Short and sweet recap this week of training for the Paris Marathon!
Monday: I was heading out the door for an early run when I learned that my 12:40 flight from Heathrow to JFK was cancelled- just cancelled, no explanation, no rebooking…Fortunately my EA was able to book me on an earlier flight on a different airline. But that meant instead of running, I needed to pack up and head right to the airport. Apparently a lot of flights were cancelled due to the weather in NYC, though they never gave a reason why for mine.
When I arrived in NYC, the sun was shining. I checked in my hotel and changed into my warmest running clothes and headed out for a lap of Central Park; it was only 10F or -12C! I am a wimp now and I was cold, but the sun did help. 7 miles done.
I also met a vizsla named Weston who looked like Ruth’s twin. Even the same jacket!
I was lucky as there were not work dinners planned for Monday since it was a US holiday, so I was able to run, shower, catch up on a bit of work, grab something quick for dinner, and was asleep by 7:30 pm!
Tuesday: I met my friend Jehan and her friend Selina for another Central Park run; Jehan is also running Paris! I knew her from when she briefly was based in Minneapolis for work, and we have stayed in touch. Running is great like that! We ran 8 miles together, nice and easy with frozen faces.
The rest of the day was packed with meetings and then a dinner.
Wednesday: I was proud of myself for meeting my colleague at 6 am for another Central Park run, this time just 5.5 miles.
I wasn’t sure with the late dinners and long days if I would manage to run every day, so I was proud of myself for doing so. My Whoop was mad at me though- I was in the “red” zone for both Wednesday and Thursday. Need to take better care of myself!
Thursday: I had a 5 am uber pickup to head to JFK for my flight back to London. It was basically a day that never really existed since I left NYC early and landed in London “late.” Fortunately I could shower and go right to bed. Back in the yellow at least on my Whoop (much prefer to be in the green!)
Friday: WFH day, thank goodness! Dustin and I ran 7 miles together; we didn’t bring Ruth because it was raining and she hates running in the rain, but it had stopped when we got back so I took her out for a bonus 1.5 miles in the Heath. 8.5 miles total.
Saturday: Back to Heathrow for a flight to Geneva to go snowboarding in Verbier! I am writing this week off with regards to Paris training, as I never have great luck running when we are on a ski/snowboarding trip. I brought my stuff, but imagine it won’t happen much… We did squeeze in a short 5k run when we got into Verbier to shake off a longer than necessary travel day. So much elevation in just a 5k!
Sunday: First day snowboarding in Verbier; hoping it goes well! Will report back.
Summary: Just 32 miles of running, no strength training. Not my best week!
That’s a wrap! I’m linking up with Running on the Fly and Confessions of a Mother Runner; check out their blogs to connect with other fitness bloggers for workout ideas and inspiration!
You sure packed a lot of running into your whirlwind trip to NYC. Not the best weather week on the east coast. Hope you are having a fun ski trip!
Thanks Deborah!
No, I think it was an excellent week! You traveled internationally and still managed to do a lot of running. And now you’re snowboarding, which seems a lot harder than running to me. I hope you have fun!
Snowboarding is a different type of exercise than running, that’s for sure!
What a fun trip to NYC! I’m so bummed that I didn’t get to run in Central Park when we were there in December. Next trip for sure! How do you like your Whoop? I’ve debating switching to that or an Oura ring from my Garmin Fenix, but haven’t decided yet! Have an awesome ski trip!
I think the Whoop and the Oura ring are quite similar. I LOVE the data on sleep and recovery! Dustin has one too and we kind of nerd out on it 🙂
I can imagine the NYC temperature was alien to you after some time living in London! Well done to go running in that. I hope you’ll have a good snowboarding trip.
Thank you Susanne! Yes, I’m not as accustomed to the cold anymore!
I do recognize that photo of NYC. Boy, you certainly did a lot of running there. It must have been nice to have company too.
Too bad you missed Cari who was a lot warner than you.
Have fun snowboarding… don’t get hurt!!
It was great to have friends to run with 2 of the 3 runs I did in NYC!
You made good use of your time while in NYC! Lots of miles considering all the travel 🙂
I tried my best!
I hope you’re having a fabulous snowboarding trip. From cold NYC to cold Verbier. At least NYC helped acclimate you a bit.
haha totally true!
Your pictures on IG of Verbier look amazing! I too am heading to a ski trip and have packed some running gear. I am getting bonus points for good intentions on that topic. Have fun!
Enjoy your ski trip!
32 miles of running is not too shabby! Sounds like a crazy busy week. I’m sure you don’t miss those frigid temperatures. Have fun snowboarding!
You did really well considering the circumstances! Just trying to catch up with blogs, have read your earlier updates.