Is it okay for us to have an unplanned coffee date? There’s so much to catch up on!
Every first Saturday of the month is the Ultimate Coffee Date linkup, hosted by Coco, Deborah, and Lynda! I’m a little late this month, but I still wanted to join in the fun. 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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Ultimate Coffee Date Linkup
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I was selected as a Social Runner for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run!
Social Runners have complimentary entry to the Cherry Blossom Run and get to share their training journeys on social media. We also get amazing swag from New Balance and get to participate in some awesome VIP events on race weekend.
I entered the contest on a whim and really didn’t think I’d have a shot…so imagine my surprise when I was called on Wednesday night and told that I was selected! I’m SO pumped!!
And I’m not the only one…I’m super excited and happy that Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC is also a Social Runner for the race!
It’s going to be amazing, I can’t wait to run CUCB for the second time!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I’ve been really working hard on the blog and making some investments that I hope will be worth every penny.
I’ve created a beautiful landing page where I hope to attract more members to the blog! I’m so happy to have about 85 subscribers to my newsletter, where I send the latest blog posts, plus share some other things about running, healthy living and getting to know me better.
Are you signed up yet? I’m now offering a FREE Cheat Sheet to help you keep and maintain your running routine. It’s my first time creating something like this, and I hope that you guys find it helpful. I’m looking to make even more free printables in the near future – I just have to figure out all the logistics. It’s fun and a little frustrating trying to figure it out, to be honest!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I’m really excited about Thanksgiving this year! For the first time in a few years, I’m going to my hometown of Buffalo, New York to spend Thanksgiving with my entire family. The last 2 years, we had Thanksgiving at our place in Philly. I don’t head up to Buffalo very often, and as my family members go through various health issues, it seems more important than ever to spend time with them when I can.
But of course, I can’t help but think about all of the FOOD! Sorry, but I’m not going to be eating healthy this year. This is going to be my day to feast!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…we’ve been checking Open Houses to buy in the city. Yes, I want to be a homeowner! We’re still in the very early stages right now…we don’t have a realtor yet, but we’re looking at a couple of neighborhoods that I think would be great for us. A few weeks ago we saw an AMAZING home that was absolutely perfect. So I know there’s a house for us….stay tuned!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…work is going pretty well! I’m still adjusting to the office life, but I really have no complaints right now. We’re hitting a very important deadline on the project, so that’s going to make this coming week very interesting. I’m still in the “calm before the storm”, but I’m just trying to do my best to keep up, understand all the aspects of the business.
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…that I’m really excited about training for spring races! Now that I know I’ll be doing the Credit Union Cherry Blossom, I Have to make decisions on what other races I’m doing. It looks like I’ll also be doing the Philly Love Run Half Marathon, but I’m also considering training for my first marathon this spring….any recommendations? What are you racing this spring?
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! What would you share with me over coffee?
I love the new landing page!! And your thanksgiving dinner sounds FANTASTIC!! I can’t wait to hear all about your upcoming races!! 🙂
Thanks, Rachel! Thanksgiving dinner is going to be ridiculous, LOL! I’ll be taking tons of pictures.
LOL, I wondered how I had missed a coffee date post! So happy for you about Cherry Blossom — and I think this means we will get to meet on race weekend!
I can’t wait to meet you!! It’s going to be an amazing weekend 🙂
I’m sure seeing your family in Buffalo for Thanksgiving will be great and special. Enjoy!
If we were having coffee I would tell you that I’m excited to hear that you might be considering training for a Marathon. Awesome – I think you can definitely do it.
Re: spring marathon suggestions, just depends on what is important to you in a marathon. Uber Endurance Sports hosts a series of German-themed races ( I recall you did one of their halfs?), including a marathon in June, but there is little crowd support and it can obviously get really hot in June. Plus a spring marathon means training through the winter.
If you don’t mind traveling, I highly recommend Grandma’s Marathon in Minnesota in June. Easy point-to-point course, plus it’s a big race so lots of weekend festivities and crowd support, and the weather in Northern Minnesota is usually pretty mild in June.
I personally love the Philly Marathon. I think it’s a great marathon for a rookie as it is almost completely flat and has decent crowd support and it’s during a great time of year. I’m running it for the 6th time next weekend. I just can’t get enough of it.
Congrats on the social runner recognition! I love the 10 mile distance–it’s my favorite distance, in fact! I almost hit it this morning!!!
So excited for you! Congrats how fun! I hope to be running the race this year too. WE can finally meet up I hope
I just LOVE your blog! Congrats on the CU Cherry Blossom! I wish we had something like that in Iowa. And, Thanksgiving dinner….it’s one day a year. “Unhealthy” food is OK, it’s all a moderation thing. Myself, husband and a neighbor organized a small Turkey Trot, this will be the fourth year. We all meet at a nearby park, and have a 1, 2, and 3-mile route for any and all fitness levels. No timing mats, just running for the fun of it. Then, we all get to go back home to our festivities and (somewhat) guilt-free food 😉
Thanks, Kim! I love Thanksgiving – so cool that you’ll have your Turkey Trot nearby! Turns out the one I wanted to go to sold out 🙁
CONGRATS on being a social runner!! That is amazing!! I know that race sells out in a heart beat so super super cool! And good luck with the home search! So many exciting things.
I’ll be in Philly this weekend for the marathon – maybe I’ll get to see you?
Thanks, Nicole! I’m so excited about the race! I’ll be back in Philly after the race is over, not sure if you’ll still be around? Let me know!
Aw. Sounds like you have a lot going on and that’s awesome! Congratulations on the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. I really want to run that race one day. You re going to have so much fun!
Thanks, Jenn! 🙂
Wow congrats! Thats awesone. Great coffee date advice all throughout this post 🙂 Oh and that Thanksgiving dinner! I know all about the ones like that.
Congratulations on the home shopping. We have been in our home for 11 years and recently gave a few rooms a facelift. We are very happy with the results. I just started a new job and the storm has hit. LOL Good luck on your upcoming races.
If we were having coffee I’d tell you I can’t wait for Thanksgiving and all the new recipes I’m creating for our guests. I’d also tell you I’ve already started listening to christmas music. Secretly. In my car when I’m by myself haha
Oh my gosh it’s almost time for Christmas music! I always forget and then I get so excited 🙂
Congrats on being selected as one of the CUCB Social Runners for 2016! I’m so excited for you and Courtney!
Thanks so much, Kathryn! 🙂
That thanksgiving mean looks delicious!
Delicious and extremely unhealthy, lol.
What a fun update! Congrats on being selected as a social runner and woohoo for starting to look at homes! I can’t wait until we are in that chapter of life =)
Thanks, Becki! We’re still in the super early stages, but it’s fun to think of our future home.