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Coffee with a side of rain

May 6, 2022 by MCM Mama 6 Comments

Coffee with a side of rain

Apparently I only write coffee posts when I'm in Michigan. I guess my body is hard wired to wake up early, but the college kid has no interest in an early wakeup call. I'd run, but it's raining and I did not bring the right running clothes, so here I sit. I'm joining Deb and Coco for another coffee kick off. I'm actually hoping to join one or both for in person coffee soon now that outdoor weather is returning to the area. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I had the most AMAZING experience volunteering at the Boston Marathon. I've known for a long time that I will never qualify to run, so I set my sights on getting a chance to volunteer. It was everything I hoped for and more, from running into Brian Beckstead (one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: Boston Marathon, coffee date, half marathons, Pacers

A little coffee with friends

March 7, 2021 by MCM Mama 3 Comments

A little coffee with friends

It's been a long time since I had coffee in person with someone. Even thought it was never a regular thing for me, I miss it. But I'll settle for virtual coffee today with Deb and Coco and my friends inside the computer. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I miss my pre-pandemic work life. In some ways, things haven't changed. I've worked from home for 10 years, so working from my dining room or my couch is nothing new. But two big changes have affected my life. 1) Video. Pre-pandemic whenever I had a meeting it was a phone call. I used to walk during calls or ride my exercise bike. Heck, once I even took a call from an ice bath after an 18 mile run. Now I have to sit still and look somewhat presentable. (And let's not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: coffee date, covid 19, Zooma

Last Coffee Date of 2020

December 4, 2020 by MCM Mama 5 Comments

Last Coffee Date of 2020

2020 has been a year of major ups and downs. In some ways, it's been the hardest year of my life, but there have been some really amazing things as well. Beer Geek and I got to go on vacation in Bermuda before the world shut down and we celebrated 25 years of marriage. Jones graduated high school and got a major scholarship to college. Shoo finished middle school and is actually doing surprisingly well with online high school. So, when I struggle to not slide into darkness, I have to remind myself that not everything sucks. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I continue to struggle with running. It's not the actual running that's a problem - it's the motivation to do it. Once I'm out there, running itself is usually fine. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: biking, blogging, coffee date, weights

November definitely needs more coffee

November 6, 2020 by MCM Mama 6 Comments

November definitely needs more coffee

6 days into November and I'm about ready to mainline coffee. That's a thing, right? OK, probably not, so I'll just make another big cup to get me through the day while I join Coco and Deborah for a little chit chat. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I'm so glad to finally finish the Marine Corps Marathon Trifecta. Who knew that getting that last 10K in was going to be such a challenge? I actually had a good run once I decided to do it, but it took me FOREVER to motivate. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I randomly jumped on a Ragnar So Cal virtual team. Thankfully, Ragnar has made all of their virtuals free and teams can be random sizes. The only goal is to run 3 times in two days. Apparently I'm addicted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: coffee date, Marine Corps Marathon, ragnar, Zooma

Meeting up for Virtual Coffee

October 2, 2020 by MCM Mama 7 Comments

Meeting up for Virtual Coffee

Ok, let's be honest, the meetup may be virtual, but the coffee is absolutely not. I'm pretty sure I would not survive without coffee to start my day. I'm joining Deb and Coco for a virtual meetup - some day I'll get to meet up for real with people again. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I signed up for another virtual challenge. Some of you may remember my 7 half marathons in 7 states in 7 days that I've done in the past with Mainly Marathons. Well, they offered a virtual where you can run up to all 50 states between October and February. I decided to aim for 15 states. Why that number? That's the option that is just over what I have left to run a half marathon in all 50 states. Running them virtually is not the same, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: 50 States, coffee date, coronavirus

It’s too hot for coffee…

August 9, 2020 by MCM Mama 2 Comments

It’s too hot for coffee…

But I'm drinking it anyways. I don't mind iced coffee, but I much prefer the hot stuff. I definitely need a coffee date though, so I'm combining the monthly coffee date with Deb and Coco and weekly run down this week. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that my hip suddenly decided it was done with all this running. My hips are often cranky, but the severity of this issue came on out of the blue. One day I was running and my hip was having its usually need for post run rolling. The next day I couldn't run with a normal gait. Oh well, I had already decided that I was going to end my run streak soon as a birthday present to myself, so I just ended it a bit early. Two days and a lot of stretching, exercises, and rolling later and I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: coffee date, virtual race, Zooma

Happy Hour is the new Coffee Date

May 1, 2020 by MCM Mama 7 Comments

Happy Hour is the new Coffee Date

Here we are starting a new month in a world where coffee dates and Happy Hours are taking place online. ZOOM is the new cool coffee shop and bar. So I guess Deb and Coco's virtual coffee date was just ahead of its time. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I ran every day in the month of April and that I successfully ran the Yeti 24 Hour Challenge. It's the first time since August that I've broken 100 miles for the month. But it was a good running month and a kickoff for my next virtual - The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee. I'll have to up my game to hit 1000k by August 31, but I seem to have plenty of time on my hands. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that ZOOMA has just opened its own Run Club. What's ZOOMA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: coffee date, Zooma

I think I need a coffee IV

August 2, 2019 by MCM Mama 6 Comments

I think I need a coffee IV

How on earth is it August? July FLEW by this year. I'd say I'm not even sure what I did, but really I spent it running, visiting colleges, and trying to keep up with my 3 jobs. Oy. I've drunk an unreasonable amount of coffee to make that happen. So today I'm joining Deb and Coco for a coffee date. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that my training for the 50K is going surprisingly well. (Ask me again tomorrow after my long run.) I've upped my overall mileage and I ran a half marathon at my goal pace last weekend and, except for an awful mile 12, it went well. I'm currently 24 days into a run streak and yesterday I ran twice. And my body seems to be holding up well. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I managed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: 50k training, coffee date, ragnar, Skirt Sports

March Coffee Date – Lion or Lamb

March 3, 2019 by MCM Mama 5 Comments

March Coffee Date – Lion or Lamb

Here we are, one month closer to being done with winter. I generally don't mind winter, but this has been one of the rainiest that I can remember and I'm pretty much over that. But I've had a lot going on, so grab a big cuppa and we'll chat with Deb and Coco‘s and catch up on things. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that last week was one heck of a roller coaster. There were just so many things up in the air. On the bright side, we got tickets to Savor again, Jones got accepted to something he really wanted, and I got into MCM 50k. That's right! I'll be running my first 50k this fall instead of the Marine Corps Marathon. And Beer Geek didn't believe me when I told him I would not be running the marathon. If we were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: coffee date, running, ultramarathon

Starting off 2019 with coffee

January 4, 2019 by MCM Mama 6 Comments

Starting off 2019 with coffee

Here we are in a new year and everyone's throwing around goals and becoming the "new them". I'm over here trying to figure out how we are several days into the new year and I'm still trying to wrap up 2018. Ah well, I'll get there. Instead of actually accomplishing something, I'll write a blog post.  I’m joining Deb and Coco‘s virtual coffee date and sharing what I'd chat about over coffee. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I kind of forgot about my blog over the break. I can't even blame it on being busy - I had time to read a bunch of books and chill with my family. It was just kind of nice to take a break and not wonder what I should write about next. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I don't want a "new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: Altra Running, Ambassador, coffee date, nuun

I need coffee before my coffee

October 5, 2018 by MCM Mama 12 Comments

I need coffee before my coffee

September was a whirlwind month for me. I'm still trying to recover - and October is not exactly laid back either. I'm pretty sure that I have coffee running in my veins at this point. So, it seems appropriate to jump in on Deb and Coco's coffee date. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I LOVE working for ZOOMA and the other project I took on. But going up to 30 hours a week of working has been quite a shock to my system. Something had to give and it feels like the blog has taken the brunt of that. I hope to get back to commenting and responding once Amelia Island is done. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I'm nervous about the Marine Corps Marathon. I've had training issues in the past, but I've always had a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: coffee date, Friday Five

August Coffee Date: Pour me another, please!

August 2, 2018 by MCM Mama 30 Comments

August Coffee Date: Pour me another, please!

It always amazes me how fast the months slip by. It's hard to believe I wrote my last "coffee date" post from New Zealand. We've been back 3 weeks and I still feel like I'm trying to catch up. Apparently, taking two full weeks off from life does not work well for me.  Anyways, I’m joining up with my friends Deborah and Coco for a virtual coffee date as well as linking up with  Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness for Friday Five 2.0.   If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I haven't made it to bed before 1am in over a week. And it's not like I'm sleeping in - I've gotten up in time to run at 6:30am a couple of days and I've had early commitments several days. I live for the few days I've gotten to sleep in, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: coffee date, Friday Five

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Who is MCM Mama?
A slightly obnoxious mom and wife who loves good beer and running, who struggles a bit with depression especially in the winter and when running isn’t allowed, who’d rather go on a fun vacation than upgrade the kitchen or add a master bath, and has a minor addiction to the Marine Corps Marathon.

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Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Mainly Marathons Appalachian Series – South CarolinaMarch 27, 20222:47:45 What I wore: hat, tank top, long sleeve quarter zip, capris, and Altra Rivera Location: Seneca, SC (State #41!) Let’s just start out with the truth – this race was the hardest of the races and pretty much sucked. I chose to do the early start […]

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