Last Week:
- Monday – Finally some nice running weather. I ran after work run and followed it with a short trip to the gym
like my matchng socks?
- Tuesday – Just a rest day with a walk with BFF at the mall
- Wednesday – ran with Natalie (our first time running together) before my first STEM running session as a volunteer this season. It was exciting to meet the new runners and new volunteers.
- Thursday – met Alyssa for my last run before the half. We decided to run in Washington Park which I used to run in all the time when I worked nearby.
we ran by the new mobile Vietnam Wall
Unfortunately. I tripped during that run and went down pretty hard in my shoulder and both knees. Lots of blood (Oh and I was wearing white running shoes) and soreness. But I washed myself off and we continued 2 more miles. Then I bought some antiseptic and bandages and went to the movies with a friend.
good & very true to the book
- Friday – Pretty sore and banged up. Luckily it was my rest day anyway. Played mah jongg in the evening.
- Saturday – Lots of errands and doing stuff around the house. Did managed to meet a friend in Saratoga and pick up my racket packet.
- Sunday – Ran my 21st Half Marathon – the Saratoga Palio Half Marathon. The predicted heavy rain held off, only had light rain on and off which helped with the humidity. This is a very popular local race so I saw so many runners that I knew. It wasn’t a PR and I wasn’t trying for one. But if I didn’t have a nose bleed from miles 10-12, I might have come closer.
2:11:56 – 3rd in my age group
24.7 miles done with 4 runs and 3 rest days.
This Week:
- Monday – Turkey Trot Training group run (3 slow miles)
- Tuesday – rest, tennis
- Wednesday – 3 mile run with a friend + volunteering with STEM group
- Thursday – 4 mile run with a friend, dinner out with a friend
- Friday – rest, mah jongg
- Saturday – LSAT proctoring, LSD? or
- Sunday – 5K race + more miles?? or boating
Once again, I am linking up for the Weekly Wrap hosted by these wonderful bloggers Holly @ HoHoRuns and Tricia @ MissSippiPiddlin. See rules here.
Happy Running! How is your running going? Any races?
My First 5K and More... 
Gosh, you had your share of mishaps this week! I hope the upcoming week is less eventful for you.
PS I tell my patients to swirl a little vaseline (using a qtip) in their nostrils to prevent nosebleeds. I wonder if that would help you?
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I’ve never gotten one during a half. Was it a fluke or maybe I should try that?
I am hoping less adventure this week.
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…and another AG award! Way to go!! Hope all your bumps and bruises feel better 😉
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They’re healing nicely. Thanks.
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I do like the matching socks! So sorry to hear you fell, though!!
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Boo to all the bleeding this week! I hope that you’re feeling better. Great job on the age group finish even with the mishaps 🙂
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I am clumsy. Thanks, though.
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You were close to your half PR, right? Considering everything that went “down” this week, I’d say you did great! Congrats!
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Close but I’m not sure it was really reachable – 2 minutes slower – which you know is a lot. I am happy with my race.
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I am glad the soreness cleared and you could run such a great race! Aside from the nose bleed, it is fantastic! What a great time 🙂 Congrats on the AG you can add to the collection.
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Except that I didn’t get it. I’ll explain in my recap. My friend who won 2nd didn’t actually run. I was listed as 4th but really earned 3rd.
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Ouch! On the fall! I’m glad it didn’t stop you from your race, you are one tough cookie! Congratulations on the AG too!
We went to the movies too this weekend, saw When the Bough Breaks. Ever seen it?
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No. Was it good?
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Yes I liked it. Predictable for a movie like it was but good.
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Sounds like you had a great week. Sorry to hear about your little spill. I fell face down on the pavement over the summer when I was out running. I tripped over an uneaven sidewalk. I haven’t ran down that street ever since. I hope you heal up quickly.
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Same here. When I continued running, I skipped that part of the park. I am healing… a lucky fall. It could have been much worse.
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Sorry to hear about your tumble last wk and the nose bleed during the race. I have never had that happen before. But you still managed to get 3rd place in your age group. Congrats!
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Me neither. Thanks
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I’m sorry to hear about your fall and the nosebleed. I hope this week is very uneventful! Congrats on half #21 and the AG placement. I think you still had an excellent finish time! It’s been so long since I’ve run a half. I’ll need some practice before December! Thanks for linking, Darlene.
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You are running a full. So exciting
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And I hope to have a boring running week.
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