I hate winter and cold temps!!

So I can’t wait to leave town and run in a skirt!!!

Counting the days…

Until then, just getting my runs done!

Last Week –

• Sunday – Rest Day!  I started at the gym and then got lots done including a needed manicure, car wash, etc.
• Monday – Day Off in order to hike with my running friend Heidi.

I got up early to get my run done. It was freezing so I decided to postpone it until the next day.

Heidi and I headed south (though it was still very cold) and our first stop was Thomas Cole Historic Site. From there we walked across the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and back (so windy but the sun felt awesome).

We had a delicious lunch nearby (with a water view) and then drove to the Olana Historic Site where walked some of the trails.

6.3 miles on our feet for the day before we stopped for dessert on the way home.

• Tuesday – I went to the gym early and then at lunch, I rushed out to do my run (as I needed to burn off calories before my dinner with my stepson later on.)

still chilly but day 4 of sunshine. Woo Hoo!

• Wednesday – Can we make it 5 in a row?  Sunny days, I mean?

Yes! So an after work run followed by a walk in the mall with my BFF.

lucky to have that extra daylight.. but still icy heading west..

The sunset was amazing but my friend’s photo is better than mine:

• Thursday – Another early morning gym day. Still chilly (20s) but lots of sunshine!!!

I thought I’d have company for my after work run at UAlbany.

Instead I ran alone and chose the other end of the rail trail.

I do love all the views of the creek at this end of the bike path.

• Friday – Rest day. It was supposed to rain but it was again sunny. So I took a quick walk at lunch…

first time on the waterline behind my house since the summer..

visited my granddaughter after work

I’m biased but she is the cutest..

and ended the day with the mah jongg ladies.

• Saturday – Long Run and brunch day.. We were finally able to run on the rail as the snow has melted.  My plan was for 10 miles or as many miles as my ankle could handle.

Intervals and a friend got me through it and even the rain held off.

10 miles and “fake spring”

After brunch, I rushed off to my hair appt.

• Sunday –  It will be a gym visit… or maybe my first race (a free local one) or perhaps I will walk it like the last one… hopefully the weather will be better.

it poured the whole race (and we walked)

And then start packing for my Florida trip.

What no pictures of new kitty?

Champ has started to tolerate Diamond…

This Coming Week and Next Week on the Run – 

• Monday-Tuesday- Vacation with friends in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, Florida
• Wednesday-Friday – unpack and regroup, gym visits and short runs. STEM mentoring also starts, monthly tennis dinner
• Saturday – Long Run (11-12 miles)
• Sunday – GYM

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Things I’ve Learned to Love About Running
• Friday – 5 Things I Love About Myself

Next Week on the Blog –

• Sunday – WRD postponed a week
• Tuesday –  Running Pet Peeves
• Friday – Runfessions

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…as opposed to backward.

The ankle feels fine so it’s hard to hold back.

But walking down the stairs reminds me that it’s not 100%.

Last Week –

• Sunday – I mentioned in my last WRD that I always participate in our local free Winter races…

last year

I had run 6 miles the day before and the weather was awful – cold, rainy – so I was just going to go the gym.

My running friend Heidi (pictured above) asked me to go with her. She said she would even walk the distance (3.75 miles).

So I agreed.

However, the weather got worse and she tried to bail.

“Nope, I said.  You got me out here. We’re doing this.”

And we did. We survived!

nice to catch up with lots of racing friends and enjoy the chili, cookies and hot cocoa afterward.

phew… we beat the 91 year old

We didn’t look as nice after the race. LOL.

• Monday – Back WFH so I had time to go to the gym before work

my driveway (top) and view from the gym (bottom)

and was able to find some dry roads to get some miles in at lunch.

the snow made it feel colder than the temps… my new kitty had the right idea

• Tuesday – I had to go to the office this afternoon but I thought that I might go to the gym first thing.

but she was on my lap so how could I leave??

I did do my run afterward at UAlbany where the paths are always clear.

They call me “mellow yellow..” Anyone know that song?

• Wednesday – Rest day from running and so I forced myself to the gym instead before work.
• Thursday – No WFH today so I had to run after work and again at UAlbany.  Glad to have some company this time!

thanks Heidi…

• Friday – NO WFH again today… nada except Mah Jongg in the evening.

• Saturday – Long Run and brunch day.. Searching for clear paths to get 8 miles done.

I was happy to find out that the Nisky bike path was clear in both directions.  But I was bummed that my running companions were either sick or on vacation.  So I tackled the 8 miles alone and then enjoyed brunch with two friends.

it was freezing out but the sun felt amazing!!

I was able to get al my errands done in time to go to the movies…

❤ ❤ – esp the scenes of Paris

• Sunday –  It will be a gym visit…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – Day Off so a run followed hopefully by a hike
• Tuesday-Friday – rehabbing my ankle and training for NYC.
• Saturday – Long Run – 9 or 10 mile run/walk, brunch with running friends, hair appt.
• Sunday – GYM or 4.5 mile local (free) race.

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday –  Worst Running Habits
• Friday – What I Love About Working Out

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The ankle is on the mend and I am starting to run more consistently even looking to start training!

But why is the weather always better when you cannot run???

Last Week –

• Sunday – Freezing and even windier than the day before… so I went to the gym and used the machines and then walked on the track.

I had a lot of errands to do while I was out and then later in the day, we took a ride to the Pretty Paw Lounge.  It’s a cafe where you can play with and adopt rescued cats.

No, we didn’t adopt one but it was tempting… luckily the ones we liked had to be taken in pairs (and we only wanted ONE cat.)

• Monday – I have previously mentioned that I am back to working 100% so I have no official Mondays off.

But I did take today off.

It was still very cold but sunny with no wind so I headed out to run in the ‘hood.

I even felt ‘warm” outside

Afterward I met my running friends Heidi and Sherry and we drove to Williamstown, MA to have lunch and hike.

All the trails were snowy and icy so we wound up walking 3.5 miles around the Clark Institute and surrounding area.

hot drinks (and dessert)

I had to rush home to participate in a ZOOM call for the STEM mentoring program that I may join.

I’ve done it many times in the past and am excited to return to it this spring.

• Tuesday – Back to WFH but I did have to leave to go to the office and then to set up for for my class the next day.

Rainy, snowy evening but the hubby and I did check out Pet Smart cat adoptions in Amsterdam (an hour away)…

Hint. Hint.

• Wednesday – No time for anything besides work today. And it was a snowy, rainy day!

the highlight of my work day!!

Tonight we had our scheduled monthly tennis dinner.

I’m so glad that we do organize these meet-ups… these ladies make me miss playing tennis.

• Thursday – WFH again so I was able to go to the gym before work and squeeze in a run either at lunch or after work at UAlbany (if it stopped raining).

My running friend couldn’t meet after work so I did my run solo at lunch.

heat wave (40’s)… I was overdressed!

And then my BFF was not able to meet to walk the mall so I stopped by to visit my granddaughter and then I walked the mall by myself.

she is growing so fast…

• Friday – More WFH so I had time to go to the gym before work (but I slept in instead) …

my new morning BFF

So I drove to the gym at lunchtime and walked on the track (yes, it rained most of the day).

I listened to an interesting AMR podcast about getting faster… but those annoying 2 lane walkers (one of the left is a trainer.)

Mah Jongg was held at my house in the evening.

• Saturday – Long Run and brunch day..

As I mentioned above, I’m not running long YET but starting to look ahead to training for a few half marathons.

I haven’t officially deferred my Feb 18 one (but I will) but I do hope to race a half in NYC on March 17!! (I also signed up for one April 13 and May 18.)

Last Saturday, it was 4 miles and today I attempted to run/walk 6 miles.

It helped to have company and warmer temps than the previous weekend.

Of course, the run ended with brunch.

ankle felt great – hooray!

• Sunday –  It will be either the stationary bike or a gym visit…

or perhaps a free local race (weather dependent since a storm is predicted.)

2022

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – Friday – rehabbing my ankle and training for NYC.
• Saturday – Long Run – 8 mile run/walk, brunch with running friends
• Sunday – GYM

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Returning to Running After an Injury
• Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

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I love NYC so it was not a hardship having to spend the week there again.  And I won’t be back for 2 months.

Too bad the weather did not cooperate.

Last Week –

• Sunday – I hate those FB memories!!

I would normally have run a fun free local race today.

2022 race

I was tempted (since I had registered) to go and walk the shortest distance (3 miles)

But I was afraid that I would run and it’s probably too soon to race on my barely healed ankle.

So I instead went to the gym, used the machines and did 3 run/walk miles on the track.

I experimented with a lighter brace and 2 loops running and one loop walking.

There was ZUMBA class below and the music was too loud for me to listen to a podcast and I was wearing my recovery shoe not my running shoes but it was fine…

Since our 25th wedding anniversary was on Tuesday (while I was away), we went out to dinner today to celebrate.

• Monday – Even though it was a holiday (Martin Luther King Day), I had to head to NYC because I was scheduled to work in Queens the next day.

I had time to go to the gym before my train.

I used my usual machines and then I headed to the track. With 17 degrees outside and lots of ice, it seemed that everyone else had the same idea.

I went back to my heavier brace and ran 3 loops/ walked 2 for about 1.5 miles.

I forgot my headphones so I had to concentrate on the view and weaving around the slow walkers.

After checking into my hotel (near Penn Sta.), I checked the weather and realized that it was the only possible day to go to Central Park. I hopped the subway and ran 1.5 miles around the reservoir.

yes, there was a guy wearing shorts!?

It was cold but bearable and so I continued to walk around the park and then back to my hotel.

how come I never notified that finish line plaque?

• Tuesday – After I returned from working in Queens, I really wanted to run again. Today was 4 weeks since I fell and sprained my ankle.

I headed out toward the Hudson River. It was freezing, windy and so icy. Not a chance I could run. So I thought of walking the High Line. Nope. Closed due to wintry conditions.

frozen hot chocolate is always a good idea, right?

Instead I walked indoors in the mall at Hudson Yards.

• Wednesday – After I returned from working in Queens today, I got together with my NYC friend Elizbeth. Unfortunately Cari was working. You know Cari.  And Elizabeth is a runner too but somehow we seem to meet up to chat and eat/drink.

• Thursday – Today, I worked near Wall St rather than Queens.

And I had gotten tix to a Broadway show.

Too cold and and icy to run before the show so I tried to get it done on the hotel treadmill. Ugh! I made ONE mile and quit.

I did walk to and from the theater.

The show was meh but at least the tix were not expensive.

• Friday – I went to work early to get some steps in before it started to snow.

• After a long work day, I took the subway back to my hotel, grabbed my luggage and then caught the train home.
• Saturday – Long Run and brunch day..

It had snowed a little the day before and it was freezing. I was tempted to bail but I convinced my running friend Deb to run/walk 4 miles with me at UAlbany.

The path was clear and dry… It really wasn’t that bad and I’m glad I didn’t wimp out and run on the treadmill.

After we met a few of our other running friends for brunch.

So this my first outdoor run since ankle injury.  I was little nervous starting at 4 miles (but I had run 3 the previous weekend on the indoor track.) I wore a brace do run/walk intervals and it felt fine during and after.

It’s not 100% (bruised and a little swollen) but because it’s stiff, it still bothers me walking down stairs.

I’m hopeful that it continues to improve so I can complete 13.1 on March 17 (in 8 weeks. gulp)!!

• Sunday – Most likely a gym visit… errands…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – Day off – run, hiking?
• Tuesday – Friday – rehabbing my ankle and trying to figure out where and when to run.
• Wednesday – monthly dinner with tennis friends.
• Saturday – Long Run – 6 mile run/walk, brunch with running friends
• Sunday – GYM, run/walk a local 3.75m race?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – What I’m Looking Forward to in 2024
• Friday – Runfessions

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Yup, we finally got some snow… but due to rain, it didn’t last long and that was fine with me.

On the injury front, the ankle is improving. Not as fast as I would like, but it’s getting there.

Last Week –

• Sunday – I planned to go to the gym but..

It wasn’t much snow at first but then it continued to snow for most of the day.

Despite the snow, my granddaughter’s Christening went off without a hitch (sort of).

• Monday – Back working from home today.. I planned to start the day at the gym but I was still pooped from the previous week in NYC and so I slept in.

The sun was shining… a sight we haven’t seen in forever so I put on my boots and went for a walk during lunch.

it felt great to be outside!!

Finally after work, I dragged myself to the gym and hit the machines.

• Tuesday – Today was 3 weeks since I fell and sprained my ankle. I am walking better but certainly not in shape to run yet.

I went to the office and then walked a little during lunch before going to set up for my class the next day.

After dinner, I hit the gym again to get some more steps in on the track on this nasty rainy day… In fact, I walked 15 laps or 1 mile!!

• Wednesday – Long day at work (live teaching).

I needed this!!

After work, I met my BFF to walk in circles around an outdoor mall.

• Thursday – Back to WFH.

Gym first thing.

Rode some miles on the stationary bike during lunch.

More walking at the gym after work but I had to cut it short in order to meet some friends (I hadn’t seen in a long time) for dinner.

Taco Thursday = $3 off 3 tacos 🙂

• Friday – Another WFH day. Similar to the day before except I walked outdoors at lunch and instead of the gym, I played mah jongg in the evening.

For my walk, I returned to the scene of the crime (where I fell).  I hesitantly tried to run… just a few steps. They were slow and awkward but I continued to run more steps and walk and run even more….

I wore a brace on my ankle and I’m not sure my feet were off the ground… but I RAN!!

• Saturday – Long Run Saturday and brunch day..

I planned to walk outside but it was raining so I headed to the gym to walk on the track and then meet my running friends for brunch.

I may have shed some happy tears…

Well, I decided to run one loop and see how it felt. It felt ok so I continued to walk a loop, then run a loop, walk a loop, run a loop…

The temps warmed up to 50 degrees with rain, hail, sun…

Eventually, it was dry, I ventured out for a walk.

• Sunday – No hiking yet so again it will be either the stationary bike or a gym visit… We do have a local race… (I could walk the 3m???)

There also will be packing for my work trip to NYC.

And dinner out to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary!!

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – Friday – NYC for work! (meet up with Cari, Broadway show, museum visit, etc.)
• Saturday – Long Run – run/walk?, brunch with running friends
• Sunday – GYM

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – My Word for 2024
• Friday – 5 Things to Never Do at the Gym

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Obviously a slow start to my running/racing in 2024.

had to switch my running emoji to this one… (and yes I do those those exact Crocs)

At least I was working in NYC for most of the week and that helped take my mind of it.

Last Week –

• Sunday – I started the day at the gym since I wouldn’t be able to go the rest of the week.

Then I stopped by to visit my granddaughter.

she’s getting so big!!

Lots to do to get ready for my week in NYC.

Our New Year’s Eve was low key… just a dinner out with the hubby with a stop to see my MIL (who lives nearby.)

dessert!

• Monday – New Year’s Day –  I was supposed to run a race. It was a free local one so no $$ loss but lots of FOMO (since I run it each year with my friends.)

2022 race – no snow this year!!

Now I didn’t have to rush to catch my train to NYC.

Instead I did a few miles on the stationary bike.

After I arrived in NYC and checked into my first hotel, I met Cari for dinner.

always a good time

Afterward, I explored some of the nearby holiday lights.

Wall St/Stock Exchange neighborhood

• Tuesday – After standing all day, I wasn’t sure what to do about my ankle.

I took the long way back to my hotel (via Battery Park)

it was worth it

I decided to give it a go and walk to WTC and Brookfield Plaza…

Then I grabbed some dinner in the Oculus and walked back to my hotel. Next door to my hotel was a Rooftop restaurant/bar where I had a drink/dessert…

• Wednesday – After work, I had to switch hotels. My new hotel was near Penn. Sta.

I still wanted to see the tree at Rockefeller Center and the light show at Saks so I took a subway there (to save time and my ankle).

I walked back to my hotel via 6th Ave, Bryant Park and Macy’s.

• Thursday – Today I took a very early subway to Jamaica, Queens for work.

I was excited because after work, when I returned to Manhattan, I was able to meet up  with college friends for dinner. I was also able to grab tickets to a show that they were going to.

• Friday – Back in Queens for work and after a long day, I returned to Manhattan and took the train home.
• Saturday – Long Run Saturday – or for me, bike or gym and brunch day..

I headed to the gym and then met my running friends for brunch.

In the afternoon, I had a hair appt and then had to go grocery shopping plus some other errands.

The rest of the day was spent unpacking and waiting for our snowstorm to arrive.

• Sunday – No hiking so again it will be either the stationary bike or a gym visit…

and Heather’s Christening.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – Friday – same old, same old… trying to patiently heal my ankle.
• Saturday – Long Run – biking, brunch with running friends
• Sunday – GYM, pack to head to NYC for work the next day

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – The Best of 2023
• Friday – 5 Things to Accomplish in 2024

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Well, that went fast…

2023 is dusted.

It wasn’t the best year ever but I am grateful for many things: my health, my family & friends, running/racing, a new granddaughter…

Hopefully 2024 will have as many things to celebrate!

My biggest goal is to HEAL my latest injury and NOT FALL in 2024 (or ever again…)

Since these posts are called Weekly “RUN” Down(s), should I continue to post if I am not running?? (just kidding).

I have to say that when it rains most of the week, I am not as grumpy about not being able to run outside.

Last Week –

• Sunday – My ankle seemed to hurt more so I iced it and then decided to drive to the gym and just use the upper body, ab, and hip machines.

I limped up to the room with the machines and the fire alarm went off!!

A sign? (Should I just forget it and go home?)

So l limped back to car, went to the library, got my nails done and returned to the gym. (Phew. It hadn’t burned down.)

And after that, I rested my ankle for the rest of the day (I may have also included some cooking, cleaning, etc.)

• Monday – It was nice to sleep in and have a relaxing cup of coffee

I have share my latest granddaughter picture:

she spent Xmas with her other grandparents

I also took my first post-injury ride on my stationary bike.

Thanks to Netflix… it was a slow 10 miles.. right ankle feels ok but now my left shin is sore. LOL

What does a Jew do for Christmas Day dinner?

Yup, we went out for Chinese food.  My hubby is not fully recovered but was feeling much better.

my meal!! and we shared dessert…

• Tuesday – A rough night pain-wise but glad to be working from home all day so I could rest the ankle.

It felt better by the end of the day so I went to the gym to use the machines.

• Wednesday – Compression sock and brace made for a better night.

Still working from home so I was able to try my luck again on my stationary bike at lunch time (on this rainy day.)

6 slow miles with a podcast to keep me company

After work, I went out to a belated birthday dinner for my BFF.

sorry… last year’s pic…her b-day dessert this year was a cannoli

• Thursday – Off to the gym before work (on another rainy day) and then working from home the rest of the day.

I was able to jump on the stationary bike for a few miles at lunch

tried one of the free Peloton classes… too much talk 😦

After work, my college friends organized a ZOOM call.

so fun staying in touch (after 50 years)

I had rush off after that ZOOM to meet a running friend for dinner/drinks. (Glad to stay connected with my friends even when I can’t run.)

• Friday – Another dreary rainy day!!  But today I went into the office. On the way, I took advantage and got myself a treat.

In the evening, I went to my weekly mah jongg game. As I mentioned last week, it’s more relaxed when I don’t have to get up at the crack of dawn to get my long run done the next day.

• Saturday – LONG RUN Saturday.  It seems that my ankle pain rears its ugly head at night… so happy to sleep in on this rainy morning.

While my friends ran, I went to the gym and then met them for brunch.

• Sunday – I plan to spend some time on my stationary bike and start packing for my week in NYC (for work).

Most likely I will stop and visit with my granddaughter since I won’t see her next week.

No exciting plans for New Year’s Eve… just dinner out with the hubby.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – Friday – My first DNS of 2024 – on New Year’s Day (HMRRC Winter Series #2), then working in Manhattan on Tuesday & Wednesday and in Queens on Thursday & Friday.  I will not be able to run but hopefully I can walk enough to see some of the holiday decorations.

I plan to meet Cari for dinner on Monday and college friends on Thursday for dinner/Broadway show.

(But you know I’d rather be running….)

• Saturday – Long Run – gym, brunch with running friends
• Sunday – biking, Granddaughter’s Christening

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – 2023 Recap
• Friday – Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! How is your year of running end? Training for any big or small races in 2024?  How’s the weather where you live? Any big NYE plans? Please share.

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Remember how my year began…

Read below and you’ll see how it ended.

Last Week –

• Sunday – I started the day at the gym and spent some extra time there walking around the track.

We were supposed celebrate the holidays with my stepson &  DIL but my hubby was real sick so we postponed it until the new year.

I got a trail walk done before the rain set in and then spent the rest of the day doing errand/shopping.

• Monday – Since it was not likely that I would get to the gym until the weekend (due to work), I decided to go again in the morning.

It rained most of the day so I was not able to get my run done at lunch.

chilly and damp but it got done

Luckily I could to squeeze in a run after the rain stopped and before I went out to dinner to celebrate a friend’s B-day.

• Tuesday – It was supposed to be a rest day but because the rest of the week was so busy with work and it was sunny, I decided get in one more run for the week.

I drove to the rail trail and I was in a rush, lots on my mind, listening to a podcast and then suddenly somehow, I was down on the ground…

Twisted my right ankle (the good one).

I limped back to my car.

Swollen, bruised and very painful… (RICE and tears)

• Wednesday  – Unfortunately, I had to stand all day (ouch) for my job.

Ankle is still swollen, bruised and painful. (More RICE and tears).

No run with Heidi.

• Thursday – Unfortunately, I had to stand all day AGAIN for my job.

Ankle is still swollen, bruised and painful. (More RICE and tears).

No run with Heidi.

• Friday – Unfortunately, I had to stand all day AGAIN for my job.

Ankle is less swollen, less painful but more bruised.

Friday is Mah Jongg night and thankfully, you sit when you play. (One of my friends there has metastasized breast cancer that has spread to her bones and now her lungs – puts it all in perspective so no more whining about my ankle).

• Saturday – LONG RUN DAY- half marathon in 7 weeks!! And another in 11 weeks!!

NO RUN – Just brunch with my friends after THEY finished running.

just because…

• Sunday – Plan to hit the gym and use the arm machines…

So they say bad things come in threes:

1. My cat disappears
2. My hubby gets very sick
3. I fall and sprain my ankle

Then I’m done!!

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• NO RUNNING
• Some upper body work at the gym
• Some stationary biking at home
• Xmas dinner out (or with in-laws?)
• ZOOM with my college friends
• B-day dinner with my BFF
• WFH all week so rest the ankle

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Tampa Hot Chocolate 15k Race Recap
• Friday – Runfessions 

Happy Running! How is your year of running ending? Training for any big or small races this winter?  How’s the weather where you live? Ever sprain your ankle? Please share.

sorry I couldn’t mail this card to all of you!!

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Back from my brief race-cation in Florida to holiday party mode.

I hope I can run enough to burn off those calories.

(Kitty update: he’s still AWOL 😦 )

Last Week –

• Sunday – Tampa Hot Chocolate 15K – no need for hot chocolate after this warm, humid race. Even though it was very close to a PW, I won my age group and had lots of fun.

I’m pretty sure after a delicious brunch, we headed to the hot tub.

Rain canceled our outdoor plans so we spent the evening watching Hallmark movies.

• Monday – Last day in sunny Florida so I went for a walk/run in the neighborhood

a cold front had come through so it was a little chilly but so much warmer than home..

After packing, we went out to our last lunch and then on the way to the airport, we spent time in Dunedin.

I got to see my friend’s work at DFAC and yes, there was ice cream…

• Tuesday – A late arrival home the night before so I was pooped but I dragged myself to the gym before work and ran at lunch.

cold and windy… please take me back to Fla!!

• Wednesday – I had planned to stop at the gym before work and run at lunch again… but a co-worker called in sick so I had to rush to the Training Center.

An unplanned rest day before

Holiday Party #1 – with my tennis friends.. it’s an annual thing with lots of food, Chinese grab bag, laughs and music/singing.

• Thursday – Back to the Training Center for work with a stop on the way:

it was yummy! (iced creme brulee latte)

and a run after at UAlbany.

• Friday – Holiday Party #2- at the office and then I had to rush back to the Training Center.

Mah jongg in the evening…

• Saturday – Started off the day with a long run and the weather was perfect.  Most of my friends were getting ready for the party so I ran 8 miles only with Deb.  We were treated with new artwork on the rail trail.

these pieces replaced the ones from the Pandemic and most had accompanying poetry so beautiful..

Holiday Party #3 – with my running friends… it’s also an annual thing with lots of food, drink and running talk.

• Sunday – Plan to start the day at the gym and end with dinner at my stepson & DIL’s (holiday party #4) since the hubby is sick, just a visit with my granddaughter.

she loved Santa!

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – run, b-day dinner for a friend
• Tuesday – GYM, rest day
• Wednesday – run 
• Thursday – run, walk with BFF
• Friday –  rest day, mah jongg
• Saturday – Long Run
• Sunday – GYM, hike

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Hot Chocolate 15k Race Recap
• Friday – Goals for 2024

Happy Running! How is your year of running so far? Training for any big or small races this winter?  How’s the weather where you live? Do you have a lot of holiday parties? Please share.

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I do prefer warmth and sunshine for my runs.

It’s not even winter or that cold yet. But I couldn’t turn down an invitation to run a race in Florida…

Last Week –

• Sunday – I started the day at the gym as I usually do on Sundays.

It was a damp, cold, rainy day…So glad it was a rest day and that I had a fun indoor activity scheduled for the afternoon.

I joined some friends to see the Monet Interactive exhibit.

I had seen it in Miami a few years ago but each company does it differently and I did enjoy this one too.

After, we went out for a bite to eat.

• Monday – I wanted to run at lunch (because the temps would be warmer than the morning) but though it was sunny, it was RAINING!!

It stopped so I drove into town…

and it started to pour and I got soaked and then the sun came out… and then it started to pour…. it continued that way all day!

and after work, I met my stepson and his GF out for dinner.

Unfortunately, while I away, my hubby accidentally let one of our cats out when he left to play tennis.

Mac who is NOT an outdoor cat 😦

• Tuesday – A busy work day so I had to get my run done after work at UAlbany. Happy to have a friend join me

before I met my BFF for a walk/chat in the mall.

• Wednesday – I woke up to freezing temps and SNOW (and my kitty still gone for the 2nd night)!

Another busy work day so again I had no time to run until after work.  I decided to drive to a neighborhood with lights and then rushed home to  pack.

It SNOWED the entire run but it was kinda nice…

• Thursday – Kitty still gone (my hubby did see him last night so at least we know he’s alive)…

a lovely sky greeted me…

I hit the gym before work because after work, I had to rush to the airport to catch a flight to Tampa, FL with my friend Heidi.

We arrived late that night and our friend Deirdre picked us up at the airport.

• Friday & Saturday – It was great to be re-united with Deirdre and Kevin. Check out IG & FB for pics of our pre-race activities.

#flatme ready Fingers crossed for NO RAIN!!

• Sunday – Hot Chocolate 15k Race. Heidi is running the 10k (Deirdre sprained her ankle in a trail race so has to sit this one out) but I chose the 15k.

I’m sure it will be fun. (More details in the next WRD.)

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• Monday – hanging with friends, fly home (fingers crossed that my kitty will be there to greet me)
• Tuesday – GYM, run
• Wednesday – run, tennis holiday party
• Thursday – PM run 
• Friday –  rest day, work party, mah jongg
• Saturday – Long Run, Running Group Holiday Party
• Sunday – GYM, hike

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Bling of 2023
• Friday – Favorite Fitness Moments of 2023

to those who celebrate

Happy Running! How is your year of running so far? Any races planning before the end of 2023?  How’s the weather where you live?  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.