I’m not a fan of winter… and even if it is cold in Florida, it will be warmer than here and I can see the ocean!!

I leave on Tuesday!!!!!!!!

Last Week –

• Sunday – It was super cold and although Saturday’s run was a disappointment, I was glad I didn’t wait a day to run.

I went to the gym and used the machines and after even walked around the track (about 20 times).

The rest the day was spent doing laundry and cooking. We may be good for the week.

Oh and I’ve been procrastinating but I finally started a knitting project – a  cowl. I will need something to keep busy on the plane and waiting between flights.

• Monday –  DAY OFF!

Again I went to the gym first thing.

Since it had snowed the night before (again), I waited until they salted the roads before I headed into town.

Then I met a friend out for lunch. I hadn’t seen her in ages. We used to teach French together.

After dinner, I met my BFF for a walk around the mall.

• Tuesday – Looking ahead, the weather didn’t look great so I went out at lunch for a windy run.

After work, I had a long awaited hair appt.

• Wednesday – No time to get to the gym before work but again I squeezed in a short run in the ‘hood at lunch since it would be unlikely I that I could run the next two days.

Finally the roads were dry in my ‘hood but it didn’t last…

After work, I went out to dinner with my stepson (not the one who is married and has a daughter.) We celebrated his upcoming birthday and the recent purchase of his first house.

• Thursday – Another WFH day and a nasty one… snow, sleet, rain. I didn’t even want to drive to the gym…

The snow stopped so I headed to the gym after work.

• Friday – Too busy at work for anything before mah jongg in the evening.

Oh but I did squeeze in a granddaughter visit.

• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.

Taper time.

With my half marathon in a week, I was not sure what to do. I planned to play it by ear…. an easy run of somewhere between 8 miles and 12 miles.

The paths at the Crossings were too icy so Deb & I ran around parking lots for 6 miles. Then I ran 3 more before it was time to join the others for brunch (when it’s a choice between running and eating, lately eating wins. LOL)

• Sunday –  Maybe gym first (weather dependent) and originally I had planned on and registered for the last HMRRC Winter Series race.

But I forgot and accepted a friend’s invitation to a Galantine’s Day Brunch.

I’m excited as this should be fun and I did my long run the day before.

Due to the snowstorm, the race was re-scheduled for Feb. 16 (and unfortunately, I’ll still be in Fla. then.)

Fingers crossed the predicted big snowstorm does not interfere with driving to the Brunch.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – run, pack!!

• Tuesday – very early flight to West Palm Beach, FL, drive rental car to Delray Beach, visit the bird sanctuary with my friend before an early night to bed.
• Wednesday – Saturday – some runs, some ocean sunrises, nature walks, beach time, friend meet-ups, attending Delray Open tennis, other fun stuff….
• Sunday – Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon!! (with Jenny) – check the forecast above – yikes!
• Monday – relax & recover
• Tuesday – fly home

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – HMRRC Winter Series Race Recaps
• Friday – Fitness-Related Activities I LOVE to Do on Vacation

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s the weather? Any warm weather vacations planned? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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