Thanks for joining Coco and me for the Ultimate Coffee Date March linkup. These are always some of my most favorite posts to read and to write. Since we cannot all get together for a real in person coffee date, let’s do the next best thing. Pour yourself of cup of your favorite coffee, take a seat and tell us what’s on your mind.
Ultimate Coffee Date March
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I did an interview on a podcast! Yes someone actually wanted to interview me for their podcast. I connected with Carolee Walker recently about her book, Getting my bounce back, and her own fitness journey. Full book review coming soon and a link to her podcast when it is up. A fun new experience that I will tell you more about soon.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
My Cherry Blossom training is right on track. I am really reigning in my desire to run all the miles. I have made the mistake so many times of adding in miles too quickly when I feel good only to end up getting injured. My conservative approach is going well. It definitely helps that so many women in my MRTT group are currently training for the same race. Race date April 8th. Got our long run done mid week this week too!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I am headed up to NYC this morning with my family to help my niece celebrate her 16th birthday. We have packed our weekend schedule full of fun activities from seeing a ballet at Lincoln Center to doing Hip Hop Hot Yoga. We also have some spa time set up at Lush. I know it won’t be the same without my sister (her mom whom we recently lost) but I hope the rest of us can make the weekend special for her.
I’ve gotta run! Tell me, if we were having an Ultimate coffee date what would you tell me?
Also adding in a quick weekly wrap with Wendy and Hoho here:
Sunday- 8 miles done with my cherry blossom training group
Monday-30 min + 60 m strength training + 2 mile walk with a friend
Tuesday- 4 mile run + 60 m hot yoga
Wednesday- 90 min kickboxing and strength training
Thursday- did my long run mid week 8 miles
Friday- yoga class
Saturday-day off/ NYC travel
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Also if you have a Cherry Blossom training log to link up check here
Hope you have a great time in NYC!
Thanks! I am glad the weather seems to have calmed down a bit too
Great job on your training. Sounds like a special weekend for sure!
Thanks and yes I hope so
So glad to hear you are not overdoing training. That, and totally skipping out on training are two of the most common running mistakes I see. Have so much fun celebrating with your niece this weekend. How tough to lose her mom/your sis at such a tender age. My heart hurts thinking about it. Thanks for the linkup!
Thanks Marcia. A tough one for sure for all of us
I”m so intrigued by that book! I just got bounced hard by my oldest son and a new twist in his continual need to self-destruct. That’s what I’d be talking about over coffee this morning. Going to run it off.
Thanks for the coffee.
oH not again!? I hope that run helps today
I’m glad the conservative approach is paying off for your training!
Sounds like you have a great weekend planned. Happy birthday to your niece – I’m sure there will be mixed emotions but I’m sure you all will enjoy being together.
Thanks Michelle yes hoping to have a nice weekend with her and my family
Glad to hear your training is on track and going well. I have my first half of the year coming up in two months and really need to get my act in gear. Happy birthday to your niece. I know it will be bittersweet, but I hope the memories you share will lessen the pain of losing her mom.
Thanks so much Linda I hope so too xoxo
I hope you have safe travels to NYC after all the crazy weather they’re getting up in the NE. Doing a podcast interview I’m sure was a blast! I’ve done a couple myself now and you know you’ve got a good host when you feel like you’re talking to an old friend.
Yes exactly! I was not at all as nervous as I expected to be. Crazy weather indeed. We just got our power back late last night
You are kicking buttocks with your training. Taking things slow has so much merit!
I am seeing that! Thanks 🙂
So glad your training is going well!! I hope your niece has a wonderful birthday weekend! Hopefully having everyone close with help lessen the pain of her mom not being them.
Thanks I think it really did help to have us all there with her and my parents
I’m so sorry about the loss of your sister. It’s wonderful that your family is going to NYC and making it a special weekend for your niece. My heart goes out to all of you.
Thanks Kim- really appreciate that xoxo
Happy Birthday to your niece! It sounds like you’ve got a really special weekend planned to wrap her in family love for a bittersweet time.
yes that is exactly what we did!
I hope that you can make your niece’s weekend something special. If anyone can, you can!
Good job on reigning yourself in. I have to juggle around runs quite a bit this month due to family stuff.
I usually have a hard time reigning myself in as well but I have learned the hard way so I am determined
Very cool on the podcast! I look forward to hearing it.
I hope that you have a great time in NYC and that the weather has improved there!
The podcast was fun. I could definitely use a bit more practice though! NYC was really nice thanks
Glad to hear that your training is going so well.
Sounds Line you have fun weekend planned in NYC.
I’ll be there for work on Monday.
I hope you have a great weekend Deborah and please wish your niece a happy birthday. I know it will be a hard weekend for both of you without your sister, you’re in my thoughts.
How fun that you got to be on a podcast!
Have fun in NYC! Not only is NYC fun in and of itself, but sounds like you’ve got a fun time planned!
A podcast interview is just way too cool!! I can’t wait to hear all about that! Have fun in NYC and happy sweet 16 to your niece!!
Have an amazing trip with your neice. Especially with my mom’s visit so fresh, I can’t imagine what she is going through. I know it will be a tough trip for both of you, but I also know that there will be moments of laughter and joy that will help you to heal! <3
I’m so glad you were able to make this weekend special. It will be hard for sure but so great to be together.
Hope you’re having a great weekend and that you’re able to help your niece feel special. I lost my mom unexpectedly when I was 17, so I know how hard it can be but also how important family is during such a tragedy.
Your training is coming along so well! And congrats on the podcast interview. That’s exciting and I’m looking forward to hearing more about it.
I hope that you have an awesome time in NYC with your family this weekend! It sounds like you definitely have some fun actives planned!
That’s so cool that you got interviewed for a podcast! :]! I hope you have an awesome time in NYC!
That’s such a cute high five picture. I was on a podcast once before and it was such a fun experience. Very weird to hear myself talk – as I was listening to it I kept thinking, “I sound like that?!?”
Have a great weekend. I am sure you will make your Niece’s birthday very special! You’ll have to share with us when your interview on that podcast airs…..that’s exciting!
So much awesome in one post! Yay for the podcast and congrats on your training. You are working your butt off! If we were having coffee I would tell you that I had a great 1st race of the year but I’m a little nervous about my training being off track. I’m just chugging along best I can!
Thanks! I am chugging along the best I can too. We all have ups and downs though I guess it’s part of running life huh?
How exciting to get interviewed for the podcast! I can’t wait to read more about it.
I hope you had a nice weekend with your niece, despite the circumstances.
Thanks for the linkup!
Thanks Deb we did have a really nice weekend
I love you and your friend hi-fiving on your run! Well done on being patient and holding back a bit.
Thanks a fun photo and a great run! Have a good week
I think your sister would be very happy to know you’ll be spending the weekend with your niece to celebrate her birthday! Your training is going great for Cherry Blossom. I often make the mistake of too much too soon. It’s very hard to reign it in when you feel good. Sorry I missed the coffee date. Thanks for linking.
It is hard to reign it in when you feel good! I have to stay focused with one month to go. And thanks we did have a really nice weekend
Great job on training. I’ve learned the hard way too to not add on the miles quickly. I will get injured, and I’d rather end with a strong run than adding another mile and ending up hurt.
Yes exactly! Have a great week
That sounds like a wonderful sweet 16. What a lucky neice!
I think she had a nice time thanks!