Wrapping Up After The Solar Eclipse

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Coco

This was a week when so much happened and yet so little happened. When the astronomical event of the century occurs on Monday, what can you say about the rest of the week? 

Total Solar Eclipse 2017

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I knew the eclipse wouldn’t be spectacular in D.C., but it still was pretty cool. We gathered on our office’s rooftop patio during peak eclipse time, and shared eclipse-rated sunglasses and photo-taking tips while the moon passed in front of the sun. It never got the slightest bit dark, but the light did seem *different*.

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August Runfessions

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Coco

It’s the last Friday of August, which means it’s time to bare our souls soles and take a deep, cleansing breath with Marcia as we share our Runfessions. Since there are still a few days left in the month, you’ll have to come back next weekend for the Ultimate Coffee Date link up that Deborah and I host on the first Saturday of every month.

It’s also time for the Friday Five link up hosted at Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness.

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Checking The Math Of The Reston Metric Century Ride

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Coco

If you saw my Friday Five post, you know that I am planning to do the Reston Metric Century ride this weekend. It will be our second long ride of the summer as we build up to the full century we are eyeing in October. The Reston Bicycle Club posted the route this week, and while they might be great at cycling, they clearly need to work on their math skills. 

Why is the Reston Metric Century 68.8 miles? 

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Speaking Up

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Coco

It’s been a while since I’ve written about my faith, but not because I haven’t been moved by the readings and sermons at church. Today’s political climate has me treading carefully. I’m even hesitant to wear my favorite Christian jewelry–a small silver cross–because I don’t want people to assume my views on any of the hot topics of the day based on my religion. (I’m also hesitant to wear my American flag jewelry for similar reasons.) But this week I realized that my silence could be misunderstood. 

Photo Credit: Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

This week I realized that it’s time to speak up and speak out, like my Bishop, priest, and other ministers of many faiths did in Charlottesville last week, when they joined the Charlottesville Clergy Collective to stand up against hate. 

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Training For My First Century Ride

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Coco

When it comes to cycling, I usually am more goal-oriented than my husband. While he’s usually interested in our average pace, he mmmQa. couldn’t care less if we cycle a certain distance, and he will relax in the shade while I do a lap around the parking lot to hit a round number on my Garmin. But, it’s because of him that I am figuring out how to train for my first century ride.

My husband wants to do a century, but he’s not much into “training” for anything. On the other hand, the runner in me is not about to participate in an endurance event without getting in shape for it. That said, since I am wary of biking on the road, I am eyeing a series of organized rides to help me train for my first century ride.  Continue reading →

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