We’re a few days into June and I’m so excited about it! I think it’s going to be a great month, how about you?
Since we’re in June and it’s the first Saturday of the month, it’s time to catch up over coffee with the Ultimate Coffee Date, hosted by Deborah, Coco, and Lynda!
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Ultimate Coffee Date – June 2016
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that I spent Memorial Day weekend in Maine and had the most amazing time! I had no idea how beautiful it is there…wow. The trees, the water, the ships…just breathtaking! We stayed in a lovely 2 bedroom cottage and had amazing views of the water. We went hiking at our campsite and Acadia State Park, went sightseeing through various towns in Maine, and of course we had to get lobster! While I didn’t get to go on a run, the trails did provide a great workout!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you… that the 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Half Marathon is today! By the time you read this, I’ll be either preparing for the race, running through Pennypack Park, or celebrating the finish! I’ll be posting updates on Instagram so do check it out! The race is hilly and we’ve had really hot weather lately, so I’m not expecting a PR but we’ll see how it goes! Hopefully, it’ll be a successful conclusion to spring racing!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…I really enjoyed hanging with City Fit Girls for Global Running Day and meeting some new ladies, like Mimi, Bridget, and Patty. Running with a group has so many benefits, and it especially helps when the weather is so miserably hot and humid! I have to do a better job of running with them at least once a month! Check out my Running Club Roundup with them to see why they are so great to run with!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that speaking of City Fit Girls, I’m signed up for their annual FitRetreat on August 20! Their 150 tickets sold out in just 2 days! It’s been great seeing City Fit Girls grow so much from year to year. A few of my favorite blogger ladies like Mar, Nicole, and Serena will be there too, so I really look forward to meeting them!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that I’m excited to move at the end of the month but now I’m realizing I need to pack! It’s time to make some lists, collect some boxes, and find a mover that won’t cost and arm and a leg. I’ve also got to figure out how to get my 2-piece sectional out of our apartment. I had to get it disassembled to get it in (which was NOT cheap), but I may be able to hoist it out through the back…I just need to make a decision soon! I’m hoping that by the next round of the Ultimate Coffee Date, we’ll be all moved in!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…I’ve been thinking about my birthday plans coming up this summer. I have no idea what I want to do to celebrate but since I’m turning 30, I want it to be special! I know that I want to have a custom-made cake, but other than that I have no clue what to do or where to go! Any creative birthday ideas you recommend?
What would you share with me over coffee? What are you looking forward to this summer?
I’ve never been to Maine. I bet it was a beautiful weekend. Congrats on completing the 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut in that heat! You had a great finish time! How fun to be celebrating #30. Make sure you do something special. Good luck with the move. I know you’ll be glad to get settled into your new house.
Thanks a lot, HoHo! Maine was so nice, I look forward to going back and enjoying the peace and beauty! And thanks…I can’t wait for this move to be over!
I’m so bummed that that event sold out so quickly. It never crossed my mind that would happen! I haven’t been to Maine since I was a kid — clearly I need to go back.
Grrr, I’m bummed that you can’t make it either. They’ve really exploded in popularity these past few years! Maine was so fun, the only thing I needed to do was go for a run!
I hope your race went well yesterday! That retreat looks like great fun! Good luck for your move too – we moved last year and I can honestly say that if we don’t move for another few years, it’ll be too soon! I hope you get something fun planned for your birthday!
Thanks a lot, Steph! The race ended up going really well, I’ve got no complaints! 🙂 Oh, and I can’t wait to be moved in already!!
I am planning on running ZOOMA Cape Cod and then heading to Maine too- I have never been and I am so looking forward to seeing that part of the country! Your City Fit girl group looks like tons of fun! Happy Sunday!
I’m really excited about Cape Cod, I think it’ll be so beautiful along the course and I’ll see you there! City Fit Girls is a great group of women, and they’ve been branching out to DC and Chicago.
Hi Janelle, I love the small slide show you share here with us. I am sure Maine is just gorgeous! You are most likely out running this morning and I am sure you are killing it. The retreat in August sounds so fun, I have yet to ever attend any kind of running, fitness or blogging retreat and hope to do one soon.
Turning 30, so exciting. You are going to enjoy that age. Hmm, maybe you want to incorporate some type of running or fitness weekend into your special day? I am turning 50 next year and am already wondering what I will have planned … I am thinking maybe a nap LOL
Thanks for coffee and have a wonderful day 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, Lynda! I was so happy to have a good race…last year’s was so brutal! I’m really loving the options for these day-long fitness retreats in Philly. I was thinking about doing something physical for my birthday, but I’m not sure yet! I still have a little time, lol!