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Weekly Run Down for 11.5.23-11.12.23: A Race to Forget.


The weekend was lots of fun. The race, however, did not go as planned.

It’s not easy to forget but I’m trying.

But I will remember:

  • the amazing crowd support and zillions of spectators calling out my name.
  • my friends near and far who cheered me on
  • meet-ups, food & drinks with friends all weekend long
  • sunny and dry weather all weekend
  • and these inspiring runners:

Last Week –

  • Sunday –  TCS NYC Marathon.

Despite getting up at 4:30am and not starting the race until 11:00 am, things went pretty smoothly.

not as chilly as forecast, met Alexi Pappas and a new and old friend while waiting

I didn’t feel great from the first step but the wheels didn’t totally fall off until around mile 10. I managed to trail some friends who were walking and did cross that finish line around 5:00 pm.

my friends are the best… even with my calves ceasing in pain for the last 16 miles, I managed to walk to the end and smile at times…

The walk out of the park did take forever but eventually I found my friends, walked (over 40 blocks) to my hotel and then enjoyed a lovely dinner.

not sure why we wore those “orange” fleece capes, it was still warm out

  • Monday – Marathon Monday.

Of course, I walked back to Central Park since I didn’t get a picture with my medal the night before.  Then I took advantage of the free recovery tools followed by brunch (with Cari) and then drinks with my friends.

those boots felt amazing

Eventually it was time to get to the train station and head home.

  • Tuesday – It’s over… for 18 weeks, all I thought about was the marathon… what do I do now?

With still some DOMS in my quad and calves, I hit the gym before work and only used the arm and hip machines.

And then I went for a walk after work.

  • Wednesday – Rest Day #3 and again a post work walk.
  • Thursday –  With two weeks until a Thanksgiving 10k, I decided to see if my legs could still move. I went out at lunch (too cold before work and too dark after.)  My legs felt great!!! But now I have to remember how to dress when it’s breezy and cold.

3 easy miles in the ‘hood

I contacted my chiro as soon as I got home on Monday and I made an appt for today.  By this point, of course, my body felt normal.  She agreed and found nothing wrong.

After, since it was dark and cold, I walked around UAlbany with my running friend

and then we bought our last ice cream cookie sandwiches of the year.

  • Friday – Another rest day and gym morning.

I played Mah Jongg in the evening with no stress to leave early due to a long run the next day.

  • Saturday – Long Run!

Can it still be called that if it isn’t long or just an excuse to see my running friends and then have brunch together?

We met at the Corning Bike Path and five of us ran 5 miles… the legs felt fine but I didn’t push it.

Got my running mojo back… I felt like I could run forever….

With ten of us for brunch, I’m sure we spent more time chatting than running.

Then it was time to catch on all the stuff I didn’t do last weekend.

  • Sunday – One of my favorite 15k races takes place today… Four years ago, I was able to run this race right after my marathon.

But this time, I didn’t sign up…

Did I know how the race was going to turn out??

A lot of my racing friends are going to be there and I definitely have FOMO.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday –  AM run, DAY OFF, hike
  • Tuesday – GYM, rest day
  • Wednesday -PM run 
  • Thursday – run, hike
  • Friday –  GYM, rest day, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run
  • Sunday – GYM, hike

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – TCS NYC Marathon Race Recap
  • Friday – Holiday Gift Guide

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? How do you feel after a big race? what if it didn’t go well? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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24 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 11.5.23-11.12.23: A Race to Forget.”

  1. I’m so sorry that your race didn’t go as you hoped. It’s hard it all comes down to the day. But the bottom line is you crossed the finish line, now you have 2 marathons done! Give yourself time to process it and let your body heal. Congrats on a tough race!

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  3. Since I’ve run zero marathons, I can only imagine your disappointment, but you really should be proud of yourself for doing all the training and crossing that finish line!

    You don’t have control over how things go on race day, but you did your best even if it felt like a worst.

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  4. I am sorry your race didn’t go as planned. I hope you also remember all the time and energy and training you put in to get there. That really is the real accomplishment of a marathon and lots to be proud of IMO

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  5. Well… you just never know what’s going to happen in a marathon. I’m looking forward to the recap to try to analyze this more fully- so your calves were cramping up? It took a lot of mental strength to keep going for 16 miles with that kind of pain, so give yourself credit for that. You completed the marathon and you’re not injured, so let’s just call it a win and move on!

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  6. Ugh, so sorry for the tough day in NYC. Those challenging races really take a toll, on the mind and body. Hopefully, you’ll be able to look back with more gratitude for your accomplishment than regret for the less-than-ideal experience.

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  7. I’m sorry it didn’t go as you hoped, but as you say, finishing is winning. Plenty of us haven’t run a marathon. 🙂

    Thursday was really COLD! Of course in a couple of months we’d think that’s warm — unless we get lucky & they’re right about a warmer than normal Winter. One can hope.

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  9. Hugs. I’m sorry it didn’t go how you wanted, but it sounds like you’ll get it next year! Proud of you.

    That being said, it sounds like the following week was wonderful, with friends and no lingering issues.

    Next year, here you come!

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  10. Going into next time.. there’s the Darlene I know 😀 Proud of you

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    Can it still be called that if it isn’t long or just an excuse to see my running friends and then have brunch together?”

    YEs. I’ve been known to call 3M long. I don’t care and neither should you.

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