WRD for 9.6.26-9.13.26: Race-cation Week!

Finally!

The races were run in Marshfield, MA and our rental was located in nearby Plymouth, MA.

We survived our races and are currently enjoying our time together.

Last Week-

  • Sunday – The weather looked a little better for Monday so we postponed our lake visit one day…

I briefly thought about gong to the gym but I had only run 3 miles on Saturday and I usually taper for a half with 8.  So I set out to run 5 miles.

I drove to a place that I used to run and even found a new scenic neighborhood but I didn’t wasn’t feeling it.

no excuse as the weather was delightful… I did drag myself through 3 miles…

After some errands and home stuff (laundry, gardening), I decided that it was still too nice out to stay indoors so off I went to explore a nearby trail… (I was a little disappointed in the lack of flowing water…)

with a TJ’s stop afterward.

 too much pumpkin??

I used to play tennis (a lot) and so I still love to watch the big tournaments on TV.  3 American men and 4 women still left in the USOPEN!  Yay!!

  • Monday – Labor Day so a day off from work. The gym was closed but although it was cool, the sun was shining so we drove up to the lake.

I spent the day relaxing with a book ..

finished Whistler… loved it!

and took a LONG trail walk, as well.

I would have walked longer (if my hubby had come) and if I didn’t get a little lost. LOL

  • Tuesday – WFH this week (with my boss away). That means that I cannot sneak out (during worktime) for any runs or walks.

So I went to the gym before work and after work, I went for a run. I’ve mentioned many times that my preferred time to run is NOT after work but I chose the other end of the rail trail and even veered off to a trail to drag myself through the miles.

the barn has been re-finished…

Two exciting 5 set US Open tennis matches – I watched the end of the first one (Yay Foe) and the beginning of the 2nd (which ended at 3:30 am).  We will have two American men in the finals!!

  • Wednesday – I skipped the gym before work and since rain was predicted, I squeezed in a short run at lunch.

enjoying all th flowers before they die… and yes the rain did come...

  • Thursday – Just the gym before work and after work, my last PT appt was scheduled.  But I had to cancel as I needed to drop my car off at the dealer (fingers crossed that it not $$$) and O had to finish packing.
  • Friday – We set out early in several cars for a our race-cation weekend.  One of our running friends moved to Wakefield, MA and so she invited us for a BBQ.

Next stop was race bib/shirt pick up in Marshfield, MA and then finally to our rental in Plymouth, MA.

After settling in, we went into town and got pizza to carb load for our races and hung out.

  • Saturday – Run to the Rock Race.

The race was held in Marshfield, MA at 8am. I ran the Half Marathon, 4 ran the 10k, 2 ran the 5k and 2 just cheered us all on.

We got it done!! (more details in another post).

After lunch, soaking in the hot tub, showers, we eventually went into town to celebrate our achievements (and friendships).

We capped off the day with drinks on the deck in front of the firepit.

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Sunday – More fun exploring the sites…  saying good-by to one of our friends who is moving permanently to Florida…
  • Monday Starting the day with a short run and then checking out of the rental and heading home…
  • Tuesday – gym, walk with BFF
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday – run
  • Friday-  gym, walk, mah jongg
  • SaturdayLong run and Brunch.

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • Tuesday Community
  • Friday – 5 Reasons to take a Race-cation

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Are you looking ahead to fall? Has the weather got in the way of any plans? Do anything exciting for Labor Day?  Are you obsessed with pumpkin-flavored food? Do watch tennis? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 


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WRD: 8.30.26-9.4.26: Tapering with a race…

Crazy, right?

But, it was only a 5k race…

Last Week-

  • Sunday – The forecast was for rain but we got lucky and though it was cloudy and cool, it didn’t rain!! And my granddaughter got to spend a day on the lake!!

she is the cutest…

  • Monday – DAY OFF – and a busy one.

I had an early appt with my PT… then I had extra time so I ran around the nearby parking lots…

can you believe some of the trees are turning colors already?

On the way home, I even stopped at the gym. Finally I met a friend to go for a hike and then out to lunch…

we chose this preserve because of the waterfalls… can you see any? nope us neither.

Still had time to do some errands (optician, library, bank…) These days off are tiring…

  • Tuesday – I had plans to run before work with Deirdre… we woke up to pouring rain and went back to bed.  I kept checking outside to see if the rain had stopped so I could squeeze in a run at some point since after work, I had a hair appt.

I tried but didn’t get too far (in my new shoes) before it started to rain hard again…

  • Wednesday – An early morning gym visit. After a poor night’s sleep, I skipped the gym.

I planned to meet my BFF for a mall walk after work… so I left early to get in a UAlbany loop run beforehand.

muggy and I was sluggish but happy to have gotten it done…

  • Thursday – Jenny was back from Sydney and so I met her for a LONG early morning walk…

After work, I arrived at the ARE trail run location so I could run before everyone arrived and then walk the trail…

done at a snail’s pace due to the humidity (and the bugs).

This was the last ARE trail event for the season so they hosted a BBQ. I’m sad that these are over…

And that Deirdre is moving permanently to Florida…

thanks to ChatGpt for a memory

  • Friday – Another gym visit before work (but not as early) and a longer walk with Jenny at lunchtime..

and finally mah jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Silks and Satins 5k.

Originally I was planning on running the Run 4 the River half marathon as a training run but my DIL scheduled at birthday party for 11 am!!

So instead I registered for this 5k race.

I’ve run it before and it used to be held on the first day of the racing season and you got free tickets to the track.  This year for the first time, it is scheduled on the last day of the season.

I’m definitely not in 5k shape since I’ve been preparing for a half marathon and nursing a sore Achilles but I got it done and raced home in time for the b-day party.

even with a course PW, I came in 2nd in my AG

Heather turned 3 and the theme of the party was The Little Mermaid.  She was adorable, as usual.

  • Sunday – Gym and not sure what else… maybe a hike.

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Monday Holiday DAY OFF, run, boating
  • Tuesday – gym, walk
  • Wednesday – PM run 
  • Thursday – run, last PT
  • Friday-  drive to Wakefield, MA for lunch (one of our group has moved there) and then to Marshfield to pick up race bibs and finally to Plymouth to check into our rental, settle in and carb load.
  • SaturdayRun for the Rock Half Marathon…
    Some of  my friends switched to the 5k or 10k.  I plan to run the half marathon with Sherry.

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • Tuesday Silks and Satins 5k Race Recap
  • Friday – Fall is the Best Running Season

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Are you looking ahead to fall? Has the rain got in the way of any plans? Ever taper for a long race with a 5k? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 


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WRD for 8.23.26-8.30.26: Time to Taper…


10, 11, and 12 milers done!!

Next up is to TAPER and to finish up with PT, stay healthy…find the right shoes and hope for good weather.

31st Annual Run to the Rock - 9/12/26 | South Shore Race

Sept 12 – Here I come…

Last Week-

  • Sunday – Woke to rain so I started the day at the gym. The weather was iffy so we decided not to go up to the lake. Instead I decided to hit a trail that was near the gym (Since I never have time when I go to the gym).

It was sooo muggy and I got a little lost…

One more because this trail was nearby as well.

I spent the rest of the day doing laundry, gardening and eventually around 4 pm, it did rain (hard on and off for several minutes.)

  • Monday – DAY OFF so I wanted to go for a run. I had tentative plans with Jenny but then she said that she wanted to run at 5:15 am.  I replied “Not on  my day off! So I decided to run solo.  My friend Heidi also had the day off and said that she wanted to walk at the Corning bike path.

Perfect – I’ll run and then walk.

Note that this is the beginning of the Erie Canal… they recently found the remnants of Lock 1)

I spent the rest of my day off doing errands, pruning bushes and reading…

  • Tuesday – A WFH day but PT first thing… Oops they changed my appt from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm… I didn’t find out until I got there.

So I instead planned to meet Jenny for a walk at lunchtime. As soon as I got to our meeting spot, it started to pour!

Not a good day so far…

Finally after work, I did get his PT appt #9 (with  lots of manual manipulating the movement in both ankles.)

In order to gte in my steps, I stopped off at the mall…

  • Wednesday – Live teaching today so only Starbucks before work…

yup, I couldn’t resist…

and a run afterward at the southern end of the rail trail….

I do not enjoy these late sunny runs…

  • Thursday – Back to WFH. It was raining when I got up so I went to the gym.

I got my run done at lunchtime before the predicted thunderstorms arrived.

quite muggy but at least there was a breeze

In the evening, I participated in the weekly trail run/walk a Zoom call (Board Meeting for STEM) and then met the trail runners afterward for ice cream (Yes, they got soaked.)

  • Friday – A walk at lunch time solo (Jenny is in Sydney Australia).

and another PT appt but after work,

and finally mah jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. Would I be able to run 12 miles?  Would I have company this week?

I ran the first 6 miles solo and then was joined by Deirdre & Sherry for the last 6.

My feet felt good (and Barbara drove so that problem was solved.)

And met the others for brunch.

In the evening, I joined a friend  to listen to her friend’s band…

  • Sunday – Most likely just the gym and boating (weather permitting)…  We plan to invite our granddaughter!!

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Monday – DAY OFF, PT, run, hike
  • Tuesday – walk, hair appt.
  • Wednesday – PM run 
  • Thursday – AM run, trail walk/BBQ
  • Friday-  gym, walk, mah jongg
  • SaturdaySilks and Satins 5k, granddaughter’s b-day party

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • TuesdayFocus for Fall?
  • Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Are you looking ahead to fall? Has the weather got in the way of any plans? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 


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WRD for 8.16.26-8.23.26: Training or Tapering?

Achilles is feeling ok so I can keep on adding the miles to my long run?

or

I can play it safe and taper??

31st Annual Run to the Rock 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon 2026 | Sat 12 Sep | Book @ Findarace

Sept. 12!!

Last Week-

  • Sunday – I started the day at the gym, did some errands and then met Jenny (the energizer bunny) for a walk.

Normally, Sunday is our day on the boat but we thought that it was going to rain today so the hubby & I went last Friday.

Instead, I was able to visit a nearby sculpture garden (that I had just learned about on FB) with a running friend …

many more pics on FB.

Eventually, the builder is going to open up the castle as a museum for his paintings.

It was near where we went on our trail walk last Thursday so we met other friends there for a drink & pizza.

soo good!

Finally, I was able to visit a tennis friend whose son and grandson were in town…

Ben is a former marathon runner so we had a lot to talk about

  • Monday – WFH so I was able to squeeze in an early morning  run…

much cooler and I explored a new route…

  • Tuesday – Another WFH day but I had a Dr’s appt so I had to wait until lunch to run… Big mistake (so sunny and humid!!)

tried to escape the heat but nope, I had to quit early…

After work I had PT appt #7 and he added some new exercises.

  • Wednesday – My live teaching assignment for the next two days got cancelled… but instead I had to sub and do an all day remote class.

No time for the gym, walking or running…

After work, I had my monthly tennis dinner scheduled… Since I no longer play tennis, I look forward to these gatherings…

yes, that’s a hard cider flight… all were delish.

  • Thursday – Unexpectedly WFH again… so I planned to join Jenny for an early morning run. She wanted 5 am … Nope, I slept longer and ran solo.

detour to the horses and a long hill…

In the evening, I want to participate in the weekly trail run/walk. But it was pouring and we all agreed to DNS.

  • Friday – Another PT appt before work, a walk at lunch time w/Jenny…

almost 6 miles! Almost late for my afternoon meeting

and finally mah jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. Could I run 11 miles?  Would I have company?

Nope on the company. Everyone seemed to be away or busy.  So I chose a location that I’ve always enjoyed but haven’t run on much since the Pandemic… It has a lot of variety and a great post run place to brunch.

Yes, I got 11 miles done!

dirt paths, shady and flat = perfect for a solo long run

Again on the drive home, my right achilles was painful but s soon as I got home, the pain disappeared!?

  • Sunday – Most likely just the gym and boating (weather permitting)… rain is, however, in the forecast.

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Monday – DAY OFF, gym, run, hike (weather permitting again)
  • Tuesday – PT, walk
  • Wednesday – PM run (not WFH)
  • Thursday – run, Stem Bd Mtg Zoom
  • Friday-  gym, walk, PT, mah jongg
  • SaturdayLong Run and Brunch

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • Tuesday – Jeffing
  • Friday – Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Are you looking ahead to fall? Hs the weather got in the way of any plans? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 


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WRD for 8.9.26-8.16.26: In Limbo…

I’m sure you are tired of reading abut my foot.

So am I.

The leftt neuroma hurt during the race but at least the right Achilles felt fine.

Then the next day, the Achilles was sore…

Did I wreck it by running the race?

Last Week-

  • Sunday – So I went to the gym and rested my foot at the lake…

read another great book – The Calamity Club (when not the whole book it’s almost 700 pgs….)

  • Monday – Day off!

No real plans… just catching up after 3 days away.

I decided to see how my foot would do on a run…

it felt ok. Phew! but it was warm and I should have gone out earlier…

After my run, my friend Jenny wanted to go for a walk…

she has endless energy as she is training for Sydney… we walked over 6 miles!!

  • Tuesday – WFH this week and another walk with Jenny…

we walked around a nearby park

After work, I had a PT appointment.  We continued to work on stretching and gaining flexibility in my ankles/Achilles.

  • Wednesday – I had plans for a pre-work run with my friend Deirdre. She had to cancel because she was sick. Luckily I didn’t see the message and showed up.  And I had a great 4 miles with negative splits.

the weather was great so that helped… did 60:60 run walk intervals (with some fast runs)

At lunchtime, I went for a walk with Jenny…

much warmer than this morning… glad I got my run done already…

  • Thursday – Another early morning run…

a little variety, neighborhood and the HS track

and a PT appointment after work (my PT was very pleased that my range of motion has increased from 5 degrees to8!!).

followed by the weekly trail run (which I walked).

perfect weather & scenery followed by hard cider (at this orchard.)

  • Friday – DAY OFF.

The original plan was for 4 of us to hike and then have lunch and maybe more  hiking (a repeat of last October):

But for various reasons, we had to cancel and hopefully we can re-schedule for a Friday in September.

So I convinced my hubby to take the day off from work and we went up to the lake.

ate lunch at my favorite spot on the lake and relaxed until the wind kicked up (we left before the skies opened up.)

In the evening, I hosted mah jongg.

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. We met up at Zim Smith bike path where is my favorite spot for a long run.  I had 10 miles on my plan but since I only ran 6.2 last weekend, I wasn’t sure how many I could get done…

My running friends decided to walk so I was solo…

And I did it!! 10 miles!!

90:45 intervals and I felt great…

We had a great brunch but my foot was very sore on the drive home…

Ice and the hot tub seemed to do the trick… no damage done.

In the evening, I went with a friend to my annual sunflower field viewing!!

❤ sunflowers!!

  • Sunday – Most likely just the gym, walk, errands, hiking…

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Monday – run, walk with BFF
  • Tuesday – gym, walk, PT
  • Wednesday – run, tennis meet-up dinner
  • Thursday – run, trail walk
  • Friday-  PT, mah jongg
  • SaturdayLong Run and Brunch

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • TuesdaySharing A Summer 2026 Memory
  • Friday – 5 Facts About a Runner’s Age

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Anyone getting PT? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 


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WRD for 8.2.26-8.9.26: Adding some fun into my week…

I only worked 3 days this week and they were all WFH.

I went to the races one day and I spent two days in NYC.

Fun. Fun. Fun.

Last Week-

  • Sunday -I started the day at the gym…

The weather was iffy but we decided to take a chance and go up to the lake.

It wasn’t sunny but it never rained until we left and it was so relaxing.

I read Theo of Golden and loved it!

  • Monday – It rained all night and I didn’t plan to run this morning. I didn’t sleep well so I decided to skip the gym.

Thunderstorms were predicted but it wasn’t raining yet so I squeezed in a run in my neighborhood. It was a test to see how I fared at a later start time and in extreme humidity.  Not good. What a slog…

no selfie but I was wearing these colors…

What was I thinking about running a 10k this weekend in these conditions?!

My granddaughter had a swim lesson so I went to visit anyway.

she did pretty good for someone who is not yet 3… and she loved her new books!

  • Tuesday – I met my running friend for a planned early morning run. It’s definitely easier to run when you are not alone. It was also cooler and less humid.

My friend Jenny texted me and asked to meet her for a walk so I took a late lunch …

After work , I went to PT..

and then I met my BFF for another walk.

Lots of steps today!! Over 20k.

  • Wednesday – DAY OFF – My annual day at the Saratoga Race track with a former co-worker.  We’ve been doing this annually for 40 years.

2013

We had breakfast while watching the horses warm up.  We stayed for 8 out of 10 races.  I did not have winning day but it was enjoyable (Luckily I don’t bet a lot of $$ so I can’t lose a lot.)

  • Thursday – Early morning PT today. It helps to use different equipment and to have someone to monitor your exercises.

At lunchtime, I attempted a run… and quit!

I thought it might be cooler on the water line behind my house… How do you Florida people do it?

and then after work, I planned to go to the weekly trail run (which I always walk) unless there were predicted thunderstorms.

I got lucky and finished my abbreviated walk just before the skies opened up.

the rain didn’t stop me from getting ice cream…

  • Friday – DAY OFF.

My running friend Heidi and I took an early train into NYC. After we arrived, we took the subway downtown to our hotel. We had our traditional bagel lunch and stumbled upon a free bus and so we took that to a sculpture park.  From there, we took a ferry uptown…

and walked to a Titanic VR experience, then had rooftop drinks before carb loading for dinner, getting soaked in a thunderstorm (seeing Cari for a few minutes) and finally we went to a Broadway show.

Lots of steps and sweat for our pre-race day in NYC.

  • Saturday – Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10k.

I got up and had my usual hotel-prepared oatmeal and coffee. I met Heidi in the lobby (we had separate rooms) at 7:15 am.

We had stayed in a hotel downtown so we could just walk to the ferry. The line was long but we arrived on Governor’s Island in plenty of time to get our bib/shirt.

We checked our shirts and just hung out.  I was praying that we wouldn’t get a thunderstorm. (I had this happen for a 5k here and they cancelled the race.)

The race consisted of 2 loops around Governor’s Island. I had run it twice before and recalled that it was fairly flat but no shade.

pic from this 10k 2 years ago..

Unfortunately since the race started at 9 am, it was already hot and extremely humid.  It was a struggle but I just took it slow. Heidi had even more issues with the heat and quit after 3.1 miles.

Otherwise, the course views were great, the race was well organized and you got ice cream/Italian ices afterward.

This was the first time that I hadn’t done the race alone and I didn’t have to rush off the island..

We hung out/recovered until we had to leave to get to Manhattan to check out of our hotel. Before we headed uptown to the train station, we had lunch along the water.

  • Sunday – Maybe another 5k – Rose for the Roses and boating but most likely just the gym and boating…

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Monday – DAY OFF, gym, run
  • Tuesday – run, PM PT
  • Wednesday – gym, walk
  • Thursday – run, PM PT, trail walk 
  • Friday-  DAY OFF – hike, mah jongg
  • SaturdayLong Run and Brunch

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • TuesdayManhattan Ice Cream Social 10k Race Recap
  • Friday – 5 Facts About a Runner’s Age

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Anyone getting PT? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 


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WRD for 7.26.26-8.2.26: Let’s Get Physical…

That is for my first two sessions of “physical” therapy.

It was at a place that my chiro recommended.  I’ve never been but why not?

They specialize in sports injuries.

Repsher

Last Week-

  • Sunday – We skipped last weekend due to crappy weather and my 5k race but we were back on the lake today… and the weather was perfect! I also got lucky as there was a book sale at the library (next to our marina) and I bought Heather some books.

first time for geese on the island… but in my happy place, I had lunch and finished a whole book (Pineapple Street).

  • Monday – Started the day with an early visit to PT. He measured my range of motion (5 degrees on both and should be 15)… gave me exercises to do.

Looking ahead at the forecast for week, I saw a lot of rain. So I decided to go for a run at lunch.  HOT!! Sunny!!

wrong time of day to go… felt like 90… had to reduce my intervals to 30:30 so I wouldn’t die…

  • Tuesday – Another WFH day and today I knew that I should do my run early… before the heat and the rain…

still humid but was able to do 60:60 intervals and of course, I stopped for flowers…

  • Wednesday –  Last WFH day this week. I wanted to hit the gym but I had my 2nd PT appt instead…

I also needed an ark to get there as it rained all night and was pouring when I left.

not far from where I work if I wasn’t WFH…

The PT had me warm up on the bike, then gave me different exercises to do there, massaged my Achilles and then iced it…

It rained ALL day so I’m glad that I got those runs done Monday and Tuesday.

Tonight, I went to my monthly tennis ladies meet-up. Instead of going to a restaurant, we met at someone’s house, ordered in food and did a craft.

so fun… it’s jewelry rest

  • Thursday – Back to live teaching so just Starbucks instead of a run or gym visit before work…

Still raining but not as hard. Fingers crossed that it would stop so I could run and then walk the trails later.

I was shocked how sunny and warm it  was when I got out of work…

after standing from 8-4, my legs were like cement…

I ran near thetrails and then joined my friends to walk… (followed by ice cream!)

  • Friday – Same as the day before but mah jongg in the evening.

sunshine instead of rain and a different flavor coffee...

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.  Similar to last week but 8 run/walk miles on my plan. I ran 4 solo and then Heidi kept me company for the last 4.

Afterward, we joined the others for brunch.

  • Sunday – I hope to start the day at the gym and spend the rest of the day on the lake… (weather permitting)

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Monday gym, walk
  • Tuesday – run, PM PT, walk w/BFF
  • Wednesday – DAY OFF – race track
  • Thursday – AM PT, run, trail walk 
  • Friday-  DAY OFF – NYC
  • SaturdayManhattan Ice Cream Social 10k

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • TuesdayReversing the 5k Slide
  • Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Anyone getting PT? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 


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WRD for 7.19.26-7.26.26: Just MOOV’ing Forward…

Ice Cream TWICE this week.

After my 5k and after a trail walk.

Last Week-

  • Sunday – Keep MOOV’ing 5k.  We ran it 2 years ago for the first time and loved it.

chocolate milk 🙂

Last year it rained and we DNSed. This year, we decided that we are going rain or shine but hoping for shine.

And rain was on and off in the forecast. I drove to Heidi’s and we left at 7am to get to Lee, MA where the race will be held.

Since my Achilles is still not 100%, the course was hilly and I had run 6 miles Friday before, I planned to walk most of it… but more importantly, finish before they ran out of ice cream.

And we did. The weather was perfect – breezy and cool (yet sunny).  The endless hill on mile 3 was still there… but worth it for the ice cream!

  • Monday – DAY OFF. I was hoping to go hiking with friends..

Instead I met up with Deirdre for a run on the rail trail…

another beautiful weather day…

and then I attended a bench dedication for a tennis friend who died (at a tennis court where she played).

Afterward, we went out for brunch.

In the evening I met my BFF for a walk.

  • Tuesday -A busy WFH day but I squeezed in a gym visit first thing.

One of our running friends who moved away was in town for a visit. Everyone met up for lunch (but I had to work).

Happy that she accommodated me and we met after work.

Since I was tied to my desk from 8-4, I decided to go for  a walk. Unfortunately the rain forced me into the mall.

  • Wednesday – A live teaching day so only Starbucks…

I thought about a run afterward, my Achilles felt weird (not stiff as before but a burning ache) after my mall walk last night so I played it safe.

and then a ZOOM call with some college friends.

  • Thursday –  Good News!  My foot felt normal again (no burning pain!).  So I got my run in before work. I decided to hit the HS track and ran 3 miles (200 walk/ 200 run)

warmer than I thought… overdessed.

and after work, I had a hair appt and then I rushed off to the weekly trail run.

I planned to walk (as usual) but my friends couldn’t come… Anyway it was lovely evening and I walked with a lady (who happened to live one house from my stepson. Small world).

of course, I had to get ice cream after…

  • Friday – Back to WFH. I had planned to go to the gym first thing but instead I went for a walk with Jenny as I haven’t seen her in ages. We talked and talked and wound up with 5 miles.

Since Friday night mah jongg was cancelled, I visited with my granddaughter.

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. We met at the Zim Smith trail where I haven’t been since ??? And brunch with the runners and walkers at Leah’s (in her temporary location).

I got 7 miles done with 60:60 run/walk intervals.  I wore new shoes which felt fine for the first 3.5 miles and then the toe box felt too narrow and I got a blister.  Grrr…

After brunch, I furthered recovered with some wine tasting and a cheese wheel.

  • Sunday – gym, boating

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Monday –  PT (finally), run
  • Tuesday – gym, walk
  • Wednesday – PT, run, monthly tennis dinner
  • Thursday – trail run/walk or STEM Board ZOOM
  • Friday-  mah jongg
  • SaturdayLong Run and Brunch

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • TuesdayThree is the Magic Number? 
  • Friday – Runfessions

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

 

 

 

 

 


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WRD for 7.12.26-7.19.26: Inching My Way back…

I have a diagnosis 6 weeks after my injury.

I have 4 scheduled PT appts (starting July 27)

My foot is feeling much better so I am cautiously getting my running mojo back.

Last Week-

  • Sunday – I started the day at gym as I usually do…

Then we headed up to the lake.  We invited my stepson and his wife on our boat.  So it would be our granddaughter’s first time.

We drove around, docked a few times, barbecued on an island, swam… and the weather cooperated.  I think everyone had a fun time.

  • Monday – DAY OFF.

I needed to avoid the hot temps that were predicted so I went for an early run…

some animal sightings but no pain as I ran/walked my 60:60 intervals…

Originally tennis was planned. But once I hurt my Achilles, I cancelled all my tennis for the summer.

Instead I met my tennis friends for brunch as one of my friends who had moved to Florida was up visiting.

It was fun to catch up… I think she’ll be back visiting in Dec and I plan to stay with her in Feb.

The heat has returned so I resorted to walking in the mall.

  • Tuesday – WFH all week…

I started today with a gym visit…

With 99 degrees predicted, my walking friends cancelled,

Instead, I went to my friend’s granddaughter’s softball game.. the clouds rolled in and it wasn’t as bad as I expected.

  • Wednesday – Another early morning run… same plan but a different location. Not as hot but very humid and smoky.

eerie sun…

  • Thursday -Back to the gym (after a detour to feed my friend’s cats while she is on vacation.) WFH.

In the evening, I went to my weekly trail run/walk.

The air was very unhealthy so we walked the trail and attended their pot luck barbecue after…

  1. Friday- I decided to integrate a run with feeding my friend’s two cats.

I asked my friend Deirdre to accompany me. We did 30:30 run/walk intervals for 3 miles, then I ran to my friend’s house and added 3 more 60:60 run/walk miles.  Long run done before work!!

I had originally scheduled a PT appt but once I got a script, I could go to another PT which specializes in sports injuries so I cancelled this appt.  Unfortunately the first available appt. is on July 27.  (My injury was on May 24)!!!

In the evening, I went  to my weekly mah jongg game (and I won 3x!!).

  • Saturday – Race scheduled for the next day… We thought we might go boating but the weather was iffy… rain on and off.

So  instead, I went to the gym, then to feed my friend’s cats before I got my walking steps in on the rail trail (where my friends were running or walking).

We all met after for brunch (and conversation.)

Afterward I got some errands done including a trip to the farmer’s market, library, etc.

new art installation, a photo on a bench, lots of tempting treats at the farmers market)

  • SundayKeep MOOV’ing 5k.  We ran it 2 years ago for the first time and loved it.

Last year it rained and we DNSed. This year, we decided that we are going rain or shine but hoping for shine.

And rain was on and off in the forecast. I plan to drive to Heidi’s and she will drive us to Lee, MA where the race will be held.

Since my Achilles is still not 100%, the course is hilly and I ran 6 miles on Friday, I plan to walk most of it… but more importantly, finish before they ran out of ice cream (the reason we chose this 5k. lol)

Stay tuned…

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Monday – DAY OFF – run, walk
  • Tuesday – meet-up with running friend who had moved but is in town
  • Wednesday – run, ZOOM with college friends
  • Thursday – hair appt, trail run/walk 
  • Friday- gym, mah jongg
  • SaturdayLong Run and Brunch

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • TuesdayKeep MOOV’ing 5k Race Recap
  • Friday – 5 Ways to Heal Your Achilles 

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Is it finally feeling like summer where you live? Are you patient when you shouldn’t run?  Do you go to PT for maintenance or an injury? Any Achilles issues? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 


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WRD for 7.5.26-7.12.26: Relief…

Relief:

  • from the heat of the previous week
  • from worrying whether or not to run the Boilermaker 15k
  • finally saw an Ortho for my foot on Thursday
  • finally got some PT appts (starting July 27)

Last Week-

  • Sunday – The original plan was to participate in the Lake George Hike-a-thon with my hubby…

as I have done with friends in previous years…

However, we were invited to dinner at friends and my hubby also invited work friends on our boat.

Too much to squeeze in on one day and I would be hiking the next day anyway,

Instead, I went to the gym and then we drove up to lake where we met up with my hubby’ friends and we all spent a lovely day on our boat.

perfect weather!!!

And in the evening, we had dinner with friends (They live in NC but have a summer home near our marina.).

  • Monday – DAY OFF.  Hiking was planned.  It looked to be rainy and two friends cancelled but Heidi and I decided to change the location and go hiking anyway.

the rain held off!! but not the mud…lol

A couple of wrong turns and 3 miles turned into 4,2 but the Achilles held up fine and afterward we went out for lunch and then ice cream.

  • Tuesday – WFH all week… Rain all day today and cooler temps.

I was able to get out after rain for a short arboretum walk

too much mud to do much walking so I left and got my nails done…

  • Wednesday – Another WFH day but I hadn’t run since Saturday so I did a UAlbany loop before I met my BFF for a walk.

God awful run… hot, tired and dragged myself through it with a lot of walking...

  • Thursday -WFH and I decided to start my day with a dip in the hot tub… Ahhh!!

What do you do when you finally have an ortho appt and your foot feels good??

Well, I went so at least I could get a script for PT. Diagnosis: achilles tendinosis with peritendinitis, (Treatment recommended: PT and what I have already been doing…)

In the evening, I went to my weekly trail run/walk. (followed my ice cream, of course.)

the rain stopped and it was a nice night

  • Friday- Back to the gym before work and mah jongg in the evening.
  • Saturday – No race this week so I was back on track to do a longish run and brunch with friends. I carpooled but decided to do my own run/walk.

My Achilles felt GREAT (what?) but after 3 miles, my left foot neuroma started to hurt (due to my high heel drop shoe and narrow toe box).. It’s always something!! (Do I switch back to my Topos??)

Afterward all 6 of us gathered for brunch.

  • Sunday – Gym and spending time at the lake. It will be my granddaughter’s first boating experience!!!

This Coming Week on the Run –

  • Monday – DAY OFF – gym, brunch with tennis friends, run?
  • Tuesday – gym, walk
  • Wednesday – run? 
  • Thursday – trail run/walk 
  • Friday- gym, PT appt, mah jongg
  • SaturdayLong Run/walk and Brunch
  • SundayKeep Moo’vin 5k

This Coming Week on the Blog –

  • Tuesday – Mid-Year Check in: Biggest Win
  • Friday – 5 Losses From The First Half Of The Year

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races?  Is it finally feeling like summer where you live? Are you patient when you shouldn’t run?  Do you go to PT for maintenance or an injury? Any Achilles issues? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 


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