10 Miles

Finally did it === with Tina from the Crossings running group. We did a solid 10 miles on the Mohawk Bike Path this past Sunday. Weather was cool and overcast --- about 50 degrees.....perfect running weather. We did a straight line point to point and had hubby come and pick us up. We ended up in the city of Cohoes --- right near 787. It was very cool. We did a mile cool down --- jogging and walking back and forth while we waited for our ride. I'm hoping that next week hubby can be a moving water station on his bike. He is considering entering some of the longer races as a walker.

Crossings Group

Had a great run last night - http://SuzieB.bimjournals.com for stats. It was requested that we move our run next week out to a more convenient location for the rest of the gang (Crossings is best for me). We are thinking of running on SUNY campus --- supposed to be a good place to cruise. The weather this week could not have been better!!! 70s to 80s and dry and sunny. AWESOME.

Great Runs

Had two great runs this weekend and picture perfect weather for both. A little warm on Saturday a.m. which was the 10K. I did it in 1:01:50 --- good time, though I really wanted to get it under 1 hr. On Sunday followed up with the Dodge the Deer run 5K --- great crowd and great fun and a barbecue afterward. We met up with the group from the "Crossings" --- Ed and Roxanne and Marilyn all ran it --- Monique was there but not able to run. We all chatted after the race and they all got a chance to meet hubby which was great. This is a race that we will defiitely take the grandkids to next year --- nice kids stuff. The weather all weekend was in the 50s in the a.m. and 70s -- 80s on Saturday --- and dry and sunny. It could not have been better. The "kids" had a barbecue on Saturday which we went to -- it was nice -- the opening of their patio (N&S).

Sleepover

Had the boys over Friday night into Saturday --- took them to the Cicotti center swimming Saturday around 12:00 --- the day turned beautiful -- 70 degrees so we didn't stay long. I got out for a 4 miler after dropping them off --- then Sunday was Matty's First Communion --- so we went to that in the morning, then brunch (ate too much) --- then went home -- sorted out some more summer clothes.

Then I went out for another run --- 4.5 miles === walked back from Price Chopper since I stopped and got milk and some cold cuts. So, 3.5 run, 1 mile walk. Good to get out anyway.

This week the weather is supposed to improve.

Not as strong

I'm not feeling as strong this week --- went out for the Wednesday night run and had to make a stop mid-way. I'm beginning to think it may be allergies --- feel very out of breath a lot. Did a short run today -- 55 degrees with a breeze. Sunny, and nice.....good running weather.

I never got the long run in last weekend, so I'll shoot for it again this weekend. We'll see.....

We might do something with the 'boys' this weekend and maybe have another sleep-over ---

Long Run

Didn't get out for the long run this weekend --- I hope to do one this coming weekend. Grandson has First Communion on Sunday -- so I'll shoot for Saturday.

The weather is warming up a bit --- mid 50s -- they are predicting rain for the weekend ...Yeehah.

This afternoon is a Race Committee 5K organizational meeting and then hope to soak up some sun on the patio. Tomorrow afternoon will be meeting up with the "girls" group in the Crossings again. Should be fun. I think this week I will shoot for going out for ice cream with them. nice treat.

Girls in the Crossings

Have met up with a group who are running in the Crossings park --- 1 mi. from home. Nice bunch and fast --- which is good. Will push me (suzie) to up my speeds a bit. Weather is finally starting to improve -- heading out today to enjoy some 40+ degrees --- sounds funny.....but it's still an improvement.

Feeling stronger because of the bike classes and pushing my running distances. I just hope that I can keep it up. I've entered the lottery for the NYC Marathon --- keeping my fingers crossed. My Step-daughter wants me to run the Memphis marathon with her --- in December. I've considered it, but really wanted to run one BEFORE I turn 50 in November. I also need to consider a Half-marathon for a warmup. Haven't found one that I want to do yet.....but I also haven't looked that seriously.

Longer running

Well, I'm back to trying to do the long runs (Suzie).....Sunday did 7 mi., last Saturday did 9.7 mi., and the weeks before that did 6.8, and 7.7......very cool. So far, so good --- between distance running and the bike class that I am so hooked on --- getting in great shape.

There was a sure sign of Spring this morning. I saw two bunnies grazing on the lawn as I headed to the gym at 5:00 for the 5:30 spin class that I love. I loved seeing the bunnies.

Hubby and I both got out on Sunday -- I ran and he walked on the bike/pedestrian trail along the Mohawk river. It was a beautiful sunny day - we hope to bike the path soon when the weather improves. Today it is supposed to be around 65.....great!