May 15 can’t come soon enough…but will it be even longer?? Yes, it probably will…. It don’t see it ending for a long time. (NYS is now on pause until June 7!!)
Otherwise things are the same. All social activities still cancelled. Missing my friends!! But keeping in touch via ZOOM.
Trying to get outdoors often so I do not go stir crazy in my Office (aka a room in my house). Always looking for new and interesting places to run or walk and practice social distancing. So far, I’ve been successful and haven’t run out of choices. I explored four new locations this week (up to 20 now).
Joined this group. I’m a big ZOOMA fan after my Bermuda experience and it’s FREE!
I think I’m postponing my birthday this year. Why not? Everything else is on pause lol
Last Week –
- Monday – Made the right call today. It was sunny and calm when I got up. The forecast was for increasing clouds and WIND. So I did my run before work for the first time since maybe last summer?
That left me no pressure for two more walks. Lunch time one nearby at the park
and after work for exploring a new trail. (#17)
- Tuesday – A chilly breezy yet sunny day. Walked with my friend at lunch
and then drove to the rail trail and COMMITTED to a Un-canceled 5k.
- Wednesday – Believe it not, there was frost when I got up. It did warm up in time for my lunch walk. I decided to drive to the rail trail and then realized that it was farther than I thought and if I walked, I wouldn’t get much exercise so I ran. Then I was too warm to run so I walked.
These days, if it’s not raining, I feel like running. Basically it is not overdoing it if you run slow and stop and take loads of pretty pictures. So I drove to Washington Park and finished my lunch run and then of course, did a tulip progress check. The tulips,for the most part, were lacking (either no care due to the cancellation of the tulip fest or today’s hard frost). I did meet a running friend there so that was nice and got in some miles and quick pics.
- Thursday – I went for a walk again during my lunch with my friend
and I had planned to run today as well since it was warm and the sun was shining. Of course, after work, the sun was not shining as brightly and it got very windy. Still it was warm and I wanted to go to Trader Joe’s so I decided to run at the Crossings.
Also had a double ZOOM chat with my local running friends. This has become a highlight of my week. Miss running with them. I piggybacked on Miranda‘s collage message idea and created my own:
- Friday – No lunch walk today due to a dentist appointment. Yes, they are open once a week and have put so much in place to make you feel safe. (Now if only the nail salon and hairdresser would open…)
But even on a rest day I wanted to celebrate Ahmaud with 2.23 miles:
I was hoping that the rain would hold off so I could do it in a new location (#18). But with the rain predicted, I need to find a trail not too far away. So I chose Papscanee Island Nature Preserve (about 20 min. away.) First I parked at the South entrance because the trail was a loop.
Then I drove to the North entrance because I wasn’t yet at 2.23 miles.
- Saturday – MY BIRTHDAY. In recent years, I was either in Florida celebrating with my tennis friends or home, running a race and celebrating with a visit to the Tulip Fest (with my mentee and her sons) and then out to dinner with the hubby.
Well, obviously during this pandemic year, none of the above could be happening. And the weather (as usual) did not cooperate. I woke up to a dusting of snow on the ground (many nearby places got a few inches), feels like 20 degrees and insane winds. I even decided to postpone my long run until Sunday.
That made it convenient to take a ZOOM yoga class for runners in the morning. This month’s focus was on the hips. Very hard but worth it.
So as I said above and to my hubby, I am postponing my birthday celebration to a nicer day when I can go up to the lake and eat outside (with others) in the sunshine.
But when you work from home all week, crappy weather or not, you want to escape (at least I do) so I dragged the hubby on a road trip. South cuz I thought it may be a little warmer.
First was Artists Falls (about 45 min. south)…not sure if we found it because it was not labeled as such but it was near the Clove Inn so maybe.
On the way home, I spotted another waterfall which was even more impressive – near Tumbling Falls House (c1880).
And when we got home, I needed to stop and get my FREE birthday Starbucks which just happened to be not far from another preserve that had a waterfalls.
So my coldest birthday ever… dinner out and cake with family and friends TBA
And thanks!! I do appreciate all those who remembered and called, sent me cards or online wishes. ❤ you all.
But I do have to add today one of my favorite memes:
- Sunday – Often, it’s a Mother’s Day 5k but today it was a Mother’s Day long run. I decided to taper and only run 8 miles. It was a really nice running weather day – at least in the morning… I was still thawing out from Saturday so overdressed a bit. I drove to the Nisky bike path and everyone must have been visiting their moms because it was practically empty.
My post long run treat was a FREE birthday pastry from Paneras and a latte. I enjoyed both while walking around the Pine Hollow Arboretum.
We did do a drive by to wish my MIL Happy Mother’s Day. I planned on doing some more gardening but it clouded up, got colder and windier….
This Coming Week –
- Monday – rest day, walk
- Tuesday – run
- Wednesday – run (un-canceled 5k)
- Thursday – rest day, tennis friends social distancing picnic, running friends ZOOM
- Friday – run,
mah jongg(SS virtual 5K) - Saturday – rest day, walk
- Sunday – STEEL RAIL VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON
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Happy Running! How is your running going? How is this virus affecting you and your family? Are you having hard time finding safe places to run? Are you running in places or are in a running route rut? Please share.
Definitely a challenging birthday! My son’s is this week too and he is not happy. I am all for postponing the celebration for a few months. Glad you finally had some nice running weather this weekend.Have a great week ahead!
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Sunday was nice in the morning. Saturday I froze. Can’t wait to be warm.
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Gosh, you have nice trails to choose from! It’s great to see so many of us runners WALKING (as well as running). I’m determined to match my outfits to all of the Un-Canceled races, too. Why not? I had snow on my birthday this year as well…but that was two months ago LOL
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I know. Snow in May is cruel.
I love these trails. Who knew they were there??
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Happy birthday! I understand wanting to postpone it this year. Its definitely been a tough time and the colder weather isn’t helping things!
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Thanks. Was expecting the pandemic but not the winter weather.
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Happy Birthday Darlene! Yes, it snowed here yesterday. Thankfully only flurries. But come on, summer!
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It was cold!! Enough already!!
Maybe Mother Nature was telling everyone to stay indoors. I did not listen!!
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I hope this is your last pandemic birthday! I suspect mine will be as well since it’s in early June.
I love the runner sign collage – what a creative thing to do!
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The collage was fun.
Yes my first and LAST pandemic birthday. Hope yo have better weather for yours at least.
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Happy birthday! That’s a good idea to celebrate again later when the circumstances are better :). But it sounds like it ended up being a nice day. I love the waterfall photos.
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Thanks. It was an ok day considering the weather and that I couldn’t celebrate with others.
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Welcome to the Quarantine Birthday Club, lol. It was definitely a weird year for birthday celebrations but glad you made the most of it!
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Not a club that I was planned to join lol
Hope we can make up for it next year.
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Doesn’t really sound like such a bad birthday after all. I created yet another collage for my brother’s birthday today — and with the help of a staff member there, we got her on the call — I might have been able to talk her through it, but we probably would’ve missed most of the call. Nice to see nieces & nephews (including the one that lives in India) I haven’t seen in a while — and my mom!
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It was ok if you like freezing and getting snowed on and not being with your family or friends. It wasn’t a big b-day.
Great that your ZOOM worked out.
Actually saw my MIL, BIL and 2 stepsons yesterday for Mother’s Day. Hope we all stay healthy but it was worth the risk and didn’t go near my MIL and there were no hugs and kisses.
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But you were with your family for mother’s day. Gotta look on the bright side.
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Yes it was nice to see them on the flesh.
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I say yes to postponing your birthday – hopefully to a date not too far into the future!
Nice you were able to take advantage of some of the nearby trails.
I love that meme about age!
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That depends when I can actually celebrate.
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I did not get my Panera birthday treat, but for sure I got my Starbucks! 🙂 Happy belated and postponed birthday! Snow in May is crazy. 😝
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Thanks. I hope winter is finally over.
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Happy birthday! Sorry about the snow…man Starbucks sounds great, but I don’t think I’ve had one since this pandemic started!
Love the beautiful flowers! Great photos!
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Thanks. This was my first in a long time.
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I get it. We “celebrated” but Mr PugRunner wasn’t feeling great (sinuses) and it wasn’t my favorite day. We are going to make it all up at a later date (starting from St. Patrick’s Day LOL!
We had gross weather with rain and cold (for us), but what can you do.
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Can’t control the weather.
Next year, we’ll have to make up everything missed this year.
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Happy Belated Birthday! Celebrations in quarantine are not the same! I love all your outdoor pictures and the tulips look good to me. I can’t imagine going to the dentist now, but my hair situation is beyond desperate at this point!
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Thanks. I actually had to cut my own bangs.
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Happy birthday! You definitely deserve a do-over! Waterfalls are so beautiful, I would love to do some exploring when things get back to “normal” around here! I think we’re doing okay over here, but I’m still trying to keep my running/walking routes in the neighborhood interesting.
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I do love waterfalls – without the cold temps and snow would have made it even more pleasant.
I think you are doing better than NY. Just trying to stay active until it’s over.
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You certainly have been finding pretty places to run and walk! I’ve been loving all of the tulip pictures you’ve been posting to social media!
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Glad you enjoy them. I enjoy taking them.
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I always make sure to get my free drink from Starbucks for my birthday. I’ve been running the same routes by my house and so far haven’t been bored. I am itching to run along the lakefront though. One day…one day.
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As long as you are not bored. I prefer trails. My neighborhood doesn’t have sidewalks.
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I listen to music which helps. I know people like listening to podcasts but I have not gotten into it yet.
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I do both. Depends on my mood.
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