5 Things I’d Tell You Over Coffee This June

It’s the first weekend of the month, so I‘m linking up with Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. I can’t believe it’s already June. It’s heating up here in Chicago so I have to acclimate to the heat for summer running and life!

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 tell you that we’re going to Sweden and Denmark at the end of the month with my SIL and her family. Our nephew is starting his senior year in college so this is one of the last summers that he’ll definitely be around to join us. I’ve always wanted to go to both places and am super excited to get to run with Lena, the Go! Running Tours founder, in Copenhagen. I’d ask if you’ve been to either place and if you have any suggestions.

Jen, Heather and me from last year on the ‘gram

If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I’m running the Chicago 13.1 again on Sunday. I’m planning to pace a friend and hopefully will help her to get a shiny new PR. Hopefully it won’t be too humid. It’s a super fun race that starts and ends in Garfield Park and runs in a few beautiful parks that I don’t visit often.

If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I’m going to NJ for a friend’s son’s Bar Mitzvah on June 10. It will be 38 years to the day since her Bat Mitzvah that I attended. It’s also her birthday. How cool is that? I’m super lucky that a bunch of my college friends are meeting in NYC that evening, too. It will be great to spend time with so many great, long time friends.

These mascots make me smile!

If we were having coffee… ..I’d tell you I had a blast at Sweets and Snacks (recap and reel) and the National Restaurant Show (reel). The restaurant show had a lot of plant based meats this year and some were really tasty! There were a lot of great alternative (and traditional) beverages. Sweets and Snacks had a lot of global flavors (especially spicy chamoy), product “mash ups” and fun innovations this year. I’ll have some reviews and giveaways coming soon! If you check out the recaps, let me know what you want to try most.

If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I’m doing a free 5K run tour for Global Running Day at 6:30 AM meeting at Belmont Harbor. I’m also planning to do the Fleet Feet Run in the evening. If you’re in Chicago and are interested in the morning run, sign up here.

If we were having coffee… I’d ask “what’s happening by you?” Please tell me in the comments!

I’m linking up with DarleneMichelleReneeJenn and Zenaida, for Fit Five Friday. Join us!

Have a great weekend!

PS. Please don’t forget my great giveaways.