This was planned forever ago but our girls weekend to NYC happened and it was a blast. And then next week, I’m off to Florida for a 8 day vacation with my tennis friends.
Last week –
- Monday – So today was week 6 of the Freihofer Challenge Training (FTC) group. I had planned on doing my long run on Saturday so I could tackle the “advanced” drills today. Well, the weather did not cooperate and I ran 4 on Saturday and 8 on Sunday. That meant, my legs would protest if I encouraged them to run fast. Once more, I wimped out and ran with the “Beginner” group – Better safe than sorry is my philosophy (esp. with a 15k and a half marathon coming up.)
twinning
- Tuesday – Rest day finally. I hadn’t played tennis in forever so I decided to sub in my old group. It was fun playing and catching up over dinner. I have resumed my short lunch time walks too.
greenery = flowers & Starbucks
- Wednesday – I had planned to run with the FTC group at 6 pm near where I live. Then, there was this fun event:
But after standing for 8 hours in uncomfortable shoes, I was too pooped to do either. Instead, I stopped off on my way home at the Corning Bike Path. The run sucked but the scenery was good.
- Thursday – One more run before the race. I decided on a quick one at UAlbany and then home to pack. A little bit more energy than the day before but not much.
jumping in excitement for my weekend away
- Friday – Off to my girls weekend away. After checking into our hotel in Brooklyn, we headed to the expo and then to carb load with pizza to prepare for the next morning’s race.
- Saturday – Today a group of the Sole Sisters ran the Hot Chocolate 15k in Brooklyn. Not an easy race but a fun one. We all met our goals and ate lots of chocolate.
not a PR but negative splits, 2nd in my AG and NO PAIN!!
After the race, we spent the rest of the day in Manhattan. This included a Broadway show (Avenue Q), and dinner near Times Square.
If you are wondering who is that guy. One runner in our group got injured so my friend Stan subbed for her (in the ALL of our planned activities).
- Sunday – Another full day planned for our group. Lunch in the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, visit to the Cherry Blossom Festival there, then back to Manhattan.
We checked our luggage in Macys (for free) and then climbed to the top of the Vessel at Hudson Yards before heading home that night.
Such a fun weekend away. We are already trying to figure out what to do for our next one.
This Coming Week and Next –
- Monday – FRW Training Challenge Run (3 miles)
- Tuesday – rest day, hair appt
- Wednesday – 3 miles (S.O.A.R – Sisterhood Of Athletes and Runners)
- Thursday – rest day, fly to Florida
- Friday – 3 miles, tennis, beach and fun in the sun
- Saturday – rest day, tennis, beach, theatre in town
- Sunday – 5K race, beach
- Monday – 3 miles, tennis, beach
- Tuesday – 3 miles, tennis, beach, book club night
- Wednesday – rest day, road trip
- Thursday – 6.6km, fly home *MY BIRTHDAY*
- Friday – rest day, chiro, mah jongg
- Saturday – Summer Smith 5k race, Tulip Fest, birthday dinner
- Sunday – Long Run (8-10 m) – ONE WEEK UNTIL HALF #37, Mother’s Day family celebration
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Wow you sure do pack a ton into your week! Congrats on the 15K and glad that your leg pain is gone. Have a fun vacation in Florida. Thanks for linking up!
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What a relief about the leg..still a little nervous.
Can’t wait for some sun!!
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Wow, what a jam packed but fun long weekend for you!
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It really was. Now I am exhausted LOL
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Congrats on your 15 km race (did you run only to eat chocolate?).
Here in Italy spring is warm and sunny, perfect weather to run.
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Actually, I’m not a chocolate fan. But it was a fun time and a well run race. Still cold here. Frost this morning.
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Mmm chocolate. And beach. That’s a toss up on which is better. Safe travels, happy birthday and have fun!
While my achilles is glad I didn’t do hot chocolate, I wish my schedule had aligned to join you/say hi this weekend.
I should see Q one more time before it closes.
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You should definitely see Q one more time…so glad I did.
Put Hot Chocolate on your schedule for next year – such a fun and well organized race. Much better than RnRs.
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I want to. Hopefully schedule works. This is one I’d have been willing to go to Philly for. So hopefully this one returns
Rock of Ages is replacing Q, that I’ll definitely see again
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we got a groupon and had 5th row seats for $45 (normally cost $150). I want to see Rock of Ages.
My NYC trips got shortened – May 20-23 and June 10-12. 😦
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I’m here June 10-12 so it’s a plan-ish
Depending on your next, we can try for Rock if it’s bad weather
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Looking forward to it. L
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What fun – our group has talked about doing the chocolate race one of these years, but haven’t done so yet. How nice to have a group of friends who want to do all the things in one jam-packed weekend! Now rest up so you can enjoy Florida!
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I’m not sure I will rest…but I will enjoy Florida.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. The Renegades need you!
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What a great girls’ (and guy) weekend! I love all these chocolate-themed races and their “half-eaten” chocolate bar medals 😉 At least they all have different “wrappers,” right 😉 Thanks for linking with us 😉
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Loved the medal too!!
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I loved this! There is something so special about a girls’ weekend getaway – and throwing in a 15k race is the cherry on top! Congrats on another Finish Line and medal Darlene 🙂
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Thanks. I feel so lucky to have met these ladies.
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Love that Hot Chocolate 15K medal! Have so much fun on your Florida vacation. I have recently picked up tennis again since not playing since I was a kid. I am having such fun!
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So cool to hear you’re playing tennis. it is fun and so different from running. I wish I had the time (and $$) to do both.
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What a great girls weekend! And, congrats on the Hot Chocolate 15K. Those races look like a lot of fun!
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They are. You should do one.
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That sounds like so much fun! The botanical gardens look lovely. And congrats on the race. What’s this about checking luggage at Macy’s???
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It’s free. Most people don’t know about it. 7th and 34th entrance.
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Geez, I’m exhausted just reading this post! You are truly the energizer bunny–do you ever stop?
Congrats on the Hot Chocolate. Isn’t it a fun race?
Have fun in Florida! I’d ask if you were racing, but I’m sure I know the answer to that one…
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Can’t for sunshine. We’ve had little.
And yes a 5k on Sunday. The heat will be a shocker.
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Sounds like a really fun NYC trip! The botanical garden looks beautiful. Have fun in Florida this week 🙂
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the gardens were perfect. we got lucky with the timing of the cherry blossoms.
thanks I am positive that I will have a good time in Fla.
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OMG I want to do a chocolate run! that medal!! Hey and Stan was a good sport, I see! I am a tad jealous of your fun in the sun holiday… well, I’m doing that soon too so *sticks tongue out at you* 😀
the vessel looks SO cool! I want to go there!
I was looking at your upcoming week plans and saw the 6.6KM run and thought “that’s an odd distance!” but now I get it!
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Oh where are you going? It has been cold and rainy. Hope to have some sunshine.
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So much fun! I love that you have a regular tennis game and that you were able to do so many fun things with your friends this week! Such a great mix of activities!
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So far it’s fun in the sun. Lots of tennis beach and restaurants.
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