I will be running the NYC marathon this November. Today, I ran 17 miles. It went very well. I love the cooler temperatures. No, more running in the nasty summer humidity and heat.

I am running the New York Marathon on behalf of Familial Dysautonomia.

Familial Dysautonomia, abbreviated FD, is a rare, life-threatening, genetic, neurologic disease present at birth. For more info click here

10 more weeks until the NewYork Marathon

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These pictures came out nice!

The 2023 Run to Home Base was held today at Fenway Park Boston. The event raises funds that go to United States Veterans and their families struggling with the invisible wounds of war… anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and traumatic stress that servicemen and servicewomen deal with after coming home.
I left my hometown Swampscott around 5:30 am and headed out to the blue line subway to make my journey to Kenmore Square Boston. It was a nice, uneventful ride. I arrived at the park around 6:30 am.
The event started at 7.00 am.
Runners were told to enter the stadium through gate C Lansdowne Street.
When I arrived, runners and their families were asked to take a seat in the ballpark for the pre-race ceremonies. Military leaders spoke about what the Home Base program meant to them. It was a very moving ceremony. I always love learning about the work that is being done for our veterans and their families through the Home Base program. Very eye-opening for me! I always learn a lot.
At about 8:30 am, runners made their way out to Jersey Street for the race. Today our purpose was to say…… Thank you to all the Veterans and their families for their dedication to our country. The National Anthem was sung, and we were off. We ran through the Fenway district of Boston, over the Charles River towards the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and then runners headed back to Fenway Park. The last 400 yards of the race were down Landsdowne St, through a special door at Fenway Park, that led runners directly onto the baseball field.
After touching home plate, the official end of the race, I returned to Swampscott.
Once again, Thank You to the Home Base Program for helping the veterans!
This week was the start of New York Marathon Training! Oh vey…. I feel a mixture of excitement and fear.
My energy has been a bit low these past weeks. The crazy New England weather has a big impact on my overall fitness. The humidity and bad-quality air affects my running performance. I am very sensitive to changes in weather patterns, plus I get many migraine headaches this time of the year. I just have to slow down.
Monday.Barbell Strength class
Thursday 13 miles …This run was done on a treadmill. Nice Air-conditioned room.
Friday Barbell Strength Class
Saturday 5k Run to Home Base

In November, I will be running the New York Marathon.

January 2024, I will be running Dopey Challenge.

I had a great time in Las Vegas.
I am pleased that I was able to get in my workouts.
My family stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel. There were many NBA Basketball Players at our hotel because the off-season training camp is so close by. Plus, our Hotel is very quiet, and there is no fanboying. I was living with The Indiana Pacers, Celtics and the Philadelphia 76 ers.. They are so Tall!!!!!!
They made me feel like Pip-squeak and physically weak.
In the past 2 weeks, my training looked like this…

Week 1 June 25-July 1
6 miles
10 miles
two Barbell Strength classes

Week 2 July 2- 7
3 miles
3 miles
4 mile
Plus a lot of walking on the strip!

Sunday, I woke up early, hopped in the car, and drove into the city. It was an easy ride.
The race started at 8:00 am.
The start line was on Arlington Street near the Boston Commons.

My goal was to have fun. My strategy was to run and walk the race to prevent heat exhaustion. (Interval training) Jeff Galloway Method. The heat can be very draining for me. The direct sunlight always saps my energy.

The course is an out-and-back view of Boston’s Back Bay, Kenmore Square, and part of the BU campus.

The race:

It was 74 degrees at the start but the real feel was high 70s. There was barely any shade on the course. The first 4 miles weren’t bad…I stuck to the run walk run method. The last 2 miles my body said no way …..you are slowing way down.

Overall, It was a good experience. I stayed within my physical limits and tried not to let the sun and heat drain my energy too much.
I will consider this race as another training run in the books.

I am running The New York Marathon this November.

Last weekend in Boston, I laced up my sneakers for a good cause.

Not the best weather. We come together to raise awareness and funds for all lung diseases. Perhaps one day I will get rid of my signature allergy asthma cough.

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see you next year ….Run To Remember …..pays tribute to fallen 1st Responders.

honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S.

The Boston Run to Remember is a favorite of mine. Runners are given the choice to run the half marathon or 5 miles through the historic streets of Boston. I ran 5 miles.  

This race is a tribute race to the fallen law enforcement officers and first responders. Plus, having the race on Memorial Day Weekend made it even more special. 

On Saturday, my spouse and I went to the expo to pick up my bib number and shirt.  It was a well-organized expo. I waited in a short line to get my bib and shirt.  We also walked around and checked out all the vendors. 

Afterward, we went to my favorite pizza restaurant in South Boston.  It is called PICCO which stands for Pizza and Ice-cream Company.  I love their food. 

  Sunday

It was a beautiful day in Boston. It was in the ’60s at race time.  The five-miler started at 7:45 am in front of the Seaport Hotel.  To get to the start, I took the blue line to the aquarium and then walked about a block. 

The Five-Miler and Half Marathon go through downtown Boston and then back to the Seaport District.  

The Half Marathon includes Memorial Drive.

 It was inspiring to have the police, EMTs, and firemen out on the streets cheering us on. It was a fun morning.

Happy Mother’s Day…. My reflection on the day.  

On Mother’s Day forget the pricey lunches, brunches, and flowers; today is my time. I am a simple Gal. I rather celebrate this day doing what I love, running. 

Running has always been my time. It’s something I do alone, and I mostly prefer it that way. 

I woke up before sunrise to join nearly 1000 runners at the Mother’s Day Western Massachusetts Run to benefit the Cancer Connection.  Runners were given the choice to run 13 miles or 9 miles. I ran 9 miles.

Today was not about running fast but rather enjoying a beautiful setting outdoors and being happy. I didn’t try to race the clock; I just had a nice easy-paced long run.

The weather was perfect. It was in the 50s. 

I enjoyed running through the beautiful neighborhoods of Deerfield Massachusetts. The country is quite pretty in the spring. 

Am I crazy for running 9 miles today? I do not think so. 

The best gift for my family on Mother’s Day is to take care of me, so I can care for others. Running gives, me peace of mind; it helps me stay healthy and fit; and it makes me feel full of life. My family deserves that. 

So, today. I run to take care of myself. 

Mother’s Day shouldn’t be just once a year.

 We should all love and respect the moms in our lives every day.  Happy Mother’s Day. We are nurturers at heart and in our home!

Road races are a ton of fun but today I changed it up! 

I participated in the “Fight for Air Climb” affiliated with the American Lung Association. This is an event like none other, where its participants “race” up a stairwell as they raise funding (and awareness) to benefit those afflicted with lung disease.  The event was held at One Boston Place located in the financial district of Boston. 

This charity is dear to me because I have allergic asthma and allergies.  I am very thankful I have good medical doctors that keep my asthma and allergies well-managed. I also have been very blessed to have a healthy family. 

So today, 

I climbed for Lung cancer.

I climbed for COPD. 

I climbed for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

I climbed for Emphysema. 

I climb….

My strategy was to take my time, climbing up the stairs. My legs were sore, but it was well worth the muscle fatigue. 

It was a good day. Back home to rest my legs. Workout done.