And just like that October is out the door and November is here. As we usher in a new month, it’s the perfect time for a little coffee catch-up, so I’m linking up with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date. And, of course, it’s Friday so that means another Fit Five Friday link-up! So grab a mug of your fave hot beverage and let’s chat.
November Coffee Catch-Up
Over coffee, I would have to start by mentioning this crazy weather we’re having! The days have been unseasonably warm (upper 60s to mid-70s) – I’m certain we’ll pay for this later, but for now, I’m not mad about the fact that I can still run in shorts and a T-shirt!
Over coffee, I would tell you how much I’m looking forward to our wine country vacation! We’re heading to Sonoma next week and I cannot wait to eat great food, sample wines, and r-e-l-a-x!
Over coffee, I would tell you that I have two races this month. I’m heading out to Amherst this weekend for the inaugural Western MA 10 miler and then the weekend before Thanksgiving my husband and I are Philly-bound to run the 8K as part of the Philadelphia Marathon weekend.
Over coffee, I would also tell you how much I’m looking forward to having my college boy home for Thanksgiving break! I so enjoy this time of year and the holidays and after all of October’s busyness, I’m very intent on slowing down and savoring these last couple of months of the year.
Lastly, over coffee, I would tell you that I’ve jumped into a couple of challenges just to keep things interesting. Inspired by Jen, I’ve climbed back on the planking bandwagon with a Planksgiving Challenge. I know there are various versions out there, but I’ll be following the one offered by Women’s Running. I’ll also be diving into ZOOMA’s Winter Warrior Challenge. I runfess that I couldn’t resist the cute swag!
What would you tell me over coffee? What are you looking forward to this month?
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Wow, you’ve got some fun plans ahead! We went to the wine country for our honeymoon and it was amazing. My sister and I went to the Santa Ynez valley last month for some wineries. So fun.
Good luck on your race this weekend!!! You got this!
Thanks Wendy! 🙂
Your vacation is going to be amazing. Love that meme! And then you will have Thanksgiving with your sons to look forward to — sounds like a great month ahead.
I hope the inaugural 10M goes well!
It’s definitely shaping up to be a fun month!
Th swag was tempting but I’m saving my money for racing.
I did sign up for the plank challenge… FREE!
So exciting about your vacation. I would love to go there.
Good luck on your races. You will do fine… just run and enjoy!!
Thanks Darlene – that’s my goal to just run and enjoy!
Sonoma should be amazing right now! Hope you have so much fun. Good luck this weekend have a great time at your race.
I’m hoping the weather out there is as great as it’s been here lately. Thanks 🙂
Oh yes- I can’t wait for my son to come home as well! This has been a long stretch without seeing him.
You have some fun stuff coming up- good luck on your race this weekend. And your vacation sounds amazing! You deserve some nice time off.
Thanks, I am really feeling a little fried and will need this time away. So glad to hear your son will be home for the holiday!
I’m so glad I have been influencing all these planks! It’s the worst!
Have so much fun in wine country!
Thanks Jenn!
I hope you have a fabulous vacation and your destination sounds wonderful!
I love this time of year as well and remember how excited I’d get when my sons would come home during college breaks. The Florida kids and Pablo are coming to spend three weeks between Christmas and Thanksgiving (they both work from home) and I can’t wait!
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That’s awesome that they’re visiting for a nice long stretch! Enjoy!!
Your vacay sounds divine. I’ll live vicariously thru you! Have so much fun at your race this weekend and I’ll “see” you at the Winter Warrior challenge! 😀
I am totally counting down the days until Thanksgiving break as well. 19 days and counting! Yay!
Wow is it really just 19 days?! I swear we’ll blink and this year will be over – I need time to slow down a little.
And, yes – see you at the Winter Warrior challenge 😉
I was tempted with the ZOOMA swag, but just cannot justify more race-themed gear (especially for a virtual). I’m envious of your wine country trip! Wish I could fit in y our suitcase 😉
Ha! It should be a fun trip – I can’t wait!
Have a great trip and fun with all of the races!
I’m very bummed about the warm temps for Sunday’s NYC Marathon. Womp womp!
It just should not be that warm in November!
I am counting down the days till Thanksgiving Break. I do wish we had the whole week off but 3 days is good enough. I also love the swag for the Winter Warrior challenge and it is tempting to sign up.
I always feel like my kids get so little done the days before Thanksgiving that school should just close for the whole week.
Have a great vacation and great races, too!
Our vacation wasn’t the least bit relaxing, but I still enjoyed it and am relaxing a bit now. 🙂
I guess some vacations are like that – but it is nice to get away for a change of pace.
Funny that you should mention challenges as I was just thinking I need to jump into some. I know Robin will do #3for31 again in December so I’ll definitely do that one.
I hope that you enjoy your vacation and congrats on your race today!
Thanks so much Kim 🙂
Robin’s challenge was a good one – I’m in if she does it again!
Ahh, I hope you had a lot of fun! I just went to Napa last weekend for a conference and it was so pretty there!
Wow what a fun place for a conference!
That vacation meme, the best
This weather was wonderfully crazy.
Looking forward to some down time after our gala
Hope you get that down time soon!!