It’s the first Saturday in September so you know what that means…it’s time for our Ultimate Coffee Date with Jill, Lynda & Nikki
So please grab a seat, relax and stay for a while. We have lots to catch up on don’t we?
If we were having coffee I would tell you..I can’t believe it’s September already. August always seems to fly by. When my kids were younger, I couldn’t wait for school to start because lets face it I needed a break. But now that my kids are teens, I am kind of sad that school started. My baby is now a freshman in High School and my daughter is a senior. It makes me sad to know I don’t have much time left with her before she leaves for college.
If we were having coffee I would tell you…I am using September as kind of a tune up month. I felt as though I lost some focus in August. The structure of school will hopefully force me to be more organized in meal planning and making sure I get enough sleep.
If we were having coffee I would tell you…I am excited to start coaching Girls on The Run again in a few weeks. This fall, I am bringing the Girls on Track program (geared towards Middle School girls) to the 6th graders. Many of the girls have done the program for a few years so having a new, more mature curriculum should be great. My friend, Cynthia, agreed to coach with me this year.
If we were having coffee I would tell you…I finally made it back to hot yoga this week after taking the summer off. It was just too hot. I forgot how much I missed it and how great my body feel afterwards. Someone remind me that I said that next summer.
If we were having coffee I would tell you…it’s finally here! My first Ragnar race is this week. I am definitely nervous and very excited. This is way way out of my comfort zone but I know it’s going to be a blast. The no showering and no sleeping will for sure be challenging. I am not a roughing it kind of girl-who knew right?? Some of my BRF’s are on my team and I’m looking for some serious bonding time.
If we were having coffee I would tell you…Our MRTT group has grown so much that I don’t even know half of our members. We are having a big “welcome run” this morning to meet the newbies. We’ve set up pace leaders and bribed them with the promise of breakfast. Sometimes people join and then they are too intimidated to come to the runs. We are trying to meet as many as possible and convince them we’re not crazy! So “Gotta Run”!!
I’ve been blabbing on and on about me so….if we were having coffee what would you tell me?
Hot yoga during the summer kind of loses its appeal. I’m so excited about your Ragnar! It’s going to be an amaziing experience. Take lots of pics 🙂
It got really hot here again this week but I am staying committed to my yoga. Think I could have actually done it outside yesterday it was so hot. Still feels good afterwards 🙂 Great meeting you for coffee as always
I can’t wait to hear all about your Ragnar experience- enjoy it! Nice pics of the kids- I loved the high school years- tons of fun! Good luck with the 6th graders- they are lucky to have you! Volunteering is important- there are just not enough of us but everyone makes a difference! Enjoy your weekend and rest up for that Ragnar!
Thanks so much! I am really excited about coaching the older girls this fall and I am sure you will hear lots about Ragnar. Have a great day!
Good luck with the Ragnar race! Sounds challenging, but fun!
I’m excited that school has started back up too. I was off during August and like you I think I need the structure to stay focused!
definitely could do without the early wake ups but structure will be good. Have a great weekend!
I would love to hear more about your Girls on the Run coaching. That is one thing I would like to do as well! I was a running buddy one year and LOVED it. Seeing their smiles when they finish – priceless!!
I loved coaching last spring it’s so great to see them progress and enjoy the race. Happy to chat about it with you anytime.
Have a blast at Ragnar! I can’t wait to hear all about it! If we were having coffee, I would tell you how awesome I think you are! Have a great weekend, Deborah!
You’re so sweet! I am sure you will hear lots about it! Have a great weekend
I used to coach GOTR too – what a great program. I loved it! Have fun!
It is a great program and I love being able to give back that way. Thanks for stopping by!
I think September is the perfect month to get back into the routine after relaxing a bit in the summer. I think that’s why I have always loved back to school time! Good luck at you Ragnar race!!
Thanks I am really excited!
Have so much fun at Ragnar and GOTR! So many people thought that Mo and I were from GOTR during our race with our crowns and pink and purple. It was kind of hilarious.
Maybe you should coach too!?
Sounds like a great month. I love getting back into a routine. If we were having coffee I would tell you how I excited I am to be starting a new job. Staying in my company but taking on something very new. Challenging, exciting and scary all at the same time.
That is exciting good luck with the new project. Happy September and back to school 🙂
I think it’s great that you’re coaching Girls on the Run! Such a great program! I cannot believe your Ragnar is almost here – so excited for you!!
Thanks! I know exciting few weeks around here. You will probably be sick of me talking about it in the end 🙂
I think that is awesome your doing the coaching for “Girls on the Run” what an amazing experience for you and they are very lucky to have you!!!
I know I already told you good luck with Ragnar, but I am going to say it again, and tell you to enjoy the awesome experience with your good friends:) Good luck!
Thanks so much my new friend! I am sure you will hear about it lots more!
Good luck with the Ragnar!!! I’ve always wanted to do one.
I’m really excited! You should!!
Ragnar week already?! Have a great time! I can’t wait to hear about it.
When my daughter was a HS senior, I cried (mostly in private but sometimes not) at all the last moments. Last play, last musical, last football game, last band competition etc… Then it was time to take her to school. Man was I a mess! We are currently in the car headed back to school for sophmore year. It is much easier this time around! LOL I’ll miss her but I can’t wait to be able to see the bathroom sink top again!
Ha ha I know I am enjoying the last year with her. I will cry for sure-multiple times.
Deborah, I feel as if we are similar with our kids in school. So exciting to see them grow, but so bittersweet. Great job on the Girls on the Run coaching. I am dying to get this darn hip flexor back on track so I can lace up and get back out there!! It is driving me nuts LOL
WE do have lots in common. I know how those injuries are. So frustrating but it happens to all of us and you just have to give it time. You will get back out there. I had to take 8 weeks off last Feb and I cried a lot. It’s hard not to be able to do what you love.
I bet being a coach for GOTR is super rewarding. Sounds like such a great program!
It really was such an amazing experience last spring. I’m looking forward to doing it again in a few week. Enjoy your weekend and thanks for hosting again.
That is awesome that you are a coach for Girls on the Run! It is really a great organization!
I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to do it again!
I would tell you we should just go for coffee, even though I don’t drink it, so I can just tell you in person 🙂
LOL! Yes lets just go for a shopping date soon. I am free after next week. 🙂