I used to be really into tennis.

But once I started running, I’ve played less and less and now I don’t play at all…

…that is except during my annual vacation in Naples, Florida. Then I play everyday…

Last Week –

• Sunday – I had elaborate fitness plans for today…

I had wanted to go to the gym first thing… then at some point in the day finish my long run (that began the day before) and since it was such a nice day, go for a walk or easy hike on a nearby trail.

Well, none of that happened… and sometimes life gets in the way.

My hubby is still depressed about losing our cat so we went cat shopping all morning.

Almost got one (but someone beat us to him) but I was relieved since truthfully, I am ok with ONE cat.  She’s perfect.

The rest of the day was spent re-potting plants, laundry, grocery shopping, other errands and cooking meals for the week.

When I was finally ready to head out, it had started raining.

• Monday – A busy work day.  No time to get to the gym before work but I did get outside for a run after work (finally.)

• Tuesday – I got up super early and headed to the gym and also had time to squeeze in a run at lunch since I had a hair appointment after work.

The forecast was wrong and it did rain all evening.

• Wednesday – Back to the gym.  It would be awhile until I got there again…

I packed during lunch. And after work, I went to mentor week 7 participants of the TC group.

I had to go into the office so on the way home, I planned to stop and run,  then pack in the evening (instead of my mentoring gig.)

A trainer called in sick and so I had to rush home to do his training. Hence, no lunch run.

Plan C:  After my training, pack, join the TC group, do some last minute errands and try to go to bed early.

• Thursday – We took a very early flight to Fort Myers, Florida and then we rented 2 vans and drove to our villas at World Tennis Center in Naples.

We pretty much have a set routine since we (10 of us) have done this every May since 2005.

The first day, we stopped and had lunch, got settled in our villas, hung out at the pool, went out to dinner. After dinner, we headed to the grocery store (to buy the basics for breakfast and lunches) before we crashed at home for the evening.

• Friday & Saturday – My friends took a tennis lesson first thing in the morning. I went for a run and then I joined them to play doubles.

After tennis, we changed into bathing suits and drove to the beach where we spent the afternoon relaxing and deciding which restaurant to go to for dinner.

Check out FB and IG for this year’s pictures.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Sunday – Tropicool 5k, pool, dinner theater
• Monday –  run, tennis, beach, book club night
• Tuesday – run, tennis, beach
• Wednesday – run, tennis, beach
• Thursday – run, flight home (MY BIRTHDAY)
• Friday – GYM, mahjongg
• Saturday – Long Run or maybe a race (Summer Smith 5k or Prospect Mountain Run)
• Sunday – GYM

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Friday –  5 Ways to Celebrate the Mother Runner

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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