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Weekly Run Down for 2.9.25-2.16.25 and 2.16.25-2.23.25: To Florida and Back Again

Well, that went fast!

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

Two Weeks Ago –

  • Sunday – Another snowstorm and this was our biggest. It wasn’t huge just annoying.

grateful for my hubby and the snowblower

No FOMO on racing since they cancelled the local race that I had registered for.

I wasn’t planning on going anyway since my friend and I had signed for a Galentine’s Day Brunch.

The roads were ok and it was a fun event – delicious food, drinks…

With warm weather predicted, it made packing a little easier… still I brought too much.

forecast: great beach weather…

  • Monday –  I didn’t get up early enough for the gym but at lunch, I went for my last cold weather neighborhood run.

took a different route than last week…

  • Tuesday – A very early morning flight (5:30 am) with a long short layover in CTL but everything went smoothly and I picked up my rental car in West Palm and then drove to my friend’s place in Delray Beach.

I met her at the pool and after, per our annual tradition, we walked around a bird sanctuary at dusk and then out to a lovely dinner with an ocean view.

  • Wednesday – I dragged myself out of bed and drove to the ocean to see my first ocean sunrise (and it was so worth it).

Since I had free parking until 9 am, I went for a run followed by a walk (along the ocean.)

had to break in my race shoes and get acclimated to the heat…

My next stop was to Gumbo Limbo to see the turtles…

and Cari‘s mom.

she volunteers here

My host was finished with her tennis game so we headed to the beach where we met up with two other friends from home.

the heat felt wonderful…

We ate dinner at the pool watching the sun set.

  • Thursday – Another early morning sunrise breakfast

coffee & oatmeal with a view

followed by a run/walk…

I ran in the opposite direction from the day before…

and then a meet-up (another tradition) with a former co-worker for a stroll at another bird sanctuary followed by a delicious brunch.

we taught French together many moons ago…

My host and I spent a relaxing afternoon at the pool.

In the evening, we met my friends from home to watch some awesome tennis at the Delray Open tournament.

  • Friday – Today was my final Delray Beach sunrise breakfast..

Valentine’s Day! wearing my 2021 Ft Lauderdale HM shirt to commemorate the day!

I ran around the neighborhoods instead of along the water but after walked along the water.  I bumped into a runner (her photo is below) that I had met on my first run here…. we had chatted and apparently I had convinced her to sign up for the half on Sunday… LOL.

After a farewell lunch with my host, I moved to my former college roommate’s home in Boca Raton.

We decided to head to Lauderdale-by-the Sea for an early dinner… where we met up with friends who had lunch at the same restaurant.

  • Saturday – Since it was the day before my race, I opted to rest and only walked my new host’s dog in the morning.

Today’s plans included a 3-hour water taxi ride around Fort Lauderdale (the yachting capital of the world).

the views & the breeze made this a perfect way to spend the day and we learned a lot from the tour guide…

And we ended (by my request) with a pizza dinner.

Since it was still early, we stopped by a exhibition open house at a museum in Delray.

Italian made mosaics of famous people – fascinating

  • Sunday –  Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon race day.

I met Jenny at an ungodly hour and happily she agreed to drive to Ft. Lauderdale (and I paid for VIP parking).

Still it was advised to arrive at 4:30 am for a 5:50 am race start.

We had no problems and easily parked the car, used the hotel restrooms and took the shuttle to the start.

I should mention that it was very warm, very humid and a breeze (that turned in wind gusts in our faces for the last few miles).

It wasn’t easy. Each half (this was #71) seems to be harder (or I prepare less?) but I loved the course which included running along the ocean, around a park and along the city streets.

Jenny & I didn’t run together (though she did pass by me at mile 11) but I really enjoyed her company before and after the race.

I recovered later at the beach…

And in the evening (can’t believe I was still awake), we celebrated at a nearby happy hour and then attended a Herman’s Hermits concert (ever hear of them?)

Last Week –

  • Monday –  Post race recovery included just a walk along the beach since it was too cloudy to see a sunrise…

those guys were running in socks…

Afterward, we drove to Deerfield Beach to meet a college friend for lunch…

the 3 of us studied in France together our junior year..

In the evening, we went to

the music was good and the crowd was very entertaining...

  • Tuesday – My last day in Florida and my first Boca Raton sunrise…

awesome…… it never gets old.

I left early for my drive back to West Palm Beach to catch my flight home (via DCA).. my second flight was delayed but I eventually arrived safely.

  • Wednesday – I started the day at the gym…

my morning view of 11 degrees 😦 I want to go back to Florida!!!!!!!

It was thankfully a WFH day so I could unpack and squeeze my run in at lunchtime.

the sun was nice but the wind froze my face off and my legs were still feeling Sunday’s miles

In the evening, I went out to dinner to celebrate a tennis friend’s birthday.

  • Thursday – Another WFH day and a post work run.

dirty snow and lots of ice – yuck!

After dinner, I met my BFF for a mall walk.

  • Friday – Gym before work

as you can see, at this hour I have the machines to myself 🙂

and maj jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.

I’m scheduled to run another half marathon in 3 weeks!

Still in recovery mode so I only planned to run/walk 8-9 miles.

The goal was not to fall as there was ICE everywhere.

Deb, Barbara & I ran around parking lots in search of dry turf and then I added a few more miles solo.

Hope to ramp up again next weekend.

  • Sunday – The gym and ???

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run 
  • Tuesday – gym
  • Wednesday – PM run
  • Thursday – AM run, tennis dinner
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg chez moi
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
  • Sunday – (rescheduled) HMRRC Winter Series #5 – 4.5m.

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon Race Recap
  • Friday – Runfessions

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 2.2.25-2.9.25: Counting the Days…

I’m not a fan of winter… and even if it is cold in Florida, it will be warmer than here and I can see the ocean!!

I leave on Tuesday!!!!!!!!

Last Week –

  • Sunday – It was super cold and although Saturday’s run was a disappointment, I was glad I didn’t wait a day to run.

I went to the gym and used the machines and after even walked around the track (about 20 times).

The rest the day was spent doing laundry and cooking. We may be good for the week.

Oh and I’ve been procrastinating but I finally started a knitting project – a  cowl. I will need something to keep busy on the plane and waiting between flights.

Autumn Leaves Knit Cowl with Liz Salazar | Classes | Michaels

of course, I’m using shades of purple

  • Monday –  DAY OFF!

Again I went to the gym first thing.

Since it had snowed the night before (again), I waited until they salted the roads before I headed into town.

it was actually above freezing… though it probably won’t last.

Then I met a friend out for lunch. I hadn’t seen her in ages. We used to teach French together.

After dinner, I met my BFF for a walk around the mall.

  • Tuesday – Looking ahead, the weather didn’t look great so I went out at lunch for a windy run.

finally some sunshine!… and hill repeats!!

After work, I had a long awaited hair appt.

  • Wednesday – No time to get to the gym before work but again I squeezed in a short run in the ‘hood at lunch since it would be unlikely I that I could run the next two days.

Finally the roads were dry in my ‘hood but it didn’t last…

grateful for the sunshine but back into the teens… brrrr!

After work, I went out to dinner with my stepson (not the one who is married and has a daughter.) We celebrated his upcoming birthday and the recent purchase of his first house.

  • Thursday – Another WFH day and a nasty one… snow, sleet, rain. I didn’t even want to drive to the gym…

I’m sure kids and teachers were happy..

The snow stopped so I headed to the gym after work.

  • Friday – Too busy at work for anything before mah jongg in the evening.

Oh but I did squeeze in a granddaughter visit.

her latest pics

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.

Taper time.

With my half marathon in a week, I was not sure what to do. I planned to play it by ear…. an easy run of somewhere between 8 miles and 12 miles.

The paths at the Crossings were too icy so Deb & I ran around parking lots for 6 miles. Then I ran 3 more before it was time to join the others for brunch (when it’s a choice between running and eating, lately eating wins. LOL)

it was actually not a bad day weather-wise – chilly but some sun and little wind.

  • Sunday –  Maybe gym first (weather dependent) and originally I had planned on and registered for the last HMRRC Winter Series race.

But I forgot and accepted a friend’s invitation to a Galantine’s Day Brunch.

I’m excited as this should be fun and I did my long run the day before.

Due to the snowstorm, the race was re-scheduled for Feb. 16 (and unfortunately, I’ll still be in Fla. then.)

Fingers crossed the predicted big snowstorm does not interfere with driving to the Brunch.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run, pack!!

Thanks to Jenny for the forecast…

  • Tuesday – very early flight to West Palm Beach, FL, drive rental car to Delray Beach, visit the bird sanctuary with my friend before an early night to bed.
  • Wednesday – Saturday – some runs, some ocean sunrises, nature walks, beach time, friend meet-ups, attending Delray Open tennis, other fun stuff….
  • Sunday – Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon!! (with Jenny) – check the forecast above – yikes!
  • Monday – relax & recover
  • Tuesday – fly home

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – HMRRC Winter Series Race Recaps
  • Friday – Fitness-Related Activities I LOVE to Do on Vacation

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 1.26.25-2.2.25: Welcome Feburary?

This has been the coldest January that I can remember.

So the real challenge has been to run outdoors (and not freeze to death) but more importantly get those long training runs done.

And I succeeded ever so slowly but ran 10, 11, and I hoped that February would be an improvement.

Nope!!!!!!!

I could NOT will myself to finish my 12 miler!

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Even though I had done 11 miles the day before, I decided to race in the HMRRC Winter Series.

the sun made all the difference

Race is a very loose term… there are 3 distances and I chose the shortest – 3.5m. This race series is local, free and there great food after.  No brainer to go and walk if you can’t run.

So I carpooled with my friend Deb, chatted with many local running friends and slowly ran/walked the distance. The sun was shining but boy was it windy!!

I even won my age group despite my snail’s pace

In the evening, we finally went out to dinner to celebrate our anniversary,  My SIL joined us.

  • Monday –  I didn’t get up early enough to squeeze in a gym visit before work so I went after work and even met a friend after to walk around the track.

Although Monday is traditionally my run day, after almost 15 miles in two days, I though it best to rest.

  • Tuesday – Still WFH until Wednesday and I wanted to get my run done at lunch but it was so windy. So I waited until after work…

less windy but much colder than I expected…

  • Wednesday – I woke up to snow but decided to go to the gym anyway just in case I couldn’t run today…

more annoying snow…

During the rest of the morning, the temps went up to 40 degrees but it alternated between raining, snowing, sunny but always very windy.

should I listen?

I had to go set up this afternoon for my live teaching the next two days.

I stopped off on my way home to see if the Corning bike path was clear enough to get in a few miles.

And it was!

the wind had died down and it wasn’t cold… best day to run this week!

  • Thursday – No time for the gym or a run. Just work (and not WFH.)

one perk about not WFH

After work, our monthly dinner with the tennis ladies was scheduled.

good food and good conversation

Today was also the day that registration opened for the NYC Mini 10k (my bucket list race).  I took a lunch break with my laptop already set up and crossed my fingers that I would get in…

Almost 2 hours later (while my class was completing an online practice):

phew… got in and eventually all the races did sell out!!

  • Friday – Again no time for anything today fitness-wise. There was work (not WFH) and miserable weather… rain, sleet, snow. Even mah jongg got cancelled.
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. 12  miles! My longest run!!

Same folks and same location as last week.  I was hoping that the weather would cooperate.

As I mentioned above, the weather did not cooperate.  It was COLD, blowing SNOW and the roads/paths were slippery.

Most of my friends (the walkers) bailed but the runners decided to change locations and run around UAlbany.

With the snow freezing our faces and our shoes getting soaked, Deb & I ran in the roads around the campus. Deb quit after one loop and so I ran solo for awhile and finally Sherry accompanied me for another loop.

After struggling through 9 miles, I threw in the towel and joined the others for brunch.

  • Sunday –  Most likely I will go to the gym, maybe a walk/hike… thinking of a movie too.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF – gym, run, lunch with an old friend
  • Tuesday – gym, hair appt
  • Wednesday – run, dinner with stepson
  • Thursday –  gym, run
  • Friday- mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (and Brunch) – Taper 10!
  • Sunday – gym, Galentine’s Day Brunch

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – My Worst Running Habits
  • Friday –  Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s the weather? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 1.19.25-1.26.24: Status Quo and a Cold One

My NYC work is mostly over (unless a trainer retires, gets sick or goes on vacation).

So it’s mostly WFH with the occasional live teaching locally.

And freezing my butt off running after work or at lunch (if time) trying to get ready to tackle 13.1 miles on Feb. 16 in Florida.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I started the day off at the gym (which has become my weekly routine) and then I met a friend to go out to lunch and to a flower show at a local cathedral.

Then the snowstorm arrived…

  • Monday –  HOLIDAY DAY OFF and I woke up to this:

our first snowstorm

I went to the gym, did some errands and procrastinated in getting out to run…

Single digits with the wind chill… but the sidewalks were shoveled in town and so I survived…

I was even inspired (by FB) on a day off to cook something different: Chick peas, spinach, and rosemary pasta in a cream sauce (I added chicken).

  • Tuesday – WFH day and I didn’t want to leave the house:

I decided to go into the office in the afternoon which meant that I could run after work at UAlbany…

they were right…. it was soooooooo cold!

but at least it wasn’t as windy as the day before

After I thawed out, I had to go out again to a mini party at a Chinese restaurant.

  • Wednesday – WFH day and back to the gym first thing…

actually my car read -13 degrees!!

That called for a rest day from running outside…

After work, I stopped by to visit my granddaughter…

sooo big…

and after I met my BFF for a walk around the mall (where it was warm. LOL)

  • Thursday – Continued with my morning gym visit on a WFH day.

I postponed my run until after work hoping that it would be warmer than the previous day…

I had to run in the road since the sidewalk’s were pretty icy…

yes, it was warmer but it still felt very cold!!

  • Friday – Rest Day – Nothing but WFH today with mah jongg in the evening.
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. 11 miles!! We retuned to the Crossings where the paths were mostly clear.

Again, I was fortunate to have company for 8 of my 11 miles…

no wind and bright sunshine made all the difference…

After brunch, I had to rush home because I signed up to volunteer at the NY Fitness Expo

New York Fitness Expo

representing this race

  • Sunday –  I plan to run/walk slowly 3.5 mi. at the HMRRC Winter Series #4:

In the evening, finally getting out to celebrate our anniversary.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – gym, run 
  • Tuesday – gym, walk
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday – dinner out w/tennis ladies
  • Friday- mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (and Brunch) – 12 miles!
  • Sunday – gym, ??

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – My Word
  • Friday –  Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s the weather? Are you still able to run outdoors? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 1.12.25-1.19.25: New York, New York (again)

Yes, 5 days in NYC…

I tried to make the most of my time there since I’m not sure when or if I’ll be back there…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I had originally planned to start the day with a free informal race.

But I decided the day before that it would be too rushed to run/walk the race and probably not smart to do it as a race the day after a 9 mile long run (in the snow).

Instead I went to the gym and I even walked a mile on the track afterward (that’s 15 loops).

Wouldn’t you know it, it was a beautiful day, blue skies, no wind… big FOMO when I viewed the race pics and comments.

After I checked into my NYC hotel, I walked along the High Line..

always new things to see on the High Line (FB has more pics.)

in order to end up in the Meatpacking District since holiday lights were still there. Then I walked back, grabbed dinner and finally ended up back at my hotel for the night.

believe it or not, I had dinner and a drink at Starbucks

  • Monday – Today my training was in the Financial District.

If time, I try to arrive early and stroll around the area.

After returning uptown to my hotel, I changed into running clothes and headed off to Central Park. And I caught the full moon as I was leaving to walk back to my hotel with a stop for dinner.

  • Tuesday – Again my training was in the Financial District.

After work, I wanted to get in a short run so I ran to the Hudson River and back (so cold and windy)

and then changed my clothes and headed to Broadway to see a show.

very cute and thought-provoking

  • Wednesday – After work in Jamaica, Queens, I had dinner plans with a college friend but I also had to switch hotels.

I decided against another cold and windy run and hopped the subway to her apt.

we ordered in, had drinks and chatted the evening away

  • Thursday – Working in Jamaica again and after had to take the train back home …
  • Friday – Recovering, unpacking and WFH with mah jongg in the evening.
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. 10 miles. 

First double digit run since Nov. 3 (Marathon Day.)

With ice and snow on all the paths, it was a challenge to find a place to run. But we parked at The Crossings and ran around the neighborhoods.  I was grateful to have Barbara’s company for 6 of my miles… and then we joined the others at brunch.

temps were warmer than they have been and than they are going to be this week, but the wind was torture...

  • Sunday – Most likely hit the gym in the morning and meet a friend to see the Cathedral in Bloom followed by lunch

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF – run 
  • Tuesday – gym, walk w/my BFF
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday –  gym, run
  • Friday- gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (and Brunch) – 11 miles, volunteer at NY Fitness Expo
  • Sunday – gym, HMRRC Winter Series #4?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Mental Benefits for Running (in January)
  • Friday – 5 Favorite Running-Related Books

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s the weather? Are you able to get it done outdoors? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 1.5.25-1.12.25: Home Sweet Home

I’m home all week!!

Well, until today.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I re-joined the gym!!

I got a lot of errands done and then met a friend for lunch…

no snow where I live and obviously some just north…

  • Monday – DAY OFF!!

Another day to get stuff accomplished including de-holidaying the house..

It was freezing and I waited until it warmed up to go for a run…

brr.. I never warmed up on this one…

I also fit in a visit with my granddaughter… (sorry no pics.)

  • Tuesday – I started my day at the gym…

WFH but I went into the office in the afternoon and after work, I met a former co-worker for many laps (walking) around the track at the gym and then I met my BFF for a walk (around the mall).

No running miles today but many walking miles (indoors)!

  • Wednesday – WFH again and it was freezing and windy.. so windy that the temps were in negative single digits with the wind chill.

I waited until after work and headed to the rail trail to gut it out…

good news- it was still light out!! bad news – my face almost froze off…

  • Thursday – I went back to the gym first thing and then crossed my fingers that it would be less windy than the day before.

Nope. Worse!

I waited until after work and again went to the rail but to a different section of it,

soooooo cold!!!!!!!!! I hate winter!!

  • Friday – Again I started the day at the gym and then stayed indoors working all day.

Since it was a rest day, of course, it was warmer (in the 20s) and the wind had calmed down…

But I was hosting mah jongg tonight so that meant cleaning and preparing…

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. 9 miles on the plan… It had to be better than my frigid weekday runs although snow had been predicted…

Yup, it snowed and no one wanted to venture outside. But I convinced Deb to join me for 5 miles. And it turned out to be the best running weather of the week.

no wind and the snow was light and fluffy and easy to run on…

  • Sunday –  I had planned to run/walk the HMRRC Winter Series #3 – 3.5m

and then take the train to NYC. Since I’d be there until Thursday night, there would be no reason to rush and take an early train.

But in hindsight with slippery conditions, not a lot of time to spare (plus I had run 9 miles the day before), I decided that instead of the race I will go to the gym before I head to the train station…

After I check into my hotel, I hope to take a long walk and in the evening check out the light displays in the Meatpacking District.

Snowpeople & Holliday Lights Make a Festive Return to The Meatpacking District - GothamToGo

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run? dinner with friends?
  • Tuesday – run? Broadway show
  • Wednesday – run? dinner with college friend
  • Thursday –  train home (our 26th anniversary)
  • Friday- gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (and Brunch) – 10 miles!
  • Sunday – gym

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Setting Realistic Fitness Goals
  • Friday –  New Races in 2025

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s the weather? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 12.29.24-1.5.25: A New Year and Getting Back on Track

Time to stop slacking off and get back out there and RUN!

Next race is in 6 weeks!!

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I had skipped my long run the day before due to ICE.

Today I woke up to fog followed by rain… but warmer temps.

I waited and waited but finally got out there…

foggy and drizzly but warmer than it has been in awhile…

and followed it with a early dinner out with my hubby, stepson, DIL and granddaughter.

  • Monday – WFH day and another dinner out planned.

Yup, I wanted to squeeze in a run… (with all the food and drink I’ve been consuming.)

I woke up to 55 degrees but then it started to rain… The temps dropped but eventually the rain ended.

thumbs up to no gloves, jacket or beanie… but it was breezy

  • Tuesday – It was another WFH day and a rest day.

To celebrate NYE, the hubby and I went out to dinner with my SIL.

So 2024 is over and well, I tried:

Dec 15-31, 2024

  • Wednesday – DAY OFF! – HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I started off the year with a race: HMRRC Winter Series #2 Race.

This is always a fun one…It’s free, starts at noon and there are two distances to choose from (3.5 and 13.1).

I chose the shorter distance… and prayed that it wouldn’t rain as predicted…

And it didn’t and it was in the 40’s.  So much fun (even though I took a wrong turn and ran 4.1 miles instead of 3.5. LOL)

so many familiar faces… love these races!!

  • Thursday – Back to NYC for work.

I took an early train, checked into my hotel and took the subway uptown to 5th Avenue to catch some holiday decorations that I missed on my last visit and headed to Central Park to get in some miles.

I walked back to my hotel, changed and then took the subway to hang at Pier 17…

Moon Garden and a great view of the Brooklyn Bridge

  • Friday – Work was in Jamaica Queens and it was only for the day so after work, I had to rush back to Manhattan to get my train home.
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch.  8 miles was my plan.

It snowed overnight but luckily just a dusting and the rail trail was not slippery.

I ran/walked with Deb for 4 miles and then headed in the opposite direction for 4 more miles (where I bumped into Sherry for a few along the way).

Afterward, we joined the others for brunch.

  • Sunday – GYM (I think I will rejoin!!)

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF – run 
  • Tuesday – walk
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday –  run 
  • Friday- mah jongg chez moi
  • Saturday – Long Run (and Brunch) – 9 miles
  • Sunday – HMRRC Winter Series #3 Race, train to NYC (for work)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Best of 2024
  • Friday –  5 Goals for 2025

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How did you celebrate NYE? Did you stay up until midnight? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down: 12.22.24-12.29:24: Holiday Celebrations

Whether you celebrate Christmas or Chanukah or both (like I do).. this was the big week.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I hadn’t run in a week!!

So what would you do?  -10!!!!!

I waited until 10:00 am and prayed that I wouldn’t freeze to death.

Deb & I ventured out in the cold and wind at UAlbany… and survived (barely).

I called it quits after one 3 mile loop…

After I thawed out, I went to see the Wicked movie with my BFF to celebrate her birthday. Afterward we had a nice dinner out.

We enjoyed the movie… looking forward to part 2…

  • Monday – DAY OFF. Again a single digit day. So I waited until afternoon for it to warm up…and went for a run.

still freezing out 😦

  • Tuesday – WFH but had to go into the office to get a few things done. It had snowed so I called it a rest day and did errands rather than headed out for a run.

Yes, I still mail holiday cards… Below is my 2024 card:

  • Wednesday – DAY OFF! I started the day off with a Christmas run

warmer than my previous runs but the lack of sun made it feel chilly…

and then in the afternoon we went to my MIL’s for a family dinner.

And I lit the first candle to celebrate the first night of Chanukah.

  • Thursday – Another WFH day so I was able to get out for a Chanukah run…

another dreary COLD day…

and some errands after work.

  • Friday – A WFH morning and I was able to get out for a walk before I headed to the office in the afternoon.

I had a hair appt after work and then it was mah jongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. Training began for the February HM. 7 miles!

I had decided on the neighborhoods of The Crossings as an alternative to the paths of UAlbany.

Nope!!! Freezing rain during the night…Too icy!!!

Instead I convinced Deb to go with me for an icy walk in town (with a stop for coffee.) We stayed upright and met a NYC runner in the coffee shop. (sorry no pic.)

And in the afternoon, I continued my holiday celebration out with a friend at a farm…

  • Sunday –  Hopefully a re-scheduled 7 mile long run… (though rain is predicted 😦 )

and then an early dinner out with my stepson, DIL and GD (since they were away for Christmas.)

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run, dinner out
  • Tuesday – walk. NYE dinner out
  • Wednesday – DAY OFF – HMRRC Winter Series #2 race 
  • Thursday – train to NYC (for work), run 
  • Friday- train home
  • Saturday – Long Run (and Brunch) – 8 miles
  • Sunday – ??

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – 2024 in Review
  • Friday –  Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? Attending any holiday parties? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 12.1.24-12.8.24: Seeking Warmer Temps…

One of my local running friends winters in Florida.  I was lucky again this year that she invited Heidi and I to visit.

last December

Last Week –

  • Sunday – A rest day after an emotional 7 hour trip to and from Boston the day before…

I managed to get a lot of needed errands done and meet up with a friend to plan a March race-cation…

  • Monday – A WFH day so I was able to squeeze in a run at lunchtime.

it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in my ‘hood…

  • Tuesday – WFH but no time until after work to get a run done…

and then I looked outside and it was SNOWING!!

I waited and it seemed to stop so I headed into town (there are street lights there)..

as soon I started running, it started snowing but it didn’t last long and it was quite peaceful…

and then home to pack!!

  • Wednesday – I got up early to run (since I wasn’t sure about how much I would get to run while in FL), it was 18 degrees…. I went back to bed. LOL

After work today, Heidi and I flew to Tampa.

Deirdre and Kevin picked us up at the airport (which was about an hour from their home) and my vacation began…

  • Thursday and Friday – Check FB and IG for pix of my early Florida adventures.
  • Saturday – Maybe a Pirate Race in Holiday, Fl. There were several distances: 5k, 10k, 15k, 13.1.  The course was a 5k loop. There weren’t many total participants signed up sooo….not sure if this will happen.
  • Sunday – Last day for warm weather shenanigans – check FB and IG for pix.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – fly home
  • Tuesday – run
  • Wednesday – train to NYC, Broadway show, dinner, train home
  • Thursday – run
  • Friday- mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (and Brunch)
  • Sunday – train to NYC (for work)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – 2024 Bling
  • Friday –  What I learned from my 3rd NYC Marathon

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? Planning any warm weather vacations? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 11.24.24-12.1.24: Turkey Trotting??

What? Two races in one week?

Well, that was the plan…

Read below to see if that happened.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Upstate Classic 5k. I was a mentor for 9 weeks and this race was the participants of the STEM program’s first 5k.

Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate as it was freezing and very windy.

But everyone did great. I am so proud of them.

yup… I ran in a down jacket.

In the evening I went out to dinner to celebrate playing mah jongg for 16 years with this group of women (though the group has gotten smaller each year… 😦 )

there are now 7 in our group… at one time, we had 12!

  • Monday – Day off! I went for a run once it warmed up a little

the sun made all the difference

and then I met my SIL for lunch…

in the evening, I stopped off to see my granddaughter Nope, my stepson and granddaughter were sick 😦

  • Tuesday – A WFH day so I was able to run after work at UAlbany

my go to place for a night run…

and then met my BFF for a walk around the outdoor mall.

  • Wednesday – Another WFH day but a rest day since I had a 10k scheduled for the next day.

I got some very sad news. A good friend who had been battling cancer lost her fight today. Almost 25 years of tennis, dinners, mah jongg, Broadway shows, games and more… (You can read her obit here.)

  • Thursday – Troy Turkey Trot 10k.

This was my 9th time running it and even though I get slower each year, I still look forward to this race.

I had picked up my bib last Saturday and laid out my clothes the night before.

new bib but same outfit as last year.

I knew the weather forecast was for RAIN so I added a rain poncho and jacket…

I woke up early to hard RAIN and procrastinated about getting up… Then my friend who lives north texted me that there was zero visibility on the road and she had returned home.

That cemented my decision to stay home… so NO TURKEY TROT this year. 😦

my friends and 7k others were bada$$

In the afternoon, we headed to my MIL’s where the family gathered for take out turkey dinner… (it’s not about the food or is it? LOL)

Unfortunately, my stepson, his wife and my granddaughter were still sick and couldn’t come… so there were only 5 of us.

I confess that I ate just as much as when I did run 6.2 miles and submitted my pic from the past weekend’s 5k for our annual blogger Thanksgiving collage.

Thankful for these wonderful people that I’ve come to know virtually

  • Friday – Last WFH day this week (and since I had to work, I couldn’t go to my friend’s funeral.)

I would have tried to squeeze in a run after work but mah jongg tonight was at my house.

  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch. Nothing to train for yet but I hoped to run at least 6 miles…

The bike path that we had planned to walk/run on was too icy so plan B was to head to UAlbany.

I ran 2 loops while my friends walked and then we had brunch

Since we weren’t able to attend our friend’s funeral, we drove to Boston to visit with her family who was sitting shiva…

7 hours in the car…

  • Sunday – Rest Day… errands, laundry, start packing

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run 
  • Tuesday – run
  • Wednesday – flight to Fla. after work
  • Thursday – fun in Fla with friends
  • Friday- fun in Fla with friends
  • Saturday – Pirate 5 or 10k??
  • Sunday – more fun in Fla with friends

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

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

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this fall/winter? Did you run on Thanksgiving? Do you bail on races if the weather is bad? Planning any warm weather vacations? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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