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TINF & 2 days till the “Race”

By the “Race”, I mean the Freihofer’s Run for Women. It’s important because it has gotten so much press here in Albany.

Benita Willis (3-time winner) spoke yesterday at a local school:

Changes in this year’s race:

Fox 23 TV Promo:

It’s also important because our New Runners Group is running in their FIRST race!! I am so excited for them.

I also signed up for Run Courtney Run’s lst Annual Virtual 10k/5k  benefiting LLS.  So I will use the Freihofer’s as my real race and virtual race.

504 is also my number for the Freihofer’s Run.

I decided to have 3 goals this year:

A– finish in under 30 minutes
B – finish in less time than my 1st 2 Freihofer’s (2nd=35:05, 32 my time, lst=33:29)
C– finish

Happy Running!


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National Running Day

It’s today so I signed up for Long Legs on the Loose’s Virtual 5k/5mile Race. I did the 5k, of course,  in preparation for Saturday’s big race.

It rained on and off all day yesterday but this morning when I dragged myself out of bed at 6am, it was beautiful: sunny, cool and breezy.

I was VERY tired and if if it weren’t for this commitment, I would have stayed in bed. I gulped down my coffee & hot cereal, scanned the newspaper, and out I went.

The first K, my legs felt like they were filled with concrete. But things got better as I continued but it also got warmer and less breezy.  I walked once during each of the next 4Ks but still finished with a respectable 31:55.  I always run slower when not in a race.

I used my camera & timer to snap of photo at the end:

Also, I just found out that I came in 2nd place in Running Diva Mom’s Girls on the Run Virtual 1 Mile Race. I won a GoLite Hydroclutch Water Bottle and 2 Gu Gel Packets.

Happy National Running Day!


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Monthly Recap and Juneathon Week 1 Goals

My May Goal was 50 miles.  I ran 53 miles. (I tied my high) YAY!!

Jan-May 2010

I ran THREE 5ks and a 3.5 mile race (and a virtual 1 mile race) .
I had  a 5K PR and a 3.5 mile PR.  DOUBLE YAY!
I won a giveaway. (I wore the necklace for my 5K PR)

Recap of  last week:
My weekly goal was 9 miles. I did 13.5– YAY!!

This week’s schedule:
Monday – on vacation
Tueday – on vacation –  pm  movie
Wed – Census job after work
Thurs – tennis before work
Friday –  mah jong after work
Sunday – NYC

This week’s running et al:
Monday –  3.5 miles
Tuesday – 45 min walk
Wednesday-  before work  – 3.1 miles
Thursday – 1 hr of tennis before work, after work – 3.5  miles
Friday – 45 min walk
Saturday – 3.1 miles  (RACE)
Sunday – 45 min walk

Weekly Running Goal = 13 miles
Monthly Running Goal = 54 miles (a new high?!)
Juneathon Goal – walking, tennis or running each day

Happy Running!

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Rain Abbreviated Vacation

 I’m Back!

The forecast for last night was thundershowers and rain for today so we stayed on the island till 8 pm last night and then brought our boat back to Bolton Landing Marina and headed home a day early.

the view from our site (Red Rock Bay #18)

We had PERFECT weather for three days. We spent each day on the island barbecuing, drinking, swimming, fishing, relaxing and enjoying the company of our old and new friends (who visited each day).

Although the site and weather was perfect, we spent the night on our boat at Bolton Landing Marina.  That way, I could run.  YAY! I ran 3.5 miles both Sunday & Monday mornings in Bolton Landing and around the Sagamore Hotel.

(Slideshow from last summer of my running views: http://www.magtoo.com/tour.do?method=viewMagShow&id=1253496762218)

Plans for today include laundry, laundry …and movies tonight and then back to work tomorrow!

Happy Running!

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Brain Exchange #10

To participate, click HERE.

Topic: Lessons Learned

Question: It goes without saying that anytime you challenge yourself, you learn something.  What are some of the things you have learned on your own personal journey through fitness, whether it be from triathlon, running or just simply training? (Thanks for posting this question last week so I could schedule this post before I left on vacation.)) 

  1. I’ve learned to prioritize.  If running is important, you have to make time for it which means skipping things you like to do or re-scheduling things.
  2. I’ve learned to set goals. That means – how many miles to run each week or each month, how many races to run in, how fast to run, how far to run (and to keep track of the above by blogging and dailymile.com)
  3. I’ve learned not to get discouraged after a poor run or a poor race.  There’s always another.
  4. I’ve learned to run on the treadmill because I hate to run in colder temperatures.
  5. I’ve learned that what you wear matters.  Clothes must be comfortable and it’s important to look good (at least for me).
  6. I’ve learned a lot from reading other running blogs and by writing my own blog.

Happy Running!

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On the Lake

I am leaving for Lake George….

Red Rock Bay #18 last fall

Red Rock Bay #18 is where we’ll be docked for 4 days…so no blogging…but when we go into Bolton Landing for supplies I hope get get in a run.

Bolton Landing (Sagamore) running route

Happy Running and Happy Memorial Day weekend!

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5 Things Friday

  1. The weather has cooled down a bit and I had a good 3.5 mile run yesterday – after my hair appt & before sunset. I hope to do another after work today too.
  2. My knee pain has been gone for a week (knock on wood) – I hope it stays away.
  3. I haven’t had time to play tennis (working 2 jobs and running) but I played yesterday before work – I enjoyed it and even played well.
  4. I have FOUR days off starting tomorrow. YAY!!!!!!!!
  5. I must be a runner since I am thinking more about when & where to run than anything else regarding our upcoming weekend on our boat.

Happy Running and TGIF!

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It’s HOT!!

I love the hot weather.  I wish I didn’t have to work and could enjoy it.

Last nite, I waited til after 8 pm to run 3.5 sweaty miles. Today, I had to settle for a walk at lunch.  Tomorrow I hope to run in the evening after my hair appt.  Maybe I’ll even squeeze another in after work on Friday.

Then we’re off to stay on our boat for 4 days on Lake George.  If I can talk my hubby into  docking in Bolton Landing, I hope to run around the Sagamore a few mornings.

Happy Running and enjoy the summer weather!

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Juneathon 2010

This is sponsored by Run Courtney Run.

Here is how its going to work:

1. It’s a month of exercise (running, biking, swimming, etc.) and blogging. June 1st to June 30th.

2. Everyday you must do some sort of exercise and blogging. I know this might be tough especially the blogging part but I’m not asking for a big post and if you miss a day its possible you might still win. So give it a try!

3. Leave a comment here letting her know you’re in.

4. The person that actually blogs and exercises the most (i.e. everyday or almost everyday) will win a grand prize. TBA.

5. Two runners up will also win a prize.

6. Go HERE to see participants and updates.

7. Make sure to post this logo on your blog and let people know your participating. You should have a link on the logo sending people HERE. The more people we get to join the more fun this can be!

Sounds like fun.  I won’t have a problem blogging and maybe this will motivate me to run or play tennis EVERYDAY!!!

Happy Running!

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Monday Brain Exchange #9

Visit Finishing is Winning to participate.

Topic:  Summer Racing

Question:  What are your summer race plans?  Are you trying anything new this year?  What race are you looking most forward to?

I LOVE racing in the summer.  If I could, I would do a 5k every weekend. These are the ones I’ve registered for already but I may do some more in June and July.

  • June
  • Freihofer’s Run for Women
  • July
  • Silks & Satins 5k
  • August
  • Fasig Tipton 5k
  • Jailhouse Rock 5K 
  • New Visions 5K

    • I am most looking forward to Silks & Satins and Fasig Tipton because I love to run Saratoga, especially during track season. All of these races I’ve done before so there’s nothing new here.  But I, of course, want to get faster!!

    Happy Summer Running!