It’s another week short on activity, but man, I needed that! The last couple of weeks before my half were not the least bit restful and I was feeling extremely run down and just praying I could make it to the half healthy (actually, praying I would make it at all — but that’s a story for my recap, which might be out on Tuesday) and remain healthy afterwards.
I’m joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Tricia @ Misssipppiddlin to wrap up how the week before my last half of 2017 went.
Workouts update
- Monday: Tackling the 832 steps at Watkins Glen
- Tuesday: Dogwalk, Rest Day, JY Recovery Yoga
- Wednesday: Dogwalk, Rest Day, JY Whole Body Recovery Yoga
- Thursday: Dogwalk
- Friday: Dogwalk, DM Pilates, Better Belly Yoga
- Saturday: 6 mile LSD (is it really an LSD if it’s your only run of the week? And does it really justify all the carbs afterwards?)
- Sunday: Dogwalk, DM Booty
Mileage: 6 (-13)
JY = Jasyoga
TM = Treadmill
YFR = Yoga for Runners*
WU = warmup
CD = cooldown
SB = Stationary Bike
YFPR = Yoga for Pain Relief
YTU = Yoga Tune Up Lower Body*
*Disclaimer: Amazon affiliate links; I will make a small amount of money if you buy through these links
Running updates
Our Wineglass group has already splintered. Running buddy J is out in TX minding her grandkids while her daughter is running Chicago today. Some got together at 7 am to run. Too early!
I met up with Darlene after her race midday. I was a bit concerned it would be too warm, as things have warmed up again, but it rained on and off which cooled things down. As always, an easy recovery run for her; faster for me, but not too fast. The first two miles were consistent, slowed way down the third mile, but then we did have negative splits for the last 4 (which includes the slower third mile). Not sure what you call that.
The day after our half Running buddy J and I conquered Watkins Glen. From the Website:
Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen’s stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge.
Bandit update: I leave all the furkids together when I run around the neighborhood on a frequent basis. No food is involved. I’ve been a bit stumped about how to try it for when we go out and leave them with kongs/chews.
We decided to try them out yesterday when we went out to dinner, close to home. Mr. Judy has a webcam, so we used that to check on in with them. Took a while to find them, but both dogs were barking. A lot.
Well, at least we came home to no messes and intact furkids.
And that’s a wrap
This week I am also linking up with the Sunday Fitness & Food Linkup brought to you by Ilka @ Ilka’s Blog and Angela @ Marathons & Motivation.
Let’s get the conversation started:
Do you have a favorite state park?
Would you have tackled that walk before the race?
If you raced today (hello, Mohawk Hudson — they had atrocious weather — and Chicago) how did it go?
Chocolaterunsjudy 
Hope that you are feeling well this week! I love the wineglass race medals. They are really cool. The pics from Watkins Glenn are beautiful! If we’re up in that area again, we’ll have to go there.
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I’m definitely getting back to normal finally; thanks!
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I took two full rest days this week and am still tired! Travel and humidity are sapping my energy. Those falls look lovely — worth the climb! Glad the furkids behaved while you were out.
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The falls were definitely worth the climb (it’s not really that bad at all, even after a half).
Rest & recovery is SO important! I don’t get people who don’t get that.
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I can always justify carbs if you need a supporter! I too 2 days off last week too and felt so much better.
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LOL, that wouldn’t be a supporter it would be an enabler!
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I am exhausted from spectating in Chicago! Now that’s a pretty medal Monday shot!
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Spectating/volunteering is HARD! I had plans to do it this weekend, but registration for volunteers was closed by the time I made up my mind. Several of my friends did, but the weather was just horrible and frankly I’m glad I just relaxed again yesterday.
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You totally need a rest week after seeing a PR at Wineglass!
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Thanks, Kim. It wasn’t really the race, it was the culmination of 18 months of hard training. Stick a fork in me!
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Those pictures of Watkins Glen are beautiful. Great photo op with your medal! Enjoy your recovery.
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Thanks, Lacey! It is a cool place.
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Your waterfall pics are amazing! That medal is pretty unique 😉
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I’m not a bling-whore at all, but who doesn’t love a different medal? Let’s just hope it survives! It made it home intact, anyway.
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Ohhh, that park looks so cool and like a great place to explore! What a beautiful ‘Medal Monday’ picture too! Can’t wait to read the recap!
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Sounds like the rest as much needed! Watkins Glen looks beautiful, I love that waterfall photo.
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Like most people, I have a thing for waterfalls. 🙂 And NY has lots of them!
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That is gorgeous area!! The steps would be killer after the race LOL but it looks so worth it 🙂
I love that you have a camera to check on the fur kids lol That is nice you can leave them now.
I hope I may it to upper NY one of these days.
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The steps really weren’t bad at all — we didn’t rush through it; lots of photo taking and side trails to explore. But my calves were very tight the next few days!
Well, Bandit was so barky he’ll be crated today when I go out longer. It may just take some getting used to on his part, although I’m pretty sure he wasn’t crated in his previous home.
If you ever make it up here you know you have a furry house & a futon with your name on it. 🙂 Can’t promise it’ll be neat or comfortable, though.
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Apparently I’ve been to some landmarks but I don’t remember them. Would that even count then? If I was two, no memory whatsoever.
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I went to the world’s fair in Montreal (my first visit there), but I was 5 and don’t really remember that, either.
I definitely wouldn’t remember anything from below 5!
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Watkins Glen looks amazing! We hiked to Amicalola Falls in North Georgia that boasted 600 stairs one way — and I thought that was a lot! The Wineglass medal is very pretty and unique. I like the bolero idea. I’ve seen cyclists using them too. Thanks for linking!
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How cool — hiking to the unofficial start of the AT!
I really do dig the bolero a lot & I know I’m going to get a lot of use out of it. Easier to get on & off than arm warmers and I was able to wriggle out of it with the hydration vest on top of it. And folds up and stashes in a pocket.
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Wow that park is beautiful! What an amazing place to hike 🙂 Congrats on your week of workouts! (and carbs are always needed after any run haha)
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I agree carbs are a necessity. 🙂 Sometimes I have trouble convincing friends of that!
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Nothing wrong with resting after your race!! Heck you’ve been hard at it for some time now! And all that hard work has paid off! I truly enjoyed the pictures just wow I can’t imagine seeing them in person! It would be hard to pass up views like that even after a race! Plus great medal backdrops!
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