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Weekly Run Down for 7.6.25-7.13.25: As So It Continues…


An active summer week, it seems…

Tennis, Hiking, Pickleball, Track, Trails, and a 5k Race.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Finally we took our boat.  All the stars were aligned with the weather and our schedules.  And it was so relaxing…

  • Monday – Becuse I worked on Juneteenth, they gave me an extra day off and today was that day.

I started off playing tennis.

Then I met a running friend for lunch.

Afterward, we went on two nearby hikes to see some waterfalls

Unfortunately, the 2nd one was shortened because we were getting attacked by bugs.

I ended the day with my second pickleball lesson. I have to say that I improved a lot from last week.

  • Tuesday – I had plans to run at 5:30 am but my friend Jenny cancelled. I was relieved because I had slept so poorly.

I dragged myself out to run at lunch which was a bad idea due to the heat and humidity. I didn’t get very far.

there is a gnome scavenger hunt on this trail…

In the evening, our STEM Board accepted a grant (at a local brewery) so I attended

 

Grant Application – Common Roots Brewing Company

provides grants to support local organizations in northeastern New York that focus on community wellness, environmental stewardship, and assisting those in need. 

we’re the ones in purple

  • Wednesday – This morning I ran my re-scheduled 5;30 am run with Jenny. I got there early and there were already some people running on the track. We did some speedwork, some running, some walking and lots of chatting.

a great idea to get out early in this warm humid weather…

  • Thursday – WFH work day which due to computer issues ended up as an office day.

It was also ARE trail night and so I joined Barb & Heidi for a walk.

even bumped into a former co-worker

  • Friday –   Day Off.

I got invited to accompany the STEM board president to to a lunch and then the ballet sponsored by the lawyer who provide legal services to STEM.

 

The lunch was delicious. I met some interesting women and the ballet amazing.

Then in the evening, I went to a birthday party.

  • Saturday – Silks and Satins 5k Race – Yup, another 5k that I’ve done many times in the past, It takes place during the first weekend of horse racing season.

I didn’t pay attention to the weather and it was warm and humid where I love. As soon as I started to head  north, it started to rain.

Not only did it rain the entire race but it was torrential, plus thunder and lightning… and the puddles in the street became lakes!!!

that umbrellas is becoming a staple in my pre-race pics…

I came in 2nd in my AG but I didn’t stay for awards.

Afterward I planned to add 4 more miles to my day (with a friend) and then have brunch but I was TOO WET so I just drove home.

Finally a hair appt and then home to pack for a short stay in NYC.

  • Sunday – I’m taking an early train to NYC to meet up with college friends. We have planned a French lunch, visit to the Sargent & Paris exhibit at the Met, a stroll along Madison Ave for the Bastille Day activities and finally a French concert in Central Park…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – NYC activities, train home
  • Tuesday – gym, walk
  • Wednesday – run 
  • Thursday – gym, dinner and a show
  • Friday –  gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run
  • Sunday – gym, boating?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Indian Ladder Farms Spiked Apple 5k Race Recap
    • Friday – Tracking Your Running Progress

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this spring? Do you race a lot in the summer or is this your off season? Please share.

 

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24 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 7.6.25-7.13.25: As So It Continues…”

  2. That is quite a week! I’m glad you took the boat out- that looks so nice. Congrats on another AG award- running in torrential rain does not sound fun! I can see why you didn’t want to tack on extra miles.

    Enjoy your day in NYC!

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  6. Oh my goodness, you’re becoming an expert at running races in the rain. You should write a blog post with hints on how to pack and how to make the most of a rainy race. Congrats on your 2nd place AG finish.

    Yay for getting out on the boat! Sounds like fun!

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  12. What a fun and busy week! You had so many activities! I love that!

    Bastille Day sounds like a blast! And congratulations on your AG place. That much rain is never fun for me so Im proud of you for gutting it out.

    Yay for boat time!

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