Month: July 2024

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Weekly Run Down for 6.30.24-7.7.24: Welcome July!

The summer is flying by…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – The early morning rain stopped after I came home from the gym and we had a lovely day on Lake George.

sunshine, little breeze, lunch/beer and I read a whole book= 🙂 (and ice cream after. LOL)

  • Monday – I woke up to rain (again) so I postponed my run until after work.

a sweaty one… I so wish I had run in the morning

  • Tuesday – Too busy to run before work… but then my Internet went down so I had to race to work.  As a result, I had no time to pack running clothes.

After work, I rushed home to change clothes and meet friends to walk on the rail trail.

No RUN!!!

  • Wednesday – Rest Day before tomorrow’s race. I did go to the gym for a quick run before work (to make up for the skipped run the day before)

brought to you by flowers and cooler temps

and then met my BFF for a walk after work after a quick visit to see my granddaughter.

walking soon?

  • Thursday – For the 4th year in a row I ran the Firecracker 4.  

It was great to have a few friends join me and to see so many runners that I knew there.

The race was followed by drinks, lunch and great conversation.

  • Friday – Day Off so I could also participate in the Lake George Hike-athon again.

in the rain in 2022

This year, I invited Deirdre and Kevin and I chose Cat Mountain. It was longer and more challenging that previous hikes. and then we would join my hubby for some boating on Lake George.

Well, unfortunately Deirdre got sick and they cancelled.

I was tired and had climbed Cat Mountain many times so I decided to skip the hike and just drive up to the lake.

We barbecued, swam, napped and had a relaxing day.

  • Saturday – Long Run Day. My last week of only 6 miles.

We woke up to thunderstorms… but they were short-lived and I’ve never sweat so much during a run.

sooo humid!!!!

  • Sunday – Again the gym… not sure what is planned for the rest of the day…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF, run, hike w/friends
  • Tuesday – GYM, run, walk
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday – trail walk
  • Friday –  hair appt.
  • Saturday – Silks & Satins 5k, boating
  • Sunday – Train to NYC (for work), run?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  Firecracker 4 Race Recap
  • Friday –  5 Fitness Goals for the Last Half of 2024

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer? How’s the weather been for running? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Ultimate Coffee Date for July 2024

It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

This mug is in honor of my 9 local “running” friends (We call ourselves “Sole Sisters.)

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I have a tennis friend that talked a brunch of us into going to a Salt Den.  I had an open mind esp. when they said that it benefits:

    • RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS-
      Asthma
      Allergies
      Bronchitis
      Cystic Fibrosis
      COPD
      Long Covid
      Sinus Infections
      Snoring
      Ear Infections
    • SKIN DISORDERS-
      Acne
      Eczema
      Psoriasis
    • MENTAL / MINDFULNESS–
      Anxiety
      Stress Relief
      PTSD
      Jet Lag

As you can see from the photo above, we sat in lounge chairs in a dimly lit cold room surrounded by Himalayan salt crystals. No water or cell phones (obviously I had mine) are permitted. They provide blankets. You relax there (without shoes) for about an hour.

Honestly, I felt nothing during and after but I’m glad I tried it.  One and done.

2. Over coffee… 

I’d tell you that when my cat died in March, my hubby tried to convince me that my kitten Diamond was lonely.  I finally gave in and got another cat.

I really don’t think she was lonely and in the beginning, she really hated this new cat and made his life miserable.

I think she’s coming around but he prefers to avoid her (which makes her content.)

3. Over coffee… 

I’d tell you that due to my work schedule, hiking has taken a back seat.

I plan to take a few Mondays off this summer and fall to get back out there and explore some trails with friends.

July 2023

4.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I question my sanity for training for another marathon.

FFF: NYC Marathon 2024: Yes or No? | My First 5K and More...

I do enjoy just running 6 miles on the weekend and running short races.

5k 🙂

5. Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I also can’t decide if I want to claim my deferral for the February half marathon.

I hate to waste $$. The race cost a lot and the deferral cost $40.

A 5k seems so much more enjoyable.

Happy Running! What’s new with you?  Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TT: 2024 Mid-Year Review

Today’s topic is Your 2024 Mid-Year Review.

Wow, six months went by pretty quickly.

Things have not been perfect (what ever is) and so there’s definitely room for improvement.  Of course, some good things went down.

Running-Related:

  • 407 Miles

My annual goal is 1000 but I started the year with a sprained ankle but if I stay healthy and train for that full marathon, I may actually reach my goal.

My favorite miles were those with friends…

  • 7 Races (3 Half Marathons, 1 -10K, 3 – 5Ks)

Again, lower number than normal… Quality not quantity, right?

One of my favorites was when I skipped a half marathon and ran a new 5k in Florida instead (and met Jeannie Rice).

  • 4 Age Group Awards

Bridge the Gap 5k – 1st
Bacon Hill Bonanza 10k – 1st
Tropicool 5k – 1st
Valley Cats Father’s Day Home Run 5k – 2nd

None were speedy but it depends who shows up…

  • Walked 3 Races

However, one was a free local race, one was free since I was a mentor and so I only walked ONE serious race.

Run for Women 5k (7 of us walked)

  • DNSed 4 Races

Three were also free local races so only ONE big DNS (for the 2nd year in a row).

  • Mentored 2 Running Groups

STEM (victims of Domestic Violence)

Race for Women Training Challenge group

It’s always rewarding to help others reach their goals.

Fitness-Related:

  • 0 Bike Rides

Correction, maybe a few on the stationary bike early in the year when I couldn’t run.

  • 60 Gym Visits

When I was home, I tried to go to the gym on non-running days which was usually 3 times each week.

  • 3 Hiking Mondays

Working full-time so no longer always an option to have the day off. But it’s a great alternative to running and an opportunity to visit new places.

  • 2 Trail Thursdays

The ARE trail series has just begun….

Again when I’m in town, I like to walk them with friends

  • Many Walking Tuesdays

Whenever I’m in town and have friends available, there was walks on the local rail trail…

Non-Running Related:

  • Many visits to NYC

Mostly due to work and always an opportunity to connect with friends, see a Broadway show and/or visit a park or museum.

  • Two Florida Vacations

In February, I visited friends on the East coast (Delray Beach)

And in May, I traveled with tennis friends to the West coast (Naples)

And I am working on my “word” for 2024:

My word for 2021 - Joy — Katie the Creative Lady | Create, Capture, Celebrate

Happy Running! How has your year gone so far? Please share.

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Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).

and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs