Thanks so much for joining Coco and me for the June 2020 Ultimate Coffee Date today. These coffee date posts are always some of my favorite to read and to write. I will also tell you that I am keeping it light and positive here today. I live outside of Washington, DC and I can’t escape the day to day happenings. I can escape from them here and that’s what I am doing today.
June 2020 Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I was beyond thrilled at how well our Global Running Day Sunrise to Sunset Virtual Relay went. When I set out to organize it, I was not sure what kind of response and follow through I was going to receive. My MRTT group showed me again how wonderful they are. We had almost 40 people participate by running in 30 minute increments. It “ran” so smoothly. I was again reminded at how strong our little community is and my heart was just so happy. People already want to do another one! I hope we can run together in person on July 4th but if not, this was a great option.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I was really looking forward to returning to triathlon races this summer. Unfortunately, the last one just got cancelled and is now a virtual. Not sure how you do a virtual triathlon. I decided that I am going to keep up my swimming anyway. Our pool just opened and I started swimming laps again this week. I forgot how much I really like it! It’s just perfect after a hot run or bike ride.
If we were having coffee today, what would you tell me? Will you keep training for races this summer that may get cancelled for fall? Thanks for joining the june 2020 ultimate coffee date
I’m with you on escaping (although my current form of escaping is by way of playing games on my Nintendo Switch, haha). I hope you and your family are safe!
That’s awesome that the virtual relay went well! <3 I hope things get back to near-ish/new-normal soon.
Whatever kind of escape works for you is good!
I am so happy your Virtual Relay went so well!! 40 people is an awesome group!!
Well done, Deborah, for organising that for your MRTT people. I understand that they want to do it again!
Also thank you for setting up the RunBet again!
Thanks I was so happy it went well! Yes “see you” on the runbet!
So glad the relay went well! That sounds like a great way to celebrate Global Running Day. Sorry about your triathlon! Its definitely a good time of year to be swimming now that its so hot and humid out.
Yes I was still holding out hope that they would be able to pull it off somehow!
My blog and running has been my escape as well. I also just logged off Facebook because I couldn’t stand the fruitless division any longer. I’m training for the Virginia Beach half in Sept but I imagine I’ll get the cancellation email soon. 🙁 but what a good year to build back from having a baby. No pressure for speed or to race I suppose?
That is true there is no pressure at all. Coming back from having a baby is pressure enough!
I debated on keeping it light today but I felt that I needed to put some thoughts out there. I hope you understand.
Glad your relay went so well!
Thanks and of course I do!
Your virtual relay was such a great idea! I’m envisioning ((perhaps)) a blogger relay or a “coffee” relay next month (?). Lots of possibilities 😉
well a coffee relay is something I never thought of!
I’m not surprised your relay went so well. Runners wanna run! And have fun doing it. Sorry about the tri. I got a notification recently that it’s been 5 years since I did my first tri. Time truly flies.
I remember when you did your tri! Time sure does fly by
That relay was a great idea. Working from home now at least until Labor Day. Wish I had a pool. I’m running 10 miles on the weekend just in case my August half is not cancelled.
That’s smart. I kind of fell off of the long runs recently. Just did not have the motivation on my own. I will need to find that again soon
Sadly, I’m not surprised that your triathlon got cancelled. I think Boston cancelling set a precedence for a lot of big races this fall. It sucks because it’s too early (in my mind) to make a call. A race director was on a podcast and explained that they need to make the call on cancelling early due to all of the behind the scene logistics runners don’t see.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that summer runs kicked my butt this week. Yesterday’s was rough with some walk breaks and just an overall hard feeling.
I know there are a lot of logistics behind big races and the companies need to protect themselves. Holding out hope for that Rock Run in Philly in November. The summer heat did come roaring in this week!
I’m so glad that your Global Running Day event went well – it looked like a lot of fun!
It really was thanks!
Cool that you were able to celebrate Global Running Day. I was sad that Global Running Day things were “cancelled” – I think that running is a unifying force and builds connections and opportunities. I think it was something to celebrate in an otherwise bleak week.
I’m sorry that your tri was cancelled. I don’t expect to run any races this year. I don’t see how it would be safe for the runners and the community. Maybe relays or small races that happen in a small place. I’m sad about it but the world has a lot of bigger issues than that. There will be more races in the future. Hopefully sooner than later.
Definitely true and I hope things start to improve soon
Two things: 1. Your MRTT virtual relay to celebrate Global Running Day was genius and 2. I’m so impressed with the response you got!
Thanks for the linkup and have a great weekend!
Thanks I was really so very happy with how it turned out! People want to do another one
I REALLY envy you that pool! I just love to swim. Always have. Haven’t had a pool to swim in since before all this happened. It’s so peaceful!
Kudos on organizing such a great event for your club!
It really is peaceful and I forgot how much I really enjoy it!
Congrats on a successful virtual relay! Such a fun idea!
Thanks I was so happy with how it turned out
Your Sunrise to Sunset relay is so cool! It is awesome that you organized it. I am sure the members of your group thank you.
Sorry about the triathlons getting canceled. I am starting to see some very small, socially distanced real-life races popping up but all the tri’s are canceled for the summer. Good for you for keeping up the swimming. I might join our outdoor pool just to use the lap pool. Who knows when the indoor one at our rec center will open?
The relay was really fantastic and made us feel close to our community. The outdoor pools are opening here this weekend but who knows if the indoor pools will open at all this year.
I love the concept of your relay! How much fun was that!
I just got a new Garmin and I’m sad that it’s not a tri watch. Even though I am in NO condition to even look at a triathlon right now. None.
We have some smaller races that are happening here. It’s super strange, just because nothing HAS been happening.
you know biking might be a nice compliment to your recovery
I miss having a pool! It’s weird, our state has opened pools but the one in my apartment complex is still closed. My job is 100% remote anyway so my hope is that once the pool is open it’ll still be quiet during the day anyway and I can work from the picnic tables there and enjoy a few dips. Fingers crossed!
Not sure what is happening w all of the pools here this summer.Hope you find a pool to enjoy this summer too
I think we all need that bit of escapism, especially as close to it as we physically are.
Glad you’ve rediscovered your love of swimming.
There’s rumor they’re going to find a way to open the city pools, and I was so glad to read that. Wiht all of the cooling centers closed, they’re a matter of safety as much as anything else for much of the population
That is probably true!