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Weekly Run Down for 9.24.23-10.1.23: No Rest for the Weary


Four days in the Finger Lakes area with a half marathon as part of the vacation.

I arrived home late Monday night and had to pack to head to NYC for work.

I returned late Wednesday night and then had to teach live all day on Thursday and Friday…

By Saturday I was ready to collapse but no, I had registered for a 5k….

Plus somehow I needed to get my long run done…

Did I mention that my MIL turned 98 on Friday?

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Race recovery day.

With rain in the forecast, we decided to drive to Corning and visit the Museum of Glass. Many of us had never been. We watched a glass blowing demo, visited all the exhibits and shopped in the gift shop.

After lunch, we returned to the house.

Denise and I decided to hit a local winery. I mean, we were in the Finger Lakes region known for grapes and wine. We did some tasting and I bought 2 bottles.

We had so much food in the house that we stayed in and munched.

The rain stopped in time for some toasting and s’more making at the fire pit.

  • Monday – We woke up to rain so we packed up our cars and decided to try visiting Watkins Glen. As Seniors, it was free and maybe the rain would stop.

It did and we thoroughly enjoyed the hike and waterfall views.

Afterward we walked into town to have lunch before we hit the road.

  • Tuesday – I took an early train to Manhattan, checked into my hotel (near Wall Street) and headed to work.

I just had to check out a lab and afterward returned to my hotel, changed into running clothes (just in case).

had to stop to greet my favorite “little prince”

Since it was raining, my destination was actually the Metropolitan Museum to view the new Manet/Degas exhibit.

It was so well done as it described the tumultuous relationship between two artist friends.

When I was done, I ran through the park in the drizzle to meet up with Cari & Elizabeth for dinner.

CP is always a treat even in the rain, dinner conversation was great and there may been a stop at Crumbl after dinner…

  • Wednesday – An early trip to work… then a quick run before checking out of my hotel and heading home.

note the blue sky today!! and when on Wall St you have to see the “bull,” right?

Well, I realized that I wasn’t far from the Brooklyn Bridge so I ran there (among zillions of tourists), ran over and back and then returned to my hotel.

a picture perfect day!!

I took the subway to Penn Sta. where unfortunately I spent several hours since my train was delayed.

When I got home, I needed to go to work to set up for the next day.

  • Thursday – A long day of live teaching… but I ended the day with a nearby 4 mile run with a friend.

neither one of us had any zip in our step but we got it done…

  • Friday – Today was similar to Thursday except that it rained all day and I declared it a rest day.  I even skipped mah jongg and stayed in and did laundry.
  • Saturday – Long Run Saturday… with a 5k in the middle.

Luckily the race didn’t start until 11am and it was nearby.

Plan A: Run 6 miles to the start…Run the 5k race… hang out with friends and grab some refreshments…then run 3 miles back to my car.

However, I woke up to pouring RAIN!! And the forecast was for the rain to continue until at least noon.

I am a wimpy fair weather runner!!

raining again!!

Plan B: Park at the finish, take the shuttle to the start, run the 5k race, grab some refreshments (drop bib and shirt off in my car)… if the rain has stopped, run 4.5 miles out and back.

Plan B did work out fine… eventually the rain slowed to a drizzle and I did fairly well in the race considering my lack of speed work.

I walked around at the Fall Fest (in the mud) collecting freebies but decided to wait on cashing in my free food and drink coupon and return to my car to change out of my wet shirt, shoes and socks.

It was a struggle but back to the rail trail I went… and then rewarded myself at the Fall Fest with some tacos and great music.

Mission accomplished. 12 miles!!

  • Sunday – Finally plans to return to the gym and maybe a trip up to the lake if the weather cooperates…

This Coming Week on the Run (5 Weeks until NYCM)– 

  • Monday –  run, PM OFF – hike
  • Tuesday – rest day
  • Wednesday -run 
  • Thursday – run, hike
  • Friday –  GYM, rest day, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (14-16 miles)
  • Sunday – GYM, boating?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Finger Lakes Half Marathon Race Recap
  • Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! How is your year of running so far? Training for any big or small races this fall?  How’s the weather where you live? Ever squeeze a 5k in the middle of a long run? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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27 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 9.24.23-10.1.23: No Rest for the Weary”

  1. What is your job? My friend Stephanie Kleindienst who was an elementary teacher at St. Anthony’s for years said that she recognized your name – did you use to do technology stuff for the diocese?

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    • Yes I did and I remember her. I loved that school.

      Now I work for Research Foundation and I train case workers on using a database.

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  3. Running over the Brooklyn Bridge is always fun! Bummer on the weather this weekend. The finger lakes is so pretty. We had fab weather when we visited and then it poured during the wine glass half. Still always fun!

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  5. Funny that we both used the word “rest” in our titles this week- except I actually got some extra rest and it sounds like a crazy week for you! GREAT job fitting in all your runs with everything else going on.
    Your racecation sounds amazing- I’m looking forward to the race recap!

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  6. Love those waterfalls! And your time in the Finger Lakes looked like so much fun.

    I wish I’d known about the Manet/Degas exhibit when I planned my trip to NYC. I could have come in earlier to see it — and find Le Petit Prince!

    Happy birthday to your MIL!

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  8. I’d love to see (and run!) the Brooklyn Bridge some day. I love your pics of it! Great job getting in the long run (with the 5K sandwiched in the middle 😉

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  11. Ick! That rain! I actually went out in the rain (usually I won’t go out in the rain, but I can make myself stay out if it starts raining) and I was just an unhappy camper.

    But I love that your race rocked and that you got tacos after!

    So many fun things for you this week. I want to go to the Finger Lakes so badly. I’m trying to make the Wineglass happen. I just have to get over my flying anxiety.

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