All of sudden, it was summer and not the kind, we normally experience in Upstate New York:
and it continued through the weekend.
Last Week-
- Sunday – First an early morning gym visit…
It was actually a perfect day to spend on the a lake… we even bumped into friends docked on the same bay.
- Monday – Since I worked two Sundays, I got the day off..
On Saturday I ran 3 miles doing 30:30 run/walk intervals… so today I decided to try 60:30 intervals.
Too sunny and hot by the time I got out and so I only make it 2 miles…
The good news is that the Achilles seems to be improving!!
- Tuesday – WFH all week!!
So I hit the gym first thing…
Did some gardening at lunch and after work..
But my planned walk with friends got rained out!!
- Wednesday – Today I started with a short run…
I decided on the HS track, did 90:45 intervals but again, it was too hot and humid to do more than 2 miles.
After work, I picked my bib/shirt for Saturday’s race…
we’re supposed to wear the shirt so I cut off the sleeves.
Then I met my BFF for a mall walk.. before the thunderstorms kicked in.
- Thursday – Normal WFH day and almost 100 degrees. Too hot to leave the house…
but after work, our weekly trail run took place… we decided to walk it and get drinks afterwards.
we got poured on which was a welcome relief from the heat and then got treated to a rainbow…
- Friday- Back to the gym before work and mah jongg in the evening.
Another scorcher of a day… tried trimming bushes at lunch… and almost died. LOL
- Saturday – Firecracker 4.
A very fun 4 mile race that I try to run each year…
This year with all my foot issues, I used the term “run” very loosely. Besides it was warm and very humid.
I planned to cross the finish line with minimal pain and go out to brunch after.
And that’s exactly what happened…
my time was very slow and my Achilles only sore after but it’s no worse than before…
- Sunday – My hubby and I are planning to
participate in the Lake George Hike-a-thon,hang out on the lakeafterand then go to friends for dinner..
This Coming Week on the Run –
- Monday – DAY OFF – hike
- Tuesday – gym, walk
- Wednesday – run? walk with BFF
- Thursday – trail run/walk
- Friday- gym, mah jongg
- Saturday –
Boilermaker 15k, Long Run and Brunch - Sunday – gym, boating
This Coming Week on the Blog –
- Tuesday – Firecracker 4 Race Recap
- Friday – 5 Wins From The First Half Of The Year
Happy Running! Training for any big or small races? Is it finally feeling like summer where you live? Are you patient when you shouldn’t run? Any fun plans for July 4th? Please share.
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Phew! That heat was brutal this week. And you tried to do yard work? The sweat was dripping into my eyes so bad after my bike ride, I can’t imagine what doing yard work would have felt like. I’m glad you got to participate in the 4th of July event. That’s what it’s all about, being with your friends and community! Are those coffee martinis?
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Yes. Espresso martini. Yummy.
Heat was brutal here. A little cooler today.
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it was way too hot to get outside here all week. Looks like you were able to get your runs in and even a race of course. Nice! Have a great week ahead
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Barely running and racing. No fun when it’s that hot.
Things look to be improving. Hope they are for you too.
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I’m glad you are able to get out on the lake in this weather — hopefully there are cool breezes!
Yay on doing the Firecracker 4! Glad your foot cooperated well enough.
No yard work for me. I barely can stand to water my flowers.
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Our weather was that bad too.
It’s a little cooler today so we are lake bound.
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Maybe the heat is a good thing- it’s keeping you from running too far with that achilles. It does sound like it’s healing up, so keep doing whatever you’re doing!
So glad you were able to do your race. Looking forward to the recap!
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Yes. I did it. I was so slow but it feels no worse today. That’s a win for me.
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It seems like it was hot everywhere this past week and into the weekend. Hope you have fun out on the boat today!
Congrats on running another Firecracker 4! I always loved running in our local Firecracker 5K when I was still able to run.
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This week was brutal with the heat! I took the week off running to let my body recover from my 20 mile hike last Sunday and it was the perfect week to do that. I did do other activities, tho. Glad to see you got out on the boat. Congrats on your July 4 race!
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we had some serious heat too this week! Where is the Firecracker 4 miler race? Nice job getting it in, even with the temps!
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That’s great news about your achilles! And I love how you “use the term run very loosely” – you’re getting to run even if it’s slow or mixed with walking, at least you’re getting out there to the races and having fun and that’s the most important thing!
Hanging out on the lake must be the perfect thing to do for the weather you’re having.
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We’re going into another heatwave but no “tropical nights” this time (although I slept quite well in the last lot as the white noise from my fan lulled me to sleep!). Glad the Achilles is behaving. I keep thinking my ankle feels better then I do too much and it’s sore again …
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Yup. That’s me too.
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You all got slammed with this heat wave. I’m so sorry.
It’s great that you were able to get some time on the lake. I hope that helped cool things down for you!
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Yes the lake helped but wish I had a pool.
At least up my way, it is rarely this hot.
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