Hello August!
We are flying through the summer! And, while I’m over the heat & humidity combo – especially after this morning’s run/slog, I am looking forward to soaking up all I can of these last couple of weeks!
I’m starting the month off by joining The Ultimate Coffee Date, hosted by Coco, Lynda and Deborah. It’s always a fun link-up! So grab a mug – I’m sticking with an iced coffee from Dunkin’ – and join us 🙂
If we were having coffee together, I’d tell you that while it’s been a good summer so far, I still have a lot left on my “summer bucket list.” I haven’t even made it to the beach yet, though we’re hoping to fix that with a little family time on the Cape once my son comes home from camp.
If we were having coffee together, I’d tell you that we’re in the middle of a whirlwind of family birthday celebrations – my youngest just turned 10 this past week and my oldest and I both have birthdays coming up this week. My hubs J’s birthday is a couple weeks later.
If we were having coffee together, I’d tell you that running is leaving me feeling a little meh lately – climbing out of the valley of injury is both a slow and tedious trek…and yes I know that the recent wave of humidity is not helping at all. But, I do have to say that I’m loving my PT and his team and am grateful for the pain-free runs!
If we were having coffee together, I’d tell you that this month I’ll be trying out EnduroPacks, which is a 4-step vitamin & mineral replacement system for endurance athletes. The very nice folks over at EnduroPacks offered me a trial a couple of months ago, but I was in the middle of my MRI/What’s wrong with my knee? madness so I decided to hold off until now.
If we were having coffee together, I’d tell you that I’ve got to run to get ready for a family party this afternoon to celebrate my mother’s retirement!
So tell me, what’s left on your summer bucket list?
ooh I love the cape! Hope you get to make it up there this summer. Thanks for linking up with us today for coffee always great to have you!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Ultimate Coffee Date-August
Just booked some time at one of my favorite spots in Falmouth! Can’t wait 🙂
Michelle, thanks for having coffee with us. I am curious to hear about the Enduro Packs. Have a fab weekend and get yourself to the beach soon.
Lynda@fitnessmomwinecountry recently posted…The Ultimate Coffee Date August
Thanks Lynda! I’ll be sure to share a full review at the end of the month.
I feel like summer has just started, and feel like we’ve done nothing yet. Still 5 weeks of vacation to go yet for the kids. We’ve got a vacation planned in a few weeks and I’m looking forward to that.
Looking forward to reading your results with the Enduro Packs – that looks interesting.
Carrie@familyfitnessfood.com recently posted…August Ultimate Coffee Date
Oh fun – Have a great vacation!
Happy early birthday! :] There are so many August birthdays in your family! :O
Today is basically my only day of summer, and I’m mostly going to be spending it…packing, haha. 😛 Hooray for the life of a nomad, I guess!
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Thanks for the birthday wish Farrah 🙂
I really wish I were at the beach this weekend. I’m jealous of your injury free running. My turn has to come soon, right? 😉
Coco recently posted…Hosting The August Ultimate Coffee Date Link Up
I am turtle slow, but at least no pain. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you that you’re not sidelined long. Hang in there!
I can relate with the heat and humidity and the coming back from injury making you feel kinda meh about the running. That’s how I’ve been feeling lately too and I have a half marathon in October I need to be training for.
Happy Birthday to you and all the other Bdays in your house!! How exciting!
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I’m running a half in October too – guess I better start focusing on training LOL! Thanks for the b-day wishes 🙂
My kids will be back in school very soon so the summer feels almost over, even though weather-wise it will be around much longer. It is wonderful you are having pain free runs! I think the “meh” feeling will leave once the weather cools some.
HoHo Runs recently posted…Coffee Talk (August)
Hope you’re right – really would like to find my running mojo soon!
The Cape sounds beautiful! We have a long weekend planned in Naples to celebrate his birthday! Lots of August babies! Happy birthday and enjoy all the celebrations!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…August Coffee Date
Thanks Mary Beth!
i’m hoping to get to the beach this summer as well!!
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We are in the birthday whirlwind too with my kids birthdays about 3 weeks apart! Happy birthday to all of you! Before summer is over I want to get in a super long mountain run with friends!
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