It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I am going to NYC for work TWICE this month. I’m just a sub so I do not get scheduled there very often.

So when I do, I hope to run in Central Park,

See a Broadway show (or 2):

And even squeeze in a dinner meet-up:

2.Over coffee… 

I’d tell you that when we first starting planning race-cations, everyone in the group ran a half marathon…

back in 2017

Each year, fewer and fewer complete the distance.

In fact, this year I was the ONLY one to run the half marathon.

3.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that next year our group will be even smaller. For various reasons only THREE out the ten are able to go.

the diehards

4.Over coffee…

I’ve already started my search for a fall half marathon in the NE:

• • Surftown Half Marathon & 5k (Westerly , RI) – Sept 12, 2027
  • Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K – (Harvard, MA) – Sept 26, 2027.
  • PortRun Half Marathon and 5k (Newburyport, MA) – Sept 26, 2027
  • SoNo Half Marathon & 5k (Norwalk, CT) – Oct 3, 2027

I think it maybe Surftown… and it will obviously be easier to find a place rent for 3 instead of 10 but I will really miss our big group.

5.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that again this year, I may have become pumpkin-obsessed.

Happy Running! What’s new with you?  Do you like pumpkin-flavored foods? Have  you been to NYC recently? Any recommendations for a half marathon in the NE?  Please share.

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It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that after 17 years of playing mah jongg weekly, I finally bought a mah jongg set. (on FB MarketPlace… the price was right!)

can’t wait to use it…

2.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that the summer flew by and when boating ends so does my expanded reading time..

I’ve read so far:

• • The Calamity Club
  • Theo of Golden
  • My Husband’s Wife
  • Pineapple Street
  • Yesteryear
  • Strangers: a memoir of marriage
  • The Divorce
  • Once and Again
  • Whistler
  • The Storm
  • The Midnight Train
  • The first Wish of Mr Murray McBride
  • The last Wish of Mr Murray McBride
  • It’s hard to be an animal

3. Over coffee…

I’d tell you that nothing has changed with my 3rd cat, Dali. She still stays mostly upstairs and hates the other two cats… (and yes, I’ve tried every trick on Google.)

I experimented with food in Dali’s room … a lot of growling and hissing after they finished eating…

And she is still afraid of my hubby.

She likes me, at least.

4.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I’ve 11 PT appointments. Did they make a difference? I think so. I have someone dictating and watching me do the exercises and I have access to different devices.

5.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that after this half marathon, I’m looking forward filling up my end of the year race calendar with shorter races.

• • 09-05-26 – Silks and Satins 5k
  • 09-19-26 – Tiger Trot 5k?
  • 09-26-26 – Great Pumpkin Challenge 10k
  • 10-03-26 – Barn to Bridge 5k
  • 10-24-26 – Summer Smith Memorial 5k
  • 11-08-26 – Stockadeathon 15k
  • 11-15-26 – Upstate Classic 5k (as a STEM mentor)
  • 11-26-26 – Troy Turkey Trot 10k
  • 12-13-26 – Winter Series #1 (5k)

I don’t have a half marathon on my schedule until Savannah in March.

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It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I said my next visit to NYC would be in October.

I lied.

It’s today.

I convinced my friend to run a 10k on Governor’s Island with me tomorrow.

2.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I had already registered for a 5k on Sunday, the next day.

Oops.

I’m ok if I don’t do it as the money going to a local library.

My plan for the half marathon is 9 miles this weekend so 10K + 5K = 9.3 miles

It will depend how how my Achilles feels, the weather, boating, etc.

3. Over coffee…

I’d tell you that my 3rd cat still stays mostly upstairs and doesn’t like the other two cats…

And she is still afraid of my hubby.

4.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I’ve had 4 PT appointments.

5.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I was thinking of the Run 4 the River as a training run and my 79th half marathon.

last year… the race finishes at a brewery…

But my DIL scheduled my granddaughter’s 3 year b-day party at 11am that same day.

Instead I registered for the Silks & Satins 5k (which has been re-scheduled by the 1st day of the Saratoga race track to the last.)

hoping for better weather this year…

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It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that after 3 weeks in a row in NYC, I’m not scheduled to work there until October.

Although there was little running involved, I did get to meet up with 3 friends and see 3 Broadway shows. Love my NYC visits!!

2.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that although my foot is feeling better, I decided to DNS the Boilermaker 15k on July 12.

I am pretty sad since I was looking forward to this (expensive) race but I feel that it’s the right move.

At least I was able to transfer my bib… no luck on the bus ticvket though.

3. Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I still have 3 races on my schedule including one tomorrow.

They’re all local and I plan to run/walk them conservatively.

• • 07-04-26 – Firecracker 4
  • 07-19-26 – Keep MOO’ving 5k
  • 08-09-26 – Run for the Roses 5k

I also have an ortho appt July 9 and PT starting July 17… not sure if I need either.

4.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that my goal race is now our girls weekend race on September 12.

I have 10 weeks to get this foot into half marathon shape!!

5.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that my new cat, who was living in one of our large bedrooms, is allowed to roam the house.

the newest Dali (F, 2-3 yrs)

No photos of her with the other 2 cats yet.

L to R: Diamond (F, 3 yrs on 7/14), Domino (M, 3 yrs on 8/20)

Dali has warmed up to me but she hides under the bed when she sees my hubby.

Domino is afraid of her since she hisses at him but he keeps coming back for more.

Diamond hisses at her but pretty much avoids her.

Time will tell…

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It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I am currently on my annual tennis vacation in Naples, FL. (year 22?)

2.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I have mentioned every year that it’s a tennis vacation because I used to play tennis with these ladies.

August 2010 – Playing Tennis in USTA 3.0 State Championships

3. Over coffee… 

I’d tell you that each morning while they take tennis lessons, I go for a run.

4..Over coffee…

I’d tell you that again I did sign up for a 5k.

2024

5.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that for this race is being held at its third location.  So I guess I can call it a “new” race or a course PR.

Sugden Park

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It’s that time of the month…

in different places (like Asheville & NYC)

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

• Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I feel like I’m out there running as much as I can but numbers don’t show it…

2026 Miles
Jan – 55 miles
Feb – 78 miles
Mar – 68 miles

The old me made sure it was at least 84 miles each month so I could reach 1000 for the year.

The new me doesn’t care as long as I am healthy and can race often.

• Over coffee… 

I’d tell you that next Saturday is my 3rd half marathon of 2026.

Asheville – Mar 21.

NYC – Mar 15.

I’ll still be racing but I’m taking a half marathon break until September…

• Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I do enjoy racing in different places so I’ve already registered for September’s race-cation.

in Marshfield, MA

• Over coffee…

I’d tell you that it’s our annual girls weekend. The VRBO is already booked for 9 of us in Plymouth, MA…

our mighty group (minus Denise – top right- who moved away)

• Over coffee…

I’d tell you that speaking of racing in different places, I am planning on doing 3 new races: a 5k in Naples, FL and a 10 miler and 15k in Utica, NY.

May 2 (new course)

May 17

• Over coffee…

I’d tell you that Sue & I had so much fun traveling together to race that we are already looking for a 2027 race…

Asheville, NC

Washington DC

What do you think?

April 10, 2027

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It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that you probably know, I have THREE half marathons coming up;

• • 3-15– United NYC Half Marathon (Brooklyn Bridge addition)
  • 3-21- Asheville Half Marathon
  • 4-11 – Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon

Half Marathons #76, 77 and 78!!

I shouldn’t be nervous… but I am!!

They seem to get harder….

But using run-walk-run intervals has helped me get through ALL my training runs! Thank you Jeff!!

such an inspiration to runners… he will be greatly missed!!!

2.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I’ve been experiencing niggles of late.

First it was my lower back. I went to the chiro but a week in Florida seemed to cure that.

When I went to PT, she said that my right SI joint was tight and she gave me exercises to do…

I ‘am going back to PT to complain that my left hip now has bothered me when I run…

It’s always something…

could this help???

3. Over coffee… 

I’d tell you that I am sure everyone in the NE is complaining. We’ve had the worst winter to train for any Spring race.

cold, snow, wind… does this look fun?

I am so happy that I escaped for a week… no slippery roads, no jacket or gloves ❤

the cover of the Palm Beach Daily News!! the lady in “red” = me.  Feb. 14!

I have to also mention that my friend Jenny whom I run most of weekday runs with did complete the Tokyo marathon.

It was hot and sunny in Tokyo that day and unfortunately she and many others (even Sara Hall had to DNF) were not acclimated to this weather.

definitely wearing summer running clothes … (that’s NOT Jenny. LOL)

4..Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I and the Race Directors are probably hoping for better weather. So many races this winter had to be cancelled.

at least 4 NYRR races had to be cancelled…

So much money lost… medals and shirts all ready. (I didn’t pick mine up but many runners did.)

Will that affect race prices for future races?

5.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I have a 10k tomorrow… Unfortunately every year, the weather is awful for this race…

And rain is predicted for tomorrow… (it could be worse, it’s not supposed to snow.)

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It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that in case you haven’t noticed, I changed my blog header.

The photos from my previous headers were very dated… probably from back in 2010?

I used chatgpt.  Not sure I like it but it was so easy that I can update it as needed.

2. Over coffee… 

I’d tell you that I was scheduled to run THREE 10k races this winter.  Although I like 10ks, there aren’t many races for this distance. And running in NE is challenging due to weather conditions.

The first one was local on Jan 11.

The second was supposed to be on Feb. 1 in Central Park, NYC.

and the third March 7 is  local again.

March 2025 – snow squalls and wind gusts!!

While I was lamenting on missing the Manhattan 10k, I convinced my running friends to try to get into the NYC Mini 10k (on June 6.)

It was first come first served…. so I crossed my fingers that some of us would get in.

All 5 of us got in!!

3.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that as I’ve done every year, I have planned a week in Florida to visit friends and escape the cold temps of the NE.

More than ever, I need it this year.

4.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that although liked the medal and the course of the Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon,

this year I chose a new race in West Palm.  It’s a 5k and it would take less prep, recovery and time away from my friends.

Definitely the right decision considering that I was sick for several weeks and would not have been ready to run 13.1 miles.

5.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I am training for TWO half marathons on back to back weekends in March.

I’m excited that my two local friends decided to join me for the NYC Half Marathon. (Though I’m very nervous that I am behind in my training miles…)

The second one in Asheville, NC will be just a fun one. I’m looking forward to visiting a new place.

Any recommendations?  Biltmore  Estate?

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It’s that time of the month…

time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.

1.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that yes, once you start (with ChatGPT), it’s hard to stop…

Christmas in Florida?

Running through the snow?

2. Over coffee… 

I’d tell you that you don’t have to travel… ChatGPT will take you there…

back  sipping a cafe au lait at a Parisian cafe (40 years later?)

3.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that my first non-race of 2026 was yesterday…

wind chill of 2 degrees… but we survived!

4.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that my next “real” race is in NYC.

Feb. 1

This was not on my radar but for some strange reason, I entered the lottery and then I GOT IN!!

I can never turn down a NYC visit so I will do it…

I know nothing about the race except that it’s a 10k and in Central Park.

So I assume that it’s a similar course to the Mini and/or Greta Gallop… (Cari will know!)

5.Over coffee…

I’d tell you that I do plan a non-racing day in NYC next Saturday with a college friend (a French theme since we went to France together):

at the Morgan Library

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