After four weeks of working in NYC and two weekends away, it was nice to be home and sleep in my own bed.
NYCM Training continued of course.
Last Week –
- Monday – I spend today in RI with my college roommate. I started out the day with a recovery run along the beach.
Then we went kayaking for about 2 hours. Yikes. I have never used those muscles before. So sore.
loved kayaking!!
We finished the day with a boat ride to a beach to relax.
This weekend away was just what the doctor ordered.
- Tuesday – Back home and back at work. Took a rest day, went to the chiro and then a walk around the mall with my BFF.
- Wednesday – Fleet Feet sponsored a run night so I agreed to go with a friend. I got there early so ran 1.5 miles and then sampled some Untapped fuel and ran 3 miles with my friend and a new running friend. Nice change of scenery. Heat and humidity returned but it was only for a day.
at the Crossings where I have not run in a while
- Thursday – Rained all day. But when I got out of work, it was not raining. Headed to the Corning Bike trail where was nearby to squeeze in a run …
leaves are stating to change already…
Then off to an early release viewing of this movie:
loved the clothes, scenery, the characters…everything about this show and of course the movie!!!!!!!!!!
- Friday – Rest day. Finally got to play mah jongg with the girls.
- Saturday – Long Run Day with my Sole Sisters. My plan called for 16 miles. I ran 8 solo though I did run with Jan for a bit. Then Barbara arrived to run the next 8 but for the last mile I told her to run ahead as I was pooped. I thought it might rain but actually the weather was perfect.
on the local rail trail
After we all headed to a birthday party. Good food and good times. Running friends are the best.
- Sunday – Still nice weather for boating on Lake George. Lucky us. We relaxed and BBQed
and then I went for a long walk in the trails.
This Coming Week – Marathon Training Week 12
- Monday – drive to Rochester, run
- Tuesday – rest day
- Wednesday – run
- Thursday – run
- Friday – rest day, drive home
- Saturday – Long Run, hair appt
- Sunday – rest day, mah jongg on the Schroon R.
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My First 5K and More... 
As much as I love traveling, there is nothing better than sleeping in my own bed! Glad you got to be at home. Enjoy!
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Off again tomorrow. sigh!
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Sounds like a great week. I enjoy kayaking but it does use totally different muscles than running! Our weather is still warm and humid and I can’t take it anymore!
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Oh but the winters are sooo long.
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Traveling is always amazing and exhausting! Your few days off look very relaxing. So excited to see Downton next weekend
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Loved that movie. Interested in hearing what you think.
And that day off was just what I needed.
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Nothing like coming home after travel! I’m sure it feels great.
Great job on that long run- lots of great miles for you this week!
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not as many miles as the plan calls for but it is what it is and I just want to get through 26.2.
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Congrats on the 16-miler! It’s neat reaching those new distances, isn’t it (though it is exhausting LOL). I have not watched Downton Abbey (but the hubby has, ha!). A bunch of friends are eager to see the movie, and I told them someone would have to be my “interpreter” because I don’t know any of the characters or story line…
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go see it. they summarize all the seasons at the beginning of the movie.
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So glad that you were back home this week – you’ve been traveling so much lately! Congrats on your 16-miler this weekend. It’s always fun when you reach a new “long” distance – that’s part of the fun training for your first marathon 🙂
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away for the next 4 weeks. Running mid-week will be a challenge. Next up 18 and then 20 and I’m cooked.
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Sounds like a good week overall! And that’s great that you had such good weather for the 16 miler 🙂
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Yes. Very luck indeed. Fingers crossed for 7 more weekends of good weather.
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If anybody can manage travel and marathon training, it’s you! I think lesser people would be missing their runs due to it, but not you!
I cannot wait to see Downton Abbey!!! I’ve missed the characters.
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Go see it. It’s awesome.
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I may need it.
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Right now it feels as though I’m never going to run another half, but I’m sure there’s some more in my future some day. Perhaps a 5k next Sunday, this week will be challenging with a couple of visits to my parents.
Sounds like you had a nice week.
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Busy as usual. Healthy so not complaining.
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You will run another half. Your parents won’t be around forever. Family is more important than running as I’m sure you agree. Just a temporary set back. Looking forward to taking one of your yoga classes.
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Doesn’t it feel good to be home in your own bed? Way to go on your 16 miler. You are in great shape for your marathon. Kayaking looks like so much fun. I want to give it a try.
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It was so fun. Need to do it again.
Still a ways to go for 26.2.
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I can’t wait for the Downton Abby movie. The only thing is that I watched the show on the treadmill while running so I’m torn between seeing it when it comes out or waiting until I can rent it and watch it on the treadmill.
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Tough choice. Go see it on the big screen.
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