Last Sunday I ran the United NYC Half Marathon…

followed by a very busy week…

Then yesterday, I ran the Asheville Half Marathon… A new place, so a new race!

Last Week –

• Sunday – United NYC Half Marathon –

Our hotel was downtown so it was easy to catch the subway to the race start which was in Prospect Park, Brooklyn…

We arrived without much drama (except for waiting in the security line for almost 1 hour) and all three of us (me, Stan & Sherry) started in the last wave.

We quickly separated since we each wanted to run our own race…

It was cool to run over the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time…

and as the last two times, I teared up running through Times Square.

Cari and her friends were cheering at mile 11.5. (I heard them but didn’t see her).

It wasn’t an easy race but I enjoyed it (when I was done. LOL)

Once we had all finished, we took the subway back to our hotel, showered, grabbed a bite to eat, took a walk with Stan’s son and granddaughter, and then we met up for a drink and celebratory dinner.

• Monday -I had decided to stay overnight and it was definitely the right decision.

It was cold, foggy, windy and rainy… not a day to sightsee in the city…

After breakfast, I took the subway to Penn Station and then Amtrak home.

• Tuesday – Unfortunately I had to teach live today…

and after work, I had a hair appt.

• Wednesday – Day 2 of live teaching but I got done early so I hit the rail trail for a few miles

and then got my nails done…

• Thursday – Today I was back WFH so I met Jenny for a walk at lunch and then packed in the evening…

• Friday- Sue and I took an early flight to Asheville, NC. Her friend picked us up at the airport.

We had lunch, checked into our hotel and then went to the expo (which was in our hotel).

Afterward we did some touring around the city, had dinner and got ready for the next day…

(pics on FB and IG)

• Saturday – Asheville Half Marathon.

It was warm, hilly but we got it done and had fun…

More details to come…

We spent the rest of the day seeing the sights and celebrating our accomplishment.

(pics on FB and IG)

• Sunday –  Recovery day and more sightseeing is planned before I fly home.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – DAY OFF- run
• Tuesday – gym, walk
• Wednesday – run (Week 1 Training Challenge)
• Thursday – train to NYC (work), run, Broadway show
• Friday – work in Jamaica Queens, train home
• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
• Sunday – gym, ??

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Asheville Half Marathon Race Recap
• Friday – Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  How’s your weather? Any signs of spring? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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