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Weekly Run Down for 10.19.25-10.26.25: Back At It!


Rest was over and I ran TWO races yesterday!!

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Started the day with a major running shoe declutter… it was hard to get rid of shoes with lots of miles and memories but 4 bags were either donated or thrown away!!

Then I went to gym…

With rain predicted for the next day, I took off to get some fresh air…

unfortunately this preserve was closed for duck hunting but I did find a path

  • Monday – Yup, rain in the morning but it did end eventually and I was able to get in a run at lunch in the ‘hood (so I thought)

started out in the sun and quickly a thunderstorm came in and drenched me…

and even after work pickleball got cancelled 😦

  • Tuesday – I met my friend Jenny before work for some quick miles on the track.

getting our 200m drills done…

In the afternoon, I had to set up for class the next day and then head to a needed hair appt (which included a stop at TJ’s.)

  • Wednesday – Teaching live today so no time for any early morning activities (unless you call my Starbucks stop an activity?) and it was raining. Lucky me!

After work, I attended week 7 of our STEM group.

25 minutes of straight running

  • Thursday – Back to WFH and another early morning with Jenny… Unfortunately I thought the clock said 5:30 am and it was 6:30… so I was late for our meet-up.

changed up our intervals and had to run faster than planned due to my late arrival

After work, I met my BFF for mall walk. Rain again but so lucky to have run before work.

  • Friday – I hadn’t gone to the gym since Sunday so it was time…

I picked up my bib/shirt for Saturday’s PM 5k.

included some local brewed cider

and then mah jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – I started the day at the Carlo Cherubino Memorial 5k. It was held at the school where I had taught French for many years and was dedicated to Carlo (Spanish teacher, track coach, outstanding runner and friend) who had died last fall.  I knew nothing about the race besides that I wanted to support the school and his memory.

To my surprise, it was held on the cross country course… UGH! A hilly one!!! Two loops!

But I saw so many familiar faces and I remained upright so all is well.

channeling my French teacher roots with my outfit

Before this race was announced, I had registered for a Halloween-themed race in the park –Trick and Trot Pumpkin 5k. It was to start at 3:45 and looked to be a lot of fun.

Though my legs were tired, at least it was road race…with some hills in the mix on another 2 loop course..

So many creative costumes and lots of enthusiasm and support.  Even though it  my slowest 5k this year, I did win my age group.

bumped into an old friend and made 2 new friends…

  • Sunday – Recovery day with a gym visit and a hike/walk.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF – run, hike, pickleball
  • Tuesday – gym, walk
  • Wednesday – STEM mentor run
  • Thursday – run, ZOOM Stem board mtg.
  • Friday – trick or treating with my granddaughter
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch, dinner at my SIL’s
  • Sunday – train to NYC to spectate at the NYC Marathon!!

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – NYC Marathon as a Spectator
  • Friday – Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall?  Does it feel like fall where you live?  Run any Halloween-themed races? Two races in one day? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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20 thoughts on “Weekly Run Down for 10.19.25-10.26.25: Back At It!”

  1. It can be hard to part with running shoes! I do like to go through my stash every few months too-it feels good. My closet needs help more! Fun to get into the Halloween spirit!!

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  2. Running two races in a day sounds like a fun adventure, especially since one of them was on a cross country course! You remained upright on the first one and won your AG on the second, so I would say it was a great day.

    You’re going trick or treating with Heather! I hope we get to see photos- she is so, so cute. Have fun.

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  7. Good job on the shoe donation. I am in need of decluttering my collection too. I always say I’m going to get rid of one every time a new pair shows up, but it is difficult sometimes! I am rotating all of my summer and cold weather running gear right now. What a chore! I can only imagine how many race shirts you have!!

    Interesting costumes at the race. I’m guessing that bird was a challenging costume to run in!

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  9. My hubs continually prods me to get rid of some of my running shoes. I do part with a few occasionally, but it is tough!

    Congrats on your double race day! Double your pleasure, double your fun, am i right?

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