Black Friday Runfessions

Now that I’ve actually been running enough to have some running-related runfessions, I’m grateful for this opportunity to bare my soul soles and head into December with a chance to get on Santa’s nice list! Before you head out for Black Friday shopping, join me at the runfessional over at Marcia’s Healthy Slice.

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

Make plans to join the December Ultimate Coffee Date next weekend — Deborah and I will open the (link-up) doors on Friday, and keep the coffee brewing all weekend. 

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Feeling Thankful For Feeling Good

I’ve been sharing daily gratitude posts on Facebook, highlighting the little things that brighten my day, but this week I am over the moon feeling thankful for feeling good. I noticed my strength coming back last week, and now my running is coming back too.

November 23 Garmin Data - Productive Status

Even my Garmin agrees my runs are “productive” again!
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Observing Veteran’s Day By Visiting War Memorials

Our office wasn’t closed on Veteran’s Day, but I was able to observe the holiday  by altering my usual running route to visit several of the war memorials that are located between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.

view of washington monument at sunrise

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Working Out In Wilmington

Last week work took me to Wilmington, Delaware, for a trial. Our schedule was grueling, but each day I managed to drag myself out of bed with just enough time to squeeze in a workout and Starbucks run before I had to meet with my team. Working out in Wilmington wasn’t as fun as Hell Week, but it got me through.

Wilmington Starbucks

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The November Ultimate Coffee Date

Welcome to the November Ultimate Coffee Date! Deborah and I are extra-glad to be getting together this month because it’s our birthday month! Yep, both Deborah and I have birthdays coming up in a few weeks, and hope to make the celebrations last all month. You can help us by linking up your post about what’s going on in your life and visiting and commenting on other coffee date posts. We always appreciate you stopping by–no gifts required! ultimate coffee date

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