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.

The route took runners past the Government Center, Faneuil Hall, the Boston Common, and the Public Garden,

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

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!

Florida has had a couple of cold races.
Both races have been around 39-45 degrees.

5k It was magical running around the Epcot Country Pavilion and World Showcase.

10k Friday Nice run We ran through the World Showcase, parts of the Country Pavillion, and the Disney Boardwalk area.

Saturday is the Half Marathon

Sunday is the Full Marathon