Choosing Challenge

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Coco

If you caught up with me last week, you know I went on a very hilly group bike ride last weekend. You also know my main reason for choosing that challenge is the very hilly Pennsylvania Dutch Farm To Fork Fondo we will be doing at the end of July. Although I made it up all the hills last year, it was HARD, and there were a few close calls. I want to feel stronger this year, and I know the only way those climbs will be easier is if I do some hard rides now. 

Choosing Challenge

Well, the ride I did last weekend was plenty hard. And even though I made it through the ride, and there was only one hill I couldn’t handle–or didn’t handle correctly–instead of looking forward to “next time” with a bit more confidence, I am even more afraid because I know exactly what I’ll be in for. Continue reading →

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Hosting The Ultimate Coffee Date In My New Kitchen

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Coco

I am so excited to be hosting the Ultimate Coffee Date link up in my new kitchen! Grab a cup of coffee, or tea, or your favorite relaxing beverage, and let me show you around! Since it’s not all about me, make sure you leave comments on other blogs in the link up, and visit my co-host Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner.The Ultimate Coffee Date

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If you are new to link ups, make sure you check out these tips for making the most of them. Continue reading →

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Training For The Farm To Fork Fondo Hills

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Coco

Although I have one more race on my spring calendar, I’m turning my attention to cycling and getting ready for the Pennsylvania Dutch Farm to Fork Fondo on July 29. We had so much fun last year, we signed up early this year. We even booked a room at the rustic Manor View Inn again because the across-the-road convenience and country hospitality definitely outweighed the bare-bones amenities.

I’m going back for another whoopie pie!

While I loved the  whole event and particularly enjoyed the farm-fresh food at the rest stops, I have not forgotten how tough those Lancaster hills were.

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April Showers, Flowers, And Runfessions

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Coco

I don’t usually punctuate blog post titles, but when I do, I use an Oxford comma. I’ve always been prone to include that last comma in a list, and this recent court decision will keep me punctuating. It also shows there is no such thing as too much attention to detail when you’re a lawyer.  Now that I’ve gotten through my nerdfessions, let’s move on to the Runfessions that Marcia encourages us to make every month.

April Runfessions

I’m also joining the Friday Five 2.0 linkup hosted by Rachel and Lacey and Miranda!  Continue reading →

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My Best-Paced GW Parkway Classic Race Recap

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Coco

The GW Parkway Classic was my fourth race of 2017, and came after two back-to-back, week-long, international business trips. Although I didn’t workout much when I was in Seoul and didn’t really have issues with jet lag, I was tired. For once I heeded my body and took it easy the week leading up to this race. Maybe that’s why I ended up with my best-paced GW Parkway Classic ever.

2017 GW Parkway Classic Race Recap

18th in my AG! That’s a surprise.

Instead of pushing for a PR, my focus was on better pacing–holding back during those first few miles and leaving something in the tank for a strong finish. Continue reading →

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