Coffee Date At A June Juncture

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Coco

Welcome to the June 2021 edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date! I feel like I’m at the juncture of pandemic and post-pandemic living, not quite ready to cross that line. I’ve enjoyed a few in-person coffee dates since we last got together virtually, but my husband and I are still more comfortable keeping our date night dining outside. No matter whether you’re at home or at a café, Deborah and I are happy to host you at our virtual coffee date. We just ask that you visit other blogs in the link up.

Coffee with Deboarh

Real friends, real coffee!

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Mellow Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Coco

This should have been a great Memorial Day Weekend. We’re vaccinated. Our cars have gas in their tanks. The cicadas aren’t that bad. But the cold, rainy weather made it a mellow few days. I’m not going to complain, though. Memorial Day isn’t really about the beach and barbecues anyway.

Iwo Jima Memorial

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May Runfessions

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Coco

It’s the last Friday of the month and the start of Memorial Day Weekend–the perfect time to gather at Marcia’s runfessional and cleanse our souls soles before we kick off summer. I’ve been running close to home, but my May runfessions are all over the place.

Also join me in the Fit Five Friday Link-Up with Darlene, Michelle, Renée, Jenn, and Zenaida.

Deborah and I will be hosting the June Ultimate Coffee Date next weekend. We’ll open the (link-up) doors Friday June 4th, and keep the coffee brewing.

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Physical Therapy For Runners

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Coco

Over my 20+ years of running I’ve dealt with my share of running injuries. While some resolved with rest, ice, and more intentional stretching, others required professional intervention. I’ve gotten physical therapy for piriformis syndrome, ITB issues, hip flexor  pain, and now Achilles tendonitis. While each injury had its own treatment protocol, there also seems to be a common core of physical therapy for runners.

physical therapy for runners

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Coronavirus Concerns

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Coco

I’ve been realizing that by the time we are ready to start dipping our toes in the water of social interaction again the world around us already will be playing in the deep end. My coronavirus concerns came to life this week when the CDC changed its masking guidelines on Thursday and the governor of Virginia lifted our mask mandate effective midnight on Friday.

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Me, still at home, because I’m not fully vaccinated yet.

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