Yup.  All everyone has been posting about on social media is the NYC Marathon.

I could have run it but I decided (after 3 times) to skip it and go to NYC to support my friends who were racing.

Still FOMO.

Last Week –

• Sunday – Started the day at the gym…

then returned to the preserve that I went to last Sunday… this time the trails were NOT closed for duck hunting.

Made some signs for marathon spectating.

• Monday – DAY OFF.

Got in a short early run Nope. I decided that with the hike scheduled for today that I should run tomorrow instead. It was also 30 degrees! Brrrr (Not ready yet!)

and then I met our new HBF Emilee for a hike.

Of course, we had lunch after… (and it was delicious- butternut squash gnocchi)

and then one more hike.

We got back late and it was chilly so I decided to skip my last pickleball lesson.

Caught up on some TV, reading and cat bonding while the hubby played tennis…

• Tuesday – Started today with yesterday’s run. My friend Jenny (who had just run the MCM joined me for walk). Jenny bailed so I bailed too… instead I went to the gym.

It warmed up a little so I went for a run at lunchtime

and then to the office.

I had plans to walk with a friend after work

then support this fundraiser

and finally, the big day:

• Wednesday – A busy work day but I was able to sneak out for a lunch walk in the  park with Jenny (to hear all about the MCM)

and then the week 8 run with the STEM group after work.

No runners showed this week up so the mentors/coaches just ran or walked together…

• Thursday – Live teaching today.

I had planned on a quick run after work but it was POURING!!!

I did attend our Zoom STEM board meeting in the evening.

• Friday –Live teaching again today.

And I got to go trick or treating with my granddaughter.

• Saturday –Last Long Run before my next race – Stockade-athon 15k.

First we stopped off at the train station to wish the marathoners “good luck” and then I ran/walked 8 miles.

As always the run was followed by a long brunch with the walkers and runners.

In the evening, the hubby & I  went to dinner at my SIL’s.

and then I had to pack!!

• Sunday – I am taking an early train to NYC with 3 running friends… along with signs, planned meeting spots, post race dinner reservations and lots of enthusiasm!!

It’s my first NYCM spectator assignment… I hope all goes well.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – DAY OFF – run, brunch, hang out with NYC marathoners, train home
• Tuesday – gym, walk
• Wednesday – STEM mentor run
• Thursday – run
• Friday – gym, mah jongg
• Saturday – Walk and Brunch.
• Sunday – Stockade-athon 15k

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Treat or Trot Pumpkin 5k Race Recap
• Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall?  Does it feel like winter where you live?  Do you live near a TJ’s or shop there often?  Ever spectate at a big marathon? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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