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Weekly Run Down for 6.29.25-7.6.25: A Two Race Week


TWO races!! Crazy, right?

Well, one was Friday, July 4th, a 4 miler that I do each year.

The other was yesterday. A new fun one that I planned to run on June 21.  Date changed…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I started the day at the gym.

The rest of the day was filled with stuff that needed to get done like grocery shopping, nails, helping my SIL with a computer project, etc.

Boating has slipped off our radar.

We did have our first BBQ on our new deck using our new grill – STEAK!!

  • Monday – A WFH week. Yay!

I got up early and went for a short run… in the ‘hood. School’s out so no buses and less traffic.

always time for flower pics…

In the evening, I had my first of 7 pickleball lessons.  I can’t say that I have any talent but I had fun…

forgot my phone so no selfie. It was harder than I thought and I’m a slow learner

  • Tuesday – Before work today, I met up my new running friend to work on speed…

I got up at 5;45 to meet her at 6:00am.  Yikes. So coffee. No breakfast =  No speed.

Actually it was soooooo humid that we walked to and from the track. Then I sorta got in 2 miles of speed drills although I doubt there was much speed.

Then I actually went into the office today and picked up bibs/shirts for Friday’s race.

I am running the race and 4 friends are walking it…

  • Wednesday – I decided to run after work today… and go to the gym before work.

Too hot! Too sunny! I Quit…

and then I met up with my BFF after dinner for a walk…

  • Thursday – REST day but finally available to participate in the ARE  Summer Trail series… but I decided to skip it and do some errands and have pizza at home.
  • Friday –   Firecracker 4 Race. I’ve run this race several times and I love it. This year as I mentioned above, my friends came to walk it.  We carpooled.

It is a very popular race and I connected with many runners that I knew. That made it fun and the hill on mile 4 was just as torturous as I remember.

After I was done, I waited for my friends and then we went out to brunch.

I spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out on our new deck with my hubby and his sister.

And it’s not July 4th without fireworks, right?

at a park just a mile from my home

  • Saturday – Indian Ladder Farms Spiked Apple 5k Race – except that being the day after a 4 mile race, I only considered it a fun run so I could enjoy the donuts and the cider.

And that was exactly what happened.

It was advertised as a 2 lap course through the farm & vineyards with both grassy and paved surfaces. Though I race often, I only recognized one person!  And the course was very confusing and 3.6 miles (LONG!).  Mostly on grass and some dirt… and you got the medal before the race!?

The donut was delish as well as the cider and I won my age group (but I was the only one. LOL).

In the late afternoon, I had my first babysitting assignment.

3 hours and no meltdowns= success!!

  • Sunday – gym, house stuff, boating??

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – tennis, hike, pickleball lesson
  • Tuesday – run. walk
  • Wednesday – run 
  • Thursday – trails
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Silks & Satins 5k race
  • Sunday – train to NYC, Bastille Day events w/college friends

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Firecracker 4 Race Recap
  • Friday – Favorite Running Movies

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this spring? Do anything exciting on July 4th? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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22 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 6.29.25-7.6.25: A Two Race Week”

  1. Now that’s how you do a “fun run”! Donuts, cider, and a medal before the start!
    Sounds like the course was a bit chaotic, but you made the most of it.
    And hey, an age group win is still a win, even if you’re solo in the category! Well done, Darlene!

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  3. Sounds like your idea week- WFH, not one but TWO races, and you got to babysit your granddaughter! Oh, and hanging out on your new deck. You’re living your best life.

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  4. I’ve played pickleball only a few times. The rules are really confusing to me! I think I could learn to like it with a little more practice and instruction. Sounds like a great week, though, with races, friends, and the granddaughter;-)

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  7. Sounds like your kind of weekend with 2 races! Congrats on the AG win! And donuts!

    I would love to try pickleball.

    I bet you loved hanging with your granddaughter! No tears is a win!

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    • Yes 3 hours seemed like an eternity. LOL

      I bet you’d be good at pickleball. it’s more fun than competitive. At least for me.

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  11. I figured you would transition easily to pickleball because of your tennis background! What made it challenging?

    Bummer about the Spiked Cider 5K! So weird that they gave you the medal first. But it’s all for the cider and donut. And congrats on your AG win!

    Looks like another great week!

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