Today’s Topic is: Halloween-Themed Runs or Races

Here are a few local ones that I know of:

1. A 5k and 10k In Saratoga, NY.

I’ve run this race a few times.

2. Another 5k in Saratoga, NY

Oct 4

3. Also a 5k in Albany, NY.

Oct. 24

I ran this one last year.

4. A 10k – a few hours south

Oct. 24

5.  And on Halloween, a 5k in Glens Falls, NY

Oct 31

Happy Running! Are there any Halloween-themed races in your area?  Have you run any of them? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs,

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As you may know, I’ve run a lot of half marathons. Many have been run alone, one on vacation with my hubby, a few with one friend, several with friends locally.

But my fondest memories and the ones that were the most fun were the races that I travelled to with a group of friends.

I’ve been fortunate to have run half marathons in Philly, Panama City FL, Corning NY, Las Vegas, Montreal, Hampton Beach NH (x2). Portland, ME, the Finger Lakes region of NYS, Lake Placid, NY and most recently Plymouth, MA – all with wonderful groups of women!!

Here are 5 Reasons to Take a Girls Race-cation:

1.Training Support

When you are training for the same race, you get support for your runs and race goals either in person or virtually.

2.Cost Savings

It is definitely cheaper to share a room or house with friends than staying in a hotel solo or with your hubby.

3.Visiting New Places

I love to travel and explore new cities. In addition to the race itself, there’s always time to see the sites.

4.Sharing Your Racing Experience With Others

You go to the expo together, carb load the night before, line up at the start and meet after the race to debrief.

5.Forging New Friendships

You may run together but spending 24/7 together for several days creates a strong bond.

And you learn many things about each other…

(Remember- What happens in ____________ stays in _____________, right?)

It’s ironic in that after I wrote this post, I started planning next year’s girls race-cation, picked a race and then found out that our group has shrunk significantly for next year!!! (only 3 out of 10 can/want to go… so should I cancel the trip??)

I almost didn’t post this as I was very disappointed.

But the reasons are still valid… (size doesn’t matter, right?)

Happy Running! Have you ever taken a Girls Race-cation?  If so, how big was your group? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs,

And don’t forget to link back to your hostesses and visit some other blogs!!

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I LOVE summer but running-wise, it is tough.

Fall is the Best Running Season and here are 5 Reasons Why:

1.Cooler and Less Humid Weather Conditions to Run In.

As I said, I normally love the sunshine and warm temps of summer.

Hopefully, my runs will be more comfortable and hence speedier.

2. Fall Foliage Viewing on Your Runs.

Living in upstate New York, we are usually treated to gorgeous fall colors.  Hopefully our wacky summer weather this year will not impact this.

3. More Racing Ops.

Many more races are scheduled in the Fall compared to the summer.

fall fest 5k 

great pumpkin challenge 5k or 10k

stockade-athon 15k

upstate classic 5k or HM

troy turkey trot

4. A Race-cation with Friends.

Last fall, I went to Lake Placid with my running friends…

and we had so much fun that this year, we rented a house again and plan to spent 4 days in Plymouth, Mass. which will include running a race and other assorted shenanigans.

5.Pumpkin everything as a post run treat.

Yes, I do love Fall food!! Especially those with pumpkin.  A must-have after a long run or race.

Happy Running! Are you looking forward to Fall? Which season is the best for running? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs,

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This week, the topic was supposed to be: 5 Quick & Healthy Meals For Busy Athletes.  I could post quick meals but not sure if they are healthy. LOL

So, this was last week’s topic.

Here are my tips for those training for a fall race, building up the mileage after slacking off during the summer or maybe even recovering from an injury.

1.Start up a routine.

IOW, make a schedule of which days you will strength train, which days you will run, which days you will rest, etc.

Put it on your calendar, if that helps.

2. Improve your diet.

Summer time is ice cream time.

Try to get back to healthier eating habits.

3. Inventory your running attire.

Do you need to give away items that are worn, don’t fit and just outdated?

Do you need new shoes?

4. Take care of those little aches and pains you’ve been ignoring.

Do you need to see a doctor?

Or maybe you need PT or a visit to the chiro?

5. Set a goal.

A big one or some small ones.

A distance, a pace, a race?

Whatever will motivate you to get moving…

Happy Running! Are you looking forward to fall? Any tips for getting ready? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs

So Join in!

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