Touring Toronto

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Coco

If you joined me for our monthly coffee date on Saturday, you know that I spent the weekend in Toronto, celebrating my 26th wedding anniversary. While I finish unpacking, you might enjoy a few pictures from our first day touring Toronto. 

Touring Toronto

The CN Tower

Our 6:00 am flight landed at Toronto Pearsons International Airport by 7:30, and even with customs (no wait!) and rush hour traffic (pfft!) we were at our hotel by 8:30. We were glad that our room was available already–and even gladder when we saw our harbour view!  Continue reading →

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Tim Hortons Coffee Date

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Coco

Thanks for coming by for our October coffee date. I’ve been brewing my coffee with a few generous shakes of cinnamon mixed in with the grounds, but I may try adding a bit of nutmeg for more of that pumpkin spice flavor. 

Virtual Coffee Date

If we were having coffee together, I’d be surprised because I’m finally on vacation with my husband in Toronto, but luckily this is a virtual coffee date, so we can still get together and catch up. 😉 

So, what’s on my mind these days?  Continue reading →

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Five Safety Tips For Running In The Dark

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Coco

It’s barely even October and it’s really dark for my dark o’clock runs again. Since I’ve been driving to dark-fifteen track workouts, I’ve noticed how hard it is to see runners who are out before dawn, so I wanted to share these safety tips for running in the dark.

Running in the Dark
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When You Marry Your High School Sweetheart

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Coco

Today is my 26th wedding anniversary. Last year we celebrated our 25th with an epic 67 mile bike ride, but this year I have a business trip that will take me out of town all day. Maybe my husband will read this while he’s waiting for me to get home, and know that my heart is with him no matter where I am. 

Cycling Couple

When you marry your high school sweetheart, it doesn’t take long before you’ve lived more of your life together than you ever lived apart.  Continue reading →

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10 Reasons To Love 10 Mile Races

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Coco

Today’s Tuesdays On The Run topic is favorite race distance. As you can tell from my race calendar in the sidebar, my favorite race distance is the 10 Miler. Here are my top ten reasons for loving 10 mile races.

Perfect 10

10 miles or 10 kilometers? 10 miles of course! Continue reading →

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