Happy Saturday! I can’t deny that I live for the weekends! Somehow it’s already April, and since it’s the first Saturday of the month, I’m joining in the Ultimate Coffee Date, hosted by Lynda of Fitness Mom Wine Country, Coco at Got2Run4Me, and Deborah of Confessions of a Mother Runner. It’s a great way to slow things down and just reflect on what’s been going on lately! So won’t you join me? I think this time I’ll have some of Oprah’s Chai Tea Latte from Starbucks…when I was in California last week I discovered that it’s pretty good!
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Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I was really sad about the winter leaving because I’ve really enjoyed training in the winter. And I even wrote a post about it! But since my trip in California, I am SO over the cold weather! The 80-90 degree temps teased me and now I’m struggling to enjoy runs in 50-60 degree weather! In Philly we still have mornings in the low 30’s…it’s been a struggle! I think I need to find more excuses to escape to the beach!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I’ve got a guest post coming up on Snacking in Sneakers! I’ll be writing about the benefits of taking it slower when training for a race…kind of like a Tortoise and the Hare debate! When it goes live, I’ll be sure to let you know and hopefully you’ll be able to check it out – here it is! I’m also SUPER excited that I will be a guest host on one of my favorite linkups, Tuesdays on the Run! We’ll be talking about Training and Time Management, so hopefully you will join in the linkup here at Run With No Regrets, MCM Mama Runs, Run the Great Wide Somewhere, or My No Guilt Life this coming Tuesday!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I’m getting really excited about softball! My team captain and a few of my teammates got together at the batting cages earlier this week. Let me tell you, I have a LOT to learn. I don’t know a thing about how to hit a softball…and I had the “luck” to have the ball bounce off the bat and hit me in the face! But, I am not discouraged. I’ve been reading a ton of articles and I really want to practice and continue to improve. I just miss the days when I was young and things were so much easier to learn! My over-thinking gets me every time! Any and all tips are appreciated!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I can’t believe the Cherry Blossom Run is 8 days away. It’s crazy! I have one long run today and then I’m tapering until the big race! It’s been an amazing ride these past few months. And I don’t want it to end…so I’ll be continuing to work with Coach Kristy as I gear up for the 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Half Marathon on June 13! I can’t wait to see what my training plan will look like!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…we don’t have any Easter plans this weekend, unfortunately. Hopefully we can have a nice, quiet brunch and dinner.
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I’m finally motivated to get in better shape and to eat better this month. I’ve been pretty stressed the past several weeks, and I haven’t been eating well at all. Now that I’m seeing the consequences of my bad behavior (particularly in my midsection), it’s time to make a change! No more French fries when I should get a salad. No more buying candy every week. No more takeout when I can make dinner! I have a long overdue appointment with my dietitian and I will be honest with her…I need to get back on track! And even though I’ve been running, I have really neglected strengthening my core and overall stretching. Time to reset!
What would you tell me if we were having coffee? Do you have any special Easter plans?
I love Easter weekend! Church and lunch with the family- it is always a nice time! Good luck with the Cherry Blossom run- sounds like fun!!!
Thanks Mary Beth! It’s been a great weekend so far 🙂
I didn’t know you played softball-how fun! Cherry blossom is going to be great. The weather is finally breaking I think. Can’t wait to hear about your race. Take it easy this week. Thanks for linking up with us always great to have you!
Well the problem is that I’m playing softball but I don’t play softball, lol! I’m hoping to learn and have fun getting to know my coworkers better. So fun linking up! 🙂
I definitely feel you on being stressed lately and not eating as well as I should. I’m going to try to get back on board along with you!…once I finish this flourless chocolate cake I made for Passover ha ha.
Isn’t it funny how you quickly get used to different temperatures and then it’s hard to go back to what you were just running in? It’s funny how quickly 50° feels freezing!
Oh your cake sounds delicious Ali! I couldn’t say no to that either. I’m taking baby steps to get back to healthier eating…I definitely need to plan my lunches for the week again!
I’m with you on not eating so great lately – something I’ll be working on too! I’m so excited for all of you running Cherry Blossom and so bummed I’m missing it. Happy Easter!!
Hope you have a great Easter, Michelle! I’m still bummed I won’t be able to meet you at Cherry Blossom!
I hear ya on the stress eating. Sometimes, when you are so busy working through whatever is right in front of you, the healthy choices go right down the tubes. I’m the same way. Crossing fingers things ease up and you see your good choices making a positive effect on you 🙂
Thanks Katie! I’m getting encouraged to get back on the healthy eating wagon!
Good luck on your upcoming races…and in softball! I wish I could offer some tips, but I am probably the last person you would want on your team (I have zero hand-eye coordination)! I know what you mean about slacking on the stretching and strengthening part of running, I have the same problem! But I recently resolved to start attending yoga to address that area!
Yoga is great! I need to get back into it and keep saying that I will…hope you enjoy it!
Oh my gosh Janelle, you are like the millionth person {okay maybe not a million} but so many bloggers are running the Cherry Blossom. I am really jealous. I am glad you enjoyed your visit to California, yes our weather has been amazing, however we need rain so so badly. I had to read your first paragraph twice, I thought is said “snacking with snickers”…So I thought, what chocolate?? I hear you about food like french fries or candy. I am so so bad with stuff like that. Thank you for having coffee with us and happy Easter 🙂
Glad I could participate in the linkup Lynda! I hope to meet some of the other bloggers that are doing Cherry Blossom, it would be so awesome!
You’re going to great at your race! And don’t beat yourself up for falling off the healthy eating wagon. I’m right there with you. We all do the best we can, right?
Aw thanks Wendy! Fingers crossed! And you’re right, we do the best we can!
I used to live in California, so I know what you mean about getting teased about that warm weather. Now that we live in Colorado, I envy my friends in California talking about sunny walks in January when it’s 75 in San Diego (and only 30 in Colorado!). I’m excited for you and your Cherry Blossom race!
If we were having coffee I’d tell you about how I’m slowly easing back into running and hoping to run a 5K before Memorial Day weekend!
Ahh Denver had snow that delayed my flight to Cali! Does it ever get warm there? Just kidding! 🙂 Good luck with your getting back to running!
Good luck with Cherry Blossom! I’ve been stress eating and need to get back to healthier foods this month as well.
Thanks! Gotta get back on track!
I’m jealous of your 50-60 degree weather with 30’s in the morning. Here in NH it was 26* when we left for church this morning!
I’m with you on indulgences showing up in my midsection first. Ugh!
Hi there!! It looks like you’re going to have an AWESOME spring 🙂 I’m over winter, too!!
I hope you had a great weekend!! Love the beach shot. makes me wish it was summer!
Hats off to you for running in 30 degree weather! I’ve never been keen on running for fitness or even for recreation, but I was in the military and had to PT a lot in very cold weather on early mornings and just cold day in general. It was absolutely not my favorite thing to do, especially since I’m from the south where 70 degrees is considered chilly.
I think its a wonderful time of the year to start getting in shape and eating better. Fortunately, the nice weather gives way to wanting to be more active and eat lighter (at least for me!) so that serves as great motivation!
This time of year is great for getting refreshed and getting back to healthy habits. I don’t know what I would do with myself if I considered the 70’s chilly weather…I’m from Buffalo, NY originally so cold weather is in my blood! Thankfully the weather is slowly getting to where it should be!