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Weekly Run Down for 5.26.24-6.2.24: Trying for Speed?


With my half marathon training over, I thought that I would work on some speed…

But then I had some mysterious thigh pain (which luckily was short-lived).

And yesterday my favorite 5k took place.

So was I fast? What do YOU think?

Last Week –

  • Sunday – First day of boating season. The weather was great and I booked a site on an island in advance so we could barbecue.

Of course, I had FOMO as I was hoping to have run a 10 mile race that morning but we had a nice day and rain was predicted for the next day.

  • Monday – It threatened rain but I went out for a run anyway.

It didn’t rain but I was hoping it would as it was sooo humid.

I did more gardening (never ending, it seems) and still no rain (even the sun came out) but it was quite windy.

Since I thought it would be a rainy day, I had made plans to meet a friend for a late lunch and then go to the movies. Perfect planning as it poured while we were in the theater..

it’s about tennis, love, friendship, competition and more…

  • Tuesday – First thing was a gym visit and then after work, I met friends for a walk on the rail trail (we are trying to make this a weekly date.) since my walk got rained out, I visited with my granddaughter.

she’s getting so big… crawling everywhere

After that walk, I met my BFF for a walk at the mall.

  • Wednesday – I actually ran before work…

a pink day!!

and then after work, I went to a dinner that was held to thank the race volunteers.

  • Thursday – Early work stuff forced me to postpone my run until lunch.

channeling the roses to get me moving…

In the evening, the first ARE Trail run of the season was held. It’s supposed to be a run but as you know I am NOT a trail runner so I enlisted a friend to walk it with me.

a perfect night on the trails… the cider was great too.

  • Friday – Back at the gym before work and then a trip to see my chiro.. My thigh felt normal but I figured I’d go one more time.

Instead of mah jongg, I volunteered at the race expo after work and into the evening.

And then I went home to get together my outfit for the race:

#flatme + my cat

It was too late to order pizza (my usual pre-race meal) and I heated up one that I had in the freezer.

It seemed fine until around 2am when I got deathly ill.  I won’t go into details but it was the sickest I’ve ever been.

Food poisoning!?

  • Saturday – Race for Women 5k.

Year #17 for me!!

I really wanted to keep my streak and I had the bibs for 7 of my friends.

I wasn’t sure what to do.  I felt better but I was nervous about my stomach.

Most people would have called it a day but I decided to go.  I met the friends that I was carpooling with.

If felt too sick, I’d wait in the TC tent until my friends finished. If not, I would just walk.  There are a lot of walkers in this race and several of my friends had decided to walk too.

It was a beautiful day to run but I thought it was too dangerous to try.

And so I walked 3.1 miles, chatted with my friends, took lots of photos and ran through the finish line.

not as much fun as running the race but better than staying home

  • Sunday – Hopefully my regularly scheduled program: GYM, day on the lake

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run
  • Tuesday -run, walk with friends
  • Wednesday – Day at the NYBG
  • Thursday – Trail run/walk 
  • Friday – GYM, hair appt.
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
  • Sunday – GYM, boating (weather dependent)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Run for Women 5k Race Recap
  • Friday –  Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer?  Do you like 5ks? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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26 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 5.26.24-6.2.24: Trying for Speed?”

  3. ooh bummer on the stomach issues and food poisoning. Glad it was short lived! Good call on not trying to run it. Hope you are feeling back to normal

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  4. UGH!!!! Food poisoning. You were smart not to run- you were probably dehydrated and it was safer just to walk. Glad you’re feeling better now.

    Your description of the thigh pain is the story of my life for the past several years- I decide I’m going to work on speed, and right on cue, some part of my body starts to hurt. Meanwhile I’m just getting SLOWER AND SLOWER. Yet, once again my goal for the next couple of months is to work on speed. I wonder what part of my body will fall apart this time.

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  5. That tummy bug sounds horrible! I’m glad you were still able to take part in your race by walking. I’m sure all your friends appreciated having you there 😉

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  8. I am so sorry you got sick. Food poisoning is just awful… I’ve had it twice and both times I wanted the earth to swallow me.

    Your granddaughter is just beautiful. You must love spending time with her!

    Other than your illness, it sounds like a great week! Here’s to June!

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  9. Ugh, your experience sounds similar to what happened to me a few weeks ago. It was awful! I’m glad you didn’t run as you were probably quite dehydrated and weak, I know I was…it took a few days to feel normal even after I was better. I hope you’re fully on the mend Darlene!

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  12. Ugh, on the stomach issues! That pizza sure sounds suspicious. Good for you for getting out there and enjoying the beautiful day, even if you were only able to walk.

    How fun that it’s boat season again!

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