Another week of training done! My mileage is starting to increase.
Thursday, 15 miles slow and easy.
Saturday 6.5 miles
Sunday 3 miles
My goal is to finish the New York Marathon around 7-ish hours.
This week, for a treat, my spouse and I went to the TD Garden in Boston to see WWE Smackdown.
Summer running is hard, but I am supporting a good cause.
Running on behalf of Team for Kids.
To Learn my why, and to donate to an awesome cause.
://fundraisers.nyrr.org/robin-stairman…
Getting Serious Training For New York week 1
Hi all,
My daughter’s wedding was a blast Saturday night! My whole family had a fun time partying.
However, all the partying took a toll on my energy. My energy was a bit low last week. I was exhausted.
After the wedding, a 1 am bedtime on Saturday night,
followed by a 6 am wake-up call on Sunday, to prepare for a post-wedding celebration brunch at my house, drained me.
Add in, before the wedding, a wonderful rehearsal dinner, coloring my hair roots, and a visit to the allergist for monthly immunotherapy shots.
But it was worth it!
So, I am looking forward to getting back on track this week.
Wednesday – Barbell Strength Class lifetime
Saturday Barbell Strength Class 13 miles
Sunday 3 miles
I am also running for a great cause Team For Kids
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Getting Serious Training For New York, Week 2
Its Hard to train in the summer because of the heat. I am alot slower! Most of my running is indoors ……
Wednesday – Barbell Strength Class, and 7-mile run
Thursday – Barbell Strength Class
Friday 3-mile run
Saturday Barbell Strength Class + 3-mile run
Sunday easy swim for cardio
I also ordered my NewYork Marathon 2025 training Jacket.
The rest of my week was spent relaxing on my back porch and spending time with my family.
Running for Team for Kids .
The event was held at Cranson Beach in South Boston.
It was a great day to raise awareness about migraines.
The event was a fundraiser for Migraine and Headache Awareness, Treatment, and Research.
The morning began with listening to speakers, visiting sponsors, and was followed by a 5k.
The race itself was much too hot for me, so I walked most of it.
It was 84 degrees at the race.
As of today, Run for Migraines has raised over $12,000. There was 420 participants .
Time to jump in the water
On Sunday, I participated in Boston’s Run To Remember race, which honored fallen law enforcement officers and first responders.
Runners chose between a half marathon and a 5-mile race. I ran the 5 miler.
The race itself is one of my favorites.
The course starts at the Seaport and goes through downtown Boston.
It is a great race! The weather was perfect, not too cold, not too hot.
I like showing the first responders and law enforcement the respect they deserve by remembering all the fallen.
I had a Wonderful Mother’s Day.
I ran 9 miles to support the Cancer Connection. 15,000 was raised!
https://www.cancer-connection.org
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On Mother’s Day, forget the pricey lunches, noisy brunches, cards, perfumes, chocolates, and flowers; today is my time.
Today, I am proud to have participated in the Western Massachusetts Mother’s Day run to benefit the Cancer Connection.
The event was a bit far but worth the drive. The start of the race was in Deerfield, MA.
Cancer Connection’s mission is to provide a haven where people with cancer and their loved ones can learn how to navigate the complicated cancer journey.
Runners had a choice of running 9 miles or 13 miles. I chose to run the 9-mile race.
The weather was ideal, and the course was very scenic.
Almost every runner was there to have fun, no matter how fast we ran.
There were approximately 1000 runners.
The event today raised a lot of funds for the cancer connection.
I had a great day. I am so glad I participated.
I arrived back in Swampscott in the afternoon, showered, grabbed a few snacks, and then exercised my four crazy dogs.
Later in the evening, my kids and their family visited.
We all had delicious pizza for dinner.
Great Day!
It was a great day!
What a perfect day for a 5k. The race also kicks off my Marathon Training Program for the New York Marathon. I am following the 28-week Jeff Galloway Marathon training program
I never listen to music when I run.
Instead, I think about crossing the finish line and celebrating my accomplishments with chocolate cake.
My fifth Dopey 48.6 is done.
In 2020, I was scared to run 48.6 miles in four days.
Before I tried Dopey, I thought my running peers were nuts running 48.6 miles.
Lesson learn …..I will never say never. I am obsessed. Running nurtures my heart and soul.
Running has instilled in me, confidence, pride, and self-worth, and I am forever grateful.
The running community is very friendly, and this week I have met runners from all over the country.
I learned every runner has an inner comfort journey.
Dopey 2026 here I come
This woman in the pictures is 55 and has reached a big running goal.
I just completed my 5th official Dopey!
In 2020 I ran my first Dopey.
From then on, I challenged myself to run Dopey every year, as my personal goal.
In 2020 I wanted to be a Dopey “streaker”.
Age 55 ….5 Dopeys!!!!! I like to set the bar high for my goals!
2020 DOPEY
2021 COVID canceled
2022 Dopey
2023 Dopey
2024 Dopey
2025 Dopey
I am so grateful that, I was able to do this. I succeeded.
5 Dopey’s in a row.
That night My spouse and I headed to Boardwalk Bakery for a celebration cake. We spent our last night in Disney World walking around the boardwalk.
Tomorrow Monday, we check out of Old Key West and we fly back to Massachusetts. My body is sore, but it has been a great Dopey.
I am so proud of all my running friends, I met while running.
My husband and I will finish packing all my Disney stuff, relax, and then bed.
Ed, thanks for keeping me company for 5 years at Run Disney.
I hope you had fun shmoozing at the bars as I ran. Cheers!
Dopey Challenge 2025 is also a mark in time for me.
I have been married for 30 years to a great spouse Ed; I am 55 years old.
My two kids, Carrie and Izzy, are doing well, as are our two grandkids, Sarah(4) and Issac(1), and my son-in-law, John.
My youngest daughter is engaged and getting married this July to a fellow named Bobby.
Overall, life has been good. We are blessed.
Half Marathon … 3 races done ……one to go.
Now, I relax and prepare for the finale (The Marathon). The sun is down, and it is time to sleep. Hopefully, on Sunday night, I will be back sharing the good news that I completed the Dopey Challenge 48.6 miles. This will be my fifth consecutive Dopey! Wish me good luck!
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