Somehow I looked up and it was October. Time is flying so fast!
Since it’s the first Saturday of October, I’m joining in the Ultimate Coffee Date linkup, hosted by Coco, Deborah, and Lynda! Go to any of their sites to see what everyone’s posting, it’s a great way to get to know other bloggers!
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The Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…work is really intense right now! Last month when we met over coffee, I shared that I’ve moved into the main office at work and am getting adjusted to the “corporate life” in my project manager role. Well, work is really picking up for me now.
It’s really exciting to be part of such a massive project. We’re still in the development stages and almost every day I have meetings in the board room with Senior VP’s and VP’s, or I’m handling random tasks and calling people for information. It’s been pretty stressful though because there’s so much that I’m learning. It’s a lot to take in being new to all of this. When I get home each night, I’m mentally and physically exhausted…
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…September was my greatest month for traffic ever at Run With No Regrets! I am so proud. I was fortunate to have some great guest posts and have the opportunity to promote the Love Run Half Marathon, which brought in a lot of page views. Hopefully, some new visitors will find their way back here!
I am still a tiny, tiny blog…I don’t get thousands of page views a day. I continue to work hard to do all the things we bloggers have to do. I’ve been using Pinterest much more aggressively thanks to Tailwind (affiliate link), and I’m doing a better job of staying ahead of my editorial calendar. Check out my review of Tailwind and how it can help you with your Pinterest scheduling!
I recently won a free seat to the How to Grow An Authentic Email List course (affiliate link)! It is a very comprehensive program with worksheets, audio, and video tutorials, all self-paced. I really have to take the time to improve my newsletter, so this came right on time! I have so many ideas on things that I want to do, but they will take a lot of work and I’m definitely scared that I’m biting off more than I can chew, or that I put in the work and no one will be interested, sigh…
At Createifwriting.comIf we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I think I’m starting to get stronger. I’ve mentioned that I’m doing daily pushups and sit ups and it really is starting to become routine…when I’m not too exhausted from work. Yesterday, I did 20 pushups non-stop!
Running is also feeling easier, somehow. I don’t know if it’s because we’re in the fall and the weather is less oppressive, or the cross training is actually working, but I’ve been feeling really good. It’s very exciting, maybe there are more PR’s in my future?
And maybe the Tough Mudder won’t be so awful after all? Who am I kidding…I’m still scared that I’ll hurt or embarrass myself!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I now have a FitBit! I have had a Misfit Shine since last Christmas, but I’ve constantly had problems with it. Every time I change the battery, it stops working. And I’ve had so many days where it’s lost my data. Needless to say, very frustrating.
So I said, “Enough is enough” and bought the FitBit Charge! I bought it from Road Runners Sports and only paid $93! I’m loving it so far. I now need to find more friends so that I stay motivated to get in my steps! When I don’t run, my steps are pretty low…so this will be great motivation! If you have a FitBit, let’s be friends!!
What would you share with me over coffee?
If we were having coffee….I’d congratulate you on all those push-ups! I do push-ups regularly, but have been a little lack-luster recently, so thanks for the reminder to “get down on the floor.” My job has been very stressful recently as well….crazy busy and I also have been coming home mentally running on empty and physically wiped out. It’s all good, though.
I love my Fitbit. I’ve had it long enough now that I pretty much know how I did each day, but the reminder is good and it still motivates me.
I’m glad your new job is going well and it sounds rewarding. Good luck with your blog classes, blogging really does require a lot of time and energy, but it’s so fun.
Congrats with all your success! Are you seeing a lift in visitors from using Tailwind? I’ve been wanting to get more involved with Pinterest but I’m not sure if the payoff is going to be worth the effort
Glad to hear that your new job is going well. Isn’t it great to feel like you are getting stronger? You totally got this tough mudder. You seem very prepared! Thanks for joining us for coffee today and congrats on the increased blog traffic
You are looking strong and ready for the Tough Mudder! I’ve heard great things about that blog course. Hope you’ll share some tips. 😉
I love my fitbit. I need to start wearing it again.
I know Pinterest is the best platform for my blog’s traffic. HOpefully you will see a impact soon.
I so need to do pushups regular, even if it’s only a few a day it is a weakness of mine. You are looking very strong too I might add!! Congratulations on your success of your blog and gaining more views and viewers. I love my fitbit make sure to add me using my email too!
Sound like the new job is going well! That is always exciting and challenging! My fitbit pooped out but my new one is on the way- hope you like it! It is fun to have fitbit friends and create challenges to keep you moving! Have a great week!
20 pushups! That’s impressive! My goal for the offseason is to do more strength work and learn to do a pull-up. ONE pull-up would do!
Hang in there with work stress, it’s just par for the course with working in an office… All the more why it’s so important to RUN! 🙂 Hope things settle down for you soon!
20 push ups is awesome! I try to sets when I am weight training 🙂
I bet the core work and the cooler temps are helping your running. I am 100% sure the cooler temps help me lol
I have been trying to work more on crunches, planks, leg lifts each week. It takes a lot of time trying to fit it all in, but I do feel it helps my running.
Great job on the push-ups! That arm strength will come in handy for your Tough Mudder. I did one a couple of years ago and was so nervous in the months before the race that I started doing 2-a-day workouts. One where I would focus on strength and one where I’d run. In the end, I think the strength helped the most (because who can actually ‘run’ up a mountain?!) It will be fun and you’ll do great!
You’re going to love Tough Mudder and you absolutely will not embarrass yourself! Everyone is so helpful on course it will be a great experience for you. And I agree that running is getting easier- the oppressive summer temps didn’t do anything for me!
Glad things are going well for you at your job and on your blog. Way to go!
Push ups and sit ups….I need to get on those! I have falling off a bit on weight training-maybe adding those push ups could be a good way to get back at it.
Tough Mudder-I have friends who love that race…I haven’t done it…I had a bad experience with a mud race and haven’t been able to get past it……nothing gross or anything. You will do fine!
Having a fitbit is the best way to stay motivated. I have fitbit from long and now became addicted to it. The first thing I check in the morning is my fitbit. Really thankful to you for the wonderful blog!
Such a cute idea for a post! If we were having coffee I would tell you that you are more fit than me. I cannot do more than 3 push ups! I am working on my upper body strength! lol As far as the fit bit it seam like everyone around me has one. I think I am going to get one to help me on my get fit journey. Thanks for sharing!