Yes, it’s that time of year…tree lighting and decorations in NYC (and I was there ALL week for work) and a local holiday 5k race.
Last Week –
- Monday – Our first snowstorm of the year and it was a big one (over 2 ft). Even my office was closed. Unfortunately I was scheduled to take the train to NYC. I got there but only after a long 2.5 hour delay. After a quick trip to Queens, I would normally rush back to Manhattan to run. But with a sore foot and the snow/sleet, I just hopped the subway to Lincoln Center to meet my friends Cari and Elizabeth. We had tix to a VIP reception at PJ Clarke’s. Free drinks, free food and great company. Afterward I took the subway back to the hotel. No unlike me. I love to walk in the city 😦
- Tuesday – A long work day with a lot of walking and standing. Ventured out to Hudson Yards for some entertainment but foot pain sent me back to the hotel to self medicate with pizza and wine.
I tried out the hotel Peleton – pretty cool
- Wednesday – Another long work day with a lot of walking and standing but instead of going right back to the hotel, I stopped off to check out some of favorite holiday decorations, have dinner and then limp back to my hotel.
Lotte Palace hotel & 6th ave & 49th
The city was crazy crowded so I enjoyed my wine and dessert in the hotel while watching the Rockefeller tree lighting on TV.
- Thursday – Same old same old. Work…foot pain. NO RUNNING. My last night in Manhattan so of course, I had to check out Saks and Rockefeller Center.
- Friday – Just a normal city work day followed by the train home in the evening.
- Saturday – For the first time ever I did not run the Last Run 5k. I did not even walk it. I went dressed up and cheered for my friends. Bummed but felt it was the smart move.
all dressed up and nowhere to run..
Afterward we all gathered for a post race party.
- Sunday – Another DNS. I did not even go to our first local race of the season. At least this one was free.
FOMO
In the afternoon I went with a friend to see the Les Miserables concert movie.
It was awesome especially the finale
And in the evening out to a Chinese dinner to celebrate our mah jongg group’s 11th anniversary.
Sorry to be a Debbie Downer. But NYC is my favorite place to run it and I did not.
Christmas in NYC is magical and I only limped my way to a few key sights. I normally would have done a lot more.
The good news is that while I was away my new kitty ran away. But he came back!!!
Foot doctor appointment on Monday morning. Fingers crossed for an end to this pain.
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Bummer on the foot pain. I hope the doctor has an answer for you. You still got some great pics in NYC. There’s no place like it this time of year.
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I agree. Love NYC.
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How cool that the hotel has a peloton, and glad you could do that with your foot. So good to see you Monday, so rry my schedule was insane the rest of the week
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See in January.
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So sorry for the ongoing foot pain…total bummer! DNS’ing a race is a tough call, but usually the right one. I hope all goes well with your appointment and you get some answers and relief ((hugs))
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Thanks.
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I’m sorry the foot pain got in the way during the NYC trip 😦 I hope that there are some answers at the doctor’s appointment. And I’m glad your kitty came back!
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No answers – stay off of it 😦
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That’s great that your cat came back. Sorry about the ongoing foot pain. Foot pain is the worst since we really do have to be on our feet, even if we’re not running. 😦
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At least it’s winter. Fingers crossed for a return to running for the Feb half. The Jan one will be a DNS.
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I hope you get to go to Bermuda. I bet the rest will work, just like it did for Deirdre & others. At least there is no boot!
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My flight is non-refundable and I am rooming for 5 nights with Cari so I AM going but I want to race. This doctor does not believe in the boot. Even with a stress fracture, there would be no boot, he said. The boot is so you don’t run..you are still walking on your foot.
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Bummer on the foot thing. Take care of yourself! Glad you got to try out the Peloton. Now you may know why I love it so much. Thanks for linking up and have a great week
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Yes…I wish I had used it more in the hotel but I was anxious to be outdoors and see the beautiful holiday decorations ins the city.
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I’m so sorry about your foot. Hope you got some answers at your appointment.
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Not really. Just rest it. We’ll see if that helps.
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I’ve always wanted to go to NYC during the Christmas holidays because everything looks so pretty! I am glad your kitty came back.
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You need to come visit one year.
And yes. I was pretty worried. Glad I was not home at the time.
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