Observing Veteran’s Day By Visiting War Memorials

Our office wasn’t closed on Veteran’s Day, but I was able to observe the holiday  by altering my usual running route to visit several of the war memorials that are located between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.

view of washington monument at sunrise

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Working Out In Wilmington

Last week work took me to Wilmington, Delaware, for a trial. Our schedule was grueling, but each day I managed to drag myself out of bed with just enough time to squeeze in a workout and Starbucks run before I had to meet with my team. Working out in Wilmington wasn’t as fun as Hell Week, but it got me through.

Wilmington Starbucks

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The November Ultimate Coffee Date

Welcome to the November Ultimate Coffee Date! Deborah and I are extra-glad to be getting together this month because it’s our birthday month! Yep, both Deborah and I have birthdays coming up in a few weeks, and hope to make the celebrations last all month. You can help us by linking up your post about what’s going on in your life and visiting and commenting on other coffee date posts. We always appreciate you stopping by–no gifts required! ultimate coffee date

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Back In Action

This was my first week back in action after being sidelined with DVT blood clots. It was so good to see my favorite fitness instructors again, I don’t even mind the additional sweaty laundry.

 

I used my hrm to keep things on the easy side.

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October Runfessions

You might think that with as little running as I’ve been doing lately I wouldn’t have anything to runfess, but my soul soles always need a good cleansing! I’m making my way to the runfessional at Marcia’s Healthy Slice and hope you join me!

Thanks to Lacey and Miranda for the Fairytales and Fitness Friday Five link up.

Make plans to join the November Ultimate Coffee Date next weekend — Deborah and I will open the (link-up) doors on Friday, and keep the coffee brewing all weekend. 

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