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Weekly Run Down for 7.28.24-8.4.24: Apparently I run for ice cream…

Yup.  A 5k last Sunday followed by ice cream.

A Trail run/walk on Thursday night followed by ice cream.

Yesterday a 10k race in NYC followed by ice cream.

After all, it is summer!!!

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I’d say I participated in the Keep MOO’ving 5k rather than raced it.

After a hard 9 mile run the day before, I decided to take it easy.

It was so fun and the ice cream was delicious (homemade at the farm where the race was held.)

In the evening, I made my annual trek to a sunflower farm.

❤ sunflowers

  • Monday – I hadn’t been to the gym in awhile so I headed there before work.
  • Tuesday – An early morning run on the rail trail…

the temps were ok but that humidity!!!

After a trip to set up for work the next day, I met my BFF for a walk and talk.

  • Wednesday – Not a WFH day so I had to postpone my run until after work (provided that the predicted rain didn’t happen).

Thunderstorm after thunderstorm afternoon!

  • Thursday – Another early morning run.

back on the rail trail but running, in the opposite direction from Tuesday and even more humid!!!

After work, our weekly ARE trail run took place.  I walked it as usual.  And this week, we went for ice cream after.

  • Friday – DAY OFF. 

I took an early train to NYC and when I arrived, I checked into my hotel (which for a change was in the Financial District.)

Check out IG and FB for how I spent the day.

Of course there was a meet up with Cari!!

  • Saturday –  NYCRuns Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10k.

An early morning as I had to take the 7:30 am ferry to Governor’s Island for the race.

Check out IG and FB for how it went… AND there was ice cream!!

After the race, I took the ferry back to Manhattan, checked out of my hotel and headed to Penn Sta. to catch the LIRR. I had plans to stay with my college roommate (who lives in the Hamptons) for a few days.

  • Sunday – Run! Relax!  Maybe head to the beach… have fun!!

pic from my visit in 2021

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – AM Run, some fun LI activities
  • Tuesday – AM Run, LIRR to NYC, Amtrak home
  • Wednesday – GYM
  • Thursday – AM run, trail walk
  • Friday – GYM
  • Saturday – Long Run (11 miles)
  • Sunday – GYM

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – What I am focusing on this month
  • Friday –  Training Tips for Running

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer? Still having hot, humid weather where you live? Has it affected your runs? Do you love ice cream like I do? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 7.21.24-7.28.24: Regrouping…

I was semi excited to get into a routine and start training for my Nov. marathon.

Then there was my work trip to NYC with excessive heat.

After which I came down with a cold.

Hoping things are looking up from this point on…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I woke up with a nasty cold.

I dragged myself to the gym and then decided that sneezing and sniffling with a lake view and a good book would be preferable to staying home.

the sun came out and it was a beautiful day.. Achoo!

  • Monday – I had the day off from work and felt a lot better than the day before.

The plan was to go hiking with two friends.. but things didn’t work out so instead, I got some errands done and then ventured out for a run…

too late… too sunny= not fun but done

Then my friend decided that we needed an ice cream adventure

our favorite flavor was back!!

I planned to stop off to see my granddaughter but it was too early so I took a short stroll (to work off those ice cream calories)…

pretty but buggy at the arboretum

Almost walking!!

  • Tuesday – WFH and a trip to the gym before work…

No run as it rained most of the day… Rest Day!

The rain had stopped by the time I got out of work so I went for a walk with a friend.

new addition to our rail trail

  • Wednesday – I dragged myself out of bed in order to get some miles done before the predicted rain.

it was cloudy so I thought it would feel better than it did and then I checked the humidity… 😦

The rain did not arrive until overnight and so I was able to meet my BFF for a walk after work.

  • Thursday – Another early morning run…

I had thought the humidity would have left with the rain overnight… I was wrong!!

and then after work, I participated in our weekly ARE trail run/walk.

This week, there was a BBQ/Pot Luck dinner after which was fun.

  • Friday – DAY OFF.  For my annual summer visit to the Saratoga race track with a former co-worker. We started going in 1984!!

2013

This year, we took a backstretch tour. Then we had breakfast and stayed for the day watching the races and betting. I won a lot of the races but since I don’t bet a lot of money, I didn’t win much but it was fun.

  • Saturday – Long Run Day and Brunch.

I had to rush through my run and skip brunch because lake time had to be re-scheduled to today.

I ran 4 miles with Barbara and then the last 5 miles solo (I prefer a slower pace for my long runs).

I relaxed the rest of the day with a book …

  • Sunday – Keep MOO’ving 5k (in Lee, MA)… not sure after yesterday’s long run that I will have enough energy to run but there will be ice cream even if I walk!!

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – GYM
  • Tuesday – AM run
  • Wednesday – PM run
  • Thursday – AM run, trail walk
  • Friday – DAY OFF, train to NYC, meet up with Cari
  • Saturday – Ice Cream Social 10k. train to LI
  • Sunday – visit with roommate on LI

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  Keep MOO’ving 5k Race Recap
  • Friday –  Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer? Still having hot, humid weather where you live? Has it affected your runs? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 7.14.24-7.21.24: Hot. Hot. Hot.

And I thought it was hot last week…

I was in NYC and the heat index was over 100 everyday!!!!

So Marathon training was on hold…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – Today I started my work week in NYC.

I got up early and was able to squeeze in a run (glad I did since it was the coolest day of the week).

a little in the ‘hood and a little on the water line

Then I took the train down to NYC and after checking into my hotel, I headed to Madison Ave (with several subway snafus) to check out the Bastille Day celebration.

very hot and very crowded but fun checking out all the exhibits and food vendors

I continued walking to MOMA but both the fashion exhibit and rooftop were closed so I crossed through Central Park to the west side and took the subway to the Financial District.

They had added some bronze statues that I wanted to check out..

My last stop was to cool off along the East River…

  • Monday – Long work day in Jamaica Queens but I thought I might try a run along the Hudson River…

lots of water fountains in NYC!!

Too hot to run but I managed to walk/run to where a free outdoor concert was being held..

it was sooo hot but Eden Espinosa was great as was the sunset on the river.

Then I walked back to my hotel.

  • Tuesday – Another long work day in Jamaica Queens…

It was hotter than the day before.. so I attempted to run on the treadmill…

Nope, it was even hot in the hotel gym and I had forgotten my headphones…

Instead I walked to the theater to see a Broadway show…

it was air conditioned at least but I didn’t really like the show… oh well.

and after I walked back to my hotel.

  • Wednesday – Still hot and working Jamaica Queens.

I try to run this race each summer when I’m working the city

but this year I didn’t sign up in advance..

Boy, am I glad I didn’t.

Instead I met up with Cari for ice cream.

  • Thursday – Just a work day as it was still too hot to run even before work…

And after work, I headed home on the train.

  • Friday – A WFH day. I briefly considered going to the gym before work but I was pooped.

So not much activity today… just mahjongg in the evening.

  • Saturday – Long Run Day and Brunch.

I felt like I hadn’t run in years but luckily I had friends to drag me through the 8 miles.

Stan insisted we do 45:90 intervals… and it was hard!! 45 sec. running at 8:xx min. pace

  • Sunday – GYM, Lake George

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF, run, hike w/friends
  • Tuesday – GYM, walk w/friends
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday – run, trail walk
  • Friday – DAY OFF, Saratoga Racetrack for brunch & betting
  • Saturday – Long Run (9 miles), boating
  • Sunday – High Lawn Farm Keep Moo’ving 5K

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  Silks and Satins 5k Race Recap
  • Friday –  Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer? Still having hot, humid weather where you live? Has it affected your runs? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 7.7.24-7.14.24: And so it began…

Marathon Training!!! Gulp!

16 weeks to go…

Part 1 (Hal Higdon Novice)

Part 2 (Hal Higdon for Older Runners)

Hopefully training plans are meant to be flexible since I’ve already skipped my 7 miler in favor of a 5k.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – We had planned to stay home and catch up on things since we went to the lake on Friday.

So I went to the gym.. and then my hubby decided it was too hot to anything but boating..

Off we went…

he was right… it was a perfect day to relax in the shade with a beer and a good book… those are my hubby’s feet as he drove into the water.

  • Monday – DAY OFF to go hiking with a friend.

First I had to squeeze in a 3 mile run on the rail trail with another friend..

Then we drove to Pittsfield, MA..

so buggy that we quit after two miles

We had a nice lunch nearby and then drove to Stockbridge, MA.

We took a wrong turn and so this hike turned into longer than planned and the trail to the Laura’s Tower was straight UP..

Not a great view but we earned ice cream after. LOL

  • Tuesday – Rest Day.  So a visit to the gym before work.

With rain forecast the rest of the week (possibly), I had briefly considered a run after work.

Over 90 with a thunderstorm threat… NOPE!

Even my walking friends cancelled so I went out for a drink with a friend (while the hubby played tennis… outdoors?)

  • Wednesday – I was hoping again to squeeze in a run in the ‘hood before any rain arrived.

I agree… running conditions were poor. Not the temps but holy humidity!!!

And no storms….

  • Thursday – Not WFH today so my only option was a run after work

ugh… still hot and humid even along the Hudson (where a concert was preparing to start)

and then a walk on the trails (weather permitted).

no rain and still humid…

We ended the 3 miles with ice cream (what else?)

  • Friday – Again not WFH and a hair appt after work…

Nada today! (Good thing I don’t streak!)

  • Saturday – Long Run Day and Brunch. Many of my running friends were busy and my hubby had planned a day of boating so Plan B was to run the Silks and Satins 5k race

it was a hot one but I enjoyed it and even placed 2nd in my age group

and then drive up to the lake after.

another beautiful day for boating and today we invited friends from the marina to join us for a barbecue.

  • Sunday – Back to NYC (for work).. perhaps a walk there at some point to celebrate:

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run
  • Tuesday – run?, Broadway show
  • Wednesday – 5K Race (in Brooklyn) or friends meet-up?
  • Thursday – train home
  • Friday – gym, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run (8 miles) and Brunch
  • Sunday – GYM, boating

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  How to Get Through Summer Running
  • Friday –  Five Favorite Race Photos

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer? Do you eat a lot of ice cream in the summer? Still having hot, humid weather where you live? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 6.30.24-7.7.24: Welcome July!

The summer is flying by…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – The early morning rain stopped after I came home from the gym and we had a lovely day on Lake George.

sunshine, little breeze, lunch/beer and I read a whole book= 🙂 (and ice cream after. LOL)

  • Monday – I woke up to rain (again) so I postponed my run until after work.

a sweaty one… I so wish I had run in the morning

  • Tuesday – Too busy to run before work… but then my Internet went down so I had to race to work.  As a result, I had no time to pack running clothes.

After work, I rushed home to change clothes and meet friends to walk on the rail trail.

No RUN!!!

  • Wednesday – Rest Day before tomorrow’s race. I did go to the gym for a quick run before work (to make up for the skipped run the day before)

brought to you by flowers and cooler temps

and then met my BFF for a walk after work after a quick visit to see my granddaughter.

walking soon?

  • Thursday – For the 4th year in a row I ran the Firecracker 4.  

It was great to have a few friends join me and to see so many runners that I knew there.

The race was followed by drinks, lunch and great conversation.

  • Friday – Day Off so I could also participate in the Lake George Hike-athon again.

in the rain in 2022

This year, I invited Deirdre and Kevin and I chose Cat Mountain. It was longer and more challenging that previous hikes. and then we would join my hubby for some boating on Lake George.

Well, unfortunately Deirdre got sick and they cancelled.

I was tired and had climbed Cat Mountain many times so I decided to skip the hike and just drive up to the lake.

We barbecued, swam, napped and had a relaxing day.

  • Saturday – Long Run Day. My last week of only 6 miles.

We woke up to thunderstorms… but they were short-lived and I’ve never sweat so much during a run.

sooo humid!!!!

  • Sunday – Again the gym… not sure what is planned for the rest of the day…

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF, run, hike w/friends
  • Tuesday – GYM, run, walk
  • Wednesday – run
  • Thursday – trail walk
  • Friday –  hair appt.
  • Saturday – Silks & Satins 5k, boating
  • Sunday – Train to NYC (for work), run?

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  Firecracker 4 Race Recap
  • Friday –  5 Fitness Goals for the Last Half of 2024

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 6.23.24-6.30.24: Just a Quick One

That is a work trip to NYC… only 2 nights.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I took an early train down to NYC with a friend.

It was hot AF but we managed to have a nice time hanging out on Governor’s Island.

She left that evening to visit my college roommate in the Hamptons.

Too bad I was stuck working.

  • Monday – After a long work day in Jamaica Queens, I returned to my hotel, changed into running clothes and headed by subway to Central Park.

It was so windy but it felt great compared to the heat and humidity of the day before.

  • Tuesday – Just a work day and then the train home.
  • Wednesday – I dragged myself out of bed and went for a run in the ‘hood before work.

  • Thursday – Another early morning run… today I had more time and drove to the rail trail…

And then after work, I met up with my tennis friends.  This month we went to a Salt Den and then out to dinner.

Honestly, not impressed with the Salt Den but glad I tried it…

  • Friday – Back to the gym before work and just mah jongg (at my house) in the evening.
  • Saturday – Long Run Day and Brunch.

Still run/walking a leisurely 6 miles before I get serious with marathon training…

Woke up to pouring rain so decided to wait a little while and then rain or shine, just do it…

and the rain stopped!!!

  • Sunday – Gym and boating (weather dependent)

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run 
  • Tuesday – run, walk
  • Wednesday – GYM, walk
  • Thursday – DAY OFF – Firecracker 4 race
  • Friday – DAY OFF – Hike-athon
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
  • Sunday – GYM, boating

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  2024 Half Year Review
  • Friday –  Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer?  Any exciting summer plans? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 6.16.24-6.23.24: Heating Up!!

Summer arrived with a vengeance… over 90 degrees most of the week.

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I had not been to the gym in a week so I was glad to be back on those machines

Not that warm out yet but a lovely day to be out on the lake…

my hubby is wearing the hat I won at the 5k the day before… we had a barbecue and I read anther good book (The Mystery Guest)

  • Monday – DAY OFF – Recovering from my week in NYC and started the day (before it got warm) with a run.  Because I skipped my long run on Saturday, I ran 3 miles in the ‘hood followed by 3 more with a friend.

selfie fail but we did try a new place for coffee.

I did lots of errands and got ready for my guest who would be arriving on Wednesday…

I visited with my granddaughter…

9 mos old!

and finally met up with my BFF for a walk.

  • Tuesday – A quick trip to the gym before work…

and a steamy walk with a friend after work.  Searching for shade, we walked at the Arboretum rather than the rail trail.

warm, humid and buggy but pretty…

  • Wednesday – DAY OFF to celebrate Juneteenth…

Unfortunately the gym was closed so I went for a very early run along the river…

I was glad to have company to motivate me to get out of bed but it was slow (my friend’s knee was bothering her)

And then my guest arrived….

yup, another tuxedo kitten to keep Diamond (whom he hasn’t met yet) company… he is very sweet

I spent the afternoon cooling off in a running friend’s pool.

Plan B – Take my walk in the mall (due to the heat and threat of thunderstorms)

  • Thursday – I dragged myself out of bed to get in my run… there was no way I would run after work when it was almost 100 degrees. Again I had company…Yay!

there’s a Pride event this weekend

In the evening, I went to a wine tasting fundraiser… it was to raise $$ for the organization that saves stray kittens/cats (where I got my latest cat).

it was very warm there and we didn’t win any of the raffles but we tasted many local wines and enjoyed the appetizers and cat-themed desserts.

  • Friday – Back to the gym before work and just mah jongg in the evening.
  • Saturday – Long Run Day and Brunch.  Still not long and enjoying that it’s not.

But having FOMO because I usually run a race in Lake George today.

I skipped that race because the hubby and I had to re-schedule our boating on the lake to today.

no rain yet but sooooo humid!!

With all the thunderstorms in the area, we had to cancel boating for this weekend.

it poured most of the afternoon

  • Sunday – Early train to NYC (for work).

My tennis friend is joining me and we plan to spend the day together before she heads out to the Hamptons.

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – work, run in NYC
  • Tuesday – work, train home
  • Wednesday – GYM, run
  • Thursday – run, Trail walk, out with tennis friends (Salt Den & dinner)
  • Friday – GYM, mah jongg chez moi
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
  • Sunday – GYM, boating

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  Father’s Day Home Run 5k Race Recap
  • Friday –  Runfessions

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer? Do you race often in the summer? Did you experience a heat wave this past week?  If so, how did you deal?  Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 6.9.24-6.16.24: Back You Know Where…

Yup, FIVE days in NYC (for work)…

Lots of hours spent working…

Of course, I always try to squeeze in a run or some social activity in the evening.

As they say:  All work and no play…

Last Week –

  • Sunday – I was hoping to spend the day on the lake, reading and relaxing.

I woke up to pouring rain so I went to the gym.  I spent even more time there than normal (walking 15 laps on the track).

I bought sandwiches in case the rain stopped and we could spend some up on Lake George.

I know the garden and lawn needs rain but enough already…

And yes, the rain finally stopped.. a little breezy and cooler but no complaints on the views…

  • Monday – I took an early train to NYC (for work the next day.)

I checked into my hotel, changed into running clothes and headed out…

I planned on taking the subway uptown and then run back along the Hudson to meet my friend but there were delays so I ran there instead…

yes my running friend has a broken foot so we just spent hours chatting…

  • Tuesday – Long work day in Jamaica, Queens.

Instead of rushing back to Manhattan to run, I went to the theater…

it was excellent!!

  • Wednesday – Another long day in Jamaica.

Tonight I had dinner plans with a college friend.

Fortunately, she couldn’t meet until later so I got in a few miles near Hudson Yards and along the Hudson

my hotel went all out for Pride week

and then I met Cari (where she works) and we walked together to my college friend’s apartment…

dinner and drinks with a view

  • Thursday – Still working all day in Jamaica…

I had dinner plans with a friend but they fell through… so I took advantage of the extra time and took the subway to the Harlem end of Central Park…

I just ran/walked around until the sun was going down…

  • Friday – After work, I rushed back to Manhattan to catch my train home.
  • Saturday – Father’s Day Home Run 5k.

Yes, I was pooped after the week in NYC but I’ve run this race with my friend Heidi the last few years

and without thinking, I signed up again.

I dragged myself out of bed and I was so glad that I did.  This small local race has so many perks: tech shirt, post race barbecue, nice age group prizes, 4 free tix to a baseball game, free ticket to the strawberry & wine festival…

And I bumped into so many runners that I knew…

though my time was a race PW, I came in 2nd in my age group… the hat was the prize

Afterward we joined our running friends (who did not race) for brunch (I only had iced coffee).

I gave Heidi my baseball tix and she gave me her festival ticket.

After I showered and changed, I spent the rest of the afternoon at the festival…

tasted so many delicious wines and spirits…

  • Sunday – Hopefully my regularly scheduled program: GYM, day on the lake

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – DAY OFF, run, walk with BFF
  • Tuesday – GYM, walk with friends
  • Wednesday – DAY OFF, run, pool date
  • Thursday – run, Trail walk charity wine tasting
  • Friday – GYM, mah jongg
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch, Boating
  • Sunday – train to NYC (AGAIN!)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday –  Summer Racing Plans
  • Friday –  5 Favorite Running Songs

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer?  Any travel plans? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 6.2.24-6.9.24: Just Getting it Done

Work (and not from home), rain, girls trip, etc.

Some weeks, I’m just happy to get in a run…

Last Week –

  • Sunday –I thought about a run since I had walked the 5k with my friends the day before…

But I decided to keep my plan of Sunday morning at the gym.

The weather was great again and I booked a site on another island on Lake George in advance so we could barbecue. The best part of the day  (besides the food and the ice cream later) was that I was able to read a whole book (The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah)…

  • Monday – I had enough time to run before work…

took a different route as my neighborhood gets boring…

  • Tuesday – Again I started the day with a run …

a friendly cat on the rail trail

and then after work, I met friends to go for a long walk on the rail trail.

  • Wednesday – DAY OFF!! 

I forgot that it was Global Running Day and instead of a run, I went to the gym…

A few tennis friends and I planned a day trip today to the NY Botanical Gardens to see:

transforms the Garden through the sights, settings, and scents of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

It was so beautiful there.

check out my FB page for zillions of pics

  • Thursday – I had to teach live today so I rushed out in order to try to get some miles done before our trail night but had to sit in my car for an hour during a torrential rainstorm.

Fortunately, it stopped in time to get in our trail walk.

  • Friday – Another live teaching day so nothing but mah jongg in the evening my hair appointment.
  • Saturday – Long Run Saturday and Brunch.

There was brunch and a run with my friends but the runs don’t get long for a few weeks.

and it rained for the last 3 miles… (if you can’t tell, that’s a wild turkey and her babies)

  • Sunday – Hopefully my regularly scheduled program: GYM, day on the lake (but maybe not since the forecast calls for rain…)

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – train to NYC, run
  • Tuesday -run?, Broadway show
  • Wednesday – run?, dinner with a college friend
  • Thursday – run?, dinner with a running friend
  • Friday – train home
  • Saturday – Valley Cats Home Run 5k Race
  • Sunday – GYM, boating (weather dependent)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Dream Running/Racing Location
  • Friday –  5 Favorite Running Routes in NYC

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer?  Any travel plans? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Run Down for 5.26.24-6.2.24: Trying for Speed?

With my half marathon training over, I thought that I would work on some speed…

But then I had some mysterious thigh pain (which luckily was short-lived).

And yesterday my favorite 5k took place.

So was I fast? What do YOU think?

Last Week –

  • Sunday – First day of boating season. The weather was great and I booked a site on an island in advance so we could barbecue.

Of course, I had FOMO as I was hoping to have run a 10 mile race that morning but we had a nice day and rain was predicted for the next day.

  • Monday – It threatened rain but I went out for a run anyway.

It didn’t rain but I was hoping it would as it was sooo humid.

I did more gardening (never ending, it seems) and still no rain (even the sun came out) but it was quite windy.

Since I thought it would be a rainy day, I had made plans to meet a friend for a late lunch and then go to the movies. Perfect planning as it poured while we were in the theater..

it’s about tennis, love, friendship, competition and more…

  • Tuesday – First thing was a gym visit and then after work, I met friends for a walk on the rail trail (we are trying to make this a weekly date.) since my walk got rained out, I visited with my granddaughter.

she’s getting so big… crawling everywhere

After that walk, I met my BFF for a walk at the mall.

  • Wednesday – I actually ran before work…

a pink day!!

and then after work, I went to a dinner that was held to thank the race volunteers.

  • Thursday – Early work stuff forced me to postpone my run until lunch.

channeling the roses to get me moving…

In the evening, the first ARE Trail run of the season was held. It’s supposed to be a run but as you know I am NOT a trail runner so I enlisted a friend to walk it with me.

a perfect night on the trails… the cider was great too.

  • Friday – Back at the gym before work and then a trip to see my chiro.. My thigh felt normal but I figured I’d go one more time.

Instead of mah jongg, I volunteered at the race expo after work and into the evening.

And then I went home to get together my outfit for the race:

#flatme + my cat

It was too late to order pizza (my usual pre-race meal) and I heated up one that I had in the freezer.

It seemed fine until around 2am when I got deathly ill.  I won’t go into details but it was the sickest I’ve ever been.

Food poisoning!?

  • Saturday – Race for Women 5k.

Year #17 for me!!

I really wanted to keep my streak and I had the bibs for 7 of my friends.

I wasn’t sure what to do.  I felt better but I was nervous about my stomach.

Most people would have called it a day but I decided to go.  I met the friends that I was carpooling with.

If felt too sick, I’d wait in the TC tent until my friends finished. If not, I would just walk.  There are a lot of walkers in this race and several of my friends had decided to walk too.

It was a beautiful day to run but I thought it was too dangerous to try.

And so I walked 3.1 miles, chatted with my friends, took lots of photos and ran through the finish line.

not as much fun as running the race but better than staying home

  • Sunday – Hopefully my regularly scheduled program: GYM, day on the lake

This Coming Week on the Run – 

  • Monday – run
  • Tuesday -run, walk with friends
  • Wednesday – Day at the NYBG
  • Thursday – Trail run/walk 
  • Friday – GYM, hair appt.
  • Saturday – Long Run and Brunch
  • Sunday – GYM, boating (weather dependent)

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

  • Tuesday – Run for Women 5k Race Recap
  • Friday –  Ultimate Coffee Date

Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this summer?  Do you like 5ks? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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