Coffee Talk? Spring it on me!

Shall we gather? Over coffee? And have a chat session?

While I may not actually be drinking the real stuff (I prefer the foo-foo "poser" coffees, teas and lattes,  LOL), I'm always game for a get together. It's no secret I LOVE the aroma of coffee, though, and chatting with friends is a definite yes. Even if we have to do this virtually, I'm fine with that as well.

So, shall we? Grab your mug and let's talk...

If we were having a coffee talk...

I'd start with a summary of my February fitness. My running miles are on the upswing (even with a short month). More important than the number of miles, for myself at least, is how good those miles have felt. With the mild weather (in comparison to what February usually serves us), my walking increased substantially, though it's still well below what I'd like it to be. And, it's no surprise the biking (all indoors still) has dominated. Fingers crossed, I'll be hoping to get a few outdoor miles logged as the weather continues to warm up.

If we were having a coffee talk...

I'd express my absolute joy at having been reunited with the sunrise this past week! Being an early-riser most days, I don't get to see the sunrise on foot much during the colder months. Granted, I do get to see it on my drive to work, but it's just not the same as seeing it while out and about in the crisp air of the morning.

If we were having a coffee talk...

I'd share my excitement to be returning to the Leprechaun Chase 10K this weekend, in Omaha. I've done this race numerous times in Des Moines, but that venue was discontinued after the 2019 event. Thus, my free registration (an AG award from the 2019 Chase) was honored in Omaha in 2020 (recap HERE). I returned in 2021, but the race course was switched to a different locale (a nature preserve in  Papillion, NE) to allow for better social distancing (remember Covid?). I took a pass last year, so it's going to be fun to be (1) returning to Omaha, (2) donning my best St. Paddy's attire, and (3) pinning on my first race bib of 2023. Yes, I'm just a little bit excited.

after finishing the 2020 Chase

If we were having a coffee talk...

I'd tell you about a recent #FacePalm moment. It's a given I love my sunglasses. I wear them, more often than not, for most of my outdoor antics. Just this week, I had searched the house, high and low, for a pair of missing bright royal blue shades to no avail. I even conducted an in-depth investigation, through  recent pics, to jog my memory as to when I'd last worn them. Turns out, it was January 15th, when I'd gone for a group run while in Des Moines...and they were still in the pocket of the hot pink puffer vest. Whew! That was a mystery I was happy to solve!

Finally, if we were having a coffee talk...

I'd tell you about a recent change in my morning routine. For many years, I've been having my morning chai/cappuccino almost immediately following my morning workout. I'd assume the forearm plank position, and hold it while the chai heated in the microwave (2:30 minutes), and then sip the designated warm beverage while scrolling social media for a few minutes. I had an especially hurried morning recently (you know, pre-work PT sessions have been my gig in recent months). On a whim, I half-filled my travel mug with milk and set it in my car before getting ready for PT and my workday. Once at work, I added the remaining water and heated it in the breakroom microwave. PRESTO! A relaxing hot drink, while perusing the unread emails and task lists, was the perfect way to ease into my morning... from the comfort of my work station. Well, that new ritual has continued for a couple of weeks now. Don't worry, the daily planks are still happening (some in the morning, some over lunch, some after my workday ends), and I'm feeling much less rushed in getting out the door. Whodda thunk!  

Anyways, I've chatted enough, so I'll step aside and give you the floor.

What would you share if we were having a coffee talk? Do you drink your coffee (or morning beverage-of-choice) while still at home, or do you wait to savor it at work? Ever have a favorite item go missing, only to find it nestled away in a random pocket? Any St. Patrick's-themed races on the schedule? 

 Since it's the first weekend of the month, I'm linking this with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date.

I'm also linking this with Michelle, Renee, Darlene, Jenn and Zenaida for the Fit Five Friday Link-up.

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