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Weekly Run Down for 1.14.24-1.21.24: Back in the Big Apple


I love NYC so it was not a hardship having to spend the week there again.  And I won’t be back for 2 months.

Too bad the weather did not cooperate.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I hate those FB memories!!

I would normally have run a fun free local race today.

2022 race

I was tempted (since I had registered) to go and walk the shortest distance (3 miles)

But I was afraid that I would run and it’s probably too soon to race on my barely healed ankle.

So I instead went to the gym, used the machines and did 3 run/walk miles on the track.

I experimented with a lighter brace and 2 loops running and one loop walking.

There was ZUMBA class below and the music was too loud for me to listen to a podcast and I was wearing my recovery shoe not my running shoes but it was fine…

I planned on going on an outdoor walk but didn’t get it done before a monster snow squall. The sun did come out and then there was more snow!!

Since our 25th wedding anniversary was on Tuesday (while I was away), we went out to dinner today to celebrate.

  • Monday – Even though it was a holiday (Martin Luther King Day), I had to head to NYC because I was scheduled to work in Queens the next day.

I had time to go to the gym before my train.

I used my usual machines and then I headed to the track. With 17 degrees outside and lots of ice, it seemed that everyone else had the same idea.

I went back to my heavier brace and ran 3 loops/ walked 2 for about 1.5 miles.

I forgot my headphones so I had to concentrate on the view and weaving around the slow walkers.

After checking into my hotel (near Penn Sta.), I checked the weather and realized that it was the only possible day to go to Central Park. I hopped the subway and ran 1.5 miles around the reservoir.

yes, there was a guy wearing shorts!?

It was cold but bearable and so I continued to walk around the park and then back to my hotel.

how come I never notified that finish line plaque?

  • Tuesday – After I returned from working in Queens, I really wanted to run again. Today was 4 weeks since I fell and sprained my ankle.

I headed out toward the Hudson River. It was freezing, windy and so icy. Not a chance I could run. So I thought of walking the High Line. Nope. Closed due to wintry conditions.

frozen hot chocolate is always a good idea, right?

Instead I walked indoors in the mall at Hudson Yards.

  • Wednesday – After I returned from working in Queens today, I got together with my NYC friend Elizbeth. Unfortunately Cari was working. You know Cari.  And Elizabeth is a runner too but somehow we seem to meet up to chat and eat/drink.

  • Thursday – Today, I worked near Wall St rather than Queens.

And I had gotten tix to a Broadway show.

Too cold and and icy to run before the show so I tried to get it done on the hotel treadmill. Ugh! I made ONE mile and quit.

I did walk to and from the theater.

The show was meh but at least the tix were not expensive.

  • Friday – I went to work early to get some steps in before it started to snow.

  • After a long work day, I took the subway back to my hotel, grabbed my luggage and then caught the train home.
  • Saturday – Long Run and brunch day..

It had snowed a little the day before and it was freezing. I was tempted to bail but I convinced my running friend Deb to run/walk 4 miles with me at UAlbany.

The path was clear and dry… It really wasn’t that bad and I’m glad I didn’t wimp out and run on the treadmill.

After we met a few of our other running friends for brunch.

So this my first outdoor run since ankle injury.  I was little nervous starting at 4 miles (but I had run 3 the previous weekend on the indoor track.) I wore a brace do run/walk intervals and it felt fine during and after.

It’s not 100% (bruised and a little swollen) but because it’s stiff, it still bothers me walking down stairs.

I’m hopeful that it continues to improve so I can complete 13.1 on March 17 (in 8 weeks. gulp)!!

  • Sunday – Most likely a gym visit… errands…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – Day off – run, hiking?
  • Tuesday – Friday – rehabbing my ankle and trying to figure out where and when to run.
  • Wednesday – monthly dinner with tennis friends.
  • Saturday – Long Run – 6 mile run/walk, brunch with running friends
  • Sunday – GYM, run/walk a local 3.75m race?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – What I’m Looking Forward to in 2024
  • Friday – Runfessions

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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26 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 1.14.24-1.21.24: Back in the Big Apple”

  1. That’s lovely to hear you’ve been able to do some good running again and that it’s still going ok! It sounds you’re doing good with easing back into running. You’re so brave to do this, I would totally chicken out until the ankle felt perfect, but that’s me. Imagine how I felt when I first started doing heel raises after the stress fracture, it was like doing bungee jumps, lol!

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    • I have races to run. So I’m trying not to cancel all of them.

      It’s nerve wracking because it’s still sore and stiff but no worse.

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  2. You are making great progress with your recovery! It’s nice that you’ve been able to get a little running in. I think the hardest thing right now is the weather–it’s making it difficult to get any decent miles in.

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    • I don’t know about the track – 15 times around = 1 miles so 120 times for 8 miles… NOPE. outdoors for me.

      Sorry to hear all your sad news.

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  6. Happy to hear your ankle is on the mend and doing well on your test runs.

    You amaze me with how much you see and do while on your business trips! At least when you go back to NYC in two months the weather should be much nicer!

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  7. So sorry about your ankle! Not sure if it would work in your case, but when I twisted my ankle trail running I went to my chiropractor and he did Active Release Therapy on it (which hurt like crazy) but also got me back to running quickly! I cannot remember how he explained how this technique works but it had something to do with the tendons being overly stretched out. Anyway, thought I would mention it in case you wanted to look into it!
    I have never been to New York! Love all of your photos.

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    • That’s funny that you say that. I strained a a calf muscle a few years ago and I went to a chiro who did ART. Amazing. I was able to run a half in a few weeks. Yes, it hurt but really helped speed up the healing.

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  8. Darlene, when I lived in NYC I used to race all the time (hey, I was on the “Darlene” race schedule!) and there was ALWAYS a guy wearing shorts, no matter how cold it was. Always.
    I’m glad your ankle has improved so much! My husband tried running but decided his ankle wasn’t quite ready- I’m going to encourage him to try again this week.
    Bummer that the weather didn’t cooperate for your stay in NYC- but maybe it’s better. It prevented you from doing too much and re-injuring your ankle. I hope it feels good this week!

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    • I’m running slow and walking a lot. It’s frustrating but it’s all I can do now. Better than nothing.

      It’s so easy in NYC to race every weekend.

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  9. Darlene, I’m so glad your ankle is on the mend. Sounds like you are being smart and easing back into it, which I’m sure is hard, but you’ll be back to normal soon I’m sure.

    Looks like a fun week in NYC!

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  11. I’m glad the running is returning! Your trips in NYC always look fun, and you get in a light of activity with all the walking (and running, when you’re able).

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