Welcome to the July edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date hosted by Coco and Deborah. It’s also time for another edition of Fit Five Friday hosted by My First 5K and More, Running with Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and me!
Now, grab a mug of your favorite beverage, and let’s chat briefly!
If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I finally signed up to run the Fargo Half Marathon. It will be on May 31, 2025. However, I’ve been wanting to run the Bank of America Half Marathon and next year the race will be on June 1st. I haven’t made any travel arrangements but am thinking of running the half in Fargo, coming back that same day, and running the other half the next day. Crazy idea?
If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you July 4th is a special day for me because it was the day my family and I emigrated from Mexico in 1978. I am grateful for my parents and for everything this country has given me. However, this year I was not feeling very patriotic. I am not going to go in detail but I think you have an idea of what I am referring to.
If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I ran my 2nd race yesterday. It was warm and humid but I still enjoyed it. This is my second week of training for the Chicago Marathon. Prior to that I wasn’t consistent with my running. I did better than I expected. My finish time was a few seconds worse that last year’s time and that is OK.
If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I am enjoying again my Peloton classes. Last year in June is when I had taken my last class. The new seat is a lifesaver. I am not sore as I was with the other seat. I took an ABBA themed class and LOVED it. I am excited and looking forward to more fun classes.
If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that on Tuesday I went to the podiatrist. She gave me a bunch of exercises to strengthen the plantar. She also recommended a night splint, custom orthotics, and to do pilates. Whew! It was a lot but I need this injury to go away.
The topic for next week’s Fit Fit Friday – 5 fitness goals for the last half of the year. Feel free to write about this or any fitness topic you’d like. We hope you’ll link up with us!
Why, yes, I do think running back-to-back half marathons is a crazy idea, especially with a long drive in between, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it!
What a cool day to emigrate. I’m hoping a year from now we will be celebrating the 4th more wholeheartedly.
I am planning to fly to Fargo. 🙂 It is a crazy idea but the one I “have” to do is the one in Fargo.
Ooh, a half marathon in Fargo sounds very cool. I’m not sure how long of a drive it is from Chicago, but I say go for it!
Good luck with your PF- I STILL have mine after years. But I can run and that’s the important thing.
i’m PRETTY SURE I know what you mean about not feeling patriotic right now. It’s a struggle. I try to remind myself that this country has been through other low points- we can make it through this one as well.
I’ve had PF for 2 years and it was time to do something about it. I like what you said – we will make it through this one. I’m going to wait and see early next year and see how I am doing with training.
I’m with you on the not-feeling-very-patriotic. ._. I sincerely hope this isn’t the last year where there will be an actual democracy.
Props to you for running in the warmth/humidity + glad you’re enjoying the Peloton classes again!
Summer training sucks but I know it will pay off in the Fall and during the marathon.
The 2 halfs is a crazy idea but then again.. why not???
I don’t know what happened, why you don’t feel great this 4th of July, but as an immigrant myself, I know there are still challenges sometimes, even when you feel like you’re in the place you WANT to be in.
How exciting about your 2nd race! This is where it starts!! I need to get myself signed up for some races too – my half training starts end of August.
Glad you are enjoying peloton again!
Good luck with your assignments from the podiatrist!
I am going to wait and se how I feel next year. The Fargo race is the priority one.
Glad to hear you are back running consistently and excited about training again. You know how much I love Peloton so I am glad you are enjoying that too. I’d say to wait and see how it goes before signing up for 2 back to back races!
I cannot believe I went through many months not using the bike.
I agree with Coco. two halfs in one weekend is a recipe for injury… Maybe?
Congrats on race #2. Juky 4th was a hot one here too.
I am going to wait and see how I feel next year.
Hugs. I’m so glad you’re here, but I agree with you on the feelings.
I hope the podiatrist gets you to a great place.
Honestly, if you are good with rocking the party pace, I would absolutely do back to back races like that. Or running one seriously and doing one for fun. No harm in any of that!
I like your strategy! Both races are purely for fun through the one in Fargo is mainly to cross it off my 50 states goal list.
The double race combination sounds so tough. I’d wait to see how your training is going.
Good to hear you’re enjoying Peloton again – the right seat can make such a difference.
Hope you can keep the PF under control.
Seriously, I cannot believe how much more comfortable this seat is. I should have done it when I bought my bike.