Summer came roaring in this week with a vengeance here in the DC area. Hazy, hot and humid that’s what we have for the next few months. While those weather conditions are not my favorite, they won’t stop me from making my Summer Bucket List. There are definitely a few things I hope to do this summer.
Summer Bucket List -Fitness and Family
Destination Race: Chicago Rock n Roll weekend here I come. I have not been to Chicago in over 20 years! So when I heard that some of the blogger crew were meeting up, I jumped on the chance to meet them all in person. Plus, Rock n Roll races are always a blast.
Kayaking: Paddling around the Potomac River is such a blast and I have no idea why I don’t do it more often. Making plans to go with friends next week.
More tri races: I have one more tri on my schedule in 3 weeks but I am not sure I can let the summer slip by without adding another one in. The season is so short here and I feel I have to take advantage of it.
Family time: I plan to embrace as much family time as possible this summer. Both of my kids will be leaving in 2 months for college and we will be empty nesters. I may still be in a denial a bit of this whole thing but in the mean time, they all might get sick of me hanging around all summer.
New hobbies: I feel like I should come up with some new hobbies to keep me busy in the fall when I will have more to time to fill my day. Not sure what though. Any ideas?
Clear off my nightstand: I have a large pile of books waiting to be read on my nightstand. Now to just find time to sit down and get through them.
What’s on your summer bucket list? Anything I should add to mine?
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Coach Debbie, Running on Happy, crazy running girl
I’ve heard great things about the Chicago Rock n’ Roll race!! It should be a blast for you.
Kayaking sounds like something I need to add to my summer bucket list.
I don’t know why I don’t go kayaking more often it is really fun!
What a fun bucket list! I went kayaking at the beach this past weekend and loved it too!
It is lots of fun don’t know why I don’t do it more often
I would LOVE to register for a destination race but it will probably have to wait until next year 🙁 So jelly you’re running Chicago – have so much fun!
I can’t wait to meet all the blogger gals in person!
I’ve never done an R&R but it looks fun!
they do put on a great race should be lots of fun!
I need to figure out exactly what I have going on this summer! My schedule is pretty loose at this point–a couple of Cubs games, a trip to California (for the Napa to Sonoma Half), and a little bit of business travel. My eldest two sons have been out of the house for a couple of years. My youngest will be a senior in college in the fall. It goes fast! You will be surprised to find you don’t have as much free time when they’re gone as you might think!
That’s what I hear but at the moment I am still kind of sad about everyone leaving
What a great summer list! Chicago will be fun I am sure and what is better than family time. I know before I left home my mom went crazy tying to spend every second with me like she would never see me again. LOL
Well she must love you! It’s a mom thing we are all a little crazy 🙂
Chicago sounds like fun. Summer races aren’t my thing, but I do enjoy summer itself. I miss the days when I had the whole season off from school.
Summer racing is so hard!
Looks like a great bucket list! I hope you can cross them off the list!
I do too!
Summer bucket list: spend as much time with my sons as possible! Meet up with some really fun bloggers in July at RnR. Go waterskiing with Holly. Kayaking with my HS gal pals. Spend time up north with my parents. Run. Bike.
I cannot wait to meet you!!
I need to clear off more than a nightstand! Lol Geez, I’m getting serious FOMO over this Chicago race. I have really tried to make this trip happen but I just don’t think I can swing it. You guys are going to have soooo much fun!
Oh gosh…my nightstand looks like a tornado came through…books, magazines, nail polish (?). It needs an overhaul. And, Chicago! I am so excited to finally meet my favorite chef in person 😉
New hobby….how about knitting? I can give you a free tutorial at the W
I still need to make my summer bucket list. Just finished the family vacation and my kids leave for camp tomorrow. EEEEK.
If you have a moment read my latest post. I really would love your feedback. It’s about parkruns I think you guys have one in DC. We don’t have any in Miami. I went all the way to London to run one. Maybe a touch excessive. lol.
http://www.amysaysso.com/2018/06/20/my-first-parkrun/
getting kids ready for camp is always stressful! But, then you have some free time as well. Enjoy it.
I runfess I jumped on the RnR Chi, too. Buuuut I didn’t think any logistics through and I’m not sure if it’s actually feasible for me to attend. Whomp whomp.
I hope you can make it! I think it’s going to be a blast. I am doing the 5k and 10K. Too hot to train for a half for me this time of year.
I have FOMO about Chicaago ..so many bloggers.
Come to NY. That’s on e for the bucket list.
I still have not run a race in NY yet! Maybe next year?
Sounds like good plans to me, especially enjoying the time with your family before the kids head off to college. I wish I was going to Chicago. You are all going to have so much fun! I do have some fitness courses I want to finish up. They are all home study, but I need to find time to read the books! I got through the Revo2lution Running Coaching course, so now I’d better get going on my TRX course and Myofascial Release courses.
You do keep yourself busy with all of your training! We will miss you in Chicago for sure. One of these days we will have to meet up IRL
Ahhh, I love Chicago! That sounds like so much fun!!
Your bucket list sounds great. My nightstand is filled with books too – hoping to read them all this summer.
Kayaking is the best and I can’t believe your kids will both be off to college! Crazy.
Loved your Italy pics.
xoxo
It is kind of crazy! It has not really sunk in yet
Summer is one of the best time to family traveling and trip.Bucket is most important element for traveling. There you share Bucket listing is so helpful for new traveler. I am also new. I know many think about your blog.
I’m thrilled that you’ll be joining us for RnRCHI! That “L” medal is so cool I’m tempted to not do the half. Here’s to making the most of the time left before the kids both fly the coop!
Well if you decide to do the 10K, you can be my pacer 🙂
I love kayaking!! I think you need to schedule more ice cream. 🙂
Ha more ice cream sounds like a great idea 🙂
Your nightstand sounds like mine. Being on summer break the book stack is getting smaller. Finally!
I am ready to start digging into mine!
I guess I’ve always been an empty nester. 🙂 I rarely have trouble finding things to fill my time, though (dogs will do that for ya — maybe you need a dog, LOL).
We have been waiting, waiting, waiting for our vacation. We’re still waiting but now it’s coming up quickly and it’s time to get cracking on getting ready for it!
Are you going solo to Chicago or as a family?
I am going to Chicago by myself! I hope you have a fantastic vacation-look forward to reading all about it. I am sure I will get into a new routine once the kids leave but it has not quite sunk in yet
Aw, so many fun things! Kayaking is the best – I had never been until last year (I always hated canoeing and thought it would be the same), and absolutely loved it.
Our summer bucket list is so full of things! I can’t even narrow it down to a few! We have been having so much fun doing day trips, playing tourist at home, visiting different donut and ice cream places and doing all kinds of activities. It’s been the best!
you all are always doing fun family stuff!