.
Yay on going outside your comfort zone and enjoying the run.
At least the company was good on NYE — when that is true I find some of the rest manageable.
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Too bad you had to race in that weather.
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It was odd – when I woke up I was hoping they’d call it off. And even once I got there and was waiting I wasn’t sure I wanted to run. I got a hat and entry was entirely tax deductible. But then they called us outside and my inner “let’s go play” came out.
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At least it was shorter than Brooklyn
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I won’t be running at all this Wed so don’t plan to be back. Maybe Kathy will be, but she’d definitely be slow for you. I was just hoping to win something. 🙂 And actually I really like the Mizunos too . . .
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All depends on the weather. Now the forecast is for rain. The weekend looks good. But cold.
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Normally quiche and a brownie might not make sense together, but it’s a perfect combo after a long run — protein, carbs, and chocolate. 😉
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It was originally just quiche but someone said: I can’t believe you’re not having anything sweet? So I did.
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Happy New Year! Looks like you had some nice runs to kick off 2019 this week.
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So far so good. Finger crossed the good weather holds out…it looks like we will be getting some cold temps.
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Sounds like a good week overall! Sorry the NYE plans weren’t that great.
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Yes and it was costly – live and learn.
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Happy New Year! I love the idea of a resolution run! Sounds like your new year is off to a great start!
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It appears to be. Hope we both continue to have a good running year.
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Nice job getting all those miles in! Keep up the great work!
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Happy New Year! Nice when you venture out of your comfort zone and things turn out well. Great start to your 2019 running!
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Yes sometimes we get in a rut because it’s easy or comfortable.
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Happy New Year to you too. And thanks.
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Busy busy busy, as per usual 😉 You’re lucky to have so many options for running and always a slew of runner pals to run with, no matter where.
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Yes I do feel lucky.
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I’m thinking I’ll start this years races with a spring 10K. I haven’t picked one yet though so we will see.
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Sounds like a great idea. Good luck finding one.
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Bummer the NYE comedy event wasn’t as enjoyable as it sounds. Good for you for going to the resolution run. Nice change of scenery I’ll bet!
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It was nice to run some place different.
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Quiche, chocolate milk and a brownie sound delicious! I want that right now!
My first race was on Saturday – it was a 5K Resolution Run and I loved it. Definitely would do it again.
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Sounds like a fun race. Great way to start off the year.
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Looks like you had some good runs to start off the year! I need to start running again!
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So far it’s been great. Hope you start running again when you have time. You have such a busy work schedule.
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you had a great start! lots of miles if you ask me!
I have races on my horizon, a couple in Feb. Nothing major right now. And… I’ve just been to my Second Opinion ortho… I may soon have to reevaluate my goals and plans again…
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I hope your second opinion ortho gives you good news. Fingers crossed.
Quality races are more important than quantity or maybe just stick to shorter distances.
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