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Weekly Wrap for 1.28.19-2.2.19 – The Polar Vortex and Taper Time


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This is the week all half marathoners look forward to.  The Taper.  However it was also the week that it was TOO COLD to run outdoors. I did have my first “real” race of the year (the others were just fun free ones) and didn’t freeze to death.

Last week –

  • Monday – It was cold and windy as usual but the sun was out for at least the beginning of my run. It now stays lighter longer each week. I ran the only place I know with clear paths and then I met my BFF for a walk around the mall.

the 3rd day in a row running which I never do…now I know why…after 2 miles, my legs said “enough”

  • Tuesday – After running 3 days in a row, it was time to rest the old legs. A snow storm was predicted as well and I had to work late.
  • Wednesday – After a long work day, I planned to run at Ualbany but…

Nope even too cold for me…the wind was brutal.

  • Thursday – Since I was going into work late, I thought about a before work run. Then I looked at the temps and quickly changed my mind.

no can do. winter 2019, I hate you!

Since I had a hair appointment after work, this almost turned into a rest day for the THIRD day in a row. But I bit the bullet went to UAlbany at night for a run. It was cold. No lie but no wind and I didn’t freeze to death.

I was not the only crazy person running there. 7 degrees when I started and 2 when I finished. Brrrr

  • Friday – And the polar vortex continues..

actual temps not windchill

I could have run after work since I hadn’t run Tues or Wed. but I didn’t want to run the day before a race so I declared it another rest day.  THREE days of NO RUNNING —not sick or injured.  I.Hate.Winter. This week turned into a real taper.

At least I can wear the reversible hat I finally finished knitting.

  • Saturday -Today I ran the Polar Cap Run, one of my favorite 4 mile races. Only one of my Sole Sisters, Barbara, was game enough to accompany me on the 1 hour drive to run this race. In addition to running the race, I was planning to connect with my VT friend, Andrea. The temp was 2 degrees when we started but we survived the cold and the HILLS and both of us even won our age groups.

Andrea kept her streak alive and did the race for the 13th time!

  • Sunday -Originally I thought that today would be a rest day because I would have, as usual, added more miles on to the Polar Cap Run and call it “long run completed.”  But it was too cold!! So I contacted Judy and I accompanied her on 8 of her 12 miles.  Win. Win.  And it was a balmy 32 degrees!

This Coming Week – Race Week!

  • Monday –  4 miles
  • Tuesday –  3 miles
  • Wednesday – rest day – pack
  • Thursday – rest day, early flight to West Palm Beach, FL, drive to Delray Beach
  • Friday – 4 miles, drive to Hobo Sound
  • Saturday – rest day, drive to Melbourne (packet pick up), drive to Sebastien
  • Sunday – Publix Florida Half Marathon

getting excited!!

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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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45 thoughts on “Weekly Wrap for 1.28.19-2.2.19 – The Polar Vortex and Taper Time”

  1. I would have looked at the temps for Thursday and literally LOL’d – nope no way. Amazed you managed to get any running in this week! Congrats on the AG win! Bet you cannot WAIT to get to FL and enjoy some warm sunshine and run that fun half marathon.

    Oh, I love your hat! The colors are really gorgeous – what yarn is it?

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    • I cannot wait for Fla but I am not sure how my body will react to the heat and humidity.

      Outside is Schoppel Wolle Ambiente Inside is Berroco Ultra Wool DK

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      • Hahaha. I love that I have found my twin in so many ways
        Maybe you had mentioned it as it sounded familiar when we were browsing brunch options. I was all for the smoked salmon benedict but then I saw the salmon avocado toast and went to brunch heaven. That’s walkable from where mom & Bob are and might happen for breakfast post Half

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  8. Wow. I have drawn the line at 17F for an outdoor run – and even then it has to be sunny with zero wind. You are badass for doing that Polar Cap race! Your hat is gorgeous — is it two layers?

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  19. Negative double digits is definitely too cold for me! Nothing wrong with a little pre-taper tapering! Congrats on your AG win! I find January/February just too cold to willingly sign up for a race!

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  20. Oh, my goodness! That strawberry medal! You are going to have such a great race! We’ll be a few hours north in Daytona, hoping to get some decent weather before the rain!

    You are an absolute rockstar for getting out there in that polar vortex. All I can say is Brrr!

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