September was my biggest mile total ever… 130 miles!!
This month finishes up my marathon training. Gulp!
5, 9, 5, 14 for this week…
And though it’s officially Fall, it felt like Summer for a few days.
Last Week –
- Sunday – After many a rainy Sunday, we finally had a sunny day.
First there was a gym visit… it had been quite a while..
happy to back working those hips, abs and arms and admiring all those mums outside the Y
And then we headed up to Lake George. Who knows if this will be our last time this season? I insisted on a BBQ so we actually reserved a site.
picture perfect day.. read a whole book and we made new friends with a couple from NYC
- Monday – I only took the afternoon off from work so I had to squeeze in my 5 mile morning run in my neighborhood.
❤ the early morning moon and the skeletons are back it (a different activity each week)
On my way home from the office, I stopped to wish my granddaughter a Happy 4 Week Birthday.
And then I went back out to finish my miles (I had only run 3 in the morning).
my legs weren’t feeling it but the scenery did look pretty
I chose to run at The Crossings so I could justify a stop at Trader Joes (and I might have bought everything pumpkin. lol)
- Tuesday – Another early morning run but not as rushed and I had Deirdre for company on the rail trail for 6 miles.
The temps hadn’t heated up yet at lunch so I went out for 3 more miles.
those arm sleeves were a mistake. lol
After work, I met my BFF for along walk/chat.
- Wednesday – Rest Day! And a trip to the gym before work.
And my granddaughter turned ONE MONTH today!!
- Thursday – Back out for a run on the rail trail before my dentist appt.
I accompanied Deirdre on 5 miles of her 12.
a little muggy but nice to get out early and if I hadn’t had a dentist appt, I’d be on a train to NYC (as a sub), Phew!
Then after work, I met a running friend for a trail walk.
Thursdays are for ice cream sandwiches
- Friday – Another Rest Day and trip to the gym (back to my 3 day gym routine.)
Also back to playing mah jongg in the evening,
- Saturday – Long Run Saturday. 14 miles! Many of my long run buddies were away or busy and then there was RAIN! (Actually it stopped and threatened to start soon but didn’t… that really pissed me off).
So I made a spontaneous decision to try to get my run done. I ran 4 miles in one direction and back, grabbed some water and then 3 miles in the other direction and back to my car.
dry for 12.5 miles and then the monsoon rains came… I got DRENCHED!!!
Once I dried off and warmed up, I planned on some errands and to bake an apple pie!!
The hubby and I went out to dinner instead. I ate the most delicious pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
- Sunday – I had almost signed up for our local half marathon today but I hesitated and then the $100 price stopped me..
it was exactly what I did while training for my 2109 marathon
Instead I plan to go to the gym, cheer/volunteer at the race (track my friends running Chicago) and then go for a hike.
This Coming Week on the Run (4 Weeks until NYCM)–
- Monday – HOLIDAY OFF – run, hike or maybe boating?
- Tuesday – rest day
- Wednesday – run (10 miles)
- Thursday – run, hike
- Friday – GYM, rest day, mah jongg
- Saturday – Long Run (20 miles!!!), hair appt.
- Sunday – GYM, boating? (last one)
This Coming Week on the Blog –
- Tuesday – Barn to Bridge 5k Race Recap
- Friday – Goals for the Last Quarter of 2023
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? Would you do your long run in the rain or postpone? Please share.
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Love the pics of the baby! What a massive training month, well done! You’re so strong and resilient, and well-prepared.
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Fingers crossed I stay healthy. I’m pretty cautious and split up runs and run slow.
Just want to get it done. No speed goals.
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Enjoy your taper! You’ve definitely put in all the work. Excited for you!!!
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Thanks. I’m ready to be done. But still 4 more weeks and a 20 miler.
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Your granddaughter is so beautiful- look at all that hair! Love the fall colors at the Crossings. And yay for Lake George bbqs!
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I’m prejudiced but I agree. Lol.
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Oh your grand daughter is precious! How fabulous you get to see her so often. Way to go on your long run! Almost there!
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4 more weeks!!
She only lives 7 miles away!!
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Wow, your marathon is coming RIGHT UP! Do you have two more weeks of training and then the taper?
Sounds like your training is going perfectly. You got in a lot of runs this week AND made it to the gym. Oh and your granddaughter is beautiful! She’s so beautiful and pudgy (in this case, that’s a good thing.)
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Pretty scary how close it is…
And yes, I think she’s perfect.
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$100 is a lot for a last minute race — that would have stopped me too.
It’s so great that your granddaughter is so close by!
Congrats on the 130 mile month — that’s terriffic!
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Thanks. I hope to have almost as many this month if I stay healthy.
Then it’s over.
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Your granddaughter is so sweet! They grow up so fast!
Yay for a BBQ while at the lake. Food tastes so much better when cooked out like that.
I totally get it on the high registration fees for races. There’s a bike race we’re looking at for Saturday and it’s $125 per person. Yikes!
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NYC marathon is quite pricey but worth it. Not for a local one.
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Nice strategy for that 14-miler! I love those skeletons, and that they change their pose each week, LOL. Your granddaughter is so sweet 😉
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They do that every year with their skeletons.
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You’re almost through the most difficult parts of your training, and the weather should be fantastic to run next week (except maybe that 20 miler — good luck!).
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It seems to rain every Saturday.
Almost. There’s 20 miles.
And of course 26.2.
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Well this was perfectly delightful to read. From the gorgeous mums (I just love fall colours) to GRANDBABY pictures. She is such a sweetie and is it wrong of me – with kids still in grade school – to be excited about that stage of life (if I’m fortunate enough to have kids that end up having children – no pressure either way…but it really does sound like the best of both worlds to have a grandbaby. All the love and cuddles and none of the middle-of-the-night chaos).
I love cheesecake and ice cream sandwiches so your dessert options also sound perfect for me…
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It was a busy but rewarding week.
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Lots of beautiful pictures this week… and especially the baby ones!! So adorable!! I haven’t had any pumpkin foods, but I did make 2 different apple cakes last week. Then I tossed them in the freezer since we were leaving for Chicago. Gotta get them out….
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Yum. Apple cake.
Congrats on Chicago.
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Happy one month birthday to your granddaughter! How wonderful!
Those ice cream cookie sandwiches looked good.
$100 is steep – I would have probably made the same choice.
Hope you had so much fun this week. Those mums are so pretty.
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It’s always a challenge to train and have fun.
I do my best.
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Congrats on a big month Darlene! Hay is in the barn.
Oh my goodness, your granddaughter is darling! What a cutie. thanks for sharing!
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She’s beautiful but I’m prejudiced.
After Saturday it’ll be in the barn.
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