We are back to Friday, my favorite day of the week!
I’m linking up with the DC Trifecta: Mar from Mar on the Run, Cynthia from You Signed Up for What, and Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC for the Friday Five! We will all be talking about what we love about the Spring!
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5 Best Things About Spring!
I am extremely glad that this evening will be the official start of spring! I think I can safely say that the majority of this country experienced awful winter weather that seemed to have no end in sight! And it may even still be snowing in your neck of the woods, like it is right now in Philly! I thought the Polar Vortex was bad last year, but this year Mother Nature really let us have it with super cold temperatures and too much snow! So I thought I would share some of the wonderful things to look forward to with spring weather!
Flowers!
This one is pretty obvious…when the trees and flowers begin to bloom it’s the most beautiful thing about spring! I missed the Flower Show this year, but I look forward to building up our own home garden on our back deck. I mentioned at the Ultimate Coffee Date that I’m getting into gardening, and I really hope that it will become a very fun and productive hobby!
Bike Rides
I am so excited for the weather to be warm enough to get back on my bike! My bike is VERY beat up and in desperate need of a replacement, so I’m considering getting a new one, probably a hybrid, that I can use both around the city and out on the gorgeous trails in the Greater Philadelphia area.
What’s even more exciting is that Philly is joining the 21st century and starting up a Bike Share this spring! I really don’t like driving around the city and would love to reduce my carbon footprint and burn a good amount of calories, so I look forward to signing up!
How cute are these bikeshare bikes?? Can’t wait!Beer Gardens
Have I mentioned that I love beer? But only the good stuff (It is NOT Miller time!). Philadelphia just so happens to be one of the big beer capitals of the U.S., and in June we’ll have the annual Philly Beer Week! And on top of that, Philly has become the city of beer gardens, and I look forward to seeing what will pop up this spring and through the summer and fall. I’m looking forward to heading back to Frankford Hall in Fishtown, Spruce Street Harbor Park near Penn’s Landing, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Pop-Up Garden…among others!
Credit to uwishunu.com…amazing beer garden options in the city!Baseball?!
I never would have thought that baseball would be on my list, but Bret is a Kansas City Royals fan and last year I had a great time following them all the way through their World Series Run! We are planning a trip to see them play the Yankees this spring, so I’m really excited about it! We will also catch some of the Minor League games for the Camden Riversharks and the Wilmington Blue Rocks…bring it on (but don’t tell Bret that)!
Racing Season!
Spring is well-known for its racing season and I am SO excited to be healthy enough this year to be a part of it! As you know, I’ve been training for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run coming up on April 12. I’m also participating in the Run for Clean Air 5K on April 18, the Zooma Women’s 10K in Annapolis on May 30, and the 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Half Marathon on June 13. I can’t wait to put away the pants and only wear running shorts for the next several months!
I’m also looking forward to spectating at the famous Broad Street Run since I have several friends who’ll be participating this year. It’s usually a very fun day!
What do you love about the spring? What are you most looking forward to?
I love going to baseball games. I went to the opening Phillies game the other yr and it was so much fun.
Oh I forgot about the Phillies (I know they’ve been terrible lately), we should probably go to one of their games as well, duh! Haha.
I love the sight of those flowers – hopefully we’ll be able to actually see some soon 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Yes, we need flowers, soon!! You too Michelle!
I took my bike this week and I realized how much I missed riding outside! I run outside all winter, and yes, I enjoy shedding my layers, but the bike! It was heavenly.
I can’t wait to have that feeling!
Yay for racing season and flowers in bloom! Can’t wait til it warms up here so I can really enjoy being outdoors! 🙂
I can’t wait either…spring is here but still in hiding!
YAY!! I love this! Gosh, that’s for the reminder…instead I’ll turn a blind eye to the snow and read this post instead 😉
Ugh the snow is so pretty but such a pain at the same time! This is going to be a great season!
I had no idea that Philly was the beer capitol..lol. Every year we do the April fools race in Atlantic City and it just so happens that the race is the same weekend as the beer festival. You should drive over and check it out.
I never have done a race in AC so it’s definitely on my list…thanks for the tip!
I love seeing everything in bloom! It just makes everything so pretty, especially after most areas have been so dreary throughout the Winter.
I’m starting to see some of the trees budding…excites me every time!
BASEBALL!!!! Yes!!!! Can’t wait for opening day!
🙂 Baseball really has grown on me!
Janelle, I really hadn’t thought about baseball until now; you’ve got me checking schedules – ha! I love Spring/Summer racing season, as well; first race of Spring for me is tomorrow – woo hoo! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for a lovely post!
I hope you had a great race Tara! I’ll have to check your recap!
I’m with you on the bike rides! I actually don’t love biking (I’m a scaredy cat when I have to bike on roads), but my husband is a huge biker and doesn’t run, so it’s something we can do together. My spring goal race is May 3, and by then I hope the snow will be gone and it will actually feel like spring! Happy Spring!
Riding in the city is definitely scary…I prefer the peaceful trails! Nice you can enjoy with your hubs. Good luck on your upcoming race…yes, I’d hope the weather would be warm by then!
Spring flowers are amazing! I was hoping to do Zooma Annapolis too but we are going out of town that weekend. There’s always next year! The 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Half Marathon sounds really interesting! Good luck with your training!
Thanks Alanna! It’s my first Zooma so I’m super excited about it!
Love the blooming flowers and Spring racing!
Great minds 🙂
I’m definitely looking forward to the warmer weather! <3 + all the pretty flowers + bright spring colors definitely won't hurt! 😀
Yes spring colors really brighten things up after a long, long winter!
i love spring! i’m not a big beer drinker but dc does have some great beer gardens!
Ah…I will have to explore these beer gardens!! Maybe after the Cherry Blossom race haha!
I can’t wait to get outside on my bike! Now we just need spring to arrive 🙂
I know right?! Mother Nature did not get the memo!
Ohhhh I had forgotten about the beer gardens! There is also a lot of wine festivals in the spring over here by the vineyards. Now I am even more excited about Spring!
I need to learn more about wine…Philly Wine Week just started but I think I’m going to miss out on everything. I still haven’t visited a vineyard, ugh!
I have an old mountain bike that I still ride occasionally. It’s School.Bus.Yellow. If the rain holds off today, I think I’ll give her a spin. Good luck with your Spring races. Looks like fun.
Schoolbus yellow, I love it! Hope you got to go for a ride this weekend! I’m really excited about my spring races because most of them are new to me!
One day I would love to run the Broad Street 10. When I was on a work trip a couple years ago I was able to go to Frankford Hall – it was a fun spot.
Oh yeah Frankford Hall is such a hot-spot, I love their pretzels! Broad Street is definitely one of those ultimate Philly races to do at least once!
Great list. How about beer gardens after races? 2 for 1 from your list.
Yes I’ve been seeing the post-race beer gardens growing in popularity around here…definitely my kind of race!
I’m really looking forward to running in shorts even though my one snow day run was a blast. You’ll have to let me know where you’re cheering during the BSR so I can wave when I run by!
Krissie I’ll probably be at Spring Garden on the west side of the street…I’ll definitely be on the lookout!
YES to spring flowers and beer! Hehe. The sunshine and warmer weather make me so happy.
Of course it was in the upper 20’s this morning though…sheesh!