I can’t believe it has already been a month since the last Ultimate Coffee Date link up! I thought I was late again but I am not! I was in NY running the marathon last week, but this is the first full weekend of the month so I am on schedule. I‘m linking up again with Coco @ Running with Perseverance, Lynda @ Fitness Mom Wine Country, & Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner for the second to last “Ultimate Coffee Date” of 2015. What is the Ultimate Coffee Date? Imagine we are having coffee together… this post is what I would tell you. So grab a cup and “listen” and then tell me what is going on with you in the comments, please!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that… I had a blast in NJ and NYC for the marathon last weekend. See posts here and here. That said, after a month of weekly travels for work and the race, hosting a party and just generally being busy, it was nice to have a low key week at home. If only I could have slept better. Damn daylight savings time! Is it only me who has trouble adjusting??
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that… I came up with the perfect post-marathon blues antidote… I signed up for three races! Some of you may be sick of my running rambles, so I will make it short. I signed up for a cross country race, a half marathon after Thanksgiving and the LA Marathon on 2/14. So it is not over, it is just starting!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that… I am volunteering today for a huge race and I am a bit nervous. There are 40,000 runners in a 15K and 5K. I am a wee bit worried about getting trampled. I am a “captain” so I am managing two corrals and get to wear a radio headset and hold a bullhorn. Hopefully, the power won’t go to my head. Regardless, I owe a debt of gratitude to so many volunteers who made all of my races possible this year and every year, so wish me luck! I also woke up at 4:15 AM. Earlier than NYC!! And of course I dreamed that I overslept.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that… I geeked out yesterday when meeting Melissa Gelula and Lisa Held from Well + Good NYC at the Chicago Fitness Biathlon fundraiser event for Girls on The Run. I pretty much admitted to being one of their super fans and original readers and wishing that they would have a Chicago edition (and that I could contribute). They seemed flattered and don’t worry no restraining orders were needed. I had to miss part of the event for Hot Chocolate 15K race run through, but I got to go to a great class at Exhale and the after party. So much fun. I got an awesome tote bag and some goodies. I am also trying an acupressure seed in my ear to help with stress – results so far are extremely inconclusive.
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If we were having coffee, I would tell you that… On a more serious note, there are plenty of negative things that people say about social media. This week, I saw many people rally around a blogger I “know” through blog/social media. She suffered a terrible loss and the outpouring of love and support was beyond amazing. It also surprised me how deeply I felt for her. I guess it is is easy to feel the joy for someone who you only know virtually when she runs a marathon, gets married, has a baby, etc. When one of these virtual friends suffers a tragedy, it evokes real emotions, too. Have you had an experience like this?
What would you tell me if we were having coffee? Grab a cup and leave some comments!
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