Yesterday I ran my first March race and it will be followed by half marathons on the next two weekends…

But I’m mostly looking forward to spring temps and our snow melting.

Last Week –

• Sunday – I started the day at the gym…

Then met a friend for lunch..

we had food in addition to those delicious martinis…

• Monday – WFH all week… YAY!

But today I had the DAY OFF!

Trying to get back into hiking and it’s been awhile.

I planned to get in an early run but with 6 degree temps, I went back to the gym instead.

 We drove to the Berkshires. However due to the snowy conditions and cold weather, we did 3 short hikes, had lunch, walked around town and then ended the day at our favorite ice cream spot…

too cold to stay out on the trails long but not too cold for ice cream…

• Tuesday – I had planned to do the run today that I skipped yesterday.  But I didn’t look at the forecast.. still cold with heavy SNOW!

followed by sleet and FREEZING rain!!

Even too hazardous to drive and walk in the mall.

• Wednesday – Back to the gym before work…

and a run at UAlbany after work. Since I hadn’t run since Saturday, I decided to run one loop solo and then meet a friend to accompany her on a 2nd (slower) loop.

sun & 40 degrees!! heat wave!

• Thursday – Another gym morning and my last run before the race.

Well, it RAINED all day.

Finally when I was done working, it seemed to have stopped so since I was meeting a friend at the mall to walk, I stopped off at UAlbany .

very gloomy and wet

I did get in a few miles before the sky opened up…

• Friday- Just work.

Mah jongg was cancelled since most of the ladies were on vacation. So #flatme time and weather stalking for the next day.

• Saturday – Electric City 10K.  I’ve run this race several  times before (it was originally a 5 miler) and unfortunately we’ve usually had the worst weather.

There were two of us running it (plus 1000+ other locals).  I carpooled with Deb and Barb (although they were injured and were only going to cheer). It poured on the drive over (which made me nervous since I wasn’t prepared for rain).

But it stopped. Phew. We parked in the parking garage and hung out on the Casino Lobby, socialized until the race began.

It was quite humid and not as windy as predicted so I was overdressed.

The course was slushy and full of puddles due the recent weather but no one fell and we both finished smiling.

As soon I was done, the skies opened up.  Lucky again to have a dry race.

Afterward, we met those friends who were not racing for brunch.

• Sunday – I plan to head to the gym in the morning and in the evening, we have scheduled a goodbye party for one of running friends who is moving to Mass to be closer to her grandkids.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday –  run
• Tuesday – gym, walk
• Wednesday – run
• Thursday –  gym, dinner & Cap Rep play
• Friday – run, pack, mah jongg
• Saturday – train to NYC, expo, carb loading, etc…
• Sunday – NYC Half Marathon, train home

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Electric City 10k Race Recap
• Friday – 5 Ways To Get Race-Ready This Spring

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Run any in 2026? How’s your winter weather? Any signs of spring yet? Please share.

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What Routine?

Trying to fit in my runs between the snowstorms, work and social engagements so I am able to complete the races I’ve signed up for…

• Mar 7 – Electric City 10k
• Mar 15 – NYC Half Marathon
• Mar 21 – Asheville Half Marathon
• Apr 11 – H2H Half Marathon

Last Week –

• Sunday – I started the day at the gym…

Since a big snowstorm was predicted for tonight and tomorrow, I decided to squeeze in a run today…

and though it wasn’t supposed to yet, it was snowing during this run and stopped when we were done…

• Monday – WFH all week…

Woke up to snow and it was still falling most of the day (and very windy). We didn’t get as much snow as NYC but everything was closed – No gym today.

it’s pretty but enough is enough…

After work, I visited my granddaughter… and then had a drink with a friend.

• Tuesday – I went to the gym before work and then at lunch I joined Jenny for her last run… she was leaving the next day for Tokyo.

sooo cold and WINDY!!

After work, my monthly tennis ladies meet up was scheduled.  This time, we went to someone’s house, ordered in dinner and did a craft activity.

we made Origami Dress cards

• Wednesday – More snow.. but a busy work day so only a walk in the mall in the evening.

Remember my lower back pain?  I had made a PT appt before vacation. Guess what? It stopped hurting (while I was on vacation) but I decided to keep the appt. (tight  right SI joint and she gave me exercises to do and return  in a week..)

• Thursday – A quick trip to the gym before work, a run during lunch in my ‘hood…

the sun was shining but with the breeze it felt colder than I thought…

and then after work, I had my monthly STEM board meeting… for the first time it was face to face instead of ZOOM.

• Friday- A long work day with only mah jongg in the evening…
• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. 12 miles on my plan. Not a problem except that I was supposed to go to a retired teacher’s brunch at 10:30 am.  Could I squeeze it in???

Nope, I decided that it would be too stressful so I was going to postpone it until Sunday.

That I looked at the guest list and most of my teacher friends were unable to go, as well.

I contacted my local running friends and we agreed on a meet up followed by brunch. Long run done!!

it was well colder than I expected and the wind was insane… at least I had company for 8 out of the 12 miles… (started in the park on the left and then continued into the neighborhood on the irght)

I also started tracking my friend who is running the Tokyo marathon but she won’t finish until around 1:30 am…

• Sunday – gym visit and then lunch with a friend…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday –  OFF, run, hike/lunch day
• Tuesday – run
• Wednesday – gym, walk
• Thursday – run
• Friday –gym, mah jongg
• Saturday – Electric City 10K
• Sunday – gym, goodbye party for running friend

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Springing Ahead
• Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  How ‘s your winter weather?  Please share.

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Well, that went fast!

My long awaited warm weather vacation came and went and now I’m back in the frigid snowy Northeast.

Two Weeks Ago –

• Sunday – The race that I signed up for got cancelled.

Even so, I wasn’t sure that I would run it.  My plan was to do a long run of 10 miles the day before. With temps of 10 degrees and 50 mph wind gusts that didn’t happen either.

So today, the weather wasn’t much better so after a visit to the gym, I spent the day getting ready for my vacation (cooking meals for the hubby, laundry, packing, etc.) and watching the Olympics (hooray for USA gold in team figure skating)

And also met my BFF for a chat and walk around the mall.

• Monday –  I only worked from home in the morning.

I had a chiro appt at lunch time (my lower back had been achy when I run).

Afterward, I met my friend Jenny for a run. I needed to get in my 10 mile long run (that I skipped over the weekend) and she was kind enough to support me…

the anniversary Starbucks cup!!

It had finally warmed up to double digits but boy was this run a struggle… My legs felt like lead and I just couldn’t get going (Thank goodness  for run walk intervals)

In the evening, I stopped by to visit my granddaughter to give her some Valentine’s Day gifts (all clothes LOL)

her latest prof. pic.

• Tuesday – Another WFH day. Gym before work

matchy matchy at the gym and my 2 cats caught licking each other’s faces…

and I was able to squeeze in a run at lunch with Jenny. No sun today and snow on the way… unfortunately my lower back pain returned and this run was meh…

After work, I had a hair appt and then I had to finish packing and try to go to bed early.

• Wednesday – An early morning flight to West Palm, FL (with a long lay over in CTL).

After I arrived, I picked up my rental car and drove to Delray Beach where I was staying for 3 nights.

As we always do, my friend Fonda and I visit a local bird sanctuary and then go out for dinner.

so many neat birds, many nests and even babies being fed…

• Thursday – I dragged myself out of bed and drove to the ocean to see my first ocean sunrise (and it was so worth it). I had free parking along the water so I went for a run/walk.

just perfect today!!

The weather was ideal for the beach so that’s where we spent the afternoon…

sunny and 80 degrees!!!!! in my happy place…

until I had a scheduled blogger meet up with Jenny and Debbie at the same bird sanctuary as I visited the day before. We had a great time chatting and Debbie’s husband took some amazing photos.

blogger meet-ups are the best!!

In the evening we had dinner in town and caught part of an outdoor concert (Journey tribute band).

• Friday – The morning was a repeat of the day before

love my morning routine!!

followed by a visit to a different bird sanctuary (Fonda was busy all day.)

more birds, turtles and even an alligator!!

I was killing time because I wanted to visit Gumbo Limbo (when Cari’s mom was there). No parking so I planned it for a later day.

Instead I spent time relaxing at the pool until it was tme to have our farewell dinner and prepare for my race the next morning.

• Saturday – Race of Hope 5k. A new race for me and also meant an early wake up to drive to West Palm for the race.

This was my 2nd Florida 5k and boy do they do it right. Everything worked out so perfectly that I want to run again next year.

lots of swag, made a new NYC friend and came in 2nd in my AG…

After the race, I met some old friends for brunch nearby (we taught together in the ’80s)

Then I headed with Debbie (the one in the middle above) to see some manatees…

before I finally headed back to Delray Beach and to stay with another friend Laurie.

It was still early so we went to the pool.

That evening we had tickets to see the Legends tennis tournament.

famous retired players playing some entertaining doubles matches…

Yup, a long day and I was pooped.

• Sunday –  I slept in and had breakfast with Laurie instead of driving to see the sunrise.

We spent the day in West Palm Beach attending a Greek food and wine festival. Afterward we strolled through City Place.

Back in Delray, we went out to a fun dinner and walked around downtown.

Last Week –

• Monday –  Back to my early wake up to catch the sunrise on the ocean. Unfortunately it rained just when the sun was coming up. The rain didn’t last long and I was able to get some running done.

Afterward I got in my visit to Gumbo Limbo to see the turtles and climb the new tower.

and a rainbow when at the top of the tower…

Next stop was to my third hostess Barbara in Boca Raton.

It was my second beach day and it was just perfect.

In the evening we had a college reunion with Ronnie (we all went to France together in the 70’s) at a restaurant in Deerfield Beach.

• Tuesday – It was cloudy but a cloudy beach sunrise is better than staying in bed, right?

Today instead of a run, I went on a very long walk on a path that bordered the beach.

It was Mardi Gras and so we made plans to meet up with another college friend Gene at a Cajun restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Afterward we walked around Las Olas.

The evening was low key as we were both tired.

• Wednesday – My last day in Florida and my second Boca Raton sunrise…

Again it was cloudy but so beautiful.

I left early for my drive back to West Palm Beach to catch my flights home.

No snafus. (The predicted snowstorm never materialized.)

• Thursday – I had taken the day off just in case I had flight issues.  Even though I did not, I decided not to work.

I started the day at the gym, followed by errands, unpacking, laundry….

A bigger snowstorm was predicted for Friday and Saturday..

So I enlisted my friend Jenny to accompany on my long run… The temps were great (35 degrees!!)

I got in 11 run/walk/run miles… it wasn’t pretty but it’s done!!

Jenny noticed that I was wearing 2 different shoes… the funny thing is that I wore the same ones on my last run too. LOL

In the evening, I met my BFF for a walk and chat in the mall (she is headed to Fla next week…)

• Friday – Again I went to the gym before work…

with more snow on the way…

Mah jongg was cancelled due to the snowstorm.

• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. We all met for brunch and did our needed miles at various paces .

Although I had already done my long run the day before, I accompanied Deb on her 6 miles at UAlbany.

Somehow I got motivated to declutter… 4 garbage bags of useless race shirts!

• Sunday – The gym and maybe a run since another snowstorm is on the way tonight!!!!

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – run?, granddaughter visit
• Tuesday – gym, tennis dinner
• Wednesday – PT appt, run
• Thursday –  run, STEM board mtg
• Friday – gym, mah jongg
• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch, teacher reunion brunch
• Sunday – gym

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Race of Hope 5k Race Recap
• Friday – Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s your weather? Any warm weather vacations planned? Please share.

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Just trying to not freeze to death and get in some runs to train for my NYC Half on March 15.

Last Week –

• Sunday – WS#4 (3.5m or 15k or 30k) – this was re-scheduled from the week before due to a snowstorm.  I had run 9 miles the day before and it was super cold and windy today.

Nope. I gave it a pass.

Instead I went to the gym… did lots of needed errands and then went out to dinner with my hubby and SIL to celebrate our anniversary (which had been on Jan 16.)

• Monday – I had the day off.  My original plan was to hike with my friend Heidi.  Well, she was off vacationing in Mexico (lucky lady).

I went to the gym instead and I didn’t have to wake up super early to go.

ice ice baby

Then I met my friend Jenny for a “frigid” run.

sunny again but WINDY!! snow buddha?

Now that I was back to being healthy, I was able to stop by and visit with my granddaughter.

she’s the cutest though I may be biased…

On the way home, I was treated to a beautiful full moon…

the photo from my car on an iPhone didn’t do it justice…

• Tuesday – Happy to report that it was another WFH week.

this is what I look like WFH (according to AI)

 I met Jenny for another run (same distance, different location) at lunch time.

not as cold and no wind but cloudy and damp… I quit after 3 mi but Jenny ran 15!!!

In the afternoon I went to the office to get some things done there.

Another dinner out… this time Indian food with two former co-workers.

• Wednesday – Another gym morning (though it’s a struggle to get out on these cold days…)

when your headphones match your shirt…

And I did go out to eat (again!).  With my stepson (his early b-day gift).

• Thursday – Another lunch run with Jenny trying to get out there before the big freeze… Same location as Tuesday but it was sunny today (and unfortunately windy).

In the evening, I got a walk done in the mall.

had to try the new Feb. flavor

• Friday- It was a gym morning…

inspiration… bought these shoes in 2018 or 2019 before my first NYC half...

then cleaning  because mah jongg in the evening was at my house).

• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.

My plan was to run 3 miles solo and then Deb would join me for 7 more.  Afterward, the others would join us for brunch.

Even I’m not this crazy…  The wind howled all night and it even snowed.

Plan B – Mall walk… (by the time I was done the temps had fallen to 1 degree!!)

lots of steps plus some retail therapy…

followed by a Soup Cook-off to support Ukraine (with a friend)

we tasted 13 soups (and had desserts)

• Sunday – WS #5 (3.5m or 10m or 20m)? Nope!

After a trip to the gym, I’ll probably spend most of the day cooking and packing for my trip…probably getting a walk done in the mall

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday –  PM OFF – chiro appt, long run, granddaughter visit
• Tuesday – Run, hair appt, finish packing
• Wednesday – Flight to West Palm Beach, FL.  Pick up rental car and head to friend’s place in Delray Beach.  Bird watching before sunset, dinner on the water
• Thursday – sunrise run? blogger meet-up?, beach, concert, ??
• Friday -sunrise run? Gumbo Limbo, beach, ???
• Saturday – Race of Hope 5k, brunch with old friends after in West Palm, Manatee Lagoon, move to a another friend’s place, Delray Open Legends tennis event
• Sunday – sunrise run? Greek festival in West Palm?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Plans for an Active Vacation
• Friday – Memories from 2016

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  How ‘s your winter weather? Planning any escapes to a warmer climate?  Please share.

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Originally I was supposed to run a 15k on Sunday and then head to NYC yesterday to run a 10k in Central Park today.

Neither happened!!

Last Week –

• Sunday – WS#4.  As I mentioned, I had registered for the 3.5 miler but I thought to challenge myself and change to the 15k.

That was before I got sick and those sub zero wind chill temps. I even considered skipping the race entirely.

Luckily the decision was made for me!!

If you read last week’s WRD, you know that my cold was not improving so I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with bronchitis and told not to run (esp. in the cold.)

So I stayed indoors and watching the snow fall…

 Loved this book. have you read it yet?

• Monday -Yes, we were officially snowed in. Gym closed. Library closed. Even my hubby was off.

about a 1.5 ft of snow and 6 degrees wind chill

I was supposed to go into the office today but it was closed so I worked from home…

and signed up for a summer race… that’s what stir crazy runners do, right?

By the end of the day, I was feeling much better so I left my cocoon and drove to UAlbany to see how clear the paths were…

it was soooo cold!!!!! but it felt good to be outdoors for a change.

• Tuesday – WFH.

 I had considered a lunch run but really too cold and nowhere nearby that wasn’t slippery…

Before meeting my BFF for a mall walk,, I went back to UAlbany for another frigid run…

pleasantly surprised on how much warmer it felt than the night before 🙂

• Wednesday -Teaching ALL day online the next 3 days… so no time for much exercise.

After work, my monthly tennis dinner was scheduled and it’s always fun to chat up…

• Thursday – WFH. I had plans to hit the gym before work but had too much to do.

Today after work, I had to double dip: Participate in the STEM zoom board meeting

and at the same time try to get into the NYC Mini 10k.

All 5 of us got in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it was stressful..

Lucky us!

• Friday- Just WFH AGAIN…I didn’t even want to go outside..

this morning…(:

but I did go back to playing mah jongg in the evening.

• Saturday – I was sad to not head to NYC.  I had a lot of pre-race activities planned but I think that I made the right decision.

Guess what?

I had the choice of deferring or getting a race credit. I picked the credit… not sure what I will use it for but I don’t want to be locked into this one next year.

Instead, I needed to get out and run…

 I drove to UAlbany and ran a loop.  Most of my friends were not around but I was lucky to have Deb as my running buddy for two additional loops around campus.

it was cold but the sunshine sure made a difference…

Having skipped both my 8 mile and 9 mile long runs, I am way behind in my half marathon training. But trying to build back slowly (and not get injured or freeze to death).

After our run, Deb and I enjoyed a leisurely brunch.

The rest of the day had me doing all the household chores and  errands that I had ignored being sick the past two weekends.

• Sunday – WS#4 – 3.5m or 15k or 30k.  

I’m still on the fence whether or not I will run at all.  Definitely not the 15k.  If I feel good and the weather is good, I may run/walk the 3.5m.

In the evening, the hubby and I may get out to celebrate our anniversary (that was on Jan 16.)

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday –  DAY OFF – gym, run?
• Tuesday – gym, walk, dinner w/old friend
• Wednesday – run, b-day dinner w/stepson
• Thursday – run
• Friday –gym, mah jongg chez moi
• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch (playing catch up so maybe 8 miles?)
• Sunday – WS #5 – 3.5m or 10m

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Self Love
• Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  How ‘s your winter weather? Please share.

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During the last few weeks, I had been teaching live for several days but this week, I was working from home everyday.  That makes it so much easier to schedule runs, walks and workouts.

If only it weren’t so cold outside and I wasn’t suffering from an awful cold (that turned into bronchitis)….

Last Week –

• Sunday – As I mentioned last week, I starting feeling off on Wednesday evening and progressively felt sicker and sicker each day following.  The weather was on my side because it got worse and even if I were healthy, I wouldn’t have wanted to run.

Today it was snowy overnight and in the morning but the snow let up so I decided to see what I could do.

I drove to UAlbany and the paths were clear and salted.. and so I walked, coughed, ran, coughed and walked…and finished a loop. Not pretty but done.

• Monday – DAY OFF – Holiday. 

I really wanted to go for a run but my cold wasn’t much better and I thought a rest day was called for and so I stayed home and read. All.Day.

I finished two books

and then went to the mall to stretch my legs..

• Tuesday – As I said it was a WFH week so at lunch, I decided to brave freezing cold…

I just couldn’t stay out there long…

• Wednesday – Even colder and windier today… and with this never ending head cold/cough, I decided not to join my friends in an after work run.

They said “it was horrible!!

• Thursday –  A slight warm up and an evener colder weather and a snowstorm on the way and so I dragged myself outside after work.

mostly in daylight… a deer and dino… otherwise it was a tough one…

• Friday- Still feeling lousy so I decided to see a doctor after work.. Diagnosis: Bronchitis.  (Negative tests for Flu and COVID 🙂 ).  So I have medication to take and hopefully I will improve soon. In the meantime, I was told not to run (esp. in these cold temps.)

Instead of hosting or attending mah jongg, I finished another good book…

Next up – The Correspondent!

• Saturday – No running outside for any of my friends.

not even I was tempted…

I decided to have a stress-free week and focus on getting healthy so I…

• • Cancelled my NYC hotel for next Saturday night
  • Cancelled my RT train tix
  • Cancelled my race entry  (no refund but I can pay to run it next year without entering the lottery).

I know it was a week away but I haven’t been running much, the weather is the pits and it would not be a smart idea to run a hilly 10k. (Sorry Cari. I was hoping to catch up.)

Besides, I get to run there for the NYC Half in March.

• Sunday – WS#4 was scheduled. 3.5 miler or 15k or 30k.  Although I registered for the 3.5 miler, before I got sick, I had planned to switch to the 15k….  It may have been too cold to do either…

Good News: the race was cancelled.
Bad News: it was re-scheduled for a week later (I was scheduled to be in NYC running the Manhattan 10k)
Good News: I decided to DNS the NYC race so I am available for this race if I am recovered.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday –  gym?
• Tuesday – gym? mall walk?
• Wednesday –  tennis dinner
• Thursday –  STEM zoom bd mtg, register for the NYC Mini 10k
• Friday –mah jongg
• Saturday – run/walk and brunch
• Sunday – WS #4?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – My Word for 2026
• Friday – Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  How ‘s your winter weather? Hope you are staying healthy.  Being sick sucks! Please share.

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Sun, Mon, Tues – 12 week miles… no bad weather and WFH 🙂

Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat – 0 miles… rain, work, sickness, snow 😦

Last Week –

• Sunday – WS#3. For this free race, you could choose from a 3.5 miler, 10k or 25k. I thought I had signed up for the 3.5 like I ran on New Year’s Day.  But it turned out that I had registered for the 10k.  The weather was great and it started at 10 am.  So I decided to give it a go.

There were so many familiar faces (and food) which made it such a fun event. And as I did last time, I came in 2nd in my age group.

After some errands and other household chores, I went to dinner with two former co-workers that I hadn’t seen in ages.

• Monday – WFH so I hit the gym first thing (as I hadn’t been there since last Tuesday) and then I was able to meet Jenny for a short run at lunchtime.

snow almost gone!!

• Tuesday – Another gym morning…

with beautiful morning skies…

and then I met Jenny for the same run as the day before but in a different location.

warmer, windier and felt a lot harder 😦

• Wednesday – Last WFH day but I had to go set up for my live teaching the next two days after which I planned to meet two friends for a late run (if it weren’t raining.).  When it’s dark, as I’ve mentioned before, UAlbany is the safest place to run.

After I set up, it started to rain and my friends cancelled.  I also started to feel crappy (so I was relieved not to run  for a 4th day in a row).  Instead I walked around the mall.

• Thursday – No WFH today so there was Starbucks and my voice was raspy… (Was I coming down with something?)

Good news was than my voice improved as the day went on but I still didn’t feel great.  Again my friends bailed on an after work run but it was cold and drizzly so I did too. I even cancelled a visit to my granddaughter.

• Friday- Still not WFH…and it appeared that I was coming down with a cold.  I survived the day of teaching (with a box of tissues) but decided to cancel hosting mah jongg and relax at home.

I’m NOT a TV person but I got sucked into this series and finally finished it… Anyone else?

And it was our 27th wedding anniversary.  Hopefully we’ll celebrate next weekend.

• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.  As I mentioned above, our snow had melted and all our running paths were clear.  That unfortunately didn’t last as it snowed during the night and continued on and off during the day.

Some of my friends did venture out to run, some chose the treadmill.  I waited for the snow to stop and it snowed all day… I guess it was rest day #4!!

• Sunday –gym, long run, stay in bed?

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – DAY OFF (HOLIDAY) – run
• Tuesday – gym, walk
• Wednesday – run
• Thursday – run
• Friday –mah jongg chez moi
• Saturday – Long Run or Walk and Brunch
• Sunday – WS#4 – 3.5m or 15k?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Staying Motivated during the winter blah months
• Friday – 5 Healthy Comfort Foods to fuel your winter miles

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  How ‘s your winter weather? Any plans for the long weekend? Please share.

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No single digit temps this past week.  In fact, we saw 40 degrees.

Unfortunately, I was NOT working from home for three days (so that meant a lot of Starbucks).

But the week ended on a high note…

Last Week –

• Sunday – I started the day at the gym.. After using the machines, I walked on the track.  Zumba on Sunday is always below.  One day, I’ll leave my comfortable zone and give it a try…

I had planned on brunch/walk with my BFF and then drinks/apps with a friend in the evening.

My BFF cancelled. Luckily I was able to change my plans and have a later brunch with my friend.

That left me with some free time for errands, stuff around the house and a walk around the mall.

• Monday – WFH so I was able to meet Jenny for a short run at lunchtime.

the sun peaked out for a millisecond… it was cold but not that much wind 🙂

Lucky us.  It started to snow as soon as we were done.

• Tuesday – I hit the gym before work and then for my last WFH day this week, I met Jenny for the same run as the day before.

a big warm up. 30 degrees!!

• Wednesday – Live teaching today… and an extra early day. And a rainy one…

• Thursday – No WFH again today but I did meet a friend after work for a run.  When it’s dark, UAlbany is the safest place to run and the paths are salted and clear.

• Friday- Still not WFH…

pretty sunrise…

A very windy day so I wasn’t sad not to get in a run.

The day ended with mah jongg…

• Saturday – One of my college friends (Valerie) was not able to join us for our reunion back in September.

So I planned another mini one (but it turned out to be just the two of us). The day had a French theme since we went to France together our junior year of college.

Too bad rain was in the forecast…

We both arrived in Manhattan by Amtrak around the same time (Valerie was coming from RI).  Our first stop was the Brooklyn Museum (via the subway) to try to get same day tix to the Monet in Venice exhibit (the online ones were sold out). Unfortunately with subway cancellations, we had to change trains and then walk.  The available tix were too late in the day so we headed back to Manhattan. We grabbed a quick bite to eat and walked to Bryant Park (since it hadn’t started raining yet.)  We wanted to check out the new French pastry shop there.  Then we walked to the Morgan Library to see the Renoir exhibit (and now it was raining).  We enjoyed it but since we didn’t visit Monet, we had extra time.  So we walked (in the pouring rain) and stopped at the NY Public Library to check out a few free exhibits. Finally we decided to call it a day and walked back to the train station and to hang out at the bar while waiting for our trains.

Well, sometimes things just don’t go as planned but it was fun to spend the day together with an old friend.

• Sunday – WS #3 Race  (5k or 10k). Since I missed my long run this week, I may run the 10k but I’ll decide at the last minute.

In the evening, I have a re-scheduled dinner with two former co-workers…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – gym
• Tuesday – run
• Wednesday – run
• Thursday – run
• Friday –mah jongg chez moi (and my wedding anniversary – 27 years)
• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
• Sunday – gym, ??

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Best of 2025
• Friday – Staying Motivated when it’s freezing

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  How did you celebrate NYE  or NYD? Please share.

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I do love it when Hanukkah and Christmas are around the same time. Since I celebrate both.

Of course, Christmas is much more festive.

Gotta love ChatGPT!

In case you missed it on FB and IG, here is this year’s card:

Last Week –

• Sunday – Since my granddaughter would be visiting her other grandparents on Christmas Day, we had breakfast with her this morning and gave her our gifts.

After that HUGE breakfast, I was thrilled that my friend Jenny asked me to go for a walk with her.

It was so cold and windy… frozen but we managed to get in 6 miles…

And I worked off enough calories (maybe) to be able to go to my SIL’s for dinner.

lots of food and this was dessert…

• Monday – WFH this week. Hooray.

I started off the day at the gym and then After work, I got in a short run before another predicted snowfall…

same route as last week but this time, Jenny accompanied me…

• Tuesday – I kept waiting for the snow… It never arrived… just  some drizzling so I able to go out to dinner to belatedly celebrate my BFF’s birthday.

• Wednesday – WFH (and I slept in instead of going to the gym although my cat woke me up at 4 am so I didn’t really sleep…)

Today Jenny and I were able to squeeze in a short WINDY run during lunch.

dry roads…

How did I celebrate Christmas Eve?

Eating leftovers and binge watching the rest of the Emily in Paris episodes.

yes, I know it’s very silly and unrealistic but I love the fashion, food and sights…

• Thursday – DAY OFF – Christmas Day!

more help from AI..

Looking ahead to the weekend weather, I decided to get in my long run since my family dinner was not until 3 pm.  Jenny who was training for Tokyo joined me for some of her miles.   She ran 12 miles and I did 8 (with some big hills!!) Thanks again to AI for making it look like Christmas. LOL

• Friday- WFH again… finally dragged myself to the gym.

feels like 1 degree but a beautiful sunrise.

I had planned on skipping mah jongg in favor of a Boxing Day party with the hubby.

But it got cancelled due the impending snowstorm.

• Saturday – LONG RUN and Brunch. Luckily, I had already done my long run on Thursday.

And yes, we did get that snowstorm…

I waited until my hubby cleared our driveway, bundled up (as it was FREEZING) and headed to UAlbany where I hoped there would be a clear path or road to run on.

mostly clear … glad that I remembered hand warmers!!!

• Sunday – Run w/friends, nail appt, ???

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – gym, running group holiday party
• Tuesday – run, walk
• Wednesday – run, NYE dinner out
• Thursday – DAY OFF – WS #2 Race (3.5 m)
• Friday – gym, mah jongg
• Saturday – Long Run and Brunch, hair appt.
• Sunday – gym,??

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – 4th Quarter Update
• Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Any vacations planned?  How did you celebrate the holidays? Have you joined the AI bandwagon? Anyone watch Emily in Paris? Please share.

I am linking up with Kim and Deborah for

I encourage you to do the same. Grab the graphic, drop your link on the host blogs and play along! Please be sure to always comment on the HOST’s blogs, as well as visit and comment on as many other blogs as you can.