I started the week in Washington, DC and then toward the end of the week, I had to go to NYC for work.

Last Weekend & Week –

• Friday – Sue & I had an uneventful plane ride to DC. Once we arrived, since it was very early, we took an uber to meet up with Coco at her office, had a delicious brunch with her and then walked around the Georgetown area.

Next, we took the metro to the expo, got our bib/shirt and walked to our hotel (which was nearby),  checked in and then had some lunch.

The weather forecast was iffy for the rest of our stay so we decided to see as much of DC as we could even if that meant 12 miles on our legs the day before a big race. LOL.

We ended the day with dinner with Sue’s nephews. (Mexican, not our pre-race choice. LOL.)

• Saturday – Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon.

The weather was great, I loved the course, and nothing hurt during or afterward.  What else could you ask for in a race?

I started the race with my 4 friends and then after about 3 miles, I made the decision not to race it but enjoy the scenery and stick with my (slower) friend Sue.

And that’s exactly what I did though it meant stopping and waiting for her often. Then I lost her at mile 11 and just finished the course by myself.

After the race, we walked back to our hotel and met up with Jenn (one of my local running friends who had moved to the DC area) & her fiancé. We all had lunch together.

Sue & I spent the rest of the afternoon touring more of the sights of DC.

And eventually we met for dinner (and gelato) with the rest of our friends.

• Sunday – We had breakfast in the hotel with everyone and then they left (since they had taken the train.) Sue & I decided (with umbrella in hand) to continue touring DC.

After checking out of our hotel, we went to have lunch with Coco and Deborah and then visited more of DC until it was time to head to the airport. (It never rained.)

We arrived at the airport early so we had dinner and then found out that our flight was cancelled!!

Since we were told that there were no flights to Albany the next day until 10pm, we decided to get train tix for the next day and make reservations to stay in a hotel near the train station.

(Unfortunately, I found out on my own that I could have taken one of several flights back to Albany but it was too late to change our plans.)

• Monday – DAY OFF.

Instead of a relaxing day at home, unpacking, doing laundry, running and meeting up with a friend, we got up early, took an uber to the train station and more than 7 hours later we arrived safely home. (The train ride was nice but just not expected and $$$).

• Tuesday – WFH today and after work, I got out for a run.

• Wednesday – I started the day at the gym and in the afternoon went to the office.

After work, I met up with Deb and we ran a loop around UAlbany.

• Thursday – Today I took an early train to NYC (for work).

After checking into my hotel, I planned on visiting the Historical Society Museum. I had never been there and it was so interesting that I could  have spent hours.

Afterward, I set out for a run in Central Park. I had wanted to do the interactive Gates run but not enough time.

On my way back to my hotel, I was able to grab a hug from Cari who was working and busy that evening.

I headed back to my hotel to change clothes and then to the Shed to see the Gates exhibit,

dinner with a friend.

and finally a quick visit to Hudson Yards.

Yes, I like to pack as much as possible into my work trips to NYC.

• Friday – Work today was in the Financial District (instead of Jamaica Queens.)

I took the subway there early, walked around

and at lunch checked out the newly opened Printemps (Parisian dept. store).

After work, I rushed back to my hotel, grabbed my bag and took the train home.

• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.

A combination of recovery and training. 3 weeks until my next half marathon!! So 11 on my training schedule… I ran most with Deb and barely got through 9-10 miles and tried a new place for brunch.

After brunch, I changed my clothes and headed up to Saratoga where I was volunteering at the Adirondack Sports Expo.

• Sunday – Gym in the am and then I plan to spend the day in Great Barrington, MA with a friend.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – run 
• Tuesday – gym, walk
• Wednesday – run, TC mentoring (Week 1)
• Thursday – dinner with tennis friends, run, ZOOM with STEM board
• Friday –  mah jongg
• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
• Sunday – NYC trip with the hubby

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon Recap
• Friday – Runfessions

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

 

 

 

 

 

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