Holiday Runfessions

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Coco

I had grand plans of putting together a decade-in-review runfessions posts, but this month has been so hectic, I barely had time to cover December. I was relieved to hear a story on NPR explaining that the new decade doesn’t really start until next year, although I think the switch to 202_ is more meaningful than the explanation that “there was never a year zero.” There was never a year “1” when it was happening either. According to this website, our current numbering system was adopted by one Roman Emperor in an effort to quash the memory of another, and first used in 532.  If you’re still with me after that history lesson, you might as well join me at the runfessional over at Marcia’s Healthy Slice.

Holiday Runfessions Graphic

Thanks to Lacey and Miranda for the Fairytales and Fitness Friday Five link up.

Make plans to join the first Ultimate Coffee Date of the new year (however you count it) next weekend — Deborah and I will open the (link-up) doors on Friday, and keep the coffee brewing all weekend. 

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Combating Christmas Stress

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Coco

Every year about this time of year I am panicking over everything I need to get done before Christmas. It’s not as crazy as it was when my kids were younger, but there are still a few more gifts to buy, a lot more presents to wrap, and a bit more baking to do. No matter how much I promise to “keep things simple this year,” Christmas stress seems to be inevitable.

2019 Christmas TreeThe best part of the day is calling it quits on my to-do list and
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It’s Looking A Lot Like Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Coco

It really is looking a lot like Christmas around here, and that’s a good thing since Christmas is only 10 days away. Yikes!

Looking a lot like Christmas with B&W Photo of Scooby with snowy grass

I warned my new colleague from Minnesota
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Reaching A Recovery Milestone

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Coco

Yesterday I reached a recovery milestone—an eight mile run that felt good! Scooby has done amazingly well ramping up with me. I think the cool weather helps with that, and we usually encounter a few squirrels that keep him going during the last mile.

Recovery milestone Scooby with fall leaves

I could have used sunglasses by the end,
but it was barely light when I started.
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Ho Ho Hosting The December Ultimate Coffee Date

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Coco

Welcome to the December Ultimate Coffee Date! I’m going to go ahead and say it–where has this year gone? Can you believe we’ll be starting a new decade in a few weeks? Deborah and I appreciate that you are taking time to join us during this extra-busy time of year. Make sure you stay on Santa’s nice list by visiting and commenting on other coffee date posts–otherwise people might think you’re a Grinch. 😉 ultimate coffee dateGrab the html code for the coffee date badge here:

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