Note To Self

Happy Friday! I jinxed us when I wrote about spring weather for last week’s coffee date post–a few snowflakes fell from the sky on Saturday and it was in the low 30s as we lined up to run the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, but the Capital Weather Gang declared winter dead this week and we may see 80°F today!  

This is my first time joining the Friday Five link-up hosted by Rachel at Running on Happy and  Lacey and Miranda at Fairytales and Fitness since they rolled out the new format. I feel like the clock is ticking, so let’s get to it. This week I’m sharing a few things I need to remind myself. Hopefully they’ll be helpful to you as well.

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2018 Cherry Blossom Race Recap

The thermometer said winter, but the sun was shining and the cherry blossoms were in peak bloom, so I guess the 2018 Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run kept it’s promise of being The Runner’s Rite Of Spring®. I wanted my 2018 Cherry Blossom Race Recap to recount how kept up my pace around Hains Point, but I did slow down in that headwind. Still, I pushed hard, finished strong, and am pleased with how I ran this race.

2018 Cherry Blossom Race Recap
As soon as we rounded the first corner and I caught a glimpse of the blossoms along the Tidal Basin, I knew we were in for a pretty run. I refrained from taking pictures until I made it to Hains Point, but I enjoyed the scenery along the entire route. 

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Happy Spring Ultimate Coffee Date

Welcome to the Spring Ultimate Coffee Date Link Up! Let’s imagine we are getting together for coffee (or tea, or your favorite relaxing beverage) and share what’s going on in our lives. 

The Ultimate Coffee Date
Be a gracious guest and leave comments on other blogs in the link up, and don’t forget to visit my co-host Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner.

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The Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Non-Vegans Will Love

My daughter recently adopted a vegan lifestyle. Not only does she follow a vegan diet, she has transitioned her wardrobe to non-animal based fabrics, donated her Uggs, and replaced her beauty products. Since  baking is one of my love languages, I was eager to find vegan recipes I could make for her. Luckily my friend had a fantastic recipe for vegan chocolate chip cookies that has become a favorite no matter whom I’m baking for.

vegan chocolate chip cookies
The dough comes together a bit differently than traditional cookie recipes, but the final product is a delicious cake-y cookie even my carnivore husband loves.

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I’m A Farm To Fork Fondo Ambassador

I’ve cut down on brand relationships over the past few months, but when the Farm To Fork Fondo decided to have an official ambassador program, I couldn’t resist. I’ve worked with them for the past two years, and knew supporting their events would be a natural fit. We already signed up for Farm To Fork Fondo–Pennsylvania Dutch at the end of June, and are looking forward to the gorgeous scenery–even at the price of those Lancaster hills!

Farm To Fork Fondo Ambassador
I’m disappointed that we can’t do the inaugural Virginia event (Farm to Fork Fondo–Shenandoah), but I had already signed up for the Colfax Denver Half Marathon when it was announced–maybe next year! 

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