Ready To Beat The Deadline For A Comeback

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Coco

I haven’t written about running since our trip to the Grand Canyon, because the 5 mile run I did before our trip did not end well. After two good runs on the track, I tried out my neighorhood loop, but the combination of the less forgiving surface and more uneven terrain showed me that my foot was still weak. By the time I was almost home there was no denying that I was in pain, so I did the smart thing–for once–and walked the last 1/3 mile back to my house. 

Ready For A Comeback

My foot was mostly fine with hiking–although walking down steep trails was tricky–so when we got back from our vacation I started my comeback program again–3 easy miles at the track with at least two days off in between.

That seems to be going well, so when I was offered an opportunity to participate in the National Press Club BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K on September 5, I thought it could be the perfect event to mark my comeback.  Continue reading →

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Five Things I Did This Summer

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Coco

First, I have to say that summer’s not over yet–we still have 10 days left! But, with my vacation behind me and my son going back to school this weekend, I guess it’s not too early for a summer recap.

5 Things I Did This Summer
 

Since I kicked off this summer by breaking my foot on Memorial Day Weekend, this summer has not been what I expected. Still, I managed to do a lot of fun things.  Continue reading →

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Hiking Elden Lookout Trail

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Coco

After spending a few days hiking, cycling, and walking along the Rim Trail at the Grand Canyon, we headed to Flagstaff for a change of scenery and a change of pace. But after an afternoon of shopping and relaxing at more luxurious accommodations, we were ready for another challenge. When I realized that we could hike to the top of the mountain we could see from the hotel parking lot, I knew how we would be spending our last day of vacation. 

Mount Elden Lookout Trail I found information about the hike on the Forest Service website, and although I hesitated at the “strenuous” rating, I figured we always could turn back if it got too difficult. 

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Taking Starbucks On The Road

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Coco

It’s no secret that I love coffee, or that my go-to coffee is a Starbucks bold, preferably Komodo Dragon–the flavor that turned me into a Starbucks junkie. 

Komodo Dragon

(Source: Starbucks.com)

So, how did I survive a vacation with no Starbucks in sight? Continue reading →

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Bradstreet Gate Book Review

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Coco

One thing I look forward to on vacation is having more time to read, especially when I make an effort to unplug, like I did over our last vacation. I prefer novels, and find myself drawn to stories with a mystery, so I selected Bradstreet Gate by Robin Kirman as a selection to review for Blogging For Books. 

Bradstreet Gate
One of the blurbs on the cover calls it a “page-turner” and while I did read it in two days, that may have had more to do with my cross-country flight than the story. Continue reading →

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