Obviously a slow start to my running/racing in 2024.
had to switch my running emoji to this one… (and yes I do those those exact Crocs)
At least I was working in NYC for most of the week and that helped take my mind of it.
Last Week –
- Sunday – I started the day at the gym since I wouldn’t be able to go the rest of the week.
Then I stopped by to visit my granddaughter.
she’s getting so big!!
Lots to do to get ready for my week in NYC.
Our New Year’s Eve was low key… just a dinner out with the hubby with a stop to see my MIL (who lives nearby.)
dessert!
- Monday – New Year’s Day – I was supposed to run a race. It was a free local one so no $$ loss but lots of FOMO (since I run it each year with my friends.)
2022 race – no snow this year!!
Now I didn’t have to rush to catch my train to NYC.
Instead I did a few miles on the stationary bike.
After I arrived in NYC and checked into my first hotel, I met Cari for dinner.
always a good time
Afterward, I explored some of the nearby holiday lights.
Wall St/Stock Exchange neighborhood
- Tuesday – After standing all day, I wasn’t sure what to do about my ankle.
I took the long way back to my hotel (via Battery Park)
it was worth it
I decided to give it a go and walk to WTC and Brookfield Plaza…
Then I grabbed some dinner in the Oculus and walked back to my hotel. Next door to my hotel was a Rooftop restaurant/bar where I had a drink/dessert…
- Wednesday – After work, I had to switch hotels. My new hotel was near Penn. Sta.
I still wanted to see the tree at Rockefeller Center and the light show at Saks so I took a subway there (to save time and my ankle).
I walked back to my hotel via 6th Ave, Bryant Park and Macy’s.
- Thursday – Today I took a very early subway to Jamaica, Queens for work.
I was excited because after work, when I returned to Manhattan, I was able to meet up with college friends for dinner. I was also able to grab tickets to a show that they were going to.
- Friday – Back in Queens for work and after a long day, I returned to Manhattan and took the train home.
- Saturday – Long Run Saturday – or for me, bike or gym and brunch day..
I headed to the gym and then met my running friends for brunch.
In the afternoon, I had a hair appt and then had to go grocery shopping plus some other errands.
The rest of the day was spent unpacking and waiting for our snowstorm to arrive.
- Sunday – No hiking so again it will be either the stationary bike or a gym visit…
and Heather’s Christening.
This Coming Week on the Run –
- Monday – Friday – same old, same old… trying to patiently heal my ankle.
- Saturday –
Long Run– biking, brunch with running friends - Sunday – GYM, pack to head to NYC for work the next day
This Coming Week on the Blog –
- Tuesday – The Best of 2023
- Friday – 5 Things to Accomplish in 2024
Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s the weather where you live? Any snow yet? Please share.
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That’s such a bummer about your ankle. Do you have rehab exercises from past ankle injuries that would help the healing? It’s so frustrating when it takes such time to get better! It’s great that you have the gym and bike to keep you active.
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Once it’s healed I’ll go to Pt or yes I have those exercises.
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How did your ankle hold up with all that walking? Glad to see you are still so active. I know you are frustrated not being able to run, but you have a lot of alternatives to keep you moving!
I love all the photos of the NYC holiday lights!
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The ankle survived. Sore at night. Stiff in the morning. But I was able to limp all over town.
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Sounds like aside from work you had plenty of fun in NYC. Always fun to be there around the holidays!
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There’s no place better than NYC during this time of year. Unfortunately my ankle held me back but I made the best of the situation.
I would normally run everyday there.
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The city is so pretty this time of the year. Glad you were able to walk around and enjoy. No visit to NYC is complete without seeing Cari 🙂 have a great week ahead
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Yes. If I can I always try to connect with her.
NYC is magical this time of year.
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Wow, I love all the beautiful pics! I didn’t realize so many holiday lights would still be on display. Thinking of you and hoping the healing ankle is feeling better.
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Until Jan 6.
My ankle is improving I think. But too slow. lol.
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How fun to see Cari and all of the Christmas lights while in NYC. You were quite active despite your ankle injury. How does it feel after all that walking?
Little Heather is getting so big! Congrats on her Christening.
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It hurts. But worth it. Can’t sit still. ESP in NYC.
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Well… NYC looks beautiful at least! So you’re able to walk but it’s still painful? My husband has been walking and trying to run (for 30 second intervals) but he says it still hurts. What a frustrating injury!
I’m glad to see your husband is feeling better- and yes, Heather is getting big! They grow so much in that first year.
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How exciting for Heather’s christening! She is so cute!
I’m gald you were able to walk around NYC a bit and take in all the sights, and lights, AND have dinner with Cari! I love that for you all!
A nice lowkey holiday dinner is sometimes the best. I usually prefer it.
Here’s hoping the limping continues to improve so we can move on to bigger and better things!
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Yes yes. Hopefully things improve with my ankle situation
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Hopefully, it’s a good sign that you could do all of that walking with your ankle. Do you have any idea when you’ll be able to run again?
Looks like a fun time in NYC – love all the holiday lights!
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NYC was so pretty.
I’ve never had a sprained ankle before. So no idea. I hope to do some walking. I may need PT before I can run
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Your photo of the Statue of Liberty is stunning. I love your mission of seeing all the holiday lights and glad you were able to do it with your ankle.
Hopefully your ankle will be better soon, although sprains can take almost as long to heal as breaks sometimes. 😦
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They say even longer. Ugh.
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Your granddaughter is adorable! We still haven’t gotten snow and hopefully won’t this winter. It’s been cold and gloomy though, so when the sun is out, it feels so much warmer than when it’s cloudy. It must be tough with your ankle. I’ve never had a sprained ankle but I can imagine it makes doing much of anything difficult.
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this is my first sprain and it actually looks and feels worse than a break… we’ll see how it heals. Hopefully sooner than later.
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So glad we got to catch up briefly. I couldn’t find the selfie to post. See you soon!
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Yes. Always fun.
More to come I’m sure.
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Boo on the ankle, but WOW, what festive things you saw this week! Thanks for sharing. I love to see it!
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you’re welcome… glad to share the good stuff as well as the bad.
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