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Me a Model??

Sounds funny, right?

The info on Fleet Feet’s Next Top Model contest was posted by someone in my running group.

On September 25, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., Fleet Feet Sports, in conjunction with the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon, will host MARATHON NIGHT and the OFFICIAL 2013 FALL/WINTER FASHION SHOW. We need three men and three women, who are ready, willing and able to model new running apparel and Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon logo merchandise from adidas®.

STEP 1 – Submit a photo of you sporting your favorite adidas® running apparel.

STEP 2 – The top model entries will be posted on Fleet Feet Albany and the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon Facebook pages for voting. Photos will be posted starting on September 3 and voting will end on September 10 .

STEP 3 – Fleet Feet’s next top models will be announced on September 13. Each model will receive a Fleet Feet Sports Gift Card, complimentary entry into the 2014 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon or Half Marathon, as well as be a model at our Official Fashion Show 2013 on September 25, 2013.

I thought everyone would send in a picture and at the last moment, I did too. (And it was easy to find one since almost all my running clothes are Adidas.)

Well, there weren’t many entries and only one other from my group.

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I don’t have a prayer…look at all those cute young women but if you are on FB and want to vote for me, click HERE!

Happy Running!

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Just Do It

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Last Saturday, I had wanted to run a 5K race. I printed out the registration form & filled it out. I picked out my outfit, set my alarm and…… chickened out.

Why? Because my running sucks. I mean my 3 mile times have been almost 40 minutes!!, Yeah, seriously sucky!

I didn’t run this 5k in Saratoga

I did what ever runner would do, checked the race results. And guess what? The winner in my age group ran it in 37:xx!! Even with my sucky running, I think in a race, I would have beat that. (I ran a 5k with a broken foot in 29:xx) I could have won an AG award.

On Monday, my 3 mile run was a sweat fest but I did it in 35 minutes. I plan to run again today and tomorrow and if I am lucky it will be less humid and I will run faster. (Actually it’s just walk less often and I will have a faster time.)

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Sept 7, 2013

Yep, this time I paid for the race and I plan to run it even if I suck.

Last year, I ran this race while recovering from a broken ankle and it was my first 5k under 30 minutes since the injury. I don’t plan to repeat that feat…yet.

GOALS:

  • Have fun
  • Finish uninjured
  • Finish faster than my last 5k run walk (39:xx)
  • Finish under 35 minutes
  • Run most of the race

I don’t plan to go all out since I want to stop on the way home and add some more miles.

Happy Running! How competitive are you?

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Tuesday Update – Not Much Running

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Last Week:

  • Monday – walk at work
  • Tuesday – 3 miles before work?, walk at work, hair appt after work
  • Wednesday – DAY OFF, bus trip to the US Open tennis tournament
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1 hour of tennis & 6 hours of rain delays

  • Thursday – walk or run – b-day dinner with friend
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lunchtime walk in the park

  • Friday – 3 HUMID miles before work, movie (Blue Jasmine) after work
  • Saturday –  5 miles on the Corning Bike Path (lots of walking and HUMIDITY)
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same place (previous weekend)

  • Sunday – walk/run? at the lake
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a lot exercise here – NOT!

This Week:

  • Monday – day off – maybe 3-4 miles?
  • Tuesday – walk, tennis maybe
  • Wednesday – 3 miles, yoga?
  • Thursday – 4 miles
  • Friday – walk
  • Saturday –5K race + more?
  • Sunday – boating

Happy Running! 

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Christmas in September

As a tradition, Log Bay on Lake George celebrates Christmas on the day before Labor Day. It’s like a tailgating party but on boats. Everyone comes out and there is even a live band.

Past celebrations:

2010 – brr!

2011 – hot!

2012 – the weather was perfect

This year, the forecast was for lots of humidity and chance of thunderstorms.

Despite the forecast, there were at least 100 boats!! Lots of kayaks, jet skis, tubes, chairs, floats.  There was a live band. And it was cloudy but it never rained!!

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we invited some friends and their son for their 1st boating experience

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the girls on top of the pontoon

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lots of boats… can’t get them all in a pic

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Santa came to give out candy to the kids

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this was me ALL day – tough life

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with my hubby

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kids love playing on this “aqua lily pad”

We had a blast.  Finally we left and went back to our marina.

Our friends took us out to dinner to thank us for the day. I had steak, fries & cheese cake!! (I need to run today!)

Afterwards, there was live music followed by fireworks. A long fun day.

So the summer ends….hopefully there will be a lot fall boating adventures!!

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Happy Running! How did you celebrate the long weekend?

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Where Has the Summer Gone?

hello-septemberI cannot believe that it is September already!!

Well, August wasn’t the best but it wasn’t the worst.

AUGUST GOALS:

  • RUN (regularly)!!! Yes, I guess.  I ran several times each week.
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several runs after work in this park

  • Do not overdo and listen to my body…REST when necessary!! YES!!
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plenty of resting on the lake

  • Play TENNIS! Only once.

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  • Start planks! Only once 😦
  • Attend a yoga class! Nope!
  • Start training for the Oct 13 half marathon. Not sure if I am doing it yet.
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did get a long run of 6 miles done here

  • Run a race. Nope!
  • Run at least 50 miles this month.  YES!!

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happy to be running although I am walking more than running some days.

So my running goals were not met.  I feel bad about that.  But I am not injured and I have run some. I did get back on the bike paths that I love.

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Nisky Bike Path

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Colonie Town Park Bike Path

I have spent lots of time with my hubby on our boat and also socializing with friends.

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boating on Lake George

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day at the US Open

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more boating

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Now what to shoot for in September? Well, they will look very similar…

SEPTEMBER GOALS:

  • RUN (regularly)!!!
  • Do not overdo and listen to my body…REST when necessary!!
  • Play TENNIS!
  • Start planks!
  • Attend a yoga class!
  • Decide if I am going to run the Oct 13 half marathon.
  • Run a race.
  • Register for some fall races.
  • Run at least 60 miles this month

Happy Running!  How was your August?  Anything exciting planned for September?

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Slow Running Week

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Yes, it is pathetic.

My excuses: it rained on Mon, I had a hair appt on Tues, I went to the US Open on Wed, I took my friend on to dinner on Thurs.

Except for Wed, I could have gotten up early and run before work…but I stayed in bed.

At least I am walking during the am break and at lunch.

Today I knew that I was going to the movies in the evening so I got up early and I RAN!  It wasn’t so bad except for the 95% humidity.

I have lost my running mojo.   If anyone has seen it, please return it to me soon!

Happy Running!  Ever have one of those weeks?

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Tuesday Update

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Last Week:

  • Monday – 4 miles after work (actually 2 miles walking at lunch and 2 miles running after work)
  • Tuesday – walk (2 miles at lunch) – dinner with friends

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  • Wednesday – 3 miles after work and/or yoga?
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  • Thursday – walk, hair appt got cancelled, visited mentee
  • Friday – 7 miles!! – DAY OFF – SICK ;(
  • Saturday – rest – lake? 3 miles run/walk
  • Sunday – 3 miles at the lake
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view of the Sagamore

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more of the Sagamore

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boating on lake George

Next Week:

  • Monday – walk
  • Tuesday – 3 miles before work?, hair appt after work
  • Wednesday – DAY OFF, bus trip to the US Open tennis tournament

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  • Thursday – walk or run – b-day dinner with friend
  • Friday – 3 miles before work?, movie after work
  • Saturday –  maybe run
  • Sunday – walk/run? at the lake
  • Monday – day off – maybe 6-8 miles?

Happy Running!

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Not as Planned

So much for plans.

I had taken Friday off from work so I could do a 7 mile long run.

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I woke up Friday morning with a migraine and upset stomach.  I spent the whole day in bed.  Grrrrr!

Saturday, I felt better but not great.  I managed to clean the house, do the laundry and take a 3 mile walk/run in my neighborhood.

Sunday, I was determined to have a good day.

So my hubby and I headed up to Lake George.

Usually we sleep on the boat the night before and I get up early to run.  (This was the plan every weekend in summers past.)

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early morning at the marina

It was a perfect day weather-wise and my hubby was anxious to get on the lake.

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late morning…

I begged for some time to take a walk/run. My hubby reluctantly agreed.

First I headed to Veteran’s Park/Beach.

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boats docked near the beach

Then I retreated and ran over the bridge to the Sagamore Resort.

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carriage rides available

Then I stopped at the pool and admired the view.

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My favorite part is always running along the Nature Trail.

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It is easy on the feet and the views are awesome.

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I would have run more but my hubby called wondering when I was coming back. At least I got 3 miles in.

Back to marina, I ran and we spent the rest of a picture perfect day in Basin Bay with our boating friends.

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check out the girl and her dog on the SUP

Finally we had to call it a day and return to reality.

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So on the running front, I am not where I would like to be.  The runs are short and slow.

Today, it is raining and cool … a rest  and a work day.

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lucky to live near such a beautiful place…love it

Happy Running!  How was your weekend?

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4 Day Week & 5 Fotos

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I could get used to this.

I have today off – why?

Why not?

I will attempt a long run of 7 miles.

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horse warming up at the Saratoga track

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Washington Park lake

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couple getting married at the Corning Preserve

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view of Schroon Lake

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sunflower in Washington Park

Happy Running! Have a great weekend!  Will you be running?

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