I am always so excited for this vacation… every year since 2005…. There’s running, playing tennis, relaxing on the beach, eating out, drinking cocktails and fun times/laughter with 9 great friends!!
2010
2022
It’s not a coincidence, that usually I celebrate my birthday during this trip (May 9) but this year, I will enter a new age group!!!
Last Week:
- Sunday – Re-Scheduled Long Run Day due to Saturday’s rainy forecast. Barbara agreed to accompany me on 9 of my 12 miles. And the rain stopped!!
It was muggy but so happy to have that run behind me
- Monday – I went to the gym in the morning and then I had the afternoon off from work.
The plan was to hike in MA. with my running friends, have lunch, and see more tulips.
We got so lucky that the rain stopped before we left and stayed dry all day.
We headed to Stockbridge for a few hikes. Unfortunately, we ran out of time but plan to return in a few weeks.
Mary V Flynn Trail…next time, the Laura’s fire tower & Ice Glen.
We had a delicious lunch and then we had reservations for the Daffodil/Tulip Fest at Naumkeag.
It was so beautiful (more pics on FB)
Last stop: High Lawn Farms.
I’m glad my friends love ice cream as much as I do
In the evening, I was supposed to attend my weekly FTC mentor assignment. But I got back too late so went for a walk instead.
- Tuesday – To make up for missed gym visits while on vacation, I tried to go every morning.
just finished before the skies opened up!!
I didn’t plan to run today but since I missed yesterday’s run and rain was in the forecast for Wednesday, I squeezed in one in the ‘hood at lunch.
I finally went to my chiro. It had been YEARS!! Nothing wrong but I thought I should get a tune-up before my big race.
Afterward. I met my BFF for a long mall walk.
- Wednesday – Another morning at the gym and a run at lunch.
beat the rain again!!
I spent most of the evening packing…
- Thursday – Our flight was supposed to leave at 5:45am. After several cancellations and delays, instead of arriving around 1 pm, we arrived at 10:30pm. What a disastrous day!!!!
- Friday-Saturday – I’ll recap the rest of week in my next WRD.
hopefully a lot of photos like this…
This Coming Week on the Run–
- Sunday – Wednesday – run, tennis. beach, FUN, etc.
- Thursday – run, flight home
- Friday – GYM, rest day, mah jongg
- Saturday – LONG RUN (Taper 8-10 miles)
- Sunday – rest day, GYM, Mother’s Day
This Coming Week on the Blog –
- Tuesday – What Happened from Ages 65-69? – The Birthday Post (part 2)
- Friday – Favorite Running Songs
Happy Running! How is your year of running so far? Training for any big or small races? Any vacation plans? Do you go to a chiropractor
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What a fun tradition! Have an amazing time, 5:45 am flight wow that is early.
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Flt got delayed. So even more frustrating
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Your travel day sounds terrible! I’m glad you’re in FL for a full week so missing that afternoon wasn’t too much of a disaster. I hope you’re having a great time and doing everything you hoped to on this trip!
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The weather is nice. I didn’t do the race but playing tennis a lot.
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I spy the matching Swirlgirl shirt 😉 That makes for a long day when you have an early flight and then airport/flight drama leading to a late arrival!
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Worst day. But things have improved
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Traveling is such a challenge these days. I’m sure you were bummed about losing a whole day! But all that stress melts away once you hit the beach.
I cleaned out all my running gear, but I still have the Swirlgear shirt!
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I know. I kept that shirt too.
Yes. The stress has melted.
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What a fun tradition you have vacationing with your friends. I love the 2012 and 2022 pictures and I’m looking forward to seeing lots more from this trip! Have fun!
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You will. Pix on FB.
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I hope you’re having a great time — love the ice cream!
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We are having a relaxing fun vacation.
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I love your travel tradition! Sorry about all the travel issues – I hope you enjoy your time away!
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The airport drama was bad but now we are relaxed.
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That’s really too bad about your flight. But I’m glad that the rest has gone well!
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So far the weather has been perfect and I’ve gotten to run every morning. Win. Win.
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Flight delays make me so edgy. But the rest of the time sounds awesome.
The boys are taking a big trip out west, but I am staying home. We will do something smaller later in the summer. And we are planning to do something over Spring Break.
Happy day to my birthday twin!
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Tomorrow’s our big day.
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YAY for vacation! Glad most of the trip has gone well. We will take some vacation this summer, after work slows down and the kids are home for summer break. I have a half marathon coming up in two weeks, yikes!
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Mine is May 20.
Good luck on yours.
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Sorry for the extra long travel day on Thursday 😦 It seems like the airlines are canceling more flights lately which is horrible.
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That’s what I’ve heard. It was a stressful day. Things have improved.
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Flight issues are frustrating, but glad you’re there and having a good time.
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They are and unavoidable but yes things have gone well since.
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