It’s odd that this is my first race in NYC this year.

In the past, I’ve done Fred Lebow Half in January, Central Park Half in Feb, NYC Half in March and/or Brooklyn Half in May.

With a goal of running new races, this year, I only registered for the Mini 10k in June and Squirrely 10k in Sept.

Last Week –

• Sunday – I started the day at the gym, did some gardening and errands and then went to a Floral Show and Tea Tasting.

at the Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany

• Monday – WFH again this week so I had time to go to the gym before work.

I squeezed in a run at lunch..

spring temps and sunshine returned finally

After work, I met a running friend for a long walk on the rail trail followed by burgers & beer.

• Tuesday – Since I had a hair appt after work, I got my run done before work and visited some horses..

another sunny day and perfect temps…

• Wednesday – A very early morning run with a new running friend on Global Running Day…

very cool sunrise!

I asked Jenny to run with me… she is mostly a marathon runner and has complained about her lack of speed.  She asked how I am so fast (and I laughed) but I replied “Walk intervals.” We did 90:45.  She has never walked during a run or race.  So it was hard for her to adjust but she wants to do it again. I ran faster but she walked faster.  Good for both of us and better than my 2 solo miles, I did 4. (in the 9s for the run and 15s for the walk.)

After work, I met my BFF for a walk.

• Thursday – I drove with 3 tennis friends to the NY Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. In addition to the gorgeous roses, this year, the Garden’s theme was Van Gogh (which happens to be one of my favorite artists.)

After our garden visit, I checked into a nearby hotel and stayed there overnight.

• Friday – After I checked out of my hotel, I took the subway to my new hotel in Manhattan.

There were many activities on my to-do list including picking up my bib/shirt for the race the next day. I also had tickets for a panel discussion so I stayed for that.

I walked back to my hotel and my room still wasn’t ready. So I took the subway downtown to visit the Anne Frank exhibit.

Afterward I walked back to my hotel stopping on the way for a late lunch. I finally checked into my room and then headed uptown to the newly renovated Frick museum.

Cari met me there and accompanied me to my next activity, a Broadway show. But first a gelato stop.

I walked back to my hotel and called it a day. Don’t ask how many miles I walked the day before a race. It’s NYC!

• Saturday – Mastercard NY Mini 10k.

The rain in the forecast disappeared and insane humidity replaced it.

I took the subway to the start which was on W90th St.

I got there early. So many women runners!! Some were new to the race. Others had run it many times. Some were young and some were older.

Eventually the race began and somehow my Garmin didn’t start. I noticed it about a half mile in. (It also died the last .5 mi. WTH)

It was warm and so humid. I even drank Gatorade and ate salt chews and still felt like dying.

So I ran slowly, walked up all the hills and didn’t die!!

While I waited at the finish for Cari and met two runners training for their first NYCM. We became instant friends.

Eventually I exited the park fearing that it would pour on me. It didn’t. I walked until 59th and took the subway the rest of the way.

After a long hot shower and some lunch I headed to the High Line. Finally the skies opened up.

Luckily I had an umbrella and tickets for the Morgan Library museum.

By the time I was done, the rain had stopped. And I retrieved my bag at my hotel and headed to the train station.

Another busy NYC weekend on the books.

• Sunday – Gym first thing and more gardening unpacking laundry, errands…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – run
• Tuesday – gym, walk, dinner with former co-workers
• Wednesday – run, wine tasting benefit
• Thursday – run, trail run/walk
• Friday – gym, mah jongg
• Saturday – Father’s Day 5k Race
• Sunday – gym. boating?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Mastercard NYC Mini 10k Race Recap
• Friday – Unlucky at a Race

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this spring?  Rain, heat?  How’s your weather lately? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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