It’s the first weekend of the month, so grab your mug for a coffee date. I‘m linking up with Coco @ Running with Perseverance and Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner for the Ultimate Coffee Date. This year is flying by and this Sunday is the Chicago Marathon already – eek! Before we know it, there will be egg nog and Christmas trees. There are so many fun things I’d tell you about happening in October now, though!
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 excited for the Chicago Marathon this weekend. It looks like it will be awesome weather and a huge field. I’m still nursing my sore hamstring but I’ve been cleared to run and it’s been improving every day. I’m cautiously optimistic and am hoping that it will carry me through.
I’m volunteering at the expo today and am excited to chat with and help people from all over the world. This is my sixth time running Chicago. I won’t be my fastest (2001) but hopefully it will be among the most fun. I have lots of friends and Neal cheering for me which is awesome!
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that we’re having a shakeout at Arc’teryx Chicago and there’s still time to sign up to join us! RSVP here. We’re running 5K and hitting mile 5 and mile 11 of the course. We’ll have goodies from Cheribundi, BonkBreakers, PATH Water, Salt Stick, Luna Bay Kombucha and Stan’s Donuts. There are ton of awesome marathon related events this weekend. I didn’t sign up for much because I’m still kind of beat from Expo East and a work trip last week!
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I had a great time back East visiting Larry and Dan and going to Expo East. If you missed it, here’s my recap. There were 1,200 vendors and lots of great new products and line extensions from some of my favorite brands. Some of my fave new finds were Treehouse Naturals Pecanmilk, The Wonder Belly antacids, Pirq’s new electrolyte drink, LOVO non-dairy chocolate and Henrietta.Said peanuts. Stay tuned for reviews and giveaways here soon! Have you tried anything new and exciting lately?
If we were having coffee… I’d ask what you’re watching and reading. I’d tell you that I’m reading/listening to The Winners, the last book in the Beartown series by Frederik Bachman, and we’re watching Bad Sisters on Apple+. Both are awesome.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that next month is our 21st wedding anniversary and we booked a 5 night getaway to Mexico City. I’ve been once for a few days and The Husband has never been. I’d ask if you’ve been and if you have any recommendations and what travels you have coming up.
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!
PS. Please don’t forget my great giveaways.