It’s the first weekend in May! I hope you’re having a great day so far – personally, I’m glad to have another weekend at home!
It’s the first Saturday in May, meaning that it’s time to join Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date! While this is a running blog, sometimes it’s refreshing to just talk about everyday life! Let’s catch up!
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Ultimate Coffee Date – May 2017
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that I’m realizing I may need to a new pair of running shoes and I’m a little annoyed! My current pair, Adidas Supernova 8’s, is normally great and I’ve had multiple pairs over the years, but the salesperson convinced me to a buy them a half size smaller than I usually wear and they are NOT comfortable on even the shortest of runs. The Buffalo Half Marathon is 3 weeks away and there’s no way I want to risk my race with these shoes so it looks like I’ll have to buy some new Mizuno Wave Riders…ugh! Running gets expensive!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…on the bright side, I’m currently testing out the OOFOS OOmg recovery shoe and I’m in love! I’ll be posting a review in a couple of weeks, but spoiler alert – they’re comfortable, they’re stylish, and they really work. I wore them after my 8 miler last weekend while I was out and about and I felt amazing! If you’re interested, you can save 10% on a pair (or other OOFOS products) with code OOFOSBibPro10B!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that I was dreading another season of softball but after our first game this past week, I remember why I enjoy it so much. Even though we lost horribly, I still had a fun time. So this year, I am finally going to commit to putting in the work to learn how to properly hit the ball! My form is atrocious and the only way I can fix it is with practice! If you have any tips, I appreciate it!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that I am SO over the stress and endless hard work involved with blogging. As this year has gone by, I’ve realized that I just don’t have big blogging ambitions anymore. For example, I was really determined to create my own Facebook group for the blog. I wanted to grow to 1,000 email subscribers. And of course, bloggers must constantly work on growing their traffic! But having so many blogging goals has simply become far too overwhelming, and as I grow older, my time becomes more valuable. I have a full-time job that pays well…I don’t want or need blogging to be my side hustle. I don’t want to read about the latest thing all “Bloggerpreneurs” must do/purchase anymore. I’ve been unsubscribing from popular bloggers’ email lists, removing myself from Facebook groups, and finally took the plunge and left a group that I had been paying for, but not participating in months. It’s liberating!
Now, of course, that doesn’t mean that I’m going away. I love this blog! And I will still be posting about training, sharing product reviews and race recaps, and offering running advice for beginners. But I just can’t have the blogging world dominate my life anymore. Can you relate?
Okay, I think I’ve spilled enough coffee/tea for one day! How have you been? What would you share with me over coffee?
Can’t you just exchange the too-small shoes? I don’t know why, but salespeople are always trying to put me in too small shoes. And I always tell them no. What’s up with that?
I have not paid for any blogging groups — never even entered my mind! And I’m still not even self hosted.
Unfortunately, I bought my shoes several months ago and we only get 90 days to do a return at Road Runners Sports. The salesman was a hack!
I really liked the one group I was in but there was so much WORK to do that it got overwhelming very quickly!
I am so with you on the blogging commitment. I simply do not have the time or flexibility to be reading/commenting/writing round the clock. I love all the bloggers I follow (ahem, you’re one of them!), but I do not have the time to constantly be pursuing MORE endeavors (hello! my house desperately needs cleaning and I could do with a few more hours of sleep LOL). I have been able to maintain 3 posts/week, and so far that is (somewhat) manageable…though these past few weeks have been crazy busy with other non-blogging commitments that took precedence. Whew…get my drift? 😉 Those Oofos look so comfy! I have a pair of the flip flops that are heavenly!
First, I’m glad I’m one of the blogs that you enjoy! 🙂 But yes, all of those commenting threads, I just couldn’t do it anymore, it took up way too much time! I keep saying I want to cut back on my posts and then I end up posting up to 5 days a week, geez!
I definitely want to get a pair of the flip flops since these recovery shoes have been so great!
I would certainly take those shoes back and exchange them! Speaking of shoes I have been wondering about those Oofos and thinking of getting a pair. they are good for my PF. I totally hear you on the blogging stuff. I am going to pay to take any course or find some magic thing. I am just going to keep being me. It’s supposed to be fun not feel like a chore right? Thanks for joining for coffee today!
Thanks for hosting us, Deborah! The Oofos feel great to my arches so I could see them being very helpful for those suffering plantar fasciitis. The blogging stuff just makes my head spin and it’s funny hearing them say what the “latest trend” will be…Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Leadpages…I’m over it!
Yes all of the blogging “must do’s” can very quickly become exhausting!
I’m looking forward to reading your review of the Oofos OOmg shoes! I love my Oofos slides.
I’m curious why would you switch to the Wave Riders vs. getting the Supernovas in a bigger size?
The OOmg’s are definitely becoming a staple! So comfy!
I had been wearing Wave Riders previously – I bought the Mizunos and Adidas at the same time while I was still marathon training last fall – but I would only wear the Mizunos. They work really well for me so I’m considering getting a new pair, but I also have another pair of New Balances that I got a while ago that I’ve only run in once or twice so I’m going to test them out too!
The Adidas were bought so long ago it’s too late to get my free exchange.
I am so with you on the blogging — or at least on all the extra stuff that can go along with it. I’m always having to remind myself that it’s something I do because I want to, and need to keep it that way!
I really need comfortable shoes I can wear when running shoes aren’t appropriate and those look great. I may just click through and buy the green ones. Is their sizing guide right (size up if you’re a 1/2 size)?
The extra stuff is way too much! Maybe I’ll get interested in that again but right now I just can’t handle it anymore lol.
I would definitely size up! I have the size 9 and there’s not much room to spare!
Good morning! I just bought new shoes so I feel your pain! Does your store not have a return policy? I would look into that. I used to play co-ed softball way back when with my 1st husband- it is a lot of fun, enjoy it! You do need some batting practice though 🙂 Blogging should be for fun! I support your decision! Enjoy your Sunday!
Hey Mary Beth! I bought my shoes back in like October, so I doubt I’ll be able to change them out now. I always buy 2 pairs at a time thinking I’ll rotate and I end up wearing one pair to the ground…smh!
Yes, batting practice needs to happen ASAP! I don’t want to be the laughing stock of my team!
I’m glad you’re not leaving blogging entirely! I do hear you on the constant hustle, though. Your recovery shoes look very comfortable!
Oh I don’t think I could ever say goodbye..but I just don’t have that certain hunger I used to have! Thanks – I’m loving the shoes!
I hear ya on the running shoes thing. I love new running shoes, but not the actual buying of them!
Soooo wish I was chosen for the OOFOS testing, I love how they look and all of you guys’ posts about them.
As far as blogging goes, sometimes you need a break, just like anything in life. Maybe dropping some of the groups will help in that regard.
If you need to, post that you are going to take a week off from posting when you can. Might clear your head.
I’m honestly surprised that I’m loving the OOmg as much as I am! Sometimes you just never know with shoes whether they will work out.
I can’t remember the last time I took a blogging break…it really has been nonstop for quite some time! It’s something I need to seriously consider. But getting away from all the excess groups has already lightened my load!
Oh my gosh, you completely read my mind! I love my blog, my little space, but all the other stuff that goes on? It’s getting to be a bit much. I’m not going anywhere, but I have to circle back around and realize why I blog and that’s for the interaction with the other runners. We had a rough week in our fitness blogging group–someone went off on the group and it wasn’t pleasant. I figure that will take care of itself but geez!
Yeah, who really wants to deal with drama. I saw what happened in our group, I’m still stunned! I’m just trying to keep things as simple as possible!
I wish shoes would just save us some trouble and last forever! 😛 Those recovery shoes look super comfortable!
I’m with you on not going crazy over the blogging goals–I keep mine mostly for myself since it’s a hobby I enjoy. My day job takes up enough hours of my life and causes enough stress–I don’t need more stress! 😛 I’m glad you’re not going away from the blogging world though! Part of why I keep blogging = the awesomeness that is the blogging community! :]
Yeah, seriously! I’m a little annoyed about the timing of my running shoe dilemma but I guess it just goes with the territory!
I think focusing on the fact that blogging is a hobby should help me with my prioritizing. I don’t want to lose sleep for blogging anymore!
Those OOmg look comfy! I hear you on the blogging thing, I probably don’t even do a 10th of what is suggested to do, but I keep telling myself this is for fun and that helps, when I get overwhelmed… I tend to post a little less.