It’s Friday, so I’m linking up with Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday Five. Since it’s the first weekend of the month, I‘m also linking up with Coco @ Running with Perseverance and Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner for the Ultimate Coffee Date, too. Can you believe that it’s already August? I saw some kids I know that are going back to school next week. Wow!
What is the Ultimate Coffee Date? Imagine we are having coffee together… this post is what I would tell you. So grab a cup, “listen” and then tell me what is going on with you in the comments, please!
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I’m super excited to go to Empower Summer Camp this weekend. I get to meet many Sweat Pink Ambassador friends that I only know online in real life. Plus – it’s adult summer camp – yay! I’d also mention that there are a ton of great sponsors including Now Foods, Aftershokz, Goodr, Bob’s Red Mill and more. Keep an eye on my Instagram stories to check out the fun.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that Lauren invited me to go with her to Kara Goucher’s Podium Retreat in October in Boulder. Since Lauren and I did not have our annual adventure this year, I was delighted that she invited me to meet her in Boulder for this retreat. I’ve heard awesome things and I love spending time with Lauren and other like minded people. I also get to visit with Emily and meet her baby so it’s a win-win. I’d ask if you’ve been to a running retreat or other camp or retreat.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I had the opportunity to check out the St. Ives #naturereset bus in Chicago this week. Studies show that 15 minutes in nature help to seriously alleviate stress. We all need that. They’re pairing up with National Geographic Adventure to offer 5 lucky people an awesome reset trip in Yellowstone. Now through 8/31 share a photo of you in nature and tag #NatureReset #StIvesNatGeoContest and tag @StIvesSkin and @NatGeoAdventure on Instagram to enter to win. See more info here. (And if you win… please TAKE ME!)
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that The Husband and I have landed on our next vacation and smaller trip in the mean time. We’re thinking of going to Greece in November. The weather will be similar to our southern Italy trip last year. We also decided to meet up with his sister and her family in San Francisco for a few days this month. Can’t wait! I’d ask if you have any fun trips planned or if you’ve been to Greece.
If we were having coffee… I’d ask if you’d checked out my post for Athleta’s Run for the Planet. Athleta is partnering with Charity Miles to raise $24,901 for the Nature Conservancy. Join the challenge and Athleta will donate $1/mile run or walked from July 30 – August 31 (up to $24,901). Check out my post and enter to win a $50 Athleta shop card. If you win, you can check out their new SuperSonic fabric made from recycled nylon like I did.
If we were having coffee… I’d ask “what’s happening by you?” Please tell me in the comments!
Have a great weekend! I can’t wait to report back on camp!