Thanks for joining Kim and Me for the Weekly Run Down today. Well, Hello October it’s nice to see you. Have I told you that you are my favorite? It’s taper time for me this week so I am taking it easy on workouts. I will finally be running the Wine Glass Half Marathon on Sunday. I know that I will serve myself well by taking it easy this week so that’s what I did. Here is a peek into my week.
Hello October! It’s Taper Week
Monday- Peloton cycle + core + upper body and stretch
I do like to hit it hard on Mondays. Today, I still did all of my normal workouts but cut the workout time in half. I do not want to be sore for the race.
Tuesday- 4 mile run + stretch
Easy peasy run today on a day that felt much more like summer than fall.
Wednesday- core class + stretch + 2 mile walk
Keeping it in low gear again today. I do not want to be sore from strength training so I just did core. Starting to get a little antsy though!
Thursday 4 mile run + stretch + Drive to Corning, NY
Hello, fall weather! Last run before my half race this weekend. Felt really good out there and excited for race day. My friend and I drove up to Corning this afternoon about 4.5 hours not too bad.
Friday- hip/glute activation + stretch + 6 mile walking around Ithaca
We spent the day walking around Ithaca and Cornell. A fun little town with lots of cute stores and restaurants. We stopped to check out some waterfalls and beautiful scenery. Fall is in full bloom here and I love it!
Saturday- expo and packet pick up
A low key day picking up our race packets and walking around the quaint town of Corning. It is such a cute little town.
Sunday- Wine Glass Half Marathon
It’s finally racing day after a long taper week. Can’t wait to tell you all about it next week!
Kimberly Hatting says
We kind of had similar weeks. I wasn’t tapering, but in a bit of a recovery mode from the previous weekend, so I kept things pretty light and low-impact. I’ll be thinking ofyou (as I sit on a cramped airplane LOL) this morning…good luck!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks Kim! Sorry I missed seeing you this weekend
Coco says
Oh, that is such a lovely part of New York! Nice you had some time to enjoy it.
I hope you have a great race today!
Long drives aren’t bad when it’s a road trip with a friend!
Deborah Brooks says
great race to add to your bucket list!
Wendy says
So excited for you!!! Good luck this morning. Looking forward to reading all about it!!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks Wendy it was fantastic! Can’t wait to recap it all this week
Chocolaterunsjudy says
Enjoy your race! Cornell is a beautiful campus; my brother went there. Good luck!
Deborah Brooks says
I had no idea it was so beautiful there!
Debbie @ Deb Runs says
I assume you’re running as I type and I hope your race is going well! It sounds and looks beautiful there!
Deborah Brooks says
It was beautiful up there!
Melissa says
As a native New Yorker, I approve of this post 🙂 it is a beautiful time of year to visit! Good luck and enjoy the race!
Deborah Brooks says
It is just gorgeous up there! Fall is the best
Black Knight says
A very nice couple of pre-race days.
Enjoy the race and run strong!
All the best.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It was a super fun race today
Jenny says
Ithaca looks beautiful- I’ve never been there. What a fun fall getaway- I can’t wait to hear all about the race! i hope it went well and you had a blast.
Deborah Brooks says
It was gorgeous up there and yes it went well today too thanks
Marcia says
Hope you’re having a great race Deborah! My husband went to school in Ithaca. So beautiful there. Enjoy!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes it sure is! I hope I have the chance to go back again
Lisa @ Mile by Mile says
Yay for race week! I hope it went well. Cant wait to hear all about it. Let’s hope October starts to feel like fall!
Deborah Brooks says
I look forward to reading about your race as well
Liz Dexter says
I love Tuesday’s leggings! Hope the race has gone / is going really well today!
Deborah Brooks says
It did go well thanks so much
Kim G says
Such a great week of workouts for you! I hope you had a great time this weekend and I just saw on IG that you got a PR congrats!!!
Deborah Brooks says
I was so happy I may have cried!
Michelle D. says
I’m so excited for you! Congrats on your PR – saw your IG 😉 Looking forward to hearing about the race.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much Michelle I had a really fun weekend and great race
Jessie says
I hope you had a wonderful race day! I’ve heard such great things about Wineglass, but with my 50 state goal (and having already run NYC) I don’t know if I’ll make it there any time soon. But it sounds pretty lovely. Enjoy the rest and recovery now after all your hard work Deboraho!
Deborah Brooks says
It is a great venue and I would definitely add it to your bucket list
Lisa @ TechChick Adventures says
I’m looking forward to hearing about the race! Looks like a really beautiful area. I’ve never been there. Hope you are enjoying some post race rest and celebration now!
Deborah Brooks says
such a beautiful area especially this time of the year!
Cari says
Congrats on the PR! Your ramp up seems to have worked perfectly. Look forward to reading your recap
You made amazing time getting to Corning so quickly. Such a fun town. Glad you were able to explore it a little around the race
Deborah Brooks says
I loved it up there! Such a beautiful area and would definitely go back
Jenn says
And I can’t wait to read about it! This looks so wonderful and I love those covered bridges!
Deborah Brooks says
It is a beautiful part of the country
Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudder says
Wineglass half is on my bucket list! Maybe I’ll do it next year since I’m closer now!
Deborah Brooks says
It is a fantastic race great place to run
Darlene S. Cardillo says
Great week and taper. You are ready to PR.
Yes it is a beautiful part of NYS. I do want to go back.
Deborah Brooks says
It sure is a gorgeous area to visit in the fall