July 6, 2014 by Darlene

SF Scare and Boating

After my long long run on Saturday, the top of my left foot was sore. It hurt to walk and it was sore to the touch.

Of course, my first thought was 2nd Metatarsal STRESS FRACTURE!

I am not a hypochondriac. But I am unlucky when it comes to getting running injuries. I seem to get one that puts me out of commission every year.

And I had a similar injury in October 2012 from overuse. So I was trying to remember how it felt. At that time, I ignored the pain and ran on it for 3 weeks until I went to the doctor.

I put ice on it and took ibuprofen and relaxed for the rest of the day.

went out to dinner with old roomies to take my mind off of my foot

Of course, it was on the back of mind. But I did remember that the tongue of my shoe kept moving so I tightened my laces on the that shoe. Maybe my foot was sore because of that!?

The next day after a sleepless night (I kept thinking about my half marathon and all my upcoming races…), my foot was still a little sore but I had no problems walking on it.

Luckily it was a planned rest and the plan was to take my friends on our boat.

our boat & my hubby

it was a windy day for their first boat ride

We gave them a little tour.

And then went out to lunch at a restaurant that we could dock at.

at our table

Finally we bid them farewell

and continued our day on the lake with our boating friends.

hanging out in the bay

And my foot was fine all day.

I think I am okay.

However, I plan to have a very easy week… fingered crossed!!

Happy Running! Do you freak out at every ache and pain?

July 4, 2014 by Darlene

Five Friday: The 4th of July

Every Friday, three DC area bloggers Mary at Mar On the Run, Cynthia at You Signed Up For What?! and Courtney from Eat Pray Run, DC to host the Friday Five linkup. Anyone can join with their own Friday Five post (yes, it must be a Friday Five!!) They encourage you to visit other blogs on the linkup, comment, share and engage!

This week, the theme is Five Things About July 4th:

1. Time Off – you never have to work on July 4th. Yay!

hope to be doing a lot of this (with a drink & a book in each hand)

2. Red, White and Blue. Lots of flags and patriotic clothing.

3. Picnics & BBQs. A time to pig out with friends.

4. Boating & Swimming. Rain or shine we go out on our boat.

5. Fireworks. Love them! We get to watch them at our marina.

Yes, there are races that I would LOVE to run but you can’t do everything.

this crowded race is in Saratoga…someday…maybe?

Happy Running! How do you spend July 4th!

July 2, 2014 by Darlene

June Recap

JUNE GOALS:

RUN at least 3-4 times each week. YES!

in the park

in town

found a new route

even ran before work 2x

Continue planks. When I remember.
Go to Yoga at least 2x. YES! Twice.
Walk at least once a day at work. YES! Most days.

Play tennis outdoors once a week. YES, 3 times (once was rained out.)
Continue to use those 5 lb weights on my desk. Also when I remember.
Add a long run each week to prepare for 10 mile race. Not really. I added some extra miles to two 5K races.
Run any 5k races under 10 minutes per mile! YES!

Betar Byway 5k – 29:49

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2.25 m Strawberry Fest 5k – 20:19

Run a 10 mile race and finish under 2 hours. YES and a PR!

1:44.:39

Run at least 75 miles this month. YES! Finally!

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Dedicate all my runs to John Anthony my running buddy.YES!

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my race shirt is his favorite shirt

Boating on Lake George has begun. (Maybe that’s why my running has been slacking.)

I also went to NYC for the day. So much fun!

on the ferry to Staten Island

at the Chinese Scholar Garden

at the Alice Austen cottage

Sad news: Amanda, the girl I have mentored for over 6 years is moving to NJ. She is like a daughter to me. I will miss her and especially her 2 sons.

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JULY GOALS:

Repeated goals:

RUN at least 3-4 times each week.
Continue planks.
Go to Yoga at least 2x.
Walk at least once a day at work.
Play tennis outdoors once a week
Continue to use those 5 lb weights on my desk.
Run any 5k or 10K races under 10 minutes per mile!
Run at least 75 miles this month.
Dedicate all my runs to John Anthony my running buddy.

New goals:

Lose at least 5 lbs.
Add weekly long runs.
Complete my 9th half marathon.
Choose a fall or winter half marathon.
Start training for a fall half.

Happy Running! How was your June? Anything special planned for July?

June 30, 2014 by Darlene

Monday running update

20140625-122436-44676505 Last Week:

Monday – DAY OFF, 3 4 recovery miles

on bridges & trails

I love my new NB 870s. These 770s were on clearance at DSW for $45 – had to buy them! Love them too!

Tuesday -2 walks at work, rest, tennis

AM walk

PM walk

Wednesday – 3 mile run ~~at lunch~~ before work,walk at work, ~~concert~~ (rained out), yoga

first run in my new shoes. It was a HUMID one!

AM walk

PM walk to the park & then the rains came

Thursday – 3 mile run before work, 2 walks at work, movie

beat the rain – boy was it humid

AM walk

PM walk – picture tells all

not as good as the show but still enjoyable

Friday – 2 walks at work, ~~4 miles~~, rest, mah jongg

AM walk

PM walk

Saturday – 11 miles

what a God awful run

Sunday – boating

perfect day!

This Week:

Monday – 3 miles
Tuesday -rest, tennis
Wednesday – 3 miles , yoga
Thursday –4 miles
Friday – DAY OFF – rest, boating
Saturday- 4 miles, boating
Sunday -rest, boating

Happy Running! How is your running going? Any races ?

June 23, 2014 by Darlene

Monday Running Update

update Last Week:

Monday – walk at work, 4 mile run, mall walk with BFF

to the park for lunch

after work

Tuesday -2 walks at work, tennis

AM walk

Wednesday – lunch luau at work, walk, 3 4 mile run, ~~yoga~~

lots of eating

PM walk around campus

on a full stomach – ugh!

Thursday – rest, day in NYC (lots of walking)

Friday – walk at work, 4 mile run, mah jongg

Saturday – rest, spectate a 5K, nails, gardening

my friend’s first 5K

Sunday – 10m race, boating

perfect weather & a PR

Lake George with friends

This Week:

Monday – DAY OFF, 3 recovery miles
Tuesday –rest, tennis
Wednesday – 3 miles at lunch, concert
Thursday – rest, movie
Friday – 4 miles, mah jongg
Saturday, Sunday – 6 miles, boating

Happy Running! How is your running going? Any races ?

June 19, 2014 by Darlene

My bucket list race

Nope it’s not a Half Marathon.

It’s a 10-miler. Rolling hills from Lake George Village to Bolton Landing. And it is THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!

Sunday, June 22, 201417 7:30 a.m.

I always wanted to do this race but:

June 2008, 2009, 2010 – 3.1 miles was the longest I was running back then
June 2011 – strained achilles
June 2012 – recovering from broken ankle surgery
June 2013 – broken foot (and I actually registered for the race 😦 )

Here are some views of the course (route 9N) from previous summer runs:

Race Info:

Packet pick up: Sunday 6:00-7:15 a.m. at Lake George Firehouse on Ottawa Street.
Pre-Race Transportation: Race Day-Buses leave Bolton Landing, Town Hall Office , Main Street starting at 6:00 a.m.
Last bus leaves at 6:40 a.m. (I could sleep on my boat and take this bus to the start)

Race Start: 7:30 am at Lake George Firehouse on Ottawa Street.

Post Race Transportation: Buses leave from Main Street beginning 9:00 a.m. through post award ceremony 10:45 a.m. (I could sleep at home or at my friends’ in LG and take this bus back to my car)
Awards: Awards ceremony 10:00 a.m. Overall top 3 male and female. Awards to fastest time for each individual age. (That’s different! Last year I was the only person with my age!!!!) Raffle prizes.

The Course:

yes, rolling hills – steeper the first half but not easy the 2nd half (I know)

When I am done with the race, I am next door to my boat. Perfect, right?

Bolton Landing Marina

So I should be excited?

Yes. However, I am not really prepared. I have been racing 5ks and working on my speed. My running has been on mostly flat surfaces.

This is a HILLY TEN mile race.

So what do I do now?

I am healthy so I am DOING IT!

I don’t want to get injured so I will take it slow and probably walk a lot of it. But I will enjoy the scenery and finish. Maybe I’ll be the only one in my Age Group. (They give award for EACH age!!)

Race Goals:

Have Fun.
Finish uninjured.
Not Finish Last.
Finish under 2 hours.

Happy Running! Do you have a bucket list race?

June 16, 2014 by Darlene

Monday running update

update Last Week:

Monday – ~~8.5 miles~~ rained out (off in the am), proctor LSATS
Tuesday -walk at work, ~~rest~~, 5 mile run

Wednesday – a walk at work, 3 mile run, yoga

run, then yoga then .5 miles more

Thursday – walk at work, 3 2 mile run during lunch, hair appt

on the track

Friday – walk at work, rest, mah jongg

Saturday – 5k + 6.7 miles, dinner party at work

course was short but 1st in my AG

farewell to profs leaving

Sunday – rest, boating

Lake George

This Week:

Monday – 4 miles
Tuesday -tennis
Wednesday – 3 miles, yoga
Thursday – rest, day in NYC
Friday – 4 miles, mah jongg
Saturday – rest, spectate a 5K
Sunday – 10m race, boating

Happy Running! How is your running going? Any races ?

June 9, 2014 by Darlene

Monday running update

Last Week:

Monday – walk at work, 4 miles, mall walk with BFF

around Washington Park

Tuesday -walk at work, rest, ~~tennis~~ (rained out)

Wednesday – 3 mile run, ~~yoga~~
Thursday – rest, dinner with old friends
Friday – 4 miles, mah jongg
Saturday – rest
Sunday – 5K

This Week:

Monday – 8.5 miles (off in the am), proctor LSATS
Tuesday -rest
Wednesday – 3 miles, yoga
Thursday – 4 miles
Friday – rest, mah jongg
Saturday – 5k + 6 miles, dinner party at work
Sunday – rest, boating

Happy Running! How is your running going? Any races ?

June 5, 2014 by Darlene

Summer racing

is coming!

I love to run races in the summer.

It’s always a challenge to fit them in around our weekend boating.

But I wouldn’t give either one up.

I am hoping that this summer I am free of injuries.

That hasn’t been the case in recent years:

2011 – 6 wks off for a strained achilles
2012 – slowly recovering from ankle surgery (started running too soon & wound up with a 2nd metatarsal stress fracture)
2013 – 6 wks off for a broken 5th metatarsal

So far, this is my summer racing schedule:

June 8 – Betar Byway 5k
June 14 – Strawberry Festival 5K
June 22 – Adirondack Distance 10m
July 13 – Saratoga Half Marathon – doubtful but maybe
July 26 – Turning Point 5k
August 2 – Race The Train (8.4m) – maybe?
August 9 – Camp Chingachgook 10k
August 16 – Jailhouse Rock 5k
August 30 – Care For Kids 5K Run – maybe?
September 7 – MBPK 5K
September 14 – Biggest Loser 10k

I am also looking for a fall half marathon. I have a few possibilities and they are Sept 21 or 27 or Oct 5. That will mean long runs starting this summer.