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Weekly Run Down for 4.7.24-4.14.24: And Another Half Marathon!!


Yup, today I ran half marathon #2 of 2024 and #67 lifetime.

This was another half marathon that I had to defer last year. It’s local (and downhill) and I’ve run it 4 times (once virtually, once on a harder course). However, I’ve only run this race twice on this course.

It’s always been one of my better races.

But as you age (or have injuries), you have to adjust your expectations and just try to have fun on all your races.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – The rain had stopped and there was even some sunshine.

I started the day at the gym and then debated about where to go hiking.  I wanted to go some place local with scenery (or waterfalls) and not too much mud.

But before I could leave, I got a call from our neighbor… Apparently our cat (the older one who roams the area) fell in her pool and had drowned.

I was shocked, numb and overwhelmed with sadness.

We’ve had many cats through the years but Champ was our favorite by far. He was only 5 1/2 years old, very laid back and lovable.

Nothing I could do would relieve the pain of losing a pet but I did go on that hike. And I think it helped.

  • Monday – Back to WFH.

A quick few miles at lunch..

I was inside on my computer so I missed the eclipse. Thanks to IG and FB, I watched it virtually.

In the evening, I went to week 8 of my mentoring the STEM runners.

  • Tuesday – Still WFH. And another busy work day. But after work, I went for a long walk with my running friend who winters in Florida. She was in town for the race. Strange weather. It was 70 degrees!!!

maybe I should have gone for a run…

  • Wednesday – I had time this morning to go for a run (before a dentist appt and before the predicted rain.)

took a different route and glad that it had cooled down from the day before

and then after work, I went to mentor. This group is on week 4.  Does it rain every Wednesday?

it rained before and after our run – lucky me!!

  • Thursday – I hit the gym before work.  I decided as they say “the hay is in the barn” and I didn’t run today. And it was another RAINY day (April showers…)

After work, I went to my monthly tennis friends meet-up.  Instead of going to a restaurant, we booked an apt. where you could play video games and we ordered in pizzas.  Very fun!

  • Friday – Rest Day #2.  And more rain (plus wind). A gym visit and a trip to the office. On the way, I stopped off the pick up our bibs for the race (at the finish line).

it was pouring..

Next on my agenda: File the taxes. Done!

I then spent the rest of the evening (instead of mah jongg) carb loading on pizza and getting #flatme ready to race the next morning. Fingers crossed for a dry race.

plus some throwaways (since it will be cloudy and in the 40s) – NOPE- see pic below, I changed into warmer clothes at the last minute

  • Saturday – Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon.

I carpooled with Barbara to the race finish where we took a bus to the start. There were over 2,000 runners, the largest number for this local race.

I knew many of the runners so that was nice. As I’ve already mentioned, it’s a downhill course. You’d think that would be easy. It was not. I didn’t feel as trained as my previous two attempts on this course. But I gutted it out and I was very happy to cross that finish line and celebrate with friends (those running and those volunteering or cheering) after at brunch.

met old friends and made some new friends… froze at the beginning, got warm running, then had some rain but al in all decent running weather

  • Sunday –  Early train to NYC (for work). Possibly a visit to NY Botanical Gardens (for the Orchid Show) or Brooklyn Botanical Gardens or maybe just a recovery walk in Central Park…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday –  run? dinner with Cari and/or Elizabeth
  • Tuesday – run? 
  • Wednesday – dinner with a college friend
  • Thursday – run? Broadway Show
  • Friday – train home
  • Saturday – Long Run (training for Brooklyn HM)
  • Sunday – Race for Autism 5k (only as a STEM mentor)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – A Race I Run Every Year
  • Friday –  5 Favorite Races of All Time

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

 

 

 

 

 

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31 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 4.7.24-4.14.24: And Another Half Marathon!!”

  2. I love your attitude about adjusting to enjoy the races. I think downhill running, and walking, is hard! When I ran, I always walked downhill.

    That’s so terrible about your cat. I’ve never heard about cats drowning in pools but I can totally imagine how it can happen. 😦 Hugs to you.

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  4. Congrats again on your achievements! You are the energizer bunny. Yes flowers are blooming and allergies are fierce right now as expected. Sorry about your cat 😦

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  6. Darlene, I am SO SORRY. Our cats also roam outside- they stay close to home- I know I should keep them inside but they want to go out so badly. I would be devastated if this happened to one of them (well, to be honest, especially Muffin) so I feel terrible for you. You did the only thing you could do, which is to keep moving. It definitely helps. 

    Congratulations on the race- I’m looking forward to reading the recap.

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  8. So sorry to hear about Champ. I know you of have lots of great memories; hopefully that will give you some comfort. My next race is next Sunday. I had been registered for the half, but downgraded to the 10K. My training has been more maintenance (at the bare minimum) in recent weeks with all the busyness/stress of moving.

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  10. I am so sorry about your cat — what a horrible shock. 😦

    Congrats on the Half Marathon! I can’t imagine running that far ever again. 😉

    I was able to reschedule a conference call so I could go outside during the eclipse. Even though our view was only 89%, it was pretty cool.

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    • I saw many photos. Sorry I missed it.

      You will be able to run that far. I’m surprised I can most days. One foot in front of another.

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  11. I’m sorry to hear about your cat. As hard as it is losing a pet, it’s even harder when something like that happens unexpectedly.
    Congrats on your half marathon! You’re an inspiration with all of the races you run!
    We’ve been swimming in pollen here for the past few weeks. All of the flowers are beautiful but for people with allergies, it’s bad. For some reason, my allergies this spring have been better than usual.

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  13. I am so sorry about Champ. What an awful thing. You must be heartbroken.

    It sounds like the half went well… Brunch would have made it worthwhile for sure.

    I’m glad you are able to get out hiking in the fresh air. The Vitamin D and blooming flowers are sure to do wonders for your spirits.

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  14. LOL. This is why I don’t do a flat me. I change my mind too often. I was 10m from out the door on Sunday and still wasn’t sure what I was wearing. I love the teal from 2022, even though it’s too matchy 😀

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