Thanks for joining Coco and me for the Ultimate Coffee Date today. Make mine a Grande because I’ve got lots to share today. I can’t wait to tell you about my exciting plans ahead. Let’s get right to chatting.
Exciting Plans Ahead
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
With London Landmark Half a no go again this year, I was ready to add something to my schedule that I was sure could happen IRL. While I am not comfortable heading out of the country yet, I am ready for some adventure this summer in the great outdoors. I am so excited to share that my running buddy and I just signed up for a 3 day self-guided running tour outside of San Francisco in mid-June.
We will start in Sausalito head to Muir Woods and then onto Mill Valley to end up in Olema. It will be self guided with about 10 miles of running and hiking daily. We will stay at charming hotels along the way. Wine Country Trekking sets up everything for us, gives us our maps daily, and will move our luggage to the next hotel. The course we chose was originally designed for the editor’s of Runners’ World a few years back so we know it will be both challenging and picturesque. It feels good to have some exciting plans ahead to look forward to. I know I will be sharing lots more as I get closer to our trip.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
It feels good that have something to train for that I feel safe about doing. Frist pair of trail shoes Brooks Cascadia just arrived and now I need to get in some trail running.
If we were having coffee today, what would you tell me? Any exciting plans ahead? Are you ready to travel again?
That’s so exciting! I haven’t signed up for anything, but this sounds like a safe way to ease back into things. I personally don’t feel safe traveling yet because of Grayson (and the fact that numbers seem to be rising again right now). Maybe once more people are vaccinated it will be different.
Yes, it is in June and we will be just the 2 of us outside all day. That seems really safe to me right now
Oh what a fun trip! You know I love my trails and your are going to be gorgeous. I don’t have any plans for summer yet. Thanks for the linkup!
Yes, I love your trail photos! I am really excited although I have zero trail experience
That’s my favorite part of the country–I love those Pacific Coast views! What a fun trip and the trail runner in me is envious!!! So far, we’ve got a week planned to Door County Wisconsin. Nothing else on the calendar yet! I guess I better get moving!
I know you love trails! I have zero trail experience so any tips are welcome
That trip sounds like a great adventure! I was leery of getting on an airplane, but I felt safe and protected on our recent trip. Although I have not had as much Covid fear as others, it was nice to see all the precautions taken and all the (mostly) obedient passengers.
I feel pretty safe with what we have planned. It will just be the 2 of us outside enjoying the scenery
What a fun idea for a trip…and such a beautiful spot to run through! We haven’t made plans for the summer yet – I’m not ready to get on a plane yet so I’m trying to find some fun options that won’t take forever to drive to 🙂
I was nervous about flying but when I did it over Christmas I felt safe. Hopefully, things will start to get better as the summer comes and more people are vaccinated.
Wow, that is really exciting! I can’t wait to hear more about it. I’m not familiar with Brooks Cascades – what style are they?
Yes I am super excited and I will fill you in when I see you in person. The Brooks Cascade are a cushioned trail shoe which I hope are a similar fit to the Glycerins that I run in. I’ve never run in trail shoes before!
Your trip sounds amazing!
We’re still not really enthusiastic about flying anywhere, which is kind of sad, considering how long it’s been since my husband has seen his mother (she lives on the West Coast).
We do have loose plans for travel hopefully in the Fall. Not by plane. 🙂 After 2+ years in NYS, I am dying to go almost anywhere!
I feel comfortable because our adventure will be just the 2 of us outside all day. Hope you get that vacation planned too for this year!
Oh my goodness— that hiking trip sounds amazing. And I am sure it will have beautiful views. Can’t wait to see photos after you return.
I am seriously so excited to have something like this on the horizon
I don’t have any trips planned yet but that sounds amazing! What a great idea. I hope you’ll also come for a tour here in Chicago. I updated the Lincoln Park 10K and I think you’ll love it!
Yes I am coming end of May-I will reach out to you to coordinate in a few weeks
That tour sounds amazing! My sister just returned from San Francisco and had a great time. I hope you do too! -M
I did see all of her photos from there!
Oh wow, Deborah, that sounds amazing! It just occurred to me that this would be a good idea for the wine country in South Africa as well.
Have a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to the beautiful photos!
Oh yes it really would. I like the idea of a self guided tour and I will feel much more comfortable
I LOVE that trip idea! Sound like so much fun. You know I am itching for a trip so I will check it out.
They have some great itineraries I am really excited about it
Ooo, that sounds like a lot of fun! I live about an hour away from there — the areas where you’ll be running through are so, so pretty! :] Super excited for you!
we are super excited!
Wow! That self-guided running tour sounds awesome!!! Any excuse to visit San Francisco and the Bay Area is a good one.
Have fun running the trails with your new shoes. 🙂
I agree! super excited
You trip sounds wonderful and I can’t wait to hear more about it!
Thanks for the linkup and have a great weekend!
I am really excited about it!
that running tour is going to be A M A Z I N G !!! HOORAY!!!
I am so very excited!
Your running tour sounds amazing! I would love to do a trip like that sometime. I’ve only been to California a couple of times and never long enough to really see the sights! I hope you guys have a great time!
I am beyond excited!