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Weekly Run Down for 7.2.23-7.9.23: And so it began…


Last Monday started week 1 of 18… Marathon Training!

I will switch Mondays and Tuesdays and cut back when Wednesdays go over 4 miles…

And my YMCA membership also began!! My goal is to workout 3x a week and run 4x a week.

Last Week —

  • Sunday – Boating cancelled due to monsoon rains… Boo!

My only option was the gym and as you read above, I did join!!!

So I did my machines and because I was not in a rush, I walked a mile on the track.

yes 14 times around = 1 mile which is why I will NEVER run here… it was above a very loud and popular Zumba class. Anyone do Zumba?

  • Monday – Normally a run day but I had signed up a race the next day so I hit the gym again before work.

After work, one of my running friends (who lives on a lake) hosted a FULL MOON party…

Well, it poured so no kayaking and then cloudy, so NO FULL MOON!

lots of good food and conversation so we still had fun

  • Tuesday – Firecracker 4 Race!

I was successful in talking 4 of my running friends into joining me (even after a late night!!)

It threatened rain but then it didn’t rain at all and the sun even came out to make this a sweat fest.

I definitely struggled but the mimosas after made me forget about my finish time…

  • Wednesday – Hike-a-thon!

This was my 3rd year participating.

My friend who usually accompanied me had to cancel but another friend agreed to come.

This year, I chose Thomas Mountain.

it was very hot but we made it up and back (3 miles).

My hubby took the day off from work and took us out on the lake.

we spent a lot of time cooling off in the water and of course, we stopped for ice cream on the way home.

  • Thursday – I started the day with a 4 mile run before heading to a funeral and then the office.

glad I did this very early and glad to have company…

I ended the day with my weekly 3 mile trail run/walk..

it continued to be hot and humid but we cooled off at a new dinner place and then ice cream…

  • Friday – Finally was able to get to the gym.

A rest day (raining on and off) with mah jongg in the evening

  • Saturday – Long Run Day!

I planned on 8 miles this week. I started running with Barbara and Stan… after 3 humid miles, I deferred to a slower pace with Heidi and Deirdre (until the last mile) and then we all had brunch.

  • Sunday – I plan to start the day at the gym and hope for a dry day to go boating…

This Coming Week on the Run (17 weeks until NYCM)– 

  • Monday – DAY OFF – run, hike
  • Tuesday – GYM, rest day
  • Wednesday -run
  • Thursday – run, trail run/walk
  • Friday –  GYM, rest day, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Silks and Satins 5k (+ more miles)
  • Sunday – GYM, rest day, boating?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  Firecracker 4 Race Recap
  • Friday –  Sometimes Once is Not Enough (Part 1)

Happy Running! How is your year of running so far? Training for any big or small races?  How are you dealing with the humidity or heat or both? Do you belong to a gym? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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26 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 7.2.23-7.9.23: And so it began…”

  2. Looks like a fun week, in spite of the rain! We got a lot of much needed rain this week, although some areas by us flooded. Our yard is green again.

    Glad to see you taking advantage of the gym!

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  6. We finally got some rain this week, it was much needed. Our temps cooled down by late week…yes, they’re refreshing, but I’m not ready for October-like weather just yet, LOL

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    • I love summer temps and it hasn’t cooled down much. But it’s the humidity for running and rain that bug me… but then again it’s better than ice and snow.

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  7. Yay for marathon training! I can see why you’re switching Monday-Tuesday. That schedule has you running three days in a row, which seems kind of silly for four days of running? I would do it the way you’re doing it.
    I think your gym work is starting to pay off- your arms look muscular!
    Sounds like a great week.

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  8. I love that you have such a big group of running friends. I live in a small town, and every one keeps to themselves. Maybe i need to find a running group in the next town over. Looks like it was a very successful training week. Happy week ahead!

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  9. Congrats on completing another Independence Day race! I’m looking forward to reading your recap. The weather has been all over the place here, too. Sorry to hear your day of boating got canceled due to the rain. I hope today was better.

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    • storms predicted every day but oseitmes they happen and sometimes not. Hard to plan.

      There was no moon thanks to the rain and cloud cover.

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  11. good week Darlene! Loved that you dragged some friends with you to the race haha! Good that you eventually also made it out onto the water. And good luck with your gymming and running schedule!

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