It’s that time of the month…
time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.
1.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that the mug above was made for me.
I have races scheduled for:
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- 06-06-25 – Mastercard NYC Mini 10k
- 06-14-25 – Valley Cats Father’s Day Home Run 5k
- 06-21-25 – Adirondack Race to the Lakes?
- 07-04-25 – Firecracker 4
- 07-05-25 – Indian Ladder Farms Hard Cider 5k
- 07-12-25 – Silks & Satins 5k
- 07-27-25 – Keep MOO’ving 5K
2. Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I gave up serious tennis when I started running in 2008. And I gave up tennis totally in 2017 when I started travelling for my current job. I continued to play only during my annual tennis vacation in May.
But this summer I play to play again a few times.
3.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that Sarah from Another Mother Runner has sung praises for pickleball and it seems to be the latest craze.
I’m not sure when I would have the time to play but I signed up for lessons this summer.
4.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I was obsessed with hiking during the Pandemic. And since then I have hiked less and less.
with my hiking buddy
I really enjoy it so I hope to get back into it.
5.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that boating season has started. We have given serious thought to selling our boat as we both have lost interest and our boating friends have given it up.
good ole days
However, it’s not sold yet so starting in 2025, in order to boat, you have take a boater safety class and pass a series of quizzes and test.
Don’t tell anyone but I took the class and passed it so that my hubby could drive the boat. (I mean he’s driven a boat for over 40 years.)
Happy Running! What’s new with you? Please share.
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I haven’t jumped on the pickleball craze and am crap at tennis but I hope you have time to play this summer.
Have fun at the Mini this weekend. I wish I could run it! It’s one of my favorites.
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We’ll see how pickleball goes. No high hopes.
I hope to have fun tomorrow.
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that is quite the race schedule you have planned! I expect nothing less from you 🙂 I’ve never played pickl
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Now I have to stay healthy or a lot of money is wasted.
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I tried to leave a comment yesterday but it disappeared (just mentioning it in case two comments show up here). That mug was definitely made for you!
Pickleball could be your new thing. I’ve never tried it, but I know a lot of people who LOVE it.
So I guess you would rather hike than go boating on the weekends? Your boating days always look so nice- but I have heard that it’s a tremendous hassle to own a boat.
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It’s expensive to own a boat. It may be time to move on.
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I would think that tennis skills would translate easily to pickleball — let us know!
LOL on the boat class. I’m glad you’re qualified now. 🙂
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I am qualified by my hubby drives the boat.
I was not a natural tennis player. I had to work hard at it.
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What a fun mug and busy race schedule! Enjoy every mile of those races! I used to play tennis years ago, but gave it up when our sons were born. I haven’t jumped on the pickle ball craze yet.
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I don’t know about pickleball. It’s worth a try.
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That is the perfect mug for you lol! You’ve got quite the race schedule coming up!
I have yet to try Pickleball but have friends who love it. It’s been years since I’ve picked up a tennis racket, but I use to really enjoy playing.
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You should try it. Not sure I’ll be any good at it.
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Wow Darlene, that’s a lot of races! And lots of different activities.
I am struggling with motivation with running, but that’s partly because I am so focused on trying to finish the book I’m writing. At least I am managing to do two runs a week.
I hope you enjoy your races this summer,
Katie
Katie Holmes
Independent sports historian
http://www.RunYoung50.co.uk
Women’s running history | Women runners over 50
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Wow. Writing a book. That’s awesome.
I have to sign up for races. It’s my mojo.
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I’ve thought about pickle ball, but I don’t know if it’s my sport. I don’t play tennis at all, so … I’m interested to hear what you think.
That’s so sad about the boat. Why do you think interest has waned? You always seemed to have so much fun on those lake days.
Super cute mug!
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I don’t it’s mine either but I’m game t try.
Our friends have left the marina and it’s not fun alone…
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I former coworker last year invited me to play pickleball. I don’t play tennis but pickleball looks more interesting and fun. Not sure why since they’re both similar.
Great mug and, yes, it was made for you!
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However, it’s just a pic. I should buy that mug. LOL
Pickleball has a small court so you don’t have to move far and it’s less serious I think. We’ll see.
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I think my last comment potentially glitched out, but…props to you for being able to do racket sports! I have zero hand-eye coordination so I usually steer clear, hehe. I do love hiking though + am definitely hoping to do more of that this year too!
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We will see how it goes. Not optimistic.
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