By back to normal, I mean that for the second weekend in a row, I had a RACE on my schedule.
I also got my hair cut and my nails done 🙂
And I played mah jongg with my friends for the first time since March 2020.
In addition, NYS removed the mask mandate for indoors and outdoors (as long as you are vaccinated.)
Last Week:
- Monday – After a steamy few days, a front came through and cooled things down. I waited until lunch time to run so it was sunny and warm but at least there was a breeze.
lilacs are gone but now it’s iris time!
- Tuesday – It was a busy work day with a hair appt scheduled for after work. Just a rest day! I have taken up weeding my garden as cross training.
- Wednesday – After work, we had our second SOAR run scheduled at UAlbany. A fun run with new and old running friends.
But with the threat of thunderstorms, in case it was canceled, I decided to run at lunch (in the heat of the day!!)
And I was right, it did rain. The run was not cancelled but I decided to skip it.
- Thursday – Today I squeezed in a quick run during lunch. I ran to a fairly new trail and then back to my car.
After work, I picked up my race packet for Sunday’s race
nice 1/2 zip
and then went for a walk with two friends on the rail trail.
haven’t found one in a long time so this was nice
- Friday – Rest Day. It was supposed to rain all day so I didn’t plan much outside activity. I played mah jongg for the first time since last March!! Happy to be re-united with these wonderful women. And I remembered how to play!!
- Saturday – Rest Day #2. I know I should rest but the trails were calling. Unfortunately the rain postponed my walk until later in the day. I tried to decide what to wear for my race which I thought since it was on Memorial Day weekend, I could wear a skirt and a tank… Forecast was for 40 degrees and rain!!!
went back n forth but eventually settled on the skirt with compression calf sleeves and a LONG sleeve shirt.
- Sunday – Race Day! Miles on the Mohawk 10 miler. As I mentioned, summer had seemed to have come and gone. And it was freezing (in the 40s) and it poured for 8 of the 10 miles. Still had fun and glad to have done another in-person race.
I think I spent the rest of the day warming up in front of the fireplace (Is it really May 30??)
This Coming Week on the Run–
- Monday – HOLIDAY – DAY OFF – hiking
- Tuesday – run, walk with friends
- Wednesday – run
- Thursday – run, walk with friends, Scrabble night for charity
- Friday – rest day, mah jongg
- Saturday – Long Run or 5K
- Sunday – rest day, boating/hiking
This Coming Week on the Blog –
- Tuesday – Miles on the Mohawk 10 Mile Race Recap
- Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date
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The week started hot to the tune of 90 degrees and ended with frost. No race plans here. I’m loving my freeform trails too much!
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Your trails looks so pretty. I wish mine were close enough to squeeze in a run.
Today was freezing and rain, No fun for race day.
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I think it’s supposed to warm up here as the week goes on. I did sign up for a 10k trail race in July. There are longer distances but it’s really technical AND it’s July… lol
Congrats on your race! Isn’t it great having live races again?
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It is great even with all the restrictions.
So excited for you and trail racing.
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You are a race-aholic! But that’s a good thing- more people should be addicted to running and racing.
Looking forward to the race recap!
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It was a cold and one. I barely remember the course lol
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It takes me a really, really long time to warm up after a chilly run. Sorry you had to deal with those conditions today, but better a cold race than no race, right?
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Exactly. I could have bailed but it’s only water. However it would have been nice to hang out rather than shiver in my car.
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Sounds like you had a really nice week. Getting to see friends again is a big plus to getting the vaccine. Nice bling for the race. Sorry the conditions weren’t better, but glad you had fun. It’s supposed to be down to 40°F here in the morning. Was 50 this morning, but felt a lot colder.
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I was sooo cold after that race. I didn’t want hot and humid but not this.
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It sounds miserable. I hate being cold. I’d much rather sweat.
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Same here.
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Great week! I have a hard time warming up after a cold run. I need a hot shower and a lot of hot coffee! I’m still wearing a mask in most public places. I have to at PT and church, and want to at the grocery store and getting take-out. I’d take it off with friends, though.
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Same I wore it at the hair and nail salons and most stores.
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Nice week! I really like the half zip that you got for the race! It’s nice to see more races offering items other than a short sleeve shirt as part of their race swag.
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I know. I have enough shirts and they rarely fit right.
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Glad you had fun! Today’s weather was miserable, although I ran in it yesterday. Glad we’re drying out somewhat tomorrow.
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Rain here still. But I don’t have to run if I don’t want to.
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yay for getting your hair and nails done! I am totally feeling like things are getting back to normal. Having a blast in Chicago where things are very much back to normal. No races for a while still! I will live through your racing adventures
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Chicago sounded like so fun. And you connected with Erica.
You will race eventually.
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So glad you got another race in the books for this year so far but too bad it rained for most of it. I guess that just makes for a new memory!
Our weather here has been all over the place lately, 90 one day and 57 the next! We leave for Florida in a few days and I can’t wait!
Happy Memorial day! -M
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So excited that you are going to Fla. Have fun.
Yes any race is fun but more fun in good weather.
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Sounds like we all had non-seasonal weather this week, especially over the weekend. It was a major guessing game for our bike ride yesterday…temps were low-60F’s, which is borderline “cold” for bike riding, but we were on a sheltered trail (plenty of trees for wind cover). I LOVE that jacket from your race!
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Glad you enjoyed your ride today. Crazy weather.
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Wow, crazy how cold it was! We ended up with a pretty nice memorial day weekend, and its going to be so steamy this week (high of 98 next Saturday!)
Glad you are reunited with your friends for mah jonng! Sounds like a great group.
Congrats on the 10 mile race!
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Thanks.
Our weekend weather was awful. Hopefully the rest of the summer weekends are better.
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Great week! And, congrats on your race! It turned so cold so fast – I bet that race was a cold one. Of course, the temps are supposed to go way up again this week.
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It was very cold before and after. Wet during. Lol
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Congrats on another race! I’ve lost count on how many you’ve done since races started happening again. It got cold here to but this week it will warm up again.
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I think 6. I’ve lost count too.
Yes crazy weather. I hope it warms up a little
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It’s crazy how it’s gotten so cold again! What is going on? I assure you, it’s not the same down here.
How great that you got to play mah jong with your friends again. I’m sure that felt so wonderful. It’s so nice to have things returning to normalish.
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Yes, things are getting back to normal…slowly. I can’t be happier.
Very cold this past weekend and then next weekend summer is predicted. What happened to spring?
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Congrats on your race and I love the picture of you in front of the green RUN sign!
The weather truly was crazy here this past weekend and I’m glad I missed most of it. We just got home from sunny Florida and it’s 75° and threatening to rain here at home.
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Yes. It was so cold and wet. Next weekend sunny and hot. Crazy.
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Sounds like things are indeed back to normal for you! Bummer that it was so cold and rainy during your race though. You can imagine that that’s how the previous 3 weeks were for us every damn day!! hopefully the weather is already perking up for you.
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Lots of rain. but good forecast for the weekend.
Great news about your dad.
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