at the finish line of the Camp Chingachgook Challenge
Yup, the photographer, Greg Wolcott, captured my feet! How cool (in light of my ankle injury.)
Happy Running! Have you ever had a race photo of your feet?
Wordless Wednesday
photos
Wordless Wednesday
Hard work pays off…
Happy Running! What is your favorite Olympic moment?
Wordless Wednesday
centerpiece from our staff picnic last Friday
Last week my inspiration was Monet.
This week, it’s Van Gogh.
Like these flowers, the sun makes me happy 🙂
Happy Running!
TWOsday
Today is day TWO working at the NYS Bar exam. I am tech support for the exam takers using the computer to take the exam. There have been no real problems so I have been catching up on blogs.
Here are TWO photos of me during Saturday’s race:
starting the race – I’m in white top & red skirt
approaching the finish line – trying to catch the young girls in green
Having to be at work by 7:00 am has limited my morning running. After TWO days off, I hope to continue tomorrow and Thursday.
Maybe I’ll run TWO races this month. I am considering one this Saturday in Saratoga.
Happy Running!
New Shoes, Boating & Running
Thanks to the SRMs for the gift card. They sent it to me when I was first injured and I saved it until I needed it. I have lots of running shoes but psychologically I needed a new pair. So I went to FleetFeet and tried on all brands. They all felt good but none were pink so I choose these funky turquoise ones (Mizuno Wave Inspire 8s).
Then I was off to spend FIVE days on Lake George. We sleep on our boat at the marina each night. During the day, we hang out on our boat or on the islands with different groups of old friends and new friends. Sometimes we barbecue on the island, other times, we eat on the boat and also we eat in restaurants and cookout at the marina. So far this summer, the weather has been almost PERFECT.
Here are some highlights:
me & my hubby on the 4th
a patriotic boat
view of the lake from our July 4th site
view of the fireworks from our marina
our boat pulling a tuber
view of the lake from Log Bay Is
my first jetski ride on the lake
I am still struggling with my running. But I am trying to be patient and not get depressed. I didn’t have time to run on July 4th but I did run/walk 4 hilly miles on Thursday. SLOW!!! My big toe felt strange in my new shoes (after running.) Not sure with all my foot issues, I can blame the shoes.
running in Bolton Landing (down 9N)
view while running
another view
Thursday night, I decided to go home so I could (believe it or not) run at my leisure (my hubby is always impatiently waiting to go out on the boat) and on a flat shady trail. I chose the Colonie Town Park bike trail and it was so much better!! Even my foot felt better.
I got dressed to run on Saturday but it started to rain so I changed my clothes and then the rain stopped.
Sunday, we left early to get a picnic site and then we went back to the marina so I could run. I only got in 3 miles since it was getting late and HOT.
Today, I had planned to run but woke up exhausted and with a headache. Maybe later….
Happy Running! Congrats to all the Boilermaker racers! That’s on my bucket list too!
The Cat is Out of the Bag
This photo was published on the front page of the sports section of our local paper yesterday.
I am the one in the purple shirt front and center.
No, my doctor did not clear me to run yet. My Pt guy told me I could only walk it.
Oops!
Happy Running? Ever ignore an injury and run in a race?
Vacation is Over!
I’M
8 days of vacation went by so fast!! Here are the highlights:
bike riding every morning around World Tennis Center
my birthday – 59 on 5-9
birthday dinner at my favorite restaurant – The Turtle Club
cooling off in the pool
shopping trip in Saint Armand’s Circle – Sarasota
playing Scrabble at the beach
It feels great to hold a racquet
heading out to see a play – Steel Magnolias
our annual group photo at The Dock
hitting a few tennis balls
hosting a dinner party in our villa
group photo with our tennis instructor
More details in my next post.
Happy Running! It’s good to be back blogging!
Things Happen For a Reason
When I planned our annual tennis trip last fall, I thought Mother’s Day was May 6 so being away May 8-15 wouldn’t be a problem.
On Mother’s Day:
- I run one of my favorite races: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- I celebrate my birthday.
- I go to the annual Tulip Fest in Washington Park.
Guess what? I am missing Mother’s Day this year.
Not to worry…
They moved the race. It is no longer run nearby.
- I am injured and not running 😦
- The race is not in Delmar as it had been for 31 years. They used to give away awesome schwag but the sponsorship has changed also.
- I will celebrate my birthday with Anna & my hubby on May 6 and then on May 9 with my friends in Florida.
- Due to the warm winter, the tulips will most likely be gone by May 13. I have already seen them several times in full bloom last week:
So things happen for a reason…
(Maybe I broke my ankle so that _(fill-in-the blank: I could start knitting, cook dinner every night, spend more time with my hubby, become a biker, do some cross training, spend my race entrance fees on PT co-pays OR come back a stronger runner!)
Happy Running!
(Mostly) Wordless Wednesday – The Brochure
Guess what just came in the mail – the brochure for 2012 Sean’s Run – http://www.seansrun.com/pdfs/2012Flyer_spread.pdf
ME on page 2
2011 was the first year I ran this race. This year, I can’t run in it because of my injury.
The funny thing is that the 2011 brochure had my friend Mary’s photo in it (from the first year she ran the race.)
Mary in the 2010 race and on the 2011 brochure
And then last year at race time she was coming back from a serious injury.
So I think it is bad luck to have your photo on the Sean’s Run brochure!! It leads to injury LOL!
Happy Running!
February Photo A Day Challenge Completed
For more info, click HERE.
1– Almost 60 degrees on Feb 1!!
2– Current inspirational words!!
3– Blogging, of course
4– Lake George Winter Carnival Mascot (which starts today)
5– Super Bowl Sunday morning
6 – “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.”
7 – On my jacket today
8 – Runner at sunset in Naples, Fla.
9 – Komen team in front of where I work.
10 – Made with help of befunky.com
11 – Running in a race
12 – My running shoes (of course)
13 – The water of Lake George, the sky & my clothes
14 – Bracelet, bloody mary & hubby’s wedding ring
15– My phone at work
16 – Me standing (& tights, dress)
17 – Mother’s Day race finish time
18– Applebees Holiday Martini
19 – Being housebound & dependent
20 – Joan Samuelson’s autograph
21 – Half marathon finisher medal, red porsche and tennis car magnet in Naples, Fla.
22– Albany Law School
23 – Dressing up (will I wear these again??)
24– Scrunchies
25– Adirondack Half Marathon Schwag
26 – Lights in the park at Christmastime
27 – Cannoli for dessert
28 – My savings
29 – Smash on my computer
This challenge is a lot of fun especially if you like photography, being creative and you have the time. Perfect for me since I was home from work most of the month. FATMUMSLIM offers this same challenge every month. I will not do it for March since I am working again and going to PT but in the future, I think I may again.
Happy Running! Do you like to take photos??
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