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Weekly Run Down for 1.21.24-1.28.24: Making a Comeback…


The ankle is on the mend and I am starting to run more consistently even looking to start training!

But why is the weather always better when you cannot run???

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Freezing and even windier than the day before… so I went to the gym and used the machines and then walked on the track.

I had a lot of errands to do while I was out and then later in the day, we took a ride to the Pretty Paw Lounge.  It’s a cafe where you can play with and adopt rescued cats.

No, we didn’t adopt one but it was tempting… luckily the ones we liked had to be taken in pairs (and we only wanted ONE cat.)

  • Monday – I have previously mentioned that I am back to working 100% so I have no official Mondays off.

But I did take today off.

It was still very cold but sunny with no wind so I headed out to run in the ‘hood.

I even felt ‘warm” outside

Afterward I met my running friends Heidi and Sherry and we drove to Williamstown, MA to have lunch and hike.

All the trails were snowy and icy so we wound up walking 3.5 miles around the Clark Institute and surrounding area.

hot drinks (and dessert)

I had to rush home to participate in a ZOOM call for the STEM mentoring program that I may join.

I’ve done it many times in the past and am excited to return to it this spring.

  • Tuesday – Back to WFH but I did have to leave to go to the office and then to set up for for my class the next day.

Rainy, snowy evening but the hubby and I did check out Pet Smart cat adoptions in Amsterdam (an hour away)…

Hint. Hint.

  • Wednesday – No time for anything besides work today. And it was a snowy, rainy day!

the highlight of my work day!!

Tonight we had our scheduled monthly tennis dinner.

I’m so glad that we do organize these meet-ups… these ladies make me miss playing tennis.

  • Thursday – WFH again so I was able to go to the gym before work and squeeze in a run either at lunch or after work at UAlbany (if it stopped raining).

My running friend couldn’t meet after work so I did my run solo at lunch.

heat wave (40’s)… I was overdressed!

And then my BFF was not able to meet to walk the mall so I stopped by to visit my granddaughter and then I walked the mall by myself.

she is growing so fast…

  • Friday – More WFH so I had time to go to the gym before work (but I slept in instead) …

my new morning BFF

So I drove to the gym at lunchtime and walked on the track (yes, it rained most of the day).

I listened to an interesting AMR podcast about getting faster… but those annoying 2 lane walkers (one of the left is a trainer.)

Mah Jongg was held at my house in the evening.

  • Saturday – Long Run and brunch day..

As I mentioned above, I’m not running long YET but starting to look ahead to training for a few half marathons.

I haven’t officially deferred my Feb 18 one (but I will) but I do hope to race a half in NYC on March 17!! (I also signed up for one April 13 and May 18.)

Last Saturday, it was 4 miles and today I attempted to run/walk 6 miles.

It helped to have company and warmer temps than the previous weekend.

Of course, the run ended with brunch.

ankle felt great – hooray!

  • Sunday –  It will be either the stationary bike or a gym visit…

or perhaps a free local race (weather dependent since a storm is predicted.)

2022

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – Friday – rehabbing my ankle and training for NYC.
  • Saturday – Long Run – 8 mile run/walk, brunch with running friends
  • Sunday – GYM

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Returning to Running After an Injury
  • Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter?  How’s the weather where you live? Any snow? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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24 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 1.21.24-1.28.24: Making a Comeback…”

  4. So glad your ankle is doing so well! The cat cafe looks super cute. We had spring like temps this week after 7 inches of snow last week. I am ready for spring!!

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  5. AWWWW! You have a new cat!! Details please! Boy or girl, and what is the name?
    AND, your ankle is feeling good- that’s the best news. My husband is also making a comeback with run/walk intervals. It sounds like things are going well- I hope the weather cooperates for you this week.

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  10. Glad to hear your ankle is doing better! When the weather is so rainy/icy I normally just try to stay indoors. I would love to go to a cat cafe, I don’t think they’d be able to get me to leave without wanting to take them all home!

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