It’s Friday so I am linking up with three DC area bloggers Mar at Mar On the Run, Cynthia at You Signed Up For What?! and Courtney from Eat Pray Run, DC . Anyone can join with their own Friday Five post (yes, it must be a Friday Five!!) They encourage you to visit other blogs on the linkup, comment, share and engage!
I had my first Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte and I go back to working next Wednesday so it feels like summer is over.
My Friday Topic is Five Best Things About This Summer.
I won’t say “Not Working” because it is very stressful being unemployed with no idea when your next paycheck will arrive not to mention health care…
1. Rediscovering Tennis
Once I started running, I pretty much lost interest in tennis. I played only once a week and on tennis vacations. Well, this summer, I played outdoors a lot. My tennis improved. But the best thing was that I played in four different groups and met some awesome ladies.
near my house with Ellie and Stella
I never really hiked before. I didn’t have the time nor the confidence to do so. But this summer I fought my fears and did a few solo hikes. The more hikes I did, the more confident I got and the more I enjoyed it.
Thomas Mountain
Stewart Mountain
Pinnacle Point
I used to run mostly alone. Sometimes Judy & I could fit in a run together (but mostly in the winter) and occasionally I would run with Barbara. Well, I met Alyssa on FB and since she is new the area, she was glad to have a running partner. Since we met in June, we have run once a week together.
with Alyssa
Love love love NYC. I have been fortunate to find different people to help me feed my addiction.
Central Park with Judy
Food Tour with Eileen & Mary Pat
Metropolitan Museum of Art with Catalina and Fran
brunch at Gordon Ransey’s The Maze restaurant – May 2012
Said to be the “Queen” of all lakes. I love Lake George. I’ve run one race on either side of the lake and one in the village.
Adirondack 10 Miler
Firemen 5K
Camp Chingachgook 10K
in Shelving Rock Bay
Happy Running! What did you like best about this summer?
I love how you’re so active and fill your life up with so many things and people who give you joy. Also of course always love your NYC shout-outs! Have fun with your friend next week – looking forward to seeing where you go.
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I did a lot of hiking this summer too which is amazing cus I’ve never been an outdoors-y hike-y person. It helped that we got to see waterfalls though!
I am sad that I didn’t make it in to NYC this summer!
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I love waterfalls. I’ve got to find some to hike to.
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Nice summer! I think really working my training plan and finally meeting my 5K goal was fun! I am looking forward to some fall adventure 🙂
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I swear Darlene, you look so young! It’s got to be all the boating…
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Aww. You’re sweet.
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great summer highlights ❤
admittedly I didn't have the best summer ever. however, I did go for a long weekend to Dublin with the Hubs for Rock'n'Roll Race weekend (we did the 5k and the Half). I saw tons of friends there (that I met in Paris and Liverpool) and it was just a fabulous weekend in general. I love meeting people from the internet who have the same passion as I do – running friends are SO great; glad you found Alyssa to add to your running friend circle!
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I agree. Too bad you’re so far away.
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Me? I want a do-over for summer! Going to NYC with you was definitely one of the highlights. And meeting Karen, of course.
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I bet you have a great fall. Cape cod, Arizona, NYC and Florida… Wow!
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I hope so. I hope it all happens!
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I can’t take any time off for 6 months so I don’t know how my 3 race actions will happen.
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I could see you going into NYC late Friday in November-no ideal, but doable? Don’t have advice for FL. 😞 And I have no idea what will be going on the next few months, either.
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You had a really great summer. Despite the humidity, it seems like the weather was cooperative and you took advantage of it. Great meeting you in NY, see you in November !
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I hope so.
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