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Weekly Run Down for 7.7.24-7.14.24: And so it began…


Marathon Training!!! Gulp!

16 weeks to go…

Part 1 (Hal Higdon Novice)

Part 2 (Hal Higdon for Older Runners)

Hopefully training plans are meant to be flexible since I’ve already skipped my 7 miler in favor of a 5k.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – We had planned to stay home and catch up on things since we went to the lake on Friday.

So I went to the gym.. and then my hubby decided it was too hot to anything but boating..

Off we went…

he was right… it was a perfect day to relax in the shade with a beer and a good book… those are my hubby’s feet as he drove into the water.

  • Monday – DAY OFF to go hiking with a friend.

First I had to squeeze in a 3 mile run on the rail trail with another friend..

Then we drove to Pittsfield, MA..

so buggy that we quit after two miles

We had a nice lunch nearby and then drove to Stockbridge, MA.

We took a wrong turn and so this hike turned into longer than planned and the trail to the Laura’s Tower was straight UP..

Not a great view but we earned ice cream after. LOL

  • Tuesday – Rest Day.  So a visit to the gym before work.

With rain forecast the rest of the week (possibly), I had briefly considered a run after work.

Over 90 with a thunderstorm threat… NOPE!

Even my walking friends cancelled so I went out for a drink with a friend (while the hubby played tennis… outdoors?)

  • Wednesday – I was hoping again to squeeze in a run in the ‘hood before any rain arrived.

I agree… running conditions were poor. Not the temps but holy humidity!!!

And no storms….

  • Thursday – Not WFH today so my only option was a run after work

ugh… still hot and humid even along the Hudson (where a concert was preparing to start)

and then a walk on the trails (weather permitted).

no rain and still humid…

We ended the 3 miles with ice cream (what else?)

  • Friday – Again not WFH and a hair appt after work…

Nada today! (Good thing I don’t streak!)

  • Saturday – Long Run Day and Brunch. Many of my running friends were busy and my hubby had planned a day of boating so Plan B was to run the Silks and Satins 5k race

it was a hot one but I enjoyed it and even placed 2nd in my age group

and then drive up to the lake after.

another beautiful day for boating and today we invited friends from the marina to join us for a barbecue.

  • Sunday – Back to NYC (for work).. perhaps a walk there at some point to celebrate:

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run
  • Tuesday – run?, Broadway show
  • Wednesday – 5K Race (in Brooklyn) or friends meet-up?
  • Thursday – train home
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (8 miles) and Brunch
  • Sunday – GYM, boating

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  How to Get Through Summer Running
  • Friday –  Five Favorite Race Photos

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer? Do you eat a lot of ice cream in the summer? Still having hot, humid weather where you live? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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22 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 7.7.24-7.14.24: And so it began…”

  3. being flexible with your training program will serve you well. Looks like another fun week of running, lake time and friendly activity. Have fun in NYC today

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  4. Ooh, marathon training has begun!!! I’m excited for you. Your photos from the lake, and from your hikes are beautiful.

    Congrats on the 5k!

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  6. Looks like such lovely days at the lake. Congrats to your age group success. I’m excited for you about the marathon training! I can’t remember – is it the NYC again? Or something earlier than that?

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  7. I think all of us are getting hit with the humidity right now! For me, it’s bearable (most of the time), but really makes one appreciative when the air is dryer. Yay for marathon training 😉 At least you’ve done this before (twice), so you know what’s coming…

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  9. No races for the foreseeable future. It’s been so hot and humid here. We hit 103 (actual temp, not real feel) about a week ago, which was a record for us. I’ve been going to cool off at the lake on weekends and that’s been so nice!

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  10. I eat a lot of ice cream all the time. Since it always feels likes summer anyway.

    Great week! And yes, it might even be too hot for boating. The water here is practically steaming, so not even fun to get in.

    Great job on your race, too!

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