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24
Jan
2025

Fit Five Friday: Five Favorite Running-Related Books

Happy Friday! We’ve got FIVE incredible co-hosts My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and me for another Fit Five Friday link-up!

These are my favorite running-related books in no specific order.

• To The Gorge. It was well written. I felt like I was there with Emily. I would love to meet her, give her a hug, and ask about her training.

• The Longest Race. I knew the issues with Nike, but wow, this book talks about so much more. This made me like Kara Goucher even more.

• Choosing To Run. She is my favorite elite runner. I will always root for her.

• Boston Bound. It is an easy to read book that details Elizabeth Clor’s struggles as she attempts to get a BQ. She tried for 7 years and finally qualified in October of 2014. She ran the Boston Marathon on April 18, 2016.

• The Bright Side Running Club. This was a book reviewed by Wendy. It was heart-warming, sad, and funny too.

The topic for next week – Runfessions with Marcia. We hope you’ll link up with us!

21
Jan
2025

Tuesday Topics: My word for 2025

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Happy Tuesday! Thank you for joining me and Jenn for another edition of Tuesday Topics. Remember to link up with us! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Don’t forget to come back for later linkers!

I FINALLY have my word for 2025! It took a bit longer than I expected. I had a few in mind that I kept going back and forth until I realized that they were similar.

For 2025 I decided my word to be “Happiness”.

It has been rough for me these past few years. Taking care of an elderly mom and living with a sister with a mental disease takes a toll on me. Work has been good and bad. I struggled a lot in my personal and professional life. I tried to be positive and happy but many times it was hard. There were many times that I felt resentful and unhappy. I know that no one is happy ALL OF THE TIME, but I was more unhappy than happy. I am tired of being unhappy.

There are many things I am happy about. I am healthy. I have a job. I have a place to live.

I want to be happier/find more happiness in life. I want to smile and laugh more. The other day I was watching “Good Times”. Anyone remember that show? I was laughing while watching it. I want to laugh more with my coworkers and my students. I want to laugh more with my family. I can do that if I can find more happiness in life and if I can be happier.

Below are the words I’ve had in the past.

Next week is a FREE topic. Feel free to write about any running-related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!

21
Jan
2025

Tuesday Topics: My six favorites of 2024

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Happy Tuesday! Thank you for joining me and Jenn for another edition of Tuesday Topics. Remember to link up with us! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Don’t forget to come back for later linkers!

This is always a fun topic to write about. I love it when I can look back at posts and pictures from previous years to find some happy moments.

Favorite Day: My birthday! I turned 52 and am still fifty and fabulous. 😊

Another day was my aunt’s 90th birthday party.

Favorite Race: I ran two races, Shamrock Shuffle 8k and 4 on the 4th of July. I love both of them.

Favorite Book: I read many great books! It was hard to pick one but this is my favorite one.

Favorite Purchase: I’ve been looking for nonstick cooking pans and I found them. I love the color.

I also love my lululemon tops and bag.

Favorite race atmosphere: I didn’t run the Chicago Marathon but I had fun being a spectator. Ha, it is much more fun than running it.

Favorite Cat Photo: I rarely get a picture of them together because they don’t get along. But they both love me and want to be with me even if they’re one inch apart.

Next week is a FREE topic. Feel free to write about any running-related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!

03
Jan
2025

Fit Five Friday and January 2025 Ultimate Coffee Date

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Welcome to the January 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!

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I began running again. I signed up to run/walk 2,025 miles this year. In order to meet this goal I would have to run/walk a average of 5.55 miles each day. My first run on Wednesday went well. It was cold, but I got out there. It was my first run since November 16 so I didn’t make it to 5.55 miles. That is OK. Last year I didn’t start running consistently until February. My first half marathon is on March 1st so I better start running more.

If we were having coffee…
I’d ask you if you did anything fun on New Year’s. Things have been tense at home and I was not in a good mood. I didn’t mind staying home. I ordered Chinese food for dinner and went to sleep at a decent time.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I am excited about the 4 half marathons I plan to run in the next several months. I haven’t been running or racing consistently so what better way to do it than by running several half marathons. 🤣

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I am halfway through the school year. You know it’s been a rocky and exhausting year. One that I cannot wait for it to be over. My last day of school is Friday, May 23rd.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that last week I got both the flu and covid vaccines. I was fine that day but then was not the next day. Both of my arms hurt. I had a fever and my whole body ached. I spent the day in bed watching TV. But then the following day I was felt fine with the exception of my arms. They stopped hurting after a few days.

The topic for next week’s Fit Fit Friday – 5 Techniques for Setting and Sticking to Running Goals. Feel free to write about this or any fitness topic you’d like. We hope you’ll link up with us!

31
Dec
2024

Tuesday Topics: Ringing in the New Year

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Happy Tuesday! Thank you for joining me and Jenn for another edition of Tuesday Topics. Remember to link up with us! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Don’t forget to come back for later linkers!

Today is New Year’s Eve! I do not have any exciting plans. Actually, I don’t even want to go anymore. I want to stay home. I am OK with it. I will be home with my two cuties.

I’ve had my share of exciting plans for New Year’s Eve. I’ve been at a club dancing the night away, in Mexico, and celebrating with family.

This is our last Tuesday Topics of 2024. A HUGE thank you for joining me and Jenn every Tuesday to talk about running and other things not related to running.

The topic for next week – What’s your word for 2025? Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!