Noteworthy November Coffee Date

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Coco

Welcome to the November 2021 Ultimate Coffee Date. What makes this one noteworthy? As many of you know, November is the month both Deborah and I celebrate birthdays—along with several other of our friends in this corner of the blogosphere. 😀 So, feel free to enjoy a slice of cake with your coffee, tea, or hot cocoa as we gather for the Ultimate Coffee Date.ultimate coffee date badge

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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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Shenandoah Farm to Fork Fondo

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Coco

After participating in the Pennsylvania Dutch Farm to Fork Fondo for the fifth time, we finally signed up for an event closer to home–the Shenandoah Farm To Fork Fondo weekend adventure. It had the friendly participants, gorgeous scenery, and delicious food we’ve come to expect, as well as a touch of Civil War history.

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Racy October Runfessions

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Coco

It’s the last Friday of the month and nearly All Hallows Eve–the perfect time to gather at Marcia’s runfessional and cleanse our souls soles before we head into November—what?! With my first race of 2021 next weekend, I’ve got some racy October runfessions.

October RunfessionsAlso join me in the Fit Five Friday Link-Up with Darlene, Michelle, Renée, Jenn, and Zenaida.

Deborah and I will be hosting the November Ultimate Coffee Date next weekend. We’ll open the (link-up) doors Friday November 5th, and keep the coffee brewing.

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Back To Chi-Town

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Coco

After two years, I finally scored a business trip to Chicago. As usual, it was a short trip (made shorter by a 2.5 hour flight delay), but I squeezed in two runs along the lakefront and a meetup with Erica. #winning

Chicago River ViewBy the time I checked in, all the Peloton rooms were taken,
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What Went Wrong?

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Coco

After two pain-free runs Monday and Wednesday, my short run Friday annoyed my Achilles. Not only that, the area above my left knee feels wonky–not when I run, but if I step the wrong way and sometimes going up or down the stairs. Argh!

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Sorry, Jenny, but with every new twinge
I wondered if what you have is catching. 😉

I’d like to say I canceled my “long” run on Saturday, but I honestly felt great when I started out for a 2 mile out-and-back with Scooby, and let the fall weather lure me into 6 miles. Hopefully I won’t be regretting that by the time this post publishes. Continue reading →

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