The October Ultimate Coffee Date

Welcome to the October Ultimate Coffee Date! I sure hope fall weather has made it your way. Summer held on tight through the end of September around here. Deborah and I are glad you are participating in our virtual get-together 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! ultimate coffee date

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The Best Laid Plans

I started the week inspired to end my running slump and get back into running. By Wednesday I had picked a half marathon training program I had just enough time to complete before the Richmond Half in mid-November. By Friday I had completed two runs and hit the treadmill hard at Orangetheory.  But you know what they say about the best laid plans. Today, I am in the midst of another running break.

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Nearly Run-Less Runfessions

There are still a few days left in September, but I’m ready to make my way to the runfessional at Marcia’s Healthy Slice to bare my soul soles and get October off to a fresh start .

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

Make plans to join the September 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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Getting Back To Productive Garmin Status

This week I did more running and less cycling than planned. We ended up deferring our Farm To Fork Fondo Shenandoah ride, so I was able to do a “long” run on Sunday. While I was bummed about missing the ride, I was encouraged by getting back to “productive” Garmin status.

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Interesting data over the past 12 weeks

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Do You Remember?

Do you remember?

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