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Weekly Run Down for 3.2.25-3.9.25: Race Week


Not a big race but a fun local race.

I had done it when it was a 5 miler but it was the first time for a 10k.

2025 Electric City 10K Race Reviews | Schenectady, NY

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Just a fun run with Deb and other racing friends.

Unfortunately I woke up to temps 30 degrees colder than the day before. I really was tempted to bail.

My legs were tired from the 10 miles on the previous day and I had cut my leg tripping on a car trailer in a diner parking lot (well, I stayed upright at least.)

Anyway, I met Deb to carpool and I connected with 2 runners (among others)  that I would be doing the DC half with in 2 weeks.

I thought I would walk it with some friends that were walking but it was freezing (10 degrees)

Then I thought maybe I run it slow with two other friends.

In the end, I did run/walk intervals the WHOLE race with Deb. This was first for me but I thoroughly enjoyed it. My legs felt great and I was happy with my time since the cold wind was insane.

And I won my age group (with a PW for this race.)

All is good but hoping for a warm-up in temps.

  • Monday – I started the day at the gym. After work, I got my 2nd COVID vaccine and then stopped off to see my granddaughter.

reading at 18 mos?

  • Tuesday – I felt ok (after the vaccine) so I went to the gym and then for a run at lunch (since rain had been predicted for Wed & Thurs.)

my legs felt really dead so I rewarded myself with ice cream

After work, I met a friend to walk around the mall.

  • Wednesday – This afternoon I had to set up for my in-person class. That meant I had to squeeze in my run at lunch and I got it done before the rain started. (barely).

very dreary and muggy… I was overdressed. 50 degrees!

After work I was tired but a friend asked me to walk with her at the gym.  I couldn’t say “No.”

  • Thursday –Today I had to teach that in-person class. That meant Starbucks before work

tried something new and it was yummy

and a run after work. Deb agreed to share the fun.

pretty breezy but not as cold as I thought

  • Friday – Same as yesterday but no run after work.
  • Saturday – Electric City 10k.

of course I signed up for all 3!

Barb, Deb and I decided to do this race. So we carpooled.

With a half marathon in one week, this would be my taper run which is usually 8-10 miles. I had thought of maybe adding on a few more after the race but… you know how that goes…

It was cold!! And when we arrived, there was a snow squall. The snow stopped but there was 60 mph wind gusts during the whole race in addition to slippery footing (from the snow.)

We joined 1200 other crazy runners and all of us stayed upright. As they say “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

After the race, we joined the others, who didn’t run the race, for our traditional Saturday diner brunch.

  • Sunday – Most likely the gym and maybe start packing for DC.

We lost an hour of sleep but at least it will be lighter after work each day.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run 
  • Tuesday – gym, hair appt.
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday – run
  • Friday – early flight to DC, expo
  • Saturday – Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon
  • Sunday – visit some DC sights, late flight home

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Electric City 10k Race Recap
  • Friday – Luck on the Run

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

 

 

 

 

 

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22 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 3.2.25-3.9.25: Race Week”

  5. Oh, how fun- you’re going to see Deborah and Coco! That should be a fun trip. I hope you have good weather for that race.

    I’ve seen that cherry chai on the Starbucks menu- so it was good? I’m trying to decide if I would like that combination of flavors???

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  11. That’s a huge temperature drop all at once! What is going on?

    Lots of great running for you! I’m having a hard time scheduling a race and I’m a little cranky about it. Oh, well.

    I’m so excited for your DC trip!

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