I have been saying that we’ve had a mild winter. It’s come back to haunt me. This past week, I’ve woken up to single digits. Thankfully, it warmed up (but still freezing) and I was able to survive the after work run.
Last week –
- Monday – My legs felt good despite running 2 days in a row. It was cold again but the hard part was that I had to run alone. But got it done and then met my BFF for a walk around mall.
still light at the start and then a beautiful sunset
NYC Marathon opened today and many of my friends entered the lottery. But I had a guaranteed entry:
I’m in!!
- Tuesday – No running today since I was scheduled to sub in my former tennis group. It was fun catching up with my Tues. tennis pals and of course, at dinner after.
- Wednesday – Fleet Feet again offered an after work run as part of their running club at Nine Pin Cider). Yes today was also our 20 year wedding anniversary. No gifts or celebrations (dinner on the weekend and a renovated master bath!) But instead, I decided to do my run right away in town and chill at home with a glass of wine.
I started on the rail trail until it got dark and then ran around the streets parallel to it. For some reason, my legs felt really preppy.
- Thursday – Another after work run. Usually I run at UAlbany with some of the Sole Sisters. But with illnesses, injuries and work, no one was able to run with me. Solo for the 3rd time this week. At least I got caught up with my podcasts.
back on the rail trail in the opposite direction and then in town – boy, my legs felt lethargic today. guess that’s what happens when your old legs run two days in a row
- Friday – Rest day and still home to play mah jongg. Life is good (except for the snow on the ground.)
- Saturday – Long run Saturday with the Sole Sisters. This week, we planned to run on the Delmar Rail Trail but that darn snow covering made us change to The Crossings I started early since I had to run more miles than the others. Unfortunately Barbara got sick at the last moment, Judy was in Florida and Sherry was there as well to run the Key West Half so I had to run my first 5 miles alone. Then I ran a few with Judy & Chris and the final 5 miles with Deidre. Glad to have those miles done and go to brunch before the storm hit.
it actually got colder as the run went on
After I was done, I did some errands including get part B of my shingles vaccine. Believe or not, the the pharmacist was a runner and running the Gasparilla Challenge in a few weeks.
- Sunday – Our first snowstorm of the year! Trapped in the house to get some cleaning and de-cluttering done. Looking for a restaurant open so we could go out to dinner. (No luck so far. May have to cook :()
This Coming Week –
- Monday – DAY OFF –
4 miles(sub zero temps – no way jose) - Tuesday – 3 miles with SS
- Wednesday – 3 miles (volunteering with STEM)
- Thursday – 3 miles with SS, dinner out with tennis friends
- Friday – rest day, mah jongg
- Saturday – 12 miles with my Sole Sisters (Feb. 10 half marathon training peaks)
- Sunday –Winter Series #4 Race (3m)
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Happy Running! How is your running going? What’s new with you? Any big races on the horizon? Please share.
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At least the snow (mostly) waited until after your long run. 🙂
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yes. Very lucky. No runs snowed out this training cycle. Just need 12 next Sat and I taper.
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I need 2 more weeks . . .
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You don’t have to worry. You don’t only have the weekends. So we’re both good. But the weather on race day. That’s out of our control. I’m hoping for dry.
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Of course I still have to worry. One really big multi day storm could make life really difficult and running isn’t the only thing I do, either. I have plenty of other things on my plate I have to schedule around.
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But at least you have a treadmill. It’s not fun but can be done if necessary.
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Doing a really long run on my treadmill would be difficult. It shuts off after 90 minutes so the motor won’t burn out. Obviously I am not fast enough to get in 11-12 miles in 90 minutes!
But training has also been pretty solid.
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I agree. You’ve had a great training – already done a few 10s and an 11. You’re ready 🙂
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I share your pain. It has been fabulous up to this point but now the words Polar Vortex are being tossed around by the weather people. The final month of Tokyo training will be interesting. Yay for taking the plunge for NYCM. That’ll be amazing!
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I’m excited and scared.
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I was saying the same thing about Winter last week. Guess I should have just kept my mouth shut, lol!
So excited for you to run NYCM. I know it’s scary considering its your first marathon but I did it as my first marathon and it was such an unforgettable experience. I’m sure it will be the same for you!
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Good to hear. I’ll lean on you for advice then
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That was a pretty sunset in your Monday run! We’re having single digit temperatures this week too :(. I know Winter has essentially just started but I’m already tired of it.
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Same. Today is unreal -7 and that’s not windchill
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I’m taking an off day too, but not because it will be too cold. My knee is just bugging me right now so I’m not pushing it. Sub Zero temps!!! Stay warm!
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Sorry about the knee. I hope it’s not serious.
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Way to get that 12 miler in before the storm. It’s crazy cold here too. Dying to know if you ended up cooking or not last night?? 🙂 And what did you make?
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No. Delmonicos decided to stay open. Phew
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Happy anniversary, and great job getting your runs in this week! I’m really hoping this winter will be mostly mild–I’m kinda already ready for spring!
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Me too. We’re getting socked right now.
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I didn’t realize you’re taking on the NYC Marathon this year! How exciting!!
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Yes and scary.
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Fabulous work out there!
I just can’t with all that snow! You guys are rockstars for getting out there and getting it done. It was 37* when we were supposed to go out this morning, and we noped ourselves right back to bed!
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Ha ha. 37. Heat wave.
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Renovated bath? Tell me more!!!
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Grey and white. Nothing fancy. All new everything. Probably needed your decorating expertise.
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It sounds pretty, and I love the colors because you get a lot of choice in towel and accessory colors.
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The funny story is that it has a Paris theme. I ordered some accessories from Amazon. I couldn’t figure out why it was going to take 2 months. Then I looked at the details. It’s coming from China.
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I’ve done that before, LOL. The theme sounds perfect – I hope you share pictures when it’s all completed. 🙂
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I wouldn’t mind running alone with sunset(?) views like that — but for me it would be sunrise. Then, I could stop for photos to my heart’s content. We got the COLD weather this weekend, but thankfully no snow. Stay warm!
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Brr! So cold today.
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It’s quite ironic that I posted about winter running ti[s on Friday because we got blasted with the white stuff Friday night and off/on all weekend. I honestly don’t mind the snow, but the wind has been brutal.
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Even I couldn’t get out to run today.
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We’ve had single digits here in Chicago this past week but luckily I was in California for most of it. I left 61 degrees in San Francisco on Saturday only to be faced with 7 degrees in Chicago today. Why do I live here???
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Yeah. I wonder the same. It can’t last this cold. Can it?
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Happy anniversary! I think I might have said that on Instagram. New bathroom sounds fun.
Love your top photo – something about the winter sun
I dragged my butt out for sushi, stretch and row today but there’s no way I’d have run outdoors if today were a running day. Wasn’t doing treadmill shakeout. Stay warm and safe.
November. EEEK.
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By the way, did you linkup this week? Never saw yours hence late
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Oops I forgot.
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Yes. November. Yikes. I saw someone running outdoors. I tried the tm. Didn’t work. I’ll try outside today. Maybe.
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Makes sense – couldn’t figure out how I missed it.
I’m taking a few days off — my next run may be in warmer climes or possibly Thursday
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It sounds like you got some good runs in last week and so exciting about the NYC Marathon!
Happy belated anniversary! We are getting ready to remodel our master bath as well. I just finished picking out everything and I’m placing orders this week. They’re supposed to start the demolition in mid-February.
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Ours just finished. Good luck with yours.
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Excited for you to run NYCM! You needed to knock that distance off your list.
It looks like I have to take my run to the treadmill this morning. We’ve got ice, wind, and falling temps. Boo!
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Here too. I’ll skip a run rather than run on the treadmill. Yes, that’s how I feel about the tm. I just read someone calling it “satin’s Sidewalk”. LOL
And yes, 26.2 will hopefully be ONE and done. Then back to the shorter distances.
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How awesome you received a guaranteed entry into NYC. I threw my name in (again) but don’t expect to be chosen. I’m glad you survived your cold, solo runs this week. At least you always have a choice of pretty places to run. (I wish for a rail trail around here!) Hope you enjoyed the anniversary! Thanks for linking.
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How exciting. That would be so cool if you got in. And Teresa too. We would have a blast in NYC. Besides I’ll need al the support I can get.
Solo runs again this week 😦 I’ll survive the cold but it’s not fun.
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I entered with my time qualifying race today for NYC Marathon. We will see if I am too late, but I could not register while away on my trip…..still not sure why. Anyway, maybe we will finally meet! 🙂
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Oh I hope so!!!!
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