Back in 2014, I mentored my first STEM group.
Summer Smith was in that group and she ran her first 5k that year.
Then she did ODed.
Her mother for the past 10 years has organized a 5k in her honor (and to raise awareness for drug addiction).
I ran that race many times including yesterday.
Last Week-
- Sunday – I had postponed my long run one day so I needed to get it done today. I chose a scenic place to run as motivation…
28 degrees this am but it warmed up and when the sun cane out, it was perfect for running…
I did some errands, cooking and bonding with my new kitty the rest of the day.
very active and then he crashes…
- Monday – I started the day at the gym…
Since I would be missing my STEM mentoring run on Wednesday, I met up with the group tonight.
- Tuesday – I took an early train to NYC. After leaving my bag off at my hotel, I took off for Central Park to go for a run. I ran around the park for a bit and along 5th Avenue…
the weather was perfect but the trees were green!? but I enjoyed the run (and all the photo stops)
so that I would end up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
saw some really cool new exhibits (more pics on FB)
Eventually I retuned to my hotel, changed, grabbed a bite to eat and then headed to Broadway. Originally I had planned on seeing Lost Boys (I know Jenn loved it) but I decided that I would enjoy this show more…
very creative and funny… can’t believe it took me 15 years to see it…
- Wednesday – A long subway ride to and from Jamaica Queens for work and then once back in Manhattan, I met up with Cari & Elizabeth for dinner.
Love these ladies!!
- Thursday – A long subway ride to and from Jamaica Queens for work again and then I had to grab my bag from my hotel and catch Amtrak back home.
- Friday- Glad to be WFH.
Started out at the gym and then in the evening I played mah jongg.
- Saturday – Summer Smith Memorial 5k.
As I mentioned above, this race was always on my radar because of whom it is dedicated to. And I’m glad I did it.
Like Summer, Kim was also a 2104 STEM runner.
I briefly though of adding more miles to make it a long run but due my persistent Achilles issues, I decided against it.
Good thing I did because two of my college friends decided to organize a meet-up. Since one lives in NJ, they decided that Rhinebeck would be halfway.
So I rushed home (skipped the awards ceremony even though I won my AG) and drove there with my BFF Judy and her hubby.
We met our college friend Andrea and her hubby at Ferncliff Forest and had a lovely hike. We even climbed the fire tower .
many more foliage pics on FB
Then we drove to the nearby Wilderstein mansion. There was no time for a tour so we strolled the grounds and then headed into town where we also walked around and finally stopped for dinner.
the candy shop on the right is owned by a few famous actors…
- Sunday – Gym and a hike?? I may instead do my long run (since I had only run 3 miles on Saturday)
A friend and I are going to the Autumn Glow festival in the evening..
This Coming Week on the Run –
- Monday – STEM run (since I’ll miss Wed.)
- Tuesday – train to NYC (for work), run, Cari meet-up?
- Wednesday – work in Jamaica, Bdway show
- Thursday – work in Jamaica, college friend meet-up, train home
- Friday- gym, walk, mah jongg
- Saturday – Long Run and Brunch, treat or treating w/my granddaughter
This Coming Week on the Blog –
Tuesday – Summer Smith Memorial 5k Race Recap- Friday – Runfessions
Happy Running! Training for any big or small races? Enjoying fall temps/foliage? Any Halloween plans? Please share.
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Gosh you had a busy week.
Glad you were able to participate in the race — what a tragedy.
Congrats on the AG award. Sounds like the time with your friends was worth missing the ceremony.
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Yes. I had a great time catching up with old friends.
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Congrats on winning your age group at yesterday’s 5K! That’s great, even though the reason for the race’s inception is so tragic.
I love your collage from Sunday’s run. What a pretty place to run, the fall foliage is beautiful!
Awww, your new kitty looks so sweet. 🙂
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The foliage is so nice this year.
And the kitty is working well. So far.
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Well you do have a busy week! that race is a nice way to honor your former student and such a tragic event. Looks like you had another nice visit to NYC this week. I have never seen the Book of Mormon either but hear its so fun.
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Some weeks are just packed.
Yes that show was very enjoyable.
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Sounds like you had such a good week with plenty of activity and other good things. That race in honour of your student is such a good thing and I can imagine it’s special for you to run it.
You have such amazing fall foliage!! And your kitty – active and then crashes, that’s so familiar, lol.
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Yes. Buddy is a typical kitten.
A busy week for sure. Some are like that.
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So the new kitty is doing well? What do the other cats think? Have they met him yet?
Congrats on the AG win. I can see why that race would make you nostalgic. Fall is such a nostalgic time of year anyway. Your photos are beautiful- but yes, what’s up with those green trees in Central Park?
What’s Heather’s costume for Halloween? We will need photos of that!!!
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Heather will be a cupcake. Photos to come.
Buddy was never isolated from the rest since he warmed up immediately. Diamond was hissy for a day but he seems perfect.
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Busy week! Congrats on the AG award, but what a tragedy it pays tribute to. Just this week, our trees have started turning. Lots of prettty foliage to behold!
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That’s great. Can’t wait to see your photos.
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I love how you make sure to squeeze in time with friends and run an important memorial race no matter where you are! What a busy week!
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Some weeks are like that. This one looks similar and then things should calm down.
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Book of Mormon is a great show! We will be back in NYC in March and I’m planning to go see TLB again if I can swing it. I don’t think anyone in my group will be into it, but that’s ok. Hopefully, we can also coordinate schedules!
Sounds like you had a wonderful race, and can’t wait to read the recap. I know your mentoring is very special and important and i love that you have been doing it for so long.
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Yes. I hope we can finally meet up. What are your dates? Mine are Mar 18 anytime. Mar 23 anytime and evenings of Mar 24 & 25!
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