Yes, I was tapering since my half marathon is this coming Saturday.

But I managed to squeeze in a 5k race during that taper run.

Last Week –

• Sunday – It actually felt like summer today so after a trip to the gym, we headed up to the lake.  My hubby even invited a tennis friend to join us.

Since this was probably my last trip this season, I insisted on a stop for Martha’s ice cream.

• Monday – Another beautiful day on tap and I actually ran before work…

After work, I had my pickleball lesson /play and then I stopped by my MIL’s since today was her actual 100 year old birthday!!

• Tuesday – I had plans to meet a friend to run before work.  She cancelled and I was so tempted to bail but I didn’t…

After work, I went for a walk with a former co-worker…

• Wednesday – Back to the gym for the first time this week..

After work I attended week 4 of the STEM group training.

• Thursday – Rest day! No gym. No run. No pickleball.

But the weather was so nice that I went for an unplanned walk after work.

• Friday – DAY OFF – A hike with Heidi and our new BHFs Priscilla and Emilee. They chose a hike in Cooperstown (Glimmerglass Lake) and our lunch spot (Origins).  Both were perfect.

I rushed home since tonight I was hosting mah jongg.

• Saturday – Barn to Bridge 5k.

I parked so that I had to run to the start (5 miles) and that would add more miles to my day.

Then I ran the 5k race, perused the booths, had food and drink, listened to the band and enjoyed the summer-like weather…

Eventually I had to get back to my car. A slow 2.5 miles run (mostly walk).

Long taper run complete!? 10.5 miles.

• Sunday – An early train to NYC for a work trip. Some fun things planned once I arrive (as mentioned in my UCD post).

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – work in Jamaica, Queens, train home
• Tuesday – run, walk w/BFF
• Wednesday – STEM mentor run
• Thursday – run, pack
• Friday – OFF – drive to Lake Placid, pre-race activities
• Saturday – Lake Placid Half Marathon
• Sunday – post race activities

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – 3rd Quarter Update
• Friday – Tips for Running in Different Weather Conditions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall?  Does it feel like fall where you live? Do you enjoy the taper? Any race-cations planned?  Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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