We are in February and it already seems like it’s flying! Or is that just me?
Since it’s the first Saturday of the month, I’m linking up with the Ultimate Coffee Date, hosted by Coco, Deborah, and Lynda! It’s a fun way to share what’s going on in your life and get to know other bloggers, so check them out!
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Ultimate Coffee Date – February
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…You know how I recently talked about my nervousness about being a race ambassador? I really appreciated all the kind words and reassurance I received from everyone. Thank you for the support, it really means a lot.
So guess what happened? Earlier this week, I was selected to be part of the Rock ‘N’ Blog team! Seriously!
I thought it was such a long-shot that I would be chosen, and yet here I am! They look to be a really fun group, so I’m looking forward to meeting new people! Now I have to decide which Rock ‘N Roll races I will do this year. I just signed up for the Rock ‘N Roll DC on March 12! Maybe I’ll see you there?
I’ll have a discount code to share with you soon for $15 off any half marathon or marathon in the U.S. and Canada. It’ll be posted on the race discounts page, so please stay tuned!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…while I’m looking forward to abstaining from alcohol for Lent, I can’t deny that I’m enjoying this last week of drinking! We’ve gone out a couple of nights with friends and I enjoyed a couple of beers and cocktails without regret! Let’s call it an extended Mardi Gras…I won’t be able to drink any special cocktails for Valentine’s Day, but I can at least look forward to some delicious beer while noshing during the Super Bowl on Sunday!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I’m participating in Mar’s 14 Days of Self Challenge for self-care, but this first week hasn’t been going so well. My sleep patterns have been erratic and many of my good intentions fell by the wayside.
But after my run on Friday, I took the time to take an Epsom salt bath with a really nice goat milk soap that I received for Christmas. I felt amazing! I’m in desperate need of some TLC, so hopefully this weekend I can keep it up! My hair is my next big challenge…it needs a LOT of work!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…work is going pretty well and still keeping me very busy. It’s been great to feel that I’m contributing to an important project, and I’m hoping that we make some big moves in the next couple of weeks! I do need to work on my wardrobe, though…it’s time to buy more professional clothing! President’s Day sales, anyone?
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…training mode is really kicking into high gear for the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. Running is starting to take over my life again! I’m still balancing the running with strength training, but it has been pretty exhausting each night! So I hope I settle into a groove soon. I just began fundraising for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as a Social Runner for Cherry Blossom. I would appreciate any small donation, it’s going to such a great cause!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…we’re moving forward in the home buying process: We have a realtor! We met our prospective realtor last weekend for an “interview” and we really hit it off. Funniest thing ever? He’s a runner too! So I think that with his experience and fun personality, we should have a great experience as Bret and I make the hugest purchase of our lives! I’m really looking forward to what lies ahead! So many houses to see!
What would you share with me over coffee? Are you running any RnR races this year? What do you like to do for self-care?
One of my vets is a runner, another wants to run but has bad feet . . . . we’re everywhere!
I’d really love to take an epsom salt bath but that would mean cleaning my tub really well. Maybe I should just soak my feet one of these days? I think a bath would freak the animals out anyway. They just hate when I’m unavailable, and being covered with water makes me unavailable. 🙂
It’s hard to balance running and strength training and yet so important!
You’re so funny! I think an epsom foot soak would be awesome too!
I’m registered for the RnR half but think I’m dropping down to the 5K. It doesn’t jive well with my half marathon training plans and goal race! Hopefully I’ll get to meet you since I’m away Cherry Blossom weekend! Congrats on the realtor, so exciting for you. And there is still one week left of the self-care challenge. You got this!
Ooh we will have to meet up in DC, I’ll be in town a few days early for a conference, so I really hope to meet you! And yes, I am committing to doing better this week in the self-care challenge!
The RnR series has not come to France yet, though I know they do a race in Ireland and possibly Spain. Maybe one day !
I am thinking of giving up alcohol for the month (or 2) before my marathon… or at least cutting back, even if I don’t drink much.
If there was an RnR in France I would be SO there! Ireland is soo tempting! I’m curious to see if quitting drinking will help with my running somehow…
Congrats on the RnR blog gig should be lots of fun for you! Yes CB training mode is on. That’s why I did the 10k this weekend to keep me motivated. My virtual training plan said 10 m today which seemed like a lot to me as the race is in 2 months. Thanks for joining for coffee!
I hope you had a great time at your 10K! Phew, I’m not up to 10 miles yet…I guess in a couple more weeks. Thanks, as always, for the coffee date! 🙂
Congrats on the RNR DC crew 🙂 and good luck house hunting!
Thanks a lot, Karen!
So glad you made the Rock n Blog team! Hopefully we’ll get to meet up at one of the races. I hear you on trying to balance the running and strength training – it can be tiring for sure. Good luck with your training!
Thanks a lot, Michelle! We gotta make it happen this year :).
Wow, it’s already time for training for the Cherry Blossom?! Because you run it every year, it always seems to me like it JUST happened!
I need to update my professional wardrobe, too, but I hate spending money on clothes I’ll only wear to work. It never seems worth it. 🙁
Haha, time flies, right? I’m so excited to be doing this race again!
I’m still getting used to wearing “nice” clothing to work but I at least need to get some more slacks! I feel like I’m wearing the same stuff every week, sigh!
Cherry Blossum 10-miler. Definitely on my bucket list!! Congrats on the R’nR blog team 😉 If we were having coffee, I’d slide off my fuzzy slippers and show you my pretty toe nails LOL I finally gave my toes some TLC this afternoon 😉
Thanks, Kim! Hopefully you’ll get to run Cherry Blossom soon! I’ve been meaning to give myself a pedi all weekend…they are definitely in need, haha!
Oh, house hunting is such an interesting process! We saw some great places and some where we thought – what were they thinking! I hope you find a place you really like.
Thanks, Coco! We’re pretty sure about the neighborhood, but we’ll see how it goes!
I took a bath (which I never do) with one of those Lush bath bombs in the kids’ tub. It was fabulous until I drained the tub to discover it was a GLITTER BOMB!!! Kind of fun but kind of a mess too! Haha! Yay for RnR!!! So exciting!!
Omg that is too funny! Good to know about the Lush bath bombs, haha. And yes, hopefully I’ll get to meet you at an RnR race this year!
Whoooohooo! ! Get it girl! ! I want to be like you when I grow up! ! Congrats on RnR!! That is awesome!!
Yeah house ownership!!
I have been slacking on running training. I need to get my is together for real!!!!
Mar’s 14 day has been awesome for me. It has really helped me to focus and take some time purposely.
Aw…thanks, Tamieka! You’ll be back out there soon, no worries :). And totally agreed about Mar’s challenge. Gotta make the time to take care of self!
Congrats on being a race ambassador…so cool…good luck with the house hunt…so exciting…self care = spinning, barre and I’m starting to meditate:)
Thanks so much, Kim! And those methods of self-care sound great!
Ahhhhh! Look at you go. Another ambassadorship. Congratulations!!! And good luck with the home buying process. We are actually in processing of selling our home. But luckily, my mom is a realtor, so that part of the process is a bit easier for us. It’s stressful, but you will make it through. Good luck!!
Thanks a lot, Lara! And I hope your home selling goes well too!
Congrats on being chosen as part of the RockNBlog team! How exciting to be looking for your first home. You will enjoy getting to see the different houses. I’ve gotten really lazy with my work attire. It is something I need to focus on this year.
Thanks a lot, HoHo! I can’t wait to explore the homes. There are so many places to get cute work clothes, i just need to make the time to go!
Congrats on getting selected as part of the Rock ‘N’ Blog team–that’s awesome! :]! Good luck on your training and your house search!
Thank you, Farrah! 🙂