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Weekly Run Down for 7.16.23-7.23.23: Back in the Big Apple


Yes, NYC is my favorite place but unfortunately this trip was not for a race or a vacation… WORK!!

Still, I tried to make it fun.. explore, run, race, eat ice cream… lol

Last Week —

  • Sunday – Boating Sunday got rained out AGAIN!!

It rained in the morning and threatened all day but actually didn’t rain until evening.

I started the day at the gym and was able to take my time (no need to rush home)…

and there were actually people running the indoor track (due to the inclement weather) and I even walked about a mile

Because I was going to miss my Thursday evening hike at Thacher park this week, I decided head up there to do some hiking (that was after I got stung several times in the nose by a wasp – OUCH!!)

Paint Mine trail was my first stop and the creek (and the humidity) were wild…

When it looked like the rain would hold off, I decided to walk the Indian Ladder Trail… it had been years since I had done it…)

the rain has been good for something I’ve never seen so much water in both falls!!

On the way home, I stopped for ice cream and my car started acting up AGAIN… (it’s back at the dealer !!! 😦 )

  • Monday – Because I skipped my long run on Saturday in favor of a 5k race, I got up early and ran 7 miles on the rail trail before work.

I parked at that barn and ran some humid foggy miles with my friend Deirdre (who had to run 10) … the bottom right is a new bridge that collapsed while under construction)

  • Tuesday – I got up very early to get to the gym and then my hubby drove me to the train station to catch my train to NYC.

I checked into my hotel and then had to decide what to do until Cari got out of work… I decided to head to the World Trade Center area to explore.

I was greeted by lots of wall art…

and more:

Unfortunately the 911 Museum is closed on Tuesdays so I just walked around..

upper right is the Survivor tree

I walked toward the river and discovered Brookfield Place

Soon it was time to head back and meet Cari for dinner and…

  • Wednesday – Early morning subway ride to Queens, worked all day and then the subway back to the hotel.

Decisions, decisions. 5K in Brooklyn OR a 3 mile run around Central Park??

You know me, even though I was exhausted and it was humid and threatening to rain, I chose to run the 5k.

pic from last year’s race

I quickly changed my clothes and hopped on the subway… Q or the B? I chose the B.

Wrong choice as there was a delay on the line and we sat on the bridge for over an hour (as I watched the many Q trains go by.)

By the time we got to the next station, I would be too late to run the 5k (which started at 7:10 and it was already 6:45)

So what to do? Continue on and run 3 miles in the Prospect Park?

Nope… I got off the subway and went back one stop and then got off…

It was 3.1 miles back to my hotel and so I ran a leisurely route back through Soho, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, etc.

always interesting sights to see in NYC

Was I disappointed in missing the race?

Just a little. I love to race but the conditions were not ideal anyway and I did get the miles in (and beat the rain.)

  • Thursday – I checked out of my hotel but left my bag, then there was a LONG subway ride to Queens, worked all day and then took the subway back to the hotel. Finally I headed to Penn Station to catch my train home! (LONG DAY!!!)

treated to this view of the Hudson

  • Friday – Back home and back to the gym before work and mah jongg after work in the evening. In between, work and unpacking!!
  • Saturday – Long Run Day!

I was lucky to have some amazing friends to share 8 miles with

on the Corning bike path (which is along the Hudson R)

and others who joined at brunch.

  • Sunday – Gym first thing.

Will the weather allow us to go on our boat??

This Coming Week on the Run (15 weeks until NYCM)– 

  • Monday – run, hike (PM off from work)
  • Tuesday – rest day, walk with BFF?
  • Wednesday -run after work
  • Thursday – run after work, trail run/walk
  • Friday –  rest day, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (9 miles)
  • Sunday – GYM, rest day, boating?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  PPTC 5K Race Recap When to DNS a Race
  • Friday –  Runfessions

Happy Running! How is your year of running so far? Training for any big or small races? How are you dealing with the weather where you live? DNS any races lately? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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21 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 7.16.23-7.23.23: Back in the Big Apple”

  1. Looks like a great week for you, besides missing the race! I know you were disappointed. I love that you and Cari get together so often. Running friends are the best, aren’t they?

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  4. Love all the art you saw in NYC — and of course seeing Cari!

    Bummer on the train delays and missed race, but it looks like you had a good run on your own.

    Yikes on the stings!

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  5. Sounds like you made the most of your time in NYC even without the race. And I’m always amazed at the beautiful photos of your hikes. Sounds like you had a great week, and nice job getting that long run in!

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  6. Oh what a bummer to miss the race, but it sounds like you took it in stride and got your own run in instead. And how fun to get to see Cari again!

    Those wasp stings sound painful, especially since there were several in one isolated place. Hope you’re feeling better!

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  7. argh, that’s so frustrating when things like that happen with the trains. So out of your control! Definitely happens in London.

    Love all the photos from NYC, you captured the city very well! And lovely that you could connect with Cari in person.

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    • It didn’t bother as much to miss the race as to be stick inside the subway.

      Loved hanging with you.

      Until the next time . . .

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  9. Even though it was for work, it looks like you got a lot of fun in, too! I’m sorry you missed the race – I would have been disappointed, but it looks like it all worked out in the end. Yay for ice cream with friends.

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  10. That’s a bummer on the DNS, but you did a great pivot and got the miles in anyways. Great attitude! I love all the street art you shared! Looks like such a great place to discover 😉

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  11. wow still got a lot of miles in even though you were traveling and having lovely (not) weather! love all your NYC pics. kind of wish I could have had ice cream with you and Cari as well. Sorry you didn’t get to do the race.

    y’all sent us the rain. i don’t like it!

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