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Weekly Run Down for 12.28.25-1.4.26: Welcome 2026!!

Happy New Year!!

Hope 2026 started out well for everyone…

Of course, I started my year with a race.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – With rain in the forecast for Monday, I decided to go out into the cold… I had to wait until Jenny was available and we ran at UAlbany due to the snow and ice on all the other paths.

It was slow going but we got it done and I also got all my errands done (including my nails)…

  • Monday – Yup, it rained all day. I had planned to hit the gym since I was WFH all week but the roads was so icy that I decided that it wasn’t safe to drive.

In the evening, our annual running group party was held. Luckily the weather and roads had improved.

missing a few “sole sisters” but there was a lot of food, gifts and laughter all the same!!

More snow, sleet and freezing rain overnight.

  • Tuesday – I woke up to find that it was so windy that the umbrella, table and  chairs from our deck blew over…

But I did get my run done after work. I didn’t feel like driving to UAlbany so I ran alone on the roads in town.  I feel like a broken record but it was cold, windy and icy!! Boo Hoo!!

some pretty houses like this one were still lit up…

  • Wednesday –  NYE – Started the work day at the gym and ended it with a family dinner at Delmonico’s. WFH and a lunch walk with Jenny in the middle…

My SIL was there  too but took the photo..

  • Thursday – DAY OFF – WS #2 Race  –  It was free and starts at noon so a fun way to start the running year.

You could choose a 3.5 miler or a half marathon. I chose the shorter distance. There were so many familiar faces (and food) which made it such a fun event.

Unfortunately, it was cold and WINDY (and slippery in spots)….

Since I was already dressed, I had planned to run the UAlbany loop so I could count today as a long run… (Who knows what Saturday weather would be like?)

Nope!  Too cold and windy… I went home and took a nice long HOT shower.

The Boxing Day dinner that we were invited last week (that got snowed out) was re-scheduled for that evening.

  • Friday- Another gym morning… WFH all day but Jenny accompanied on a frigid walk at lunch

and then mah jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Long Run and brunch.

Since I didn’t run long on Thursday. I had to run at least 6 miles today. Due to the road and bike path conditions, again I had to run at UAlbany (yup, it’s getting boring!!)

Glad to have Heidi join me on my 2nd loop… and it was cold but much warmer than Thursday!!

After brunch, I had a hair appt.

  • Sunday – A gym visit is planned and walk/brunch with my BFF. And drinks/apps with a friend in the evening.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run
  • Tuesday – run
  • Wednesday – PM gym or walk
  • Thursday – PM run
  • Friday – PM gym or walk, mah jongg
  • Saturday – NYC meet-up with college friend (Renoir exhibit at Morgan  Library/Monet exhibit at Brooklyn Museum)
  • Sunday – WS #3 Race  (5k or 10k)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – 2025 Year End Review
  • Friday – Goals  for 2026

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 12.21.25-12.28.25: Happy Holidays!

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.

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 12.12.25-12.21.25: Brrr!

I’m back in the Northeast and I think it feels colder since I was in Florida for several days…

I’m so grateful to be able to escape for a few days and am already looking forward to February.  I’ll be more than ready to leave these cold temps again.

Last Week –

  • Friday – Although due to missing our connecting flight, we didn’t arrive at our friends’ place until 1:30 am, I was up bright and early to enjoy the warmer temps and go for a run.

sunshine & no layers= ❤

Then we went out to lunch and I met up with my ex-SIL (whom I hadn’t seen in over 20 years!)

sisters forever!! (and my favorite shrimp n grits)

For dinner, we carb loaded on homemade pizza and then went to a holiday concert.

  • Saturday – RUNFluent Christmas Race. There was a 7k and a 7 hr race.  Heidi, Deirdre and I opted for the 7k which was only one loop.

We decided to stay together and run 30:30 intervals.  The course was flatter and less challenging that I expected… and so much fun!!

After we were done, Deirdre & I went out for another loop and then we hung around to cheer on the other runners,  many of whom completed a 50k.

the guys were running the 50k

Of course, a celebratory late lunch followed and drinks and some hot tub time in the evening.

  • Sunday – I had to take advantage of the weather and again went out for an early neighborhood run.

I could get used to this…

After my run, we went out to breakfast.  And in the afternoon, we went to an outdoor bar and played music bingo (nope, no one won) and eventually went out to an early dinner.

We spent a relaxing evening in and watched a Hallmark movie: Oy to the World (in honor of the first night of Hanukkah.)

  • Monday – Last day of vacation and last warm weather run.

We were treated to homemade strawberry waffles and then headed to the airport.

No flight drama for our return flights home.

  • Tuesday – Back to reality and cold weather.

I had the morning off from work. So I headed to the gym first thing, then some grocery shopping, laundry and cooking.

In the afternoon, I went to the office and eventually to set up for my class the next day.

I met my BFF in the evening for a walk…

  • Wednesday – First of 3 days of live classes….

That meant Starbucks on the way…

and to bundle up and search out dry pavement for a post work run…

in town and not as cold as previous days…

  • Thursday – Same as the day before except that after work I attended my annual tennis friends holiday party.

fun evening with lots of food, music, gifts, etc…

  • Friday- Last day of live teaching and mah jongg in the evening. Though it warmed up, it rained most of the day.  Good news: Snow is mostly gone.
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.

Though, the paths were clear of snow, the temps had dropped again and so I was wondering if the rail trail would be clear or would I end up at UAlbany?

phew, clear sailing..

Unfortunately, I had to run/walk my 8 miles solo but met (walking) friends after for brunch.

  • Sunday – Plan to play Santa with my granddaughter (since she is spending Christmas with her other grandparents).  Then hit the gym, run some errands and eventually have dinner at  my SIL’s…

FYI:  Had to  join the cool kids with ChatGPT:

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run 
  • Tuesday – run, b-day dinner with BFF, walk
  • Wednesday – gym
  • Thursday – run, Christmas dinner with the fam
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
  • Sunday – gym, ??

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – RunFluent Christmas Race Recap 
  • Friday – Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Any vacations planned?  Do you like trail racing? Are you dealing with snow or ice? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 12.7.25-12.11.25: I’m in Florida!!

I returned from a work trip to NYC and then packed my bags…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I went for a run since I was going to miss my Monday and Tuesday runs.

doesn’t everyone get ice cream to warm up after a cold run?

Then I did some errands and even went to the gym.

I also finished decorating for the holidays… (Just a few shown below… I celebrate BOTH holidays…)

  • Monday – I took an early train to Manhattan with Heidi, Deb, Stan and Sherry.

After I dropped my bag off at my hotel, we had a quick lunch and then headed to Radio City to see the Christmas Show (with the Rockettes).

Our next adventure was to take the subway to Brooklyn for a walking tour of the Holiday Lights in Dyker Heights.

After a quick dinner, we headed back by subway to Manhattan to check out the Holiday decorations around Rockefeller Center.

it was a cold day but we had loads of fun…

Last stop before my friends had to head home was a ride on the Christmas Carousel outside Macys 

34th Street NYC

we ran out of time although we did have tix.

a holiday drink at the bar at the train station (instead).

  • Tuesday – A long work day. Subway to Jamaica, Queens. Work all Day. Subway back to Manhattan and then Amtrak home.
  • Wednesday – I bailed on a short run after work (It was snowing, windy and very icy.)

and instead I packed for my Florida trip.

  • Thursday – I got up to again snowy icy conditions…

and waited a bit before I ventured outside (with my trail shoes on)…

cold and windy… I froze (can you guess which snowman is real?

then worked a half day before I boarded a plane (with my friend Heidi) to Tampa, FL.

Our friends Deirdre and Kevin picked us up at the airport and drove an hour back to their home (where we would be staying until Monday.)

I’ll recap the rest of the week in my next WRD.

Check out IG and FB for photos.

weather looks much better than up North!!!!

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Friday – hanging out with friends, meeting my ex SIL for lunch, concert in the evening
  • Saturday – RUNFluent Christmas (Trail) Run (7k)
  • Sunday – hanging out with friends
  • Monday – run, fly home
  • Tuesday – run, walk w/BFF
  • Wednesday – PM run?
  • Thursday – run?, tennis holiday party
  • Friday – gym, work holiday meeting, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
  • Sunday – breakfast w/granddaughter, gym, dinner with the fam

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – 2025 in Photos
  • Friday – Motivational Quotes That Keep You Going

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Any warm weather vacations planned?  Do you enjoy checking out holidays decorations in your town?  Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 11.30.25-12.7.25: Looking Ahead…

Yup, looking ahead to tomorrow’s work trip to NYC where I plan to check out ALL the holiday decorations..

and then on Thursday, I leave for Florida to visit a friend (and run a Christmas Trail Race).

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I started the day at the gym and then went for a walk…

and it was soooo cold!

I started getting ready for the holiday… a little decorating, wrapping, addressing cards…

  • Monday – DAY OFF – With the predicted snowstorm on its way, I knew I had to go for a run.

I met up with my friend Sue and after our run, we got coffee and tried to figure out our flights for the Asheville HM that we are running together in March.

One of our running friends (in black shirt) is moving to Tacoma, WA so we had a farewell party for her in the evening..

  • Tuesday – Jenny & I tried to beat the snow with our early morning run.

and we did!! Barely…

It snowed the rest of the day.

In the evening, I was supposed to go to a special showing of Wicked 2 movie (sponsored by the the UAlbany Alumni Assoc.) but it got cancelled due to the snowstorm.

  • Wednesday – Lots of snow!! But I was able to get out and drive to the gym.

we got about 6″

The main roads weren’t too bad so I went to the office…

’tis the season for egg nogg latte

Then I stopped at UAlbany to check the path conditions and get some steps in…

and then went shopping for some last minute gifts (ha ha, it’s only Dec. 3!)

  • Thursday – WFH morning

coffee at home with some holiday spirit..

and then I met Jenny for a short run at lunch time.

snowing and windy. Brrrrr!

In the late afternoon, I met my BFF for a re-scheduled movie date.

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  • Friday – I didn’t even want to leave the house…

Eventually after work, I went to the gym when it warmed up to a balmy 20 degrees…

Mah Jongg in the evening…

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.  Too early to have to plan where to run before of the snow. 😦

Unfortunately we are limited to UAlbany loops or the roads.  This weekend, we chose the roads. (Smaller attendance than usual due to the weather and the holidays. I ran 7 miles with Barb,. Sherry & Stan ran on their own. Of course, brunch followed. (Sorry I forgot to snap a pic.)

In the evening, I got to baby sit for my granddaughter!!

4 hrs of Disney movies…

  • Sunday – Gym visit planned and then packing for NYC trip (and maybe start for the Florida trip… holiday decorating too.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – Train to NYC, Radio City Christmas Show, Dyker Heights lights, more Manhattan holiday lights…
  • Tuesday – work in Jamaica, Queens, train home
  • Wednesday – PM run
  • Thursday – AM run, PM fly to Tampa, FL
  • Friday – hanging out with friends
  • Saturday – RUNFluent Christmas (Trail) Run (7k)
  • Sunday – hanging out with friends
  • Monday – AM run?, fly home

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – My Race Bling of 2025
  • Friday – Must-Have Accessories Under $30 

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Any vacations planned?  Do you enjoy checking out holidays decorations in your city?  Have you seen Wicked Part 2? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 11.23.25-11.30.25: Gobble, Gobble

I hope you all had a fun Thanksgiving Day meal and/or Trot.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I hadn’t been in a while so I started the day at the gym…

I also hadn’t run with Jenny in a while but since Sunday is my rest day, she convinced me to join her for a walk.

we took a newly created path and wound up walking 4.5 miles (and at times it was snowing!)

Blogger Jenny was not been a good influence on me when she got a 3rd cat and I ALMOST gave in and adopted a tuxedo kitten.

But no, I refrained. Two is enough and Domino is like having 5 naughty cats. (Diamond is perfect.)

rare moment when Diamond & Domino like each other…

In the evening, I celebrated a tennis friend’s birthday.

  • Monday – Jenny was busy so I had to drag myself out for a run…

windy but at leas t the sun was out…

It was also my DAY OFF and I had plans with Heidi for a hike or two as well as lunch.

we hiked around the waterfalls and then we hiked around a pond…

  • Tuesday – Gym first thing…

I know it’s just me but I hate when there are Xmas decorations BEFORE Thanksgiving.

and then a run with Jenny squeezed in at lunch…

since I had a hair appt after work.

I forgot to mention last week that after 4 days standing and leaning over a computer, my lower back, hip and quad were stiff and achy.

I immediately made an appt with my chiro for before my hair appt.

However, after my run on Saturday, everything felt normal (that always happens, right?) but I decided that I could use a tune up and kept the appt.

She realigned my body and worked out some kinks in my back and calf,,, Good as new. LOL

  • Wednesday – Not much other than work since I was resting up for my race the next day.

Although I did get out for a walk heading south on the rail trail with Jenny.  And it was almost 60 degree!?

that cat had caught a mouse…

  • Thursday – Troy Turkey Trot 10k

Perfect weather for the race (just a little windy). Though it was a course PW, I had fun seeing all the runners and their costumes.  I even came in 2nd in my age group.

I ate all the calories that I burned and more at dinner with my hubby’s family.

and my granddaughter was the highlight of the dinner…

  • Friday – Another WFH day and a gym visit…

No Black Friday shopping for me!!

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch Day. I ran 3 solo miles and then finished 3 more with Deb, Heidi and Sherry before brunch.
  • Sunday – Gym visit and ??

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – OFF – gym, run, farewell dinner for running friend
  • Tuesday – gym, walk, movie night with my BFF (Wicked II)
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday – run
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch, babysitting Heather
  • Sunday – gym, ?? (pack for NYC work trip)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Troy Turkey Trot 10k Race Recap
  • Friday –  Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall?  Did you trot on Thanksgiving Day?  Any Black Friday shopping? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 11.16.25-11.23.25: Work, Work, Work and Starbucks

This was a busy work week.  I had to teach live FOUR days in a row… always a challenge to get any activity in…

But there was a lot of trips to Starbucks to keep me going…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Upstate Classic 5k. This was a race where I was running as one of the coaches for the STEM program.

Again, the forecast was iffy involving rain and it did rain on the drive to the race but not during the race. Instead it was insanely windy. And Cold.

All the runners did fine and it was rewarding to play a part in their success.

In the evening, we celebrated 17 years of playing mah jongg together at a Chinese restaurant.

2010

2025 (one was in FL for the winter)

  • Monday – I went to the office in the morning after a quick trip to the gym

’tis the season…

At lunch I met my friend Jenny for a short run. She chose a very hilly neighborhood…

beautiful houses but still soooo windy!!

  • Tuesday – As I mentioned above, this was the first of 4 days where I was teaching live.

1st peppermint mocha of the season

No gym visit or a run but I did meet my BFF for a walk at the outdoor mall.

holiday decorations are up…

  • Wednesday – Day 2 of teaching live.

remembered my red cup

Since I don’t get done teaching until after 4 pm, the only place with lights to run is UAlbany so that’s where I had planned to meet my friend Jenny.  Unfortunately I got out late and so I just drove into town and ran under the streetlights.

  • Thursday – Same as the day before (Starbucks and work)

what? no holiday cup?

but I did go to UAlbany to run the loop after work.

  • Friday – Last day of live teaching and last Starbucks until Dec. 17…

and I was hosting mah jongg… so had to rush home to clean the house… . LOL

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.

I only ran 6 miles so not that long and of course Brunch time with my friends was longer.

finally a day with no wind… perfect for running

I also picked up my bib & shirt for next week’s Turkey Trot.

  • Sunday – I’ve planned a gym visit and some other catch up stuff.  In the evening, we are celebrating the birthday of a tennis friend.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – AM run, DAY OFF – hike
  • Tuesday – AM run, hair appt.
  • Wednesday – gym
  • Thursday – Troy Turkey Trot 10k, holiday dinner with the family
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
  • Sunday – gym, ??

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Upstate Classic 5k Race Recap
  • Friday – Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall?  Is there a Turkey Trot on your schedule?  Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 11.9.25-11.16.25: Bookend Racing

I started the week with a local 15k and I am ending this week with a local 5k (as a coach/mentor).

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Stockade-athon 15k. 

There was rain in the forecast and so I wasn’t looking forward to getting soaked for 9.3 miles.

Though it rained on our drive to and from the race, it didn’t rain at all during the race!! Lucky us!

I’ve run this race many times before and it’s one where you bump into so many familiar faces so I did enjoy it… but those hills and unfortunately my body wasn’t loving them.

thanks to Barbara for sharing the before and after and gotta love a downhill finish..

  • Monday – Recovery so no run today.

I went to the gym before work instead…

met a friend to walk at lunch (and beat the rain/snow)

and stopped off to see my granddaughter after…

followed by dinner with my stepson.

  • Tuesday – Holiday Day OFF – Another morning at the gym (but later than usual).

I met my friend Jenny for a run. I convinced her to wait until it warmed up… The 3 mile run was fine but then we walked 2 more miles. I was a popsicle by the time we were done.

I met a friend out for a drink and apparently missed seeing the Northern Lights?

posted on FB

  • Wednesday – Morning #3 at the gym…

Surprise e-mail:

more details on this in Runfessions

After work was our last STEM run before the big race on Sunday.

again no runners came out in our site so I ran with two speedy 20 something mentors/coaches…

  • Thursday – Guess what day it was?

And this was the cup I got?

I had to ask…

and I did get my Red Cup 🙂

Another run with Jenny but since she was busy in the morning, we waited until afternoon to head to the rail trail. (I took a late lunch).

damp and drizzling but grateful for the company and change of scenery

  • Friday – Back to the gym before work…

and mah jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Normally a long run but since I had a 5k scheduled for the next day, I met Deb andweonly ran one loop at UAlbany and then walked a few… followed by brunch to meet the rest of the group

matchy matchy me

After some grocery shopping, I joined a friend to go to:

Hudson-Mohawk Weavers Guild 47th Annual Show & Sale, Pat's Barn at Rensselaer Technology Park, Troy, 14 November to 16 November | AllEvents

and then out to carb load (or not):

  • Sunday – Upstate Classic 5k.  It is our goal race for the STEM program. Not sure who I am running it with and if it’s a run, slow run or walk.  Hopefully everyone involved has a good race. (There are even 3 from last year’s program who will be completing their first half.)

In the evening, we are celebrating 17 years of playing mah jongg  together at a Chinese restaurant (Sadly our group has grown smaller through the years…)

 back in 2013

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run
  • Tuesday – walk
  • Wednesday –  PM run
  • Thursday – PM run
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg (hosting)
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch, bib pick up (for turkey trot)
  • Sunday – gym, ??,birthday dinner for tennis friend

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Stockade-athon 15k Race Recap
  • Friday – 5 Reasons that I am Thankful for Running

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall?   Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 11.2.25-11.9.25: From Spectating to Racing…

I started the week cheering on my 3 friends who were running the NYC Marathon and ended it today running my own race, a local 15k race!

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Four of us boarded the train in Albany to go to Manhattan. As soon as we arrived, we dropped off our bags at the hotel (though it was not my hotel), picked up Deirdre’s SO and took the subway to our 1st meeting point (mile 7 in Brooklyn).

Perfect weather for both runners and supporters!! So lucky!

Cheering is hard but so rewarding (esp. for the BOP runners). After we saw all 3 runners, we left Brooklyn and took the subway to Manhattan – 1st  Ave (mile 18).

Our runners changed order and things were not going as planned for two of them but we cheered loudly and supported as best as we could.

We were able to walk to our next stop – 5th Ave (mile 23).

The sun was going down but still not cold. At this point, we were hopeful that all 3 would indeed finish.

After our last friend passed us, we had to cut through the park (in the dark) to catch the first one to finish.

Eventually, they all exited the park and we found them!

We had dinner reservations so we took the subway back to the hotel, checked in and quickly walked to the restaurant.

We had a lovely dinner/drinks.

My hotel was downtown so I had to retrieve my bag and take the subway there.

Believe it or not, we arrived at 11 am and I didn’t get to my hotel until 11 pm.

A long day so so worth it.

before, during (top) and after (more pics on FB)

  • Monday – I took advantage of being downtown and I went for an early morning run (along the East River & the Financial District).

After I checked out of my hotel, I headed uptown to Central Park. While the runners got their medals engraved, a few of us had drinks and then we all met up and went out to lunch.

I was taking a later train than the others which gave me time to go exploring…

I noticed that some places like Macys and Bryant Park were getting ready for Christmas.

Cari recommended a cool museum that was near my hotel, I headed there before I needed to pick up my bag and go back uptown to Penn Sta,

more pics on FB

  • Tuesday – I started out the day with a run with my friend Jenny. I was loving the extra morning daylight and WFH this week.

glad we went out early because it got sooo windy later in the day…

  • Wednesday – This morning I went to the gym before work… and got treated to a beautiful sunrise…

After work, I was supposed to run with the STEM group but they cancelled due to high winds forecasted. I decided to go right after work since it didn’t seem to be windy yet… it wasn’t though it was raining lightly

**********yes, someone has their tree lit already… Nov 5?

  • Thursday –  I had an early morning dentist appt but since it was near the rail trail, I did my run there before returning to work…

so windy and cold heading out but warmed up when I turned around (at least it was sunny

After work, I met my BFF for our bi-monthly walk and chat.

such a pretty night…

  • Friday – Back to the gym and after work I met a friend for dinner before my weekly mah jongg game.
  • Saturday – Since I had a race the next day, I was planning to just walk but my friend Deb had no one to run with so I accompanied her…Then of course, afterward, there was brunch.

Before brunch, I stopped off to pick up my race bib and shirt for the next day

…got my nails done, did some grocery shopping and finally planned my outfit for the next day (with rain in the forecast 😦 )

so hard to decide what to wear this time of year

  • Sunday -Stockade-athon 15k!

Rest up marathoners, less than 4 weeks to our 15K!

Barbara and I plan to carpool… fingers crossed that we don’t get too wet…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – gym, walk
  • Tuesday – DAY OFF – run
  • Wednesday – Last STEM mentor run
  • Thursday – run
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Run/Walk and Brunch.
  • Sunday – Upstate Classic 5k (supporting STEM runners), anniversary mah jongg dinner

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Spectating at the NYC Marathon
  • Friday – 5 Ways to Give Back to Running

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall?  Ever spectate at a big marathon? Any holiday lights up yet? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 10.26.25-11.2.25: FOMO

Yup.  All everyone has been posting about on social media is the NYC Marathon.

I could have run it but I decided (after 3 times) to skip it and go to NYC to support my friends who were racing.

Still FOMO.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Started the day at the gym…

then returned to the preserve that I went to last Sunday… this time the trails were NOT closed for duck hunting.

another nice fall day

Made some signs for marathon spectating.

  • Monday – DAY OFF.

Got in a short early run Nope. I decided that with the hike scheduled for today that I should run tomorrow instead. It was also 30 degrees! Brrrr (Not ready yet!)

and then I met our new HBF Emilee for a hike.

wolf creek falls

Of course, we had lunch after… (and it was delicious- butternut squash gnocchi)

and then one more hike.

❤ that huge mushroom

We got back late and it was chilly so I decided to skip my last pickleball lesson.

Caught up on some TV, reading and cat bonding while the hubby played tennis…

sometimes they like each other…

  • Tuesday – Started today with yesterday’s run. My friend Jenny (who had just run the MCM joined me for walk). Jenny bailed so I bailed too… instead I went to the gym.

It warmed up a little so I went for a run at lunchtime

lots of Halloween spirit in the ‘hood

and then to the office.

I had plans to walk with a friend after work

then support this fundraiser

this is for the running group I mentor and I’m on the Board too.

and finally, the big day:

so near where I live… could be dangerous

  • Wednesday – A busy work day but I was able to sneak out for a lunch walk in the  park with Jenny (to hear all about the MCM)

and then the week 8 run with the STEM group after work.

No runners showed this week up so the mentors/coaches just ran or walked together…

had to run with two 20-somethings

  • Thursday – Live teaching today.

nasty out… needed a HOT latte

I had planned on a quick run after work but it was POURING!!!

I did attend our Zoom STEM board meeting in the evening.

  • Friday –Live teaching again today.

And I got to go trick or treating with my granddaughter.

  • Saturday –Last Long Run before my next race – Stockade-athon 15k.

First we stopped off at the train station to wish the marathoners “good luck” and then I ran/walked 8 miles.

had company for 5 of the 8 miles 🙂

As always the run was followed by a long brunch with the walkers and runners.

In the evening, the hubby & I  went to dinner at my SIL’s.

and then I had to pack!!

lol

  • Sunday – I am taking an early train to NYC with 3 running friends… along with signs, planned meeting spots, post race dinner reservations and lots of enthusiasm!!

It’s my first NYCM spectator assignment… I hope all goes well.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF – run, brunch, hang out with NYC marathoners, train home
  • Tuesday – gym, walk
  • Wednesday – STEM mentor run
  • Thursday – run
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Walk and Brunch.
  • Sunday – Stockade-athon 15k

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Treat or Trot Pumpkin 5k Race Recap
  • Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall?  Does it feel like winter where you live?  Do you live near a TJ’s or shop there often?  Ever spectate at a big marathon? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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