A Cappuccino Chit Chat

Well, it’s been quite a month!

It feels like we finally turned the corner on winter-feels weather. The increasing daylight has been pure euphoria. And, after a few months of lowkey maintenance, I had three big events warranting race bibs.

I’d say things have been going well, and I’m eager to forge on ahead to even warmer temps and increased sunshine. But first, I’d like to detour to a virtual coffee gathering and play a brief game of Catch-Up.

Myself, I’m grabbing a hot hazelnut cappuccino. Care to grab a mug and join me at the table?

First-off, if we were chitchatting, I’d give you the lowdown on my April stats. Not a bad month, considering April was much windier than necessary. The running miles were mediocre, but at least they’re on the (gradual) upswing. Honestly, I’m trying to do more walking and save the legs a bit. Speaking of which, walking took a definite turn for the better. Biking also had a decent showing, and finally had a few rides outdoors!

Next, if we were chitchatting, I’d share the accolades sent from Garmin. They’re just virtual badges, with no monetary value, but they do inspire me on occasion. I gotta Garminfess, though, I have no idea what the points mean. I doubt they’re redeemable for anything…(?).

Also, if we were chitchatting, I’d express my surprise in seeing MetaAI “helping” decipher my objectives on my Facebook page. What’s up with that? While the one on the right is pretty accurate in summarizing a recent WRD post, the one on the left eludes to my “remarkable results!” Hmmm, even I didn’t know I’d lost 45 pounds of fat, or that my blood pressure needed lowering, LOL.

Again, if we were chitchatting, I’d whine about the insane wind! Seriously, will it ever stop? We’re not just talking about wind gusts, but daily sustained wind…usually in the upper-teens with wind speed. Thankfully, that wind is feeling more balmy than chilly, but still.  

Finally, if we were chitchatting, I’d highlight a crazy comparison on pics from last week’s Grand Blue Mile. My friend, Shaina, gave me a cheer just after the 3/4-mile mark (and caught me at a most unflattering moment, LOL) as I tried waving to her. A couple of quick minutes later, one of the event photographers got my pic crossing the finish line. What’s funny about these two pics is how exhausted I look in one, and how strong I look in the other. Let me assure you, I was feeling like death in both.

Anyways, if we were chitchatting, I’d now take a seat and let someone else have the floor. I’ve chatted enough, ha!

Your turn…

What would you bring to the table if we were chitchatting? How did your April play-out? Busy month? Has MetaAI made any assumptions on your behalf? Race pics: do they capture your performance accurately?

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

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