Join me by pulling up a chair and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. As always, though, I’m sticking to water since I don’t care for coffee or tea. Let’s take a break and try to talk about more than just fitness-related topics. Sound like a plan? I’ll kick us off…

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

March was a solid month for training! Staying home for spring break allowed me to keep up with my regular routine, though I did swap a few neighborhood walks for some local hikes. I also got in some stealth workouts during my spring cleanup sessions in the yard—nothing beats fresh air and hard work! Just a quick note on my stats: I’m no longer counting my Pilates core work (about four sessions per week) on my monthly poster, but my longer strength sessions are definitely still in the mix.

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

As I slowly transition toward retirement, I’ve reached a significant milestone: I recently resigned from teaching my twice-monthly fitness orientation class (I still teach a weekly balance and stretching class). I’ve led this two-hour session at the 55+ gym for eight years, and while it’s a big change, it’s a natural next step in my journey.

On the personal training side, I haven’t accepted any new clients in over a year. My plan is to gradually reduce my hours through attrition; however, since some of my clients have been training with me for nearly 20 years, I suspect that process might take a little while. It is a privilege to have such long-standing relationships as I begin to wind down my professional schedule.

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

Earlier this week I was ambushed during my walk by a ferocious predator… a teeny, tiny, white yappy dog. My neighbor’s two little pups are famous for their vocal opinions, but this time, one actually managed to jerk the leash right out of her hand when he saw me. Fearing the little guy might bolt into traffic, I reached down to grab his leash. Big mistake. As I reached down, he lunged, and his tooth caught my arm—leaving me with a battle wound and a bit of a bloody mess (okay a couple drops of blood). Had I just kept walking, I’d be most like be unscathed (unless he’d nipped my heel), but apparently, my good Samaritan instincts outweighed my common sense. Once my neighbor regained control and assured me he was up to date on his rabies shots, I limped home (not really, but it’s fun being dramatic). All’s well that ends well, even if I was technically defeated by a seven-pound furball!

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

In my recent Weekly RunDown, I hinted that I had branched out into a genre far removed from my usual historical novels. My husband recently finished Project Hail Mary and was dying for me to see the movie with him, but I wasn’t the least bit interested. Science fiction has never been my thing, and I have a genuine (and long-story-worthy) terror of UFOs—excuse me, UAPs. However, after catching a brief review of the upcoming film, I decided to give the book a try. Guess what? I couldn’t put it down!

Here’s my rather eclectic list of books read in March, which includes historical fiction, a murder mystery, science fiction, and an autobiographical business memoir…

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

Just a quick reminder for those who follow along here: starting later this month, my blog will officially and exclusively be reachable at https://adventurepoweredbydeb.com.

If you have my old URL bookmarked, please take a moment to update it to the new address so we can stay connected!

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

With today being Good Friday, my heart is turning toward the deep significance of this season. As I prepare for Easter, I’m also thinking of my friends celebrating Passover. Both holidays serve as such important reminders of perseverance and the promise of a brighter future. For me, this weekend is a time to attend church, celebrate with family, and find renewal in a faith that sustains me through every mile of life. Wishing you a happy and hope-filled Easter or Passover.

 

  • Questions:
  • • Have you ever picked up a book or tried a hobby in a genre you usually avoid, only to find yourself completely hooked? Tell me about it!
  • • My attempt to help a neighbor ended with a battle wound from a tiny pup. Have you ever had a ‘no good deed goes unpunished’ moment while out on a run or walk?
  • • If we were having coffee, what would you tell me?

 

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Today I’m joining Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner and Coco at Running With Perseverance for their monthly Ultimate Coffee Date linkup which goes live the first Friday of every month.  Be sure to stop by their blogs for a cup of coffee and to say hello; and while you’re there, be sure to check out some of the other bloggers who are participating in the linkup.