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Weekly Run Down for 1.12.25-1.19.25: New York, New York (again)


Yes, 5 days in NYC…

I tried to make the most of my time there since I’m not sure when or if I’ll be back there…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I had originally planned to start the day with a free informal race.

But I decided the day before that it would be too rushed to run/walk the race and probably not smart to do it as a race the day after a 9 mile long run (in the snow).

Instead I went to the gym and I even walked a mile on the track afterward (that’s 15 loops).

Wouldn’t you know it, it was a beautiful day, blue skies, no wind… big FOMO when I viewed the race pics and comments.

After I checked into my NYC hotel, I walked along the High Line..

always new things to see on the High Line (FB has more pics.)

in order to end up in the Meatpacking District since holiday lights were still there. Then I walked back, grabbed dinner and finally ended up back at my hotel for the night.

believe it or not, I had dinner and a drink at Starbucks

  • Monday – Today my training was in the Financial District.

If time, I try to arrive early and stroll around the area.

After returning uptown to my hotel, I changed into running clothes and headed off to Central Park. And I caught the full moon as I was leaving to walk back to my hotel with a stop for dinner.

  • Tuesday – Again my training was in the Financial District.

After work, I wanted to get in a short run so I ran to the Hudson River and back (so cold and windy)

and then changed my clothes and headed to Broadway to see a show.

very cute and thought-provoking

  • Wednesday – After work in Jamaica, Queens, I had dinner plans with a college friend but I also had to switch hotels.

I decided against another cold and windy run and hopped the subway to her apt.

we ordered in, had drinks and chatted the evening away

  • Thursday – Working in Jamaica again and after had to take the train back home …
  • Friday – Recovering, unpacking and WFH with mah jongg in the evening.
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. 10 miles. 

First double digit run since Nov. 3 (Marathon Day.)

With ice and snow on all the paths, it was a challenge to find a place to run. But we parked at The Crossings and ran around the neighborhoods.  I was grateful to have Barbara’s company for 6 of my miles… and then we joined the others at brunch.

temps were warmer than they have been and than they are going to be this week, but the wind was torture...

  • Sunday – Most likely hit the gym in the morning and meet a friend to see the Cathedral in Bloom followed by lunch

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF – run 
  • Tuesday – gym, walk w/my BFF
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday –  gym, run
  • Friday- gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (and Brunch) – 11 miles, volunteer at NY Fitness Expo
  • Sunday – gym, HMRRC Winter Series #4?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Mental Benefits for Running (in January)
  • Friday – 5 Favorite Running-Related Books

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s the weather? Are you able to get it done outdoors? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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23 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 1.12.25-1.19.25: New York, New York (again)”

  3. Yay for a 10 mile run! It feels good to get up into double digits again, right? You’ll be ready for our race. Now we just have to cross our fingers that it’s not too HOT, which I know is hard for you to imagine right now.

    I’m envious of all your different running routes- but not your weather.

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  5. I think you made the right choice going to the gym! The race would have been a lot after that hard effort in the snow.

    Every time I hear about the meatpacking district in NYC, it reminds me of that Seinfeld episode when he goes to a party there but when he arrives, all he sees are slabs of meat, lol

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  7. Bummer on the FOMO after opting not to run in the race, but it really sounds like you made the best decision with the information you had at the time.

    You’ve got so many great pictures in this post!

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  8. The ever-changing weather always makes running outside interesting at this time of year. When it’s mild here it always seems to be crazy windy. Now it’s below zero. No bueno. Looks like you had a busy and fun week!

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