
This was a busy work week. I had to teach live FOUR days in a row… always a challenge to get any activity in…
But there was a lot of trips to Starbucks to keep me going…
Last Week –
- Sunday – Upstate Classic 5k. This was a race where I was running as one of the coaches for the STEM program.
Again, the forecast was iffy involving rain and it did rain on the drive to the race but not during the race. Instead it was insanely windy. And Cold.
All the runners did fine and it was rewarding to play a part in their success.
In the evening, we celebrated 17 years of playing mah jongg together at a Chinese restaurant.
- Monday – I went to the office in the morning after a quick trip to the gym
At lunch I met my friend Jenny for a short run. She chose a very hilly neighborhood…
- Tuesday – As I mentioned above, this was the first of 4 days where I was teaching live.
No gym visit or a run but I did meet my BFF for a walk at the outdoor mall.
- Wednesday – Day 2 of teaching live.
Since I don’t get done teaching until after 4 pm, the only place with lights to run is UAlbany so that’s where I had planned to meet my friend Jenny. Unfortunately I got out late and so I just drove into town and ran under the streetlights.
- Thursday – Same as the day before (Starbucks and work)
but I did go to UAlbany to run the loop after work.
- Friday – Last day of live teaching and last Starbucks until Dec. 17…
and I was hosting mah jongg… so had to rush home to clean the house… . LOL
- Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.
I only ran 6 miles so not that long and of course Brunch time with my friends was longer.
I also picked up my bib & shirt for next week’s Turkey Trot.
- Sunday – I’ve planned a gym visit and some other catch up stuff. In the evening, we are celebrating the birthday of a tennis friend.
This Coming Week on the Run –
- Monday – AM run, DAY OFF – hike
- Tuesday – AM run, hair appt.
- Wednesday – gym
- Thursday – Troy Turkey Trot 10k, holiday dinner with the family
- Friday – gym, mah jongg
- Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
- Sunday – gym, ??
This Coming Week on the Blog –
- Tuesday – Upstate Classic 5k Race Recap
- Friday – Runfessions
Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall? Is there a Turkey Trot on your schedule? Please share.
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Nice week of running, friends, and Starbucks!
Honestly, I’d be more determined to overcome jet lag and get into the office tomorrow if our Starbucks was still open.
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No way… why is it not open? Is the one we went to?
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WHAT IS UP with your Starbucks- plain old white cups should be a crime at this time of year!!! It makes me so happy to get a holiday cup, even if I’m just getting my old boring tea.
Sounds like you had a fun week as usual, and I like that shirt for the turkey trot!
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I know… I almost complained about the cup. I think it’s because it was tea not coffee but still!!
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you did have a busy and active week of running, fitness, socializing and lots of Starbucks. Way to get it all done! Congrats to your stem team on their 5k
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Thanks. IO love to see new runners being successful.
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What a busy and fun week you had, and congrats to your mah jongg group on 17 years together!
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your turkey trot and your time with your family. We’ll all be participating in our local turkey trot and then I’ll be hosting dinner later in the day.
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Hope yo have fun on your family race.. That’s so special.
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Is that an iced sugar cookie latte I see? Delightful!
Such a fun week! 17 years of mah jongg is quite the milestone. I love that!
Have a wonderful time at your Turkey Trot and enjoy your Thanksgiving!
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Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving as well.
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Nice week of running for you! Lots of socializing as well–no surprise!
Good luck on your TT next week!
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thanks…Happy trail running to you!
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That’s a busy week! Well done getting out there to run even in the dark. I’m not a fan of takeaway coffee but it certainly is needed for weeks like this.
Love the attitude in the 5k medal!
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It’s the theme of the group. Survivors of domestic violence.
And yes I needed extra coffee this week.
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Solid week of running (and Starbucks). Thats great your Mah Jongg group has been together for so many years 😉
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The group is smaller but loyal to our Friday games.
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The Troy Turkey Trot!! AAhhh memories. IT has been YEARS since I’ve done that race but it was always a good time – but very crowded in my memory. What a good idea to run at UAlbany when it’s dark — so smart! Have a great race!
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Thanks. Cone visit and do it one year
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I’m glad you had the Starbucks support system this week! What’s up with 4 days in a row! 😉
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Well, one class usually cancels but I had 1 enrolled so I had to teach it. Yes Starbux helped a lot.
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I love the labyrinth of stones in the picture! Well done getting out in the wind.
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actually it was created to hide turtle eggs…
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