It’s that time of the month…
It’s COFFEE ice cream, of course!!
to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.
Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I was wavering on running a summer half marathon. I usually run the 10k each year and many of my friends will be there. But as my running buddy said, for the half you only run the hills once rather than the same ones twice. (Just more different hills!!)
However, my friend Anna from Russia saved the day. She is coming to the US and I will be going to NYC to see her that weekend.
Anyone running a half marathon in the heat of summer??
Over coffee…
I’d tell you that you wouldn’t expect me to go to NYC and not a race, would you? Actually, it was Anna’s idea not mine.
August 11, 2018 – 9 AM
I’ve visited Governor’s Island once and I’ve always wanted to run there.
Anyone running this race or have run it?
Over coffee…
I’d tell that my favorite “healthy” Starbucks drink has been discontinued…chocolate banana smoothie. They told me that they don’t have protein powder or bananas anymore. Very bummed.
Ever have your favorite drink or food discontinued from a restaurant?
Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I decided NOT to run this half marathon even though I will have major FOMO. Just too expensive. Maybe another year.
Ever not choose a race because of the cost (hotel/transportation)?
Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I recently realized that I could get a guaranteed entry into the 2019 NYC Marathon.
My 2018 Brooklyn Half Marathon finish time is: 2:11:23
The big problem is that I have never run a marathon, never wanted to run a marathon, never want to train for a marathon, etc. You get the picture.
Nov 3, 2019
If you were me, would you do it? (Don’t say “Yes” unless you plan to run it with me…)
Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I recently got my age group award in the mail for a race I ran in June.
pretty cool, I think. May be my favorite. (it’s a glass paper weight)
What is your favorite age group award?
Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I decided not to renew my tennis club membership and not to play in a regular tennis contract.
This was a very tough decision. I have played tennis regularly for the past 20 years or so (although less frequently since I started running).
will be missing my Tuesday tennis pals
It’s expensive and right now, it’s too hard to fit into my work schedule. Hopefully, it will only be a year off.
I still plan to take my annual tennis vacation in May and may even be able to sub for some of my tennis friends throughout the year.
Ever had to cut out an activity that you really love?
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You know I’m going through this exact debate w/r/t NYC, and I’m leaning yes. Alas I can’t do it with you as you’re faster, but I’d be happy to virtually train with you. I have no interest in a marathon, but it’s NY.
If I didn’t have where to stay for Fort Lauderdale Half, I probably wouldn’t have done it again since hotels so expensive President’s Weekend, so I’m repeating it.
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Same. I run in that part of Florida only because I have a place to stay for free.
I know. If I ever run one it would be NY and there’s no guarantee that I’d get in again.
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Same, that’s way I’m looking at 9+1 too. No guarantee schedule/health (injury, not illness) will allow me to do that next year
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My entry is not for 2018. It’s for the half and full in 2019.
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Same. I meant do nine races next year to qualify for 2020
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Can massage count as an activity? I’ve had to cut back on them. I really need one!
As you’ll see in my post tomorrow, I still don’t want to run a marathon. It’s a huge time commitment — at least, if you actually train for it. It’s not that I’ve never thought about it, but man, the last 2 long runs were sooooooo tough.
I still haven’t decided what I’ll do next weekend. But I can definitely say I’ve run a half in the summer now! Actually, a few of the halfs I’ve run in spring have felt more like summer halfs.
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This summer has been ridiculously humid.
I would need someone to run with on those long runs. I couldn’t do it solo.
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It would have been nice to have company. But I was able to keep a better average pace by myself this week. And, of course, I won’t be running with anyone during the race, either.
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You’ll be running with a lot of other people during the race. That’s why I prefer racing to training
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Except often there aren’t a lot of people around me.
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There are when you mentor and race.
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I also 2nd this….it seems like such a HUGE time commitment.
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Holy moly woman… yes, you need to run the NYC marathon! If I can finish a marathon, you can most definitely run one. And what better marathon to be your first than the iconic NYC. Go for it!
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Training? I need a partner in crime.
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If only I lived closer!
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My friend ran the NYC marathon (she got in with a charity and had to fundraise) and said it was the best thing she ever did – she trained with intervals, which was the first I’d heard of them (this was in 2010) and managed to finish with a huge smile on her face – said she loved seeing all the different boroughs and the spectators…if you can, you should run it!
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It’s the training I worry about. It’s a hugh commitment
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Wow on the tennis, but there are so many hours in the day. I hope you get a lot of sub time (assuming it fits for you). I would not do that marathon for the reasons you stated. If you don’t have time for tennis, how would you have time to train for a full? Of course, you could make it happen if you really want to, so I won’t judge either way. 😉
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Tennis takes club membership, court time and 3 others to play with. You can run solo whenever you want. No decision yet. It’s not until Nov 2019.
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I’d love to run the NYC marathon… definitely a bucket list item. I’d say run it if your heart is in it… marathon training is such a huge commitment!
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I agree. Definitely on the fence.
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hehe, that’s cool that you managed to sneak a race in whlie you were in NYC! I’m sorry to hear that they discontinued that smoothie! No bananas?!? :[[
I’ve definitely had to cut a lot of my favorite activities out of my life due to lack of time (or lack of proximity to studios/gyms that have what I want/need when I can actually go)–I’m hoping my schedule will work out someday so I can start em’ up again!
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The race isn’t until next Saturday and I hope we can do it.
I also hope to add back some of the activities that i cut out like yoga and tennis.
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I usually don’t run any half marathons in the summer, with the exception of RnR Chicago, although I dropped down to the 10k this year.
I’ve wanted to do RnR Seattle for years. Even though I get a free race entry, the cross-country flight and hotel was just way too expensive, so I totally understand not signing up for a race due to costs.
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Same. As a Rock n Blogger, I can run them for free but the hotels & the flights are so expensive. If they pick me again, I hope to do one in 2019.
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The closest I ran a half marathon in summer was Rock ‘n Roll Seattle last year in June. I couldn’t imagine tackling that distance in the middle of July or August!
That’s so cool that you could do next year’s NYC marathon! Everyone says it’s such an amazing race. If you were interested in actually running it, I know you’d do a great job! But those long training runs in the summer get old fast, lol!
I hate when favorite food items get discontinued…especially when it’s the only thing you like!
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At least the big ones would be in the fall since the race is in Nov. still. Tough decision.
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Must of missed this while I was traveling! That is exciting about getting into NYC. I’ve never done a full marathon so no advice for you although if I ever did do one, it would probably be NYC. I’ve never done any races there yet. Thanks for joining for coffee
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Haven’t gotten in yet. But I think I could. Just don’t know if I want to.
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I would totally go for running NYC. It is such a great marathon! Never say never!
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Haven’t said never. Yet. It’s a big decision
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Oh, I would definitely take the opportunity to do NYC!!! If you’re not up for training to run a full marathon, you can run part and walk the rest!!!
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Oh you are tempting me. That is a long time to be out esp if the weather is bad.
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Traveling for races can get so expensive – I totally get taking a pass on a race because of the costs involved. The whole NYC thing sounds really tempting, but not worth it if you’re feeling iffy about running a marathon – such a big time commitment! Such an iconic race – if I didn’t already have MCM next year I’d probably throw my hat into the lottery.
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I agree. 26 Miles is a long distance. Good for you on MCM. Will you run NYC someday?
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It all depends on how I feel after MCM! LOL! I’ll be curious to see after completing one marathon whether I’ll want to attempt another. Right now I really want to just do one!
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Makes sense. If I did one that would be enough for me.
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WOW! NYCM??? I’d do it in a heart beat if I was a tiny bit faster with my 13.1’s LOL(and had a qualifying time). It’s crazy how expensive races can be, so I totally get your perspective. I’m contemplating a few more R’n’R’s…but the logistics are pricey. Too bad the R’n’B thing didn’t arrange for group-rate lodging, right?
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I’m not faster. Just older.
I wish there were more closer RNR races.
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FUN! I mean guaranteed entry to NYCM?!?! I’ve heard it’s awesome. I’ve also never run a marathon and forever was saying I WOULD NOT, but I just decided to run LA in 2019 because I was inspired by the kids running it. So, I can’t run with you in person, but I encourage you to consider it in spirit! 🙂
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Thanks for the encouragement. If I do it. I will definitely encourage you from afar.
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Coffee soft serve? Yes, please!
I would totally do the NYCM, whether I wanted to run a marathon or not. Honestly, it would be the only one I would do.
I’ve had to take a pass on races because of the expense. It’s hard to do it, but sometimes, budget has to be taken into account.
Love your age group award, and love that you are getting to run a race in a place you’ve always wanted to! Have fun!
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Coffee is my favorite flavor.
We’ll see about NYC. You should do it too.
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Wow a marathon I can see your dilemma. Other than when i was injured but I had to stop my contest prep this year becaise I cant afford it-does that count?
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Sure lol
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I was supposed to be running a half marathon this upcoming weekend! but I AM training for a marathon so I kind of have to do these distances anyway. Now I have to find another Half + 2 miles to run on Sunday. Nice that you will be seeing your friend and running with her in a place you really want to run at!
I was curious so I looked up the Key West Half and 5K prices – HOLY SMOKES ARE THEY SERIOUS??? I think I’m pretty spoiled over here. No Half costs that much unless it’s a major MAJOR Half like Berlin. Even Berlin Half didn’t cost that much! and 50 BUCKS FOR A 5K?? That’s 10 bucks a K!!! Geez. I don’t blame you.
I would run the NYC marathon with you 🙂 Just saying 🙂 Seems like you have quite a few takers now!
Sorry you have to give up your tennis club membership. Can you just rejoin when you are ready? Here you actually go on a waiting list to join a club! It could take years!! So no one gives it up unless they really have to (like their arms fell off and they can’t play anymore). Funny. It’s kind of like our subsidised housing situation too. Hold on to the very end of your cheap apartment and your tennis club membership.
maybe it sounds odd but I gave up my weight watchers meeting a few years ago because I just couldn’t fit it in my schedule anymore. I really enjoyed going and I was the coach’s assistant so I got to go to the meetings for free and help all the members check in and set up new memberships. I haven’t been back even though I could possibly go now – my coach stopped with WW (so I’d have to pay. It’s not much, but it’s enough that I don’t want to pay it).
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So you should enter the lottery.
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Anna to save the day! Fun you will still get to run a race though 🙂
I have def missed out on races due to cost! Sometimes I wonder where all that $ goes!!
I played volleyball for about 15 years and then I had to let it go after I had tumors in my back that messed me up pretty bad. Even after surgery things in my arm/shoulder/back are not the same as they were before.
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Wow. So lucky that you can run!!
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The cost of racecations quickly adds up, doesn’t it? I once won an entry to the Key West Half from Runchat but had to pass on it because of the travel costs and it not being in the budget. Sigh.
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I’d love to have enough money to run all the races.
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