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Weekly Run Down for 3.31.24-4.7.24: Back to Normal


The title says “Normal.”

What is normal?

It’s different for everyone but for me it’s sleeping in my own bed, going to the gym before work, and fitting in social/family activities around my work schedule while also getting my runs done.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Easter Sunday. I was hoping that the gym was open. I hadn’t been there in over a week. Nope.

Plan B: Go for a walk in the woods.

not much blooming yet and lots of mud but still felt great to be outdoors..

Although I am Jewish, my hubby’s family is not.  So we went to my MIL’s for Easter dinner.

Heather with grandma and great grandma

  • Monday – I had today off. I hadn’t gone hiking with Heidi in quite a while so that was the plan.

That meant I had to get up early to squeeze in a run.

Then we drove to Saugerties and hiked at Falling Waters Preserve.

Before lunch, we stopped at the Saugerties Lighthouse trail.

Our final stop (before ice cream) was Esopus Bend Preserve.

we need to return to do some more of the trails but we did get to see the swans nesting spots.

We had to rush home because both Heidi and I were mentoring the STEM group at 5:30 pm.

25 minutes of straight running OY!

  • Tuesday – After all the miles the day before, I was planning on a rest day

With all the rain and a snowstorm (Wed-Thurs) in the forecast, I decided that I’d better drag my feet out there today.

I started the day at the gym and then ran at lunch before the rain arrived.

the water line behind my house

Afterward I went to the office.

  • Wednesday – A rainy morning so it was back to the gym.

I had missed last week but today I mentored week 3 of the TC group. The weather was miserable!!! Rain, wind, sleet!!!

  • Thursday – Too snowy to even drive to the gym this morning…

I stopped at the gym for a short walk on the track before dinner with a teacher I used to work.

  • Friday – Rest Day. WFH and mah jongg in the evening.

Oh and a surprise earthquake! LOL

I got this text after I felt the house shaking…

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch Day. Ugh… where to go that would be dry. I wanted to at least get in 10 miles before next weekend’s half marathon.

I went out for 2 miles before my friends arrived and it was drizzling/sleeting.  But it stopped and the weather was pretty perfect for running 8 more.

this is the same route that I will running 13.1 miles on next Saturday

  • Sunday –  It will be a gym visit… maybe a hike!

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday –  run, STEM mentoring
  • Tuesday – GYM, walk with a friend
  • Wednesday – run, TC mentoring
  • Thursday – run (AM), tennis friends meet-up
  • Friday – GYM, mah jongg, bib pick up
  • Saturday – Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon!!!
  • Sunday – train to NYC (for work), visit to NYBG?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – The Healing Power of Running: A Guide to Healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit Book Review
  • Friday – 5 Things in Your Race Kit

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

 

 

 

 

 

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18 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 3.31.24-4.7.24: Back to Normal”

  1. Normal, lol–what is normal? Looks like you had a normal week and sometimes that feels great. We had a ton of rain, with more coming. I’m heading out early to hopefully miss it.

    Love the photos of the baby!

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  3. I’ll be working during the eclipse as well! I didn’t even think to take the day off. I don’t think we’ll see much of it here anyway.

    Yes, your week was normal except for the small detail of an earthquake, ha ha. And of course the snow in April- but I guess that is pretty normal. I remember when I lived up north it was like “Wait- WHY was I so excited for spring? This weather sucks!!!” Well, you’re due for good weather soon- hopefully next weekend for your race!

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  4. Seems like we’ve been bitten by the nasty weather! I’m wishing summer would just get here because spring is always so sketchy. Cute pics with the little sweetheart 😉

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  5. seems like we all had weather challenges this week! Way to make the most of it and get your workouts done. Good luck with your half next weekend

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  6. Yes, our flowering trees are beautiful right now and many of the daffodils are past their prime. We had crazy wind and lots of rain this past week. We even had hail coming down sideways because of the gusty wind.

    Heather is such a cutie and has so much hair! My little one is practically bald with just the shortest hair. 

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