Running With Perseverance

Facing Fear Of Failure

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Coco

Most of my posts about facing fear are about cycling-clipping in, climbing steep hills—but this week I realized I’ve succumbed to a fear of failure when it comes to strength workouts.

I have to go to my office gym for 25s. Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged Peloton, Running | 23 Comments

Getting Control Of My 2023 Goals

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Coco

People who have to live, work, or spend extended periods of time with me might say that I am a bit of a control freak. I am happy to let others take the lead and make decisions, but if I am responsible for whatever is going on, I want to make sure it is done right. There’s nothing wrong with that, is there? Since only I am in charge of my 2023 goals, I spent some time this week getting control of them.

My new solution to workout planning—will it last? Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged Peloton, Running | 22 Comments

Welcome To The January 2023 Ultimate Coffee Date

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Coco

Welcome to the January 2023 Ultimate Coffee Date. Deborah and I are glad to be hosting you as we kick off another year of friendship, camaraderie, and encouragement. Pour yourself a cup, pull up a chair, and let us know how your holiday was—and what you have on tap for 2023.

You know how this works—grab the badge, link your post, and comment on the other blogs in the link-up.

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You also may be joining the Fit Five Friday Link-Up with Darlene, Michelle, Renée, Jenn, and Zenaida.

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Posted in Coffee Date, Life | Tagged Baking, Coffee Date, Yoga | 30 Comments

Putting Things In Perspective For 2023

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Coco

I am keeping up with my annual tradition of joining the first Tuesday Topics link up of the year hosted by Kim and Zenaida to share my word for 2023: perspective.

Cloud Gate (Chicago)

It looks like choosing a word for the new year has expanded beyond the blogosphere—this article in the Washington Post calls it a nudge word.

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Posted in Life | 21 Comments

Running Out Of 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Coco

Happy New Year! Before I turn to goal-setting and resolution-making, I am going to reflect on the year that was 2022. It wasn’t my best year of running or cycling, but I logged solid miles in my running shoes and on my bike, and had fun along the way.