Originally I was supposed to run a 15k on Sunday and then head to NYC yesterday to run a 10k in Central Park today.

Neither happened!!

Last Week –

• Sunday – WS#4.  As I mentioned, I had registered for the 3.5 miler but I thought to challenge myself and change to the 15k.

That was before I got sick and those sub zero wind chill temps. I even considered skipping the race entirely.

Luckily the decision was made for me!!

If you read last week’s WRD, you know that my cold was not improving so I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with bronchitis and told not to run (esp. in the cold.)

So I stayed indoors and watching the snow fall…

• Monday -Yes, we were officially snowed in. Gym closed. Library closed. Even my hubby was off.

I was supposed to go into the office today but it was closed so I worked from home…

and signed up for a summer race… that’s what stir crazy runners do, right?

By the end of the day, I was feeling much better so I left my cocoon and drove to UAlbany to see how clear the paths were…

• Tuesday – WFH.

Before meeting my BFF for a mall walk,, I went back to UAlbany for another frigid run…

• Wednesday -Teaching ALL day online the next 3 days… so no time for much exercise.

After work, my monthly tennis dinner was scheduled and it’s always fun to chat up…

• Thursday – WFH. I had plans to hit the gym before work but had too much to do.

Today after work, I had to double dip: Participate in the STEM zoom board meeting

and at the same time try to get into the NYC Mini 10k.

it was stressful..

• Friday- Just WFH AGAIN…I didn’t even want to go outside..

but I did go back to playing mah jongg in the evening.

• Saturday – I was sad to not head to NYC.  I had a lot of pre-race activities planned but I think that I made the right decision.

Guess what?

I had the choice of deferring or getting a race credit. I picked the credit… not sure what I will use it for but I don’t want to be locked into this one next year.

Instead, I needed to get out and run…

 I drove to UAlbany and ran a loop.  Most of my friends were not around but I was lucky to have Deb as my running buddy for two additional loops around campus.

Having skipped both my 8 mile and 9 mile long runs, I am way behind in my half marathon training. But trying to build back slowly (and not get injured or freeze to death).

After our run, Deb and I enjoyed a leisurely brunch.

The rest of the day had me doing all the household chores and  errands that I had ignored being sick the past two weekends.

• Sunday – WS#4 – 3.5m or 15k or 30k.  

I’m still on the fence whether or not I will run at all.  Definitely not the 15k.  If I feel good and the weather is good, I may run/walk the 3.5m.

In the evening, the hubby and I may get out to celebrate our anniversary (that was on Jan 16.)

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday –  DAY OFF – gym, run?
• Tuesday – gym, walk, dinner w/old friend
• Wednesday – run, b-day dinner w/stepson
• Thursday – run
• Friday –gym, mah jongg chez moi
• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch (playing catch up so maybe 8 miles?)
• Sunday – WS #5 – 3.5m or 10m

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Self Love
• Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  How ‘s your winter weather? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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