Being sick, sore Achilles (yes, still or again?), busy at work and in the evenings… lots of excuses…

But as the blog post title says: I was focused on JUST getting it done…wherever, whatever and whenever.

Last Week- 

• Sunday – Headed to the gym first thing and then had hoped to walk with a friend or go on our boat.

Neither happened as it started to rain and continued to rain all day.

Instead, I did some errands, laundry, cleaned out a closet (2 bags of dresses!), tracked Cari as she crushed her Chicago marathon race and even cooked for the week.

I guess I needed that day off.

I mentioned last week that I had to sadly re-home my new kitty.

I finally heard from her new owners.

• Monday – DAY OFF! Unfortunately, the rain had stopped but my hubby had to work (so no last boating day.).

I wanted to re-do my long run. I still had a cold but was feeling better. I also knew that I needed extra mojo. So I drove to a scenic trail (Vischer Ferry Preserve).

It was closed due to duck hunting!! WTH?

Plan B –  I drove to the Zim Smith trail and ran there.

• Tuesday – WFH all week which is nice considering I’ll be in NYC the next two weeks.

I started the day at the gym and then had a hair appt after work…

I did squeeze in a WINDY walk at lunch.

• Wednesday – Another gym morning and…

after work was the 5th meeting of the STEM group.  I got there a little to add more steps to my day.

• Thursday – A morning run… in the neighborhood

because in the evening, I got together with my tennis friends.

• Friday- An early class and a windy rainy day so nothing but a trip to the office at lunch and…

I hosted mah jongg tonight so lots of pumpkin snacks (and cleaning beforehand.)

• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.

My run would not be that long since my 15k isn’t scheduled until Nov. 8. I planned on 7 miles (hoping to feel more energetic than the last 2 long runs…) I was hoping to have company for at least some of the miles… but no one was available or running.  And it was cloudy and COLD!!

Besides, I had things to prepare (see below)…

So instead, I went to the gym…

and brunch was replaced with lunch out to celebrate my stepson’s 40th birthday.

I am now certified as a “crazy cat lady.”

The reason we got Dali was as a playmate for Domino. Well, she hated him (and my hubby). And so she is now in a perfect new home as an only cat (see photo above.)

Here’s Firefly (who will be known as “Buddy.”) He was born on May 1 and fostered with a bunch of his siblings.

We’ll see how this goes… stay tuned.

• Sunday –  Long Run re-scheduled to someplace scenic (forecast is for sunny but COLD and Vischer Ferry Preserve is now open again), maybe a short hike after, errands and packing for my NYC trip…

This Coming Week on the Run –

• Monday – Started the day at the gym… and after work, STEM run (since I’ll miss Wed.)
• Tuesday – train to NYC (for work), run, Bdway show
• Wednesday –  work in Jamaica, meet-up w/Cari & Elizabeth.
• Thursday – work in Jamaica, train home
• Friday-  gym, walk, mah jongg
• Saturday – Summer Smith Memorial 5k

This Coming Week on the Blog –

• Tuesday – Favorite Fall Activities
• Friday – 5 ways to recover from a fall race

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Enjoying fall temps?  Do anything special on the holiday weekend? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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