Yesterday I ran a 5k. In.The.Rain.

I think it was the first one since last Fall.

Last Week –

• Sunday – 

Unfortunately the gym was closed.

The hubby & I went out to a lovely dinner with my SIL and then after dinner, we had dessert at my MIL’s with other family members.

• Monday – Back to WFH this week so I able to go to the gym before work and get my run done at lunch..

It was hard to concentrate on work since I was busy tracking the Boston marathon

and then I met my BFF for a walk after work.

• Tuesday – Another WFH day so I started it again at the gym…

and after work, I had a  hair appt.

• Wednesday –  It is hard to leave when my cats like lap time in the morning…

But I did get to the gym again.

Today was the 5th week of mentoring the Training Challenge group. I always try to arrive a little early to add some running before the group arrives.

• Thursday – With a dentist appt. before work and a dinner out with my tennis friends planned for after work, that meant that I had to squeeze in my run sometime during the day. I wound up having time after my dental appt. (which happens to be near the rail trail.)

We decided on Hibachi and as always, a fun time.

• Friday – Trying to frontload in some daily gym visits since I won’t be going for the next two weeks.

I snuck out at lunch and met a running friend for a walk (as she recently retired.)

In the evening, I played mah jongg.

• Saturday – Bacon Hill Bonanza 5k.

I’ve run this race many times in the past. I love the country atmosphere, the fresh chocolate milk and the pie (as an age group award).

With 3 half marathons in 3 months and zero speed work… I wasn’t confident in a speedy finish time (or a pie) but I was excited to do the race regardless (even though rain was predicted…)

Well, it rained all night and then it was still raining lightly when I got up.  It was an hour drive, I seriously thought that it was crazy to drive that distance to get soaked.

But I decided not to wimp out and did it along with many other crazy runners. (At least I only signed up for the 5k, not the 10k).

And it POURED but I DID WIN THAT PIE!

Of course, later in the day, the sun came out… then it rained again but finally it stopped and I was able to get out for a walk

Sending positive vibes to Jenny as she was running her first 50 mile race!!! I spotted these pics on FB.

• Sunday – I plan on gym time (or the long run that didn’t happen the day before) and packing for two upcoming trips!!

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – early train to NYC (for work), blogger meet-up, run & other assorted NYC activities
• Tuesday – work, run?, dinner with a local friend
• Wednesday – work, train home, finish packing
• Thursday – early flight to Ft Myers, FL for annual Naples Tennis vacation
• Friday – run, tennis
• Saturday – walk, tennis
• Sunday – Tropicool 5K

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Bacon Hill Bonanza 5k Race Recap
• Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s the weather? Did you watch the Boston Marathon or track any runners? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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