Happy Saturday morning! As I’m in taper-mode, I have no long run to do, so I’m enjoying a lazy morning. In that light, I thought I’d join up with Jill Conyer’s Ultimate Coffee Date.
If we were having coffee this morning, I’d tell you how much I’m enjoying watching Breaking Bad. It’s not the best TV show I’ve watched, but I’m really finding it pretty interesting. I’m an addictions counselor, so the drug component is interesting to me…
If we were having coffee this morning, I’d tell you that I’m getting really antsy during this taper. I’m still working out, but I’ve cut way down on mileage and intensity, and my legs are feeling it. I know that this is the purpose of taper, but I’m not feeling it right now.
If we were having coffee this morning, I’d tell you that I really like my co-workers. I’m lucky that I have co-workers that I’d also count as friends. One of them is leaving at the end of the month, and I feel really sad about it! I’m really going to miss her.
If we were having coffee this morning, I’d tell you that I’m a little worried about my half marathon. I’m worried before every half marathon, and this one is no different.
If we were having coffee this morning, I’d tell you that I’m really excited that the grass is starting to get a bit more green again! Of course that means that we’re having more rain (and 45 degrees and rainy isn’t that pleasant) but it’s necessary for spring to come. I’ll take it!
If we were having coffee this morning, I’d tell you that my allergies are starting to pick up again, and that’s no fun. I feel a little more tired and achy during allergy season- Boo!
If we were having coffee this morning, I’d tell you that I’ve tried oil pulling. It’s an intriguing idea, but I’m certainly skeptical of all its claims. I want to see data and hard numbers 🙂
Now it’s your turn to share! If we were having coffee today, what would you tell me?
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Oh, the taper! I’m at the peak of my marathon training and have a 20 miler coming my way next Friday. One of those long runs that takes hours. I’ve never heard of oil pulling, I’d love to hear more.
If we were having coffee I would tell you that I love my co-workers too. I’m feeling a real sense of community.
Isn’t it awesome to have a sense of community with co-workers? It makes going into work even better, right? There’s quite a bit out there on oil pulling. A quick google will give you all sorts of views and opinions; it’s pretty interesting. Good luck on your 20 miler! I can’t imagine running a marathon- ouch!
I just tried oil pulling last week..:) I think I am one of the few people who has never seen Breaking Bad {is that show still on}? 🙂
How’d you like oil pulling? I just started watching breaking bad last week!
I just started watching Breaking Bad a couple weeks ago and started oil pulling two days ago! Love Breaking Bad but am skeptical like you about oil pulling and wish there was more hard data. We’ll see what the dentist says about my teeth in a couple weeks. Good luck with your half training!
Let me know what the dentist says- I’m so interested in it! haha. How far are you in breaking bad?
Good morning Caroline. I’m so happy we could get together and catch up 🙂
First, I would definitely ask you what is oil pulling? I’ve seen it mentioned here and there but have no idea what it is. Antsy and taper go hand and hand! You’re going to rock the half 🙂 I’m looking forward to hearing all about it!
I hope the antsy-ness leads to good results 🙂 I wanted to try oil pulling just to see what the fuss is all about. There are so many claims to what it does, but I want to see good studies done on it. Here’s a post that will give you a little more information on what it is: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/03/06/what-is-oil-pulling_n_4911241.html
You are SO lucky to have good co-workers! It’s a hard-to-find, magical thing.
I’m curious to see what you find on the oil pulling! I tried it…a bit, but couldn’t handle it for long ha!
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I had no problem handling the oil pulling, but am interested in scientific data on the effectiveness of it! I agree- hard to find great co-workers sometimes.
best of luck with your race!! OMG LOVED breaking bad. Wait till you see what happens to Gus 🙂
AGH- I’ve watched the episode now- SO crazy!! 🙂
I loved Breaking Bad! It actually took me two seasons to fully get into it, but once I did, I was hooked. I know that antsy feeling of taper, but I also love having all that extra time to catch up on other things. It’s kind of a breath of fresh air. 🙂 Enjoy the extra time. No need to be nervous, but I always believe nerves are because you care, which I think is a good thing! Have fun!
I like that- nerves because I care:) I’ll remember that. Yes- it solidly took a season and a half for me. I’m half way through the final season right now!