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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Ramping Up My Running

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Coco

It’s been a while since I bothered to look back at my monthly Garmin stats, but I was curious to see how many miles I logged ramping up my running in September.

September Garmin Data

The 63 mile total isn’t impressive, but I like all those orange bars!

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Official October Coffee Date

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Coco

Welcome to the official October 2021 edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date. Fall is my favorite time of year and today is my 33rd wedding anniversary, so I am ready to celebrate. Pour yourself your favorite beverage–mimosa, anyone?–and join Deborah and me for the Ultimate Coffee Date.ultimate coffee date badge

Grab the html code for the coffee date badge here:

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