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Weekly Run Down for 10.22.23-10.29.23: The Countdown is on…


“The hay is in the barn,” as they say..

Good thing because this was a very busy work week. Two days of live teaching (that means standing ALL DAY!)

ONE WEEK TO GO!!! Time to start weather stalking?

so far so good…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – My 12 mile long run was postponed one day due to rain. Luckily my friends were still available to accompany me on the run and after at brunch.

pretty colors on the path for this cool breezy run

  • Monday – Running long the day before messes up my schedule for the week (that and work).

So I skipped the morning run and went to the gym instead.

Then I decided to do a few miles at lunch.

chilly with the wind but then warm when the wind stopped… I will never be dressed right… and that cat (not mine) just laid down at my feet and demanded to be pet.

Knowing that the week would get busy, I opted to go out again after work to get my long mid-week run done. (6 miles for the win in my Marathon shoes!)

the other end of the rail trail.. the creek was really flowing

  • Tuesday – A little tired so I waited until after work to do my run. But I did go to the gym on this chilly (30s) morning.

beautiful sky.. the picture doesn’t do it justice.

After work, I headed for 3 miles to the opposite end of the rail trail from yesterday. Gotta mix things up (esp. when you are solo.)

can you spot the deer?

  • Wednesday – After 3 days in a row of running, I needed a rest day.

I made a quick pre-work visit to the gym (since I wouldn’t getting there until next week.)

Since the temps have been warming up, I did get out for a post-work walk.

Pumpkin Frosty -thumbs up. Thanks Lisa @techchickadventures for the tip.

  • Thursday –  A tiring work day but I did drag myself out for my last run of the week.

felt like summer but still looked like fall along the Hudson R.

  • Friday – Another tiring work day but at least it was a rest day.

cat life…

So only mah jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Long Run Saturday. 8 miles! No sweat!

A few of my friends were running their virtual NYC marathon (so they could run the real thing next November).

I met them for first part of their 26.2.

a little warm… very strange weather for this time of year.

Then we met some others for brunch.

I went home and showered and headed back out to greet them at the end of their marathon.

  • Sunday – Gym and then planning on a hike if it doesn’t rain.

This Coming Week on the Run (1 Week until NYCM)– 

  • Monday –  AM run, DAY OFF, hike
  • Tuesday – GYM, run (PM) – HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
  • Wednesday –GYM, rest day
  • Thursday – PM run, hike
  • Friday –  GYM, rest day, mah jongg
  • Saturday – rest day, train to NYC, expo, carb load
  • Sunday – MARATHON DAY!!!!

the upper level of the bridge (where I’ll be starting)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Goals for Marathon #2
  • 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? Any marathon nerves out there? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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29 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 10.22.23-10.29.23: The Countdown is on…”

  4. Yes, the hay is in the barn and that looks like a pretty good weather forecast! I sure hope everything goes well for you and you have a great time!

    I love all your fall foliage pics. About 1/3 trees have turned around here.

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  5. The hay is in the barn!!! One week from today you’ll be running. I’m all ready to spectate (from my living room couch, that is.) If that weather holds, it would be GREAT.
    Your fall photos are beautiful. Sounds like you had a nice week, weather-wise. Enjoy your last week of taper!

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  6. I hope the weather forecast holds! Nonetheless, you’re ready and you’re gonna do great! I love the meme with the sign above the bridge 😉 Good luck!!!

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  13. oh gosh, such cute kitties! How could you resist giving belly scratches 🙂

    Countdown is on! Yes hay is in the barn and you are ready! So exciting. Good luck Darlene!

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