Today I’m joining Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner and Coco at Running With Perseverance for their monthly Ultimate Coffee Date linkup! Be sure to stop by their blogs for a cup of coffee and to say hello; and while you’re there, be sure to check out some of the other bloggers who are participating in the linkup.
If we were having coffee…..
I’d pass on the coffee and order hot chocolate. As much as I love the smell when Bill brews up a pot of coffee, I just can’t handle the bitter taste. Perhaps if I added enough sugar I’d like it, but who needs all that sugar?
If we were having coffee and hot chocolate…..
I’d tell you that today I really am having a coffee date with one of our hosts! Deborah and I decided to both run the For The Love of It 10K after she commented on my December Race Linkup post asking if I planned to run the race. Not one to miss a meet-up opportunity with a fellow running blogger, I jumped at the chance! Wednesday morning Deborah asked if I’d have time to stay for coffee after the race, and by the end of the day we had a nice little MRTT coffee date set up!
If we were having coffee and hot chocolate…..
I’d tell you that I just found the cutest running capris at Target – so cute that I bought multiple pairs! I’m wearing my favorite pair at today’s race so be sure to check out my Instagram post later today to see how my ensemble looks all pulled together!
Here’s a sneak preview of my flat runner!
If we were having coffee and hot chocolate…..
I’d tell you that I pulled last season’s shoes out of retirement since they match my outfit so perfectly. As I said to my BRF Erin, “Who am I; choosing fashion over function?” Even though they’re close to the end of their life expectancy, they should have a 10K left in them. For my knee’s sake, they’d better!
If we were having coffee and hot chocolate…..
I’d tell you that I’ve never run in a St. Paddy’s Day themed race and I’m considering it this year. One option is the Shamrock Shuffle 8K in Chicago on April 2nd, but the Chicago River will already be back to its normal color and that’s a big part of wanting to run a St. Paddy’s race in Chicago. Another option is the Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler or 5K on March 18th. The river would be green, but I’m nervous about how cold and windy it could be. Of course, two weeks probably wouldn’t make that much of a difference!
If we were having coffee and hot chocolate…..
I’d remind you that the Real Runners Virtual Summit begins on February 20th. During my interview for the summit, I spoke about running longevity and how my running has changed as I’ve gotten older. I also spoke about skin cancer awareness and what we can do to limit our time in the sun, especially during our longer training runs. We would love to have you join us for the summit, and if it will make registration easier for you, you can pay in three easy installments. Also, if you register before 8 PM EST on Sunday, you’ll receive a digital download of the book Yoga for Runners by Dr. Beth Brombosz. To register, please click here.
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- Questions:
- What would you tell me if we were having coffee?
- Who was the last person you met for the first time at a race?
- Are you racing today or tomorrow?
I’m so excited to hang out with today for a real coffee date! Cute tights indeed! It’s a lot colder than I thought so I just added some extra layers. See you soon!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you for suggesting this race and staying afterward for coffee! I had so much fun!
Please run the Wintrust 10 miler! I’m in and so is Kim from Running on the Fly! I’m still working on Marcia. It might be cold but it will be fun!
Good luck today!
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Okay, you and Kim just might be wearing me down! 😀 I’ll let you know as soon as I decide for sure. I know we’d have a fantastic time running together!
No racing anytime soon. I know you & the other Deb will have a blast! While I talk to strangers at races all the time, I’ve never actually made a friend at one. Yet.
I used to do a St. Pattys day race here, until they changed the location (it used to be flat & fast) & it just hasn’t worked out & it seems no one does it anymore either
Hot chocolate is always good. I don’t even like the smell of coffee — truthfully! And tea. Lots & lots of tea.
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What a bummer about the St. Paddy’s race being moved and no longer being popular. Wonder if they’ve considered moving it back?
How fun you get to meet Deborah and have a real coffee date. Those are cute capris. My office used to be very close to Target and I’d go there all the time. But we moved and now it’s close to Walmart. UGH. I miss my Target! I’m sorry I missed Wednesday Word. January has been a struggle. I’m glad to see it move on.
Yes, it was so nice to finally meet Deborah!
No worries about missing Wednesday Word; there’s always next month! 🙂
My first race isn’t until March, but I ran my 2nd 12 mile training run today. How finally to finally meet Deborah in person. LOL at digging out your old running shoes. I just donated most of my old ones but I do still have a few to chose from.
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Deborah and I had so much fun! Wish you could have joined us!
I commend your discipline for running, but I am the girl to sit on the sidelines and cheer you on with a hot steaming cup of Mocha in my hands! Can’t wait to see all of your accomplishments! You Go Girl!
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Thank you! I’ll run and you can make delicious post-run snacks for us to enjoy! 😀
Wait…you might be at the Wintrust 10-miler????? (say YES, say YES) I have had great luck with workout gear from Target…but have not seen the latest and greatest stuff…I might have to go check things out (literally). And, ditto to your thoughts on the coffee…I love the smell, but cannot swallow it without cringing (or spitting it out). Give me a foo foo chai latte’ and I’ll join you for “coffee.”
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You and Wendy are doing a great job of twisting my arm! I’ll let you know as soon as I decide. It certainly would be fun to meet you two and run a race together!
I’ve never run an 8K – automatic PR! haha Love love LOVE your flat runner, super cute! I love Target workout clothes – cheap enough to get the job done and they always look great.
And cheap enough to buy multiple items without breaking the bank!
I’ve run a few 8K’s, but it’s not a very common distance for a race, at least not around here.
I am jealous- a real live coffee/hot chocolate date- that is a winner!!! Love your flat runner! I am sure you can get one more run out of those shoes!
We had a fantastic time at coffee after the race, and it was so fun to finally meet Deborah. The shoes were fine, which made me wonder if I put them in retirement a little too soon…
I love the Shamrock Shuffle! That is one race I try to do every year. I am thinking of the 10 Miler in March but almost every year it is either cold or raining. I’ll check the weather forecast and maybe I’ll do the 5k. Or I can show up and cheer for you ladies.
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I’m seriously leaning toward the Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler and will probably make my final decision by mid-week. It would be fun to have a blogger meet-up!
Your outfit is adorable! I love the flat pic- cute! Also love that you got to meet a fellow blogger face to face- quite nice I am sure!
Thanks, Barrie! Yes, it was really nice meeting Deborah after following each other’s blogs for several years.
I better get my butt to Target! Those capris are really cute! No racing this weekend but I have a Valentine’s one next weekend. I am looking forward to it! It is supposed to me be nice (high 30’s)! Three years ago when I did the race it was 26 degrees below windchill. So this year it will balmy!
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Good luck on your race next weekend; enjoy the “balmy” weather! 😉 I can’t imagine running a race in -26° windchill.
I met one kinda local blogger for the first time last March at the Lucky Run. Her name is Kimberly from Running On The Fly. She’s so super sweet both online and IRL. I’ve gotten to meet up with her at a few races since. It’s so fun to meet other runners/bloggers at races that you met online through their blogs!
My first race of 2017 is a 5K next month. I always look forward to this race, it’s flat and fast!
Kim seems so nice! I’m thinking of going to Chicago for the Wintrust Lakefront 10-Miler, and if I do, I’ll get to meet both Kim and Wendy (from Taking The Long Way Home). I’d love to meet them both!
Flat and fast races are the best! 🙂
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