July 4, 2025 6:18 am
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 I’ve having a hard time convincing my local running friends to enter races.
Today’s 4 miler used to be one of our most popular races.
It may be only me today.
It’ll still be fun since there will be a big crowd.
2. Over coffee…
I’d tell you that tomorrow I have another race. I didn’t plan it this way. It was scheduled for June 21 when I signed up.
I was worried that it may be on trails since it is a new course.
It turns out that it’s on the road. Phew!
3.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that along with the mug theme, I have another 5k next Saturday and one on July 27.
The first one should be much easier since it is flat.
maybe I’ll win my AG again?
The 2nd one is hilly and I’m in it just for the ice cream!!
pix are 2 years apart but same outfit lol
4.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that half marathon training should have started.
Why did I sign up for these damn 5ks?
5.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I want to try new things this year.. So
This week, I played pickleball.
This week, I did a track workout.
Both were hard. Both need a lot work.
Hopefully by the next the Coffee Update, there will be improvement.
Happy Running! What’s new with you? Please share.
It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and the Running Teacher!
So Join in!
And don’t forget to link back to your hostesses and visit some other blogs!!
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So how different is pickleball from tennis?
I hope your 4 miler went well!
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By Coco on July 4, 2025 at 8:38 am
Very different, different racquet, different balls, different scoring, rules and smaller court.
My 4 miler was very fun…
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By Darlene on July 4, 2025 at 6:59 pm
You did a track workout! That’s exciting.
I hope your race today went well- I’m picturing you relaxing for the rest of the day on your new deck. Have fun!
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By jennystancampiano on July 4, 2025 at 9:20 am
Yes my sil came over and we sat on the deck..
The race was fun… wish I ran it faster but it is what it is…
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By Darlene on July 4, 2025 at 6:58 pm
WHat’s your opinion of PIckleball? A really good friend, who is an avid tennis gal, gets really annoyed when people assume she loves both sports equally, LOL. Spoiler: she does not. Good luck with all your races!
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By Kim at Running on the Fly on July 4, 2025 at 9:34 am
only one lesson and I’m pretty sure I prefer tennis. And I prefer running to tennis.
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By Darlene on July 4, 2025 at 6:57 pm
I think you’ve said why 5K every summer! But you’ll do them again next year. 🙂
I did two CP races in June which is a lot for current me . I’d rather save the money for other running adventures
I listen to pickleball every time I sit by the water but it doesn’t appeal. Golf is my new in 2025 adventure
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By Cari on July 4, 2025 at 12:10 pm
glad you are enjoying golf. I don’t think pickleball is for me but at least I tried.
I think 5k are appealing because I don’t train and we have so many during the summer.
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By Darlene on July 4, 2025 at 6:56 pm
you are the queen of the 5K lately! It’s a nice option in this heat. I have never played pickleball! I had FOMO at first when everyone was doing it during covid but I am over it LOL
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By deborahbrooks14 on July 4, 2025 at 12:26 pm
A little fomo here and I felt I had to try… I doubt it will be my sport of choice.
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By Darlene on July 4, 2025 at 6:53 pm
Hope your 4 miler went well!
Curious to hear what you think of pickleball given your love of tennis. I haven’t tried it, just haven’t felt the pull though I have a couple of friends who really like it.
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By Michelle @ Running with Attitude on July 4, 2025 at 1:08 pm
everyone seems to love it… only one lesson so the verdict is still out.
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By Darlene on July 4, 2025 at 6:53 pm
Great week!
Our Spiked Cider 5K was FREEZING cold, so it will be such a a different experience for you! Have fun!
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By runswithpugs on July 4, 2025 at 4:12 pm
Yes it will… summer here!
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By Darlene on July 4, 2025 at 6:52 pm
It’s a bummer that you’re having trouble recruiting friends to run races with you. I have yet to try pickleball.
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By Debbie on July 4, 2025 at 5:34 pm
At least they are walking…
You should try… it seems to be the rage…
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By Darlene on July 4, 2025 at 6:52 pm
Your comment about signing up for 5Ks made ma laugh! You like racing and it is great that there are so many.
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By Zenaida Arroyo on July 5, 2025 at 7:28 am
Only during the summer.
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By Darlene on July 5, 2025 at 1:06 pm