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Weekly Run Down: 12.22.24-12.29:24: Holiday Celebrations


Whether you celebrate Christmas or Chanukah or both (like I do).. this was the big week.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I hadn’t run in a week!!

So what would you do?  -10!!!!!

I waited until 10:00 am and prayed that I wouldn’t freeze to death.

Deb & I ventured out in the cold and wind at UAlbany… and survived (barely).

I called it quits after one 3 mile loop…

After I thawed out, I went to see the Wicked movie with my BFF to celebrate her birthday. Afterward we had a nice dinner out.

We enjoyed the movie… looking forward to part 2…

  • Monday – DAY OFF. Again a single digit day. So I waited until afternoon for it to warm up…and went for a run.

still freezing out 😦

  • Tuesday – WFH but had to go into the office to get a few things done. It had snowed so I called it a rest day and did errands rather than headed out for a run.

Yes, I still mail holiday cards… Below is my 2024 card:

  • Wednesday – DAY OFF! I started the day off with a Christmas run

warmer than my previous runs but the lack of sun made it feel chilly…

and then in the afternoon we went to my MIL’s for a family dinner.

And I lit the first candle to celebrate the first night of Chanukah.

  • Thursday – Another WFH day so I was able to get out for a Chanukah run…

another dreary COLD day…

and some errands after work.

  • Friday – A WFH morning and I was able to get out for a walk before I headed to the office in the afternoon.

I had a hair appt after work and then it was mah jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. Training began for the February HM. 7 miles!

I had decided on the neighborhoods of The Crossings as an alternative to the paths of UAlbany.

Nope!!! Freezing rain during the night…Too icy!!!

Instead I convinced Deb to go with me for an icy walk in town (with a stop for coffee.) We stayed upright and met a NYC runner in the coffee shop. (sorry no pic.)

And in the afternoon, I continued my holiday celebration out with a friend at a farm…

  • Sunday –  Hopefully a re-scheduled 7 mile long run… (though rain is predicted 😦 )

and then an early dinner out with my stepson, DIL and GD (since they were away for Christmas.)

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run, dinner out
  • Tuesday – walk. NYE dinner out
  • Wednesday – DAY OFF – HMRRC Winter Series #2 race 
  • Thursday – train to NYC (for work), run 
  • Friday- train home
  • Saturday – Long Run (and Brunch) – 8 miles
  • Sunday – ??

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – 2024 in Review
  • Friday –  Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? Attending any holiday parties? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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22 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down: 12.22.24-12.29:24: Holiday Celebrations”

  3. With temps in the single digits, I’d be hitting the tread!

    Glad your walk didn’t end up with a fall. Our neighborhood sidewalks can be treacherous with black ice — but it’s going to be in the 60s here today!

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  4. Ack! That does sound cold and miserable. And icy. I would be hitting the treadmill for those runs- in my youth I would have run outside and ignored the ice, but I don’t trust myself anymore not to slip and fall.

    I hope you were able to get your run in today! We have a half marathon coming up- I’m getting excited about it.

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  6. Oh my goodness – I ran at the Crossings yesterday!! What a small world – we could have met up! It was so slick so I waited until the afternoon to go, and even then it was icy so.I decided to just run on the still snow-covered paths. I only made it 4 – 7 would’ve been brutal. My calves and ankles are sore today from the uneven surface !

    Looks like a fun and festive week!

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  8. Brrrrr! We haven’t had much cold so far this winter, but I hear it’s coming. This morning when I drove to the trails, the roads were slick from freezing fog. It’s always something new with this weather!

    Did you like Wicked?

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  9. Our weather has been less than ideal also. This past week wasn’t too cod, but the fog was intense! I saw Wicked last weekend, and saw it again Friday night. I thought it was great! I really want to see the Broadway version!!

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  10. So much ice! I’m glad you stayed upright!

    I am so glad you enjoyed Wicked. I want to see it again, and I need part 2 to start showing immediately!

    We did Chrismukkah as well, although my stepdad was ready to go home pretty early so we didn’t do the menorah together. We will see them again before the holiday ends, so that will be nice.

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