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Weekly Run Down for 8.14.25-9.21.25: Training for #75

September 21, 2025 6:49 am

On October 11, hopefully I will be finishing my 75th half marathon.

If you follow this blog, you know that there have been quite a few hiccups in my training.

But this week, I was healthy (aside from the side effects of my flu & COVID shots) and had no race planned.

Last Week –

• Sunday – After a late night, the weather was too nice to stay home. So we spent the day on the lake.

docked on Red Rock island, reading a book (Atmosphere) and drinking a beer.

• Monday – Both my running friend Heidi and I had the day off to go hiking. We decided on Vroman’s Nose. In the parking lot, we met Priscilla and Emilee and became instant BHFs.

We hiked the loop and then went out for a delicious lunch.

After lunch, we did a short hike at Landis Arboretum.

And on the way home, we stopped for homemade ice cream.

The second hike was rushed because I had a pickleball lesson scheduled for 4:30 pm.

a few of us were in the last session so we just played.

I ended the day with my flu and COVID vaccines.  (So happy to be protected.)

• Tuesday – Too lazy busy to go to the gym but I did get in a short run in during lunch

I lasted about a mile due to a headache and sore arm (Vaccines!!)

and after work, I had a much needed hair appt. and visit to TJ’s (Don’t ask me how many pumpkin-related items I bought.).

• Wednesday – WFH all this week.

After work, I went to week 2 of my STEM mentor group run.  I got there a little early in order to add in a mile before the rest of the group arrived.

there are 2 locations –  my group is rather small (1 runner, 4 mentors tonight)

• Thursday – I finally got up early to go for a run. It had been a while.

listened to an AMR podcast which made the run a little easier…

After work,  I finally had time to visit with my granddaughter (the main reason for the pre-work run.)

she’s getting sooo big and enjoys being outside

• Friday – An early morning trip to the gym.  That had been awhile too.

I went to the office for a bit…

Iced pumpkin spice latte. Did you notice my manicure (got it yesterday)…

And then in the evening I went to play mah jongg.

• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. After a 5k and 10k on the previous Saturdays, I needed to run longer in order to be ready to run 13.1 in 3 weeks.

I was glad to have some company.., I had to run some miles solo and then Sherry and Deirdre (who are training for NYCM) joined me for some… in the end I got 11 miles done and then we went out for brunch (with Stan and Kevin.).

it was chilly at first but those arm sleeves didn’t last long..

In the evening, I had dinner with some tennis friends (one is leaving for Florida where she winters…)

• Sunday – A gym visit is planned and then up to the lake today (weather permitting)…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – run, pickleball
• Tuesday – gym, walk w/BFF
• Wednesday – STEM mentor run
• Thursday – run, Zoom STEM bd mtg
• Friday – gym, mah jongg
• Saturday – Great Pumpkin Challenge 10k (+ more miles), 50th college reunion activities
• Sunday – gym, boating

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – My Summer in Photos (pt 2)
• Friday – Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall?  Does it feel like fall where you live? Do you play pickleball?  Have you gotten you COVID vaccine yet? Please share.

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18 Responses to “Weekly Run Down for 8.14.25-9.21.25: Training for #75”

1. Great job this week! Your granddaughter is so adorable. So lucky that you live close and can spend time with her. Okay but I really do want to know what pumpkin items you bought at Trader joe’s! I need inspiration.

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   By Melissa (I Crashed the Web) on September 21, 2025 at 8:52 am

   1. Ravioli oatmeal donuts bagels

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      By Darlene on September 21, 2025 at 11:22 am

2. Your granddaughter is soooo cute! Look at her in her pink jeep!

   75 half marathons is amazing! You are just incredible!

   i don’t even know what TJs has in pumpkin. I imagine it’s everything.

   No pickleball for me. I’m not great at racquet sports, but I love that you found it and it’s going well for you.

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   By runswithpugs on September 21, 2025 at 12:03 pm

   1. I’m not great at pickleball but it’s still fun.

      I just get slower but keep plugging along at those 13 mile races.

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      By Darlene on September 21, 2025 at 3:53 pm

3. Oh, I used to LOVE the pumpkin bagels from TJs…

   I’m glad you’re feeling better! You seem like you’re back to your usual self. Heather is getting SO BIG!!! She’s such a cutie.

   Is it really time for Runfessions again???

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   By jennystancampiano on September 21, 2025 at 1:42 pm

   1. Yup. End of the month.

      And thankfully yes I am recovered.

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      By Darlene on September 21, 2025 at 3:52 pm

4. I know I’m in the minority here, but I’m not a fan of pumpkin. There, I said what I said. :p

   Your granddaughter is so cute! Does she drive the Barbie Jeep by herself?

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   By Wendy on September 21, 2025 at 3:17 pm

   1. The jeep is remote controlled by her parents. Lol.

      I hate peanut butter. Are we even?

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      By Darlene on September 21, 2025 at 3:51 pm

5. Yay lake life! Looks like beautiful weather this week for you. I do like some pumpkin stuff but I haven’t bought anything yet. Pumpkin beer might be my first seasonal purchase 😉

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   By Lisa @ TechChick Adventures on September 21, 2025 at 3:28 pm

   1. Haven’t tried pumpkin beer yet. It’s still early.

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      By Darlene on September 21, 2025 at 3:50 pm

6. oh your granddaughter is a cutie! I can’t wait to have one of those! I like real pumpkin but not the fake coffee kind. Looks like a pretty place for a hike

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   By deborahbrooks14 on September 21, 2025 at 8:33 pm

   1. Being a grandma is great.

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      By Darlene on September 21, 2025 at 9:01 pm

7. Sounds like a great week of workouts. I love all of your hiking and running pictures/collages!

   Your granddaughter is so cute and getting so big! Yum to homemade ice cream!

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   By Debbie on September 22, 2025 at 3:59 pm

   1. Thanks.

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      By Darlene on September 22, 2025 at 7:25 pm

8. the sweet little granddaughter is a little girl now, not a “baby” anymore…that happened quickly! Nice active week!

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   By Kim at Running on the Fly on September 22, 2025 at 9:53 pm

   1. Yup. Growing up too fast.

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      By Darlene on September 23, 2025 at 1:57 pm

9. 11 miles is brilliant, well done! And look at your granddaughter, growing up fast!

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   By Liz Dexter on September 24, 2025 at 12:08 pm

   1. Thanks. Not easy but satisfying

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      By Darlene on September 24, 2025 at 12:25 pm

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