It’s the first weekend of the month so I’m having some virtual coffee. I‘m linking up with Coco @ Running with Perseverance and Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner for the Ultimate Coffee Date.
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 the “opening” of Chicago is coming in hot. Well, the mayor announced that the city will be “open” by July 4th. I’m pretty excited and am cautiously optimistic. I’d also tell you that I’ve gotten used to being home 23/7 (except the hour I run – LOL) so the return to life outside is going to be a shock to the system. I’d ask if things are opening back up near you and if you’re ready for it.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I’ve started back with my trainer once a week at the training gym and also went to check out a local gym that I used to belong to. I have the opportunity to get a free month through A Sweat Life ambassadors. They have a ton of safety measures in place and there’s barely anyone working out there. Since I’m vaccinated, everyone’s wearing masks and it’s pretty empty, I’m planning to start cross training and doing some lifting there. YAY! I’m still planning to run outside, do virtual Pilates and to work out with Presence.Fit and Chi Society at home. I’d ask if you’ve gone back to the gym yet and if/when you plan to.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you I’ve had an amazing string of luck. I won two big giveaways and a raffle. One giveaway was an ultimate charcuterie board from From the Ground Up. It has prizes from From the Ground Up, Wedderspoon, Good Foods, Joolie’s Dates, Cedar Foods, Nixie, Diamond Nuts and Bubbie’s Pickles and a charcuterie board from Wren Home. I’ve gotten about half of the prizes so far! Wow! Then I won 2nd prize in a massive outdoors giveaway from Alpen Fuel when the winner didn’t claim it. The prize pack is worth $1200. I’ll share a bunch of these items. Last up, I won a Lesser Evil prize pack in a raffle from Wellness 4 Everyone! Keep an eye on my Instagram stories to see the goodies as they roll in. I’d ask if you’ve been lucky lately.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I’m doing a fun challenge with Alexandra’s Playground because we weren’t able to fundraise in the NY Half. It’s called #Active4Alexandra and we’re using Racery to track 30 minutes a day of activity for 30 days through May 14. We’ve raised over $12,000. If you’d like to support us, click here. Cycle for Survival is also virtual this year, but they’re raised over $20M dollars so far. Our team is up over $20K with help from awesome supporters, charitable matches and super fundraiser Ann Mond. If you’d like to support us, click here.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I’m running my second live 10 mile race this year tomorrow. It’s a very hilly course and I’ve been running on the flat only. The course is a little different this year but I’ve managed to run slower each time I’ve run. I joked in 2019 about how much slower I was moving each year. I guess the joke will be on me this year. Ah perspective! I’ve run almost 450 days in a row and lived through a pandemic, I have to call any finish a win!
If we were having coffee… I’d ask “what’s happening by you?” Please tell me in the comments!
I’m linking up with Darlene, Michelle, Renee, Jenn and Zenaida for Fit Five Friday. Join us!
Have a good weekend!
PS. Please don’t forget my great giveaways.