Whew, can you say the name of this week’s Friday Five five times fast? Yeah, me neither. Anyway, I’m excited that the weekend is here and excited that FALL is here! The cooler weather, the leaves, the apple cider doughnuts…all wonderful! I’m so excited to read everyone’s favorite fall activities. Per usual, I’m linking up with my girls Cynthia and Mar for the #Friday Five. You can read our linkup rules here. Please note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link. Have a great weekend!
- Visits to Charlottesville. We will be heading to my beloved Charlottesville in November and I can’t wait. Charlottesville is always gorgeous but it really excels in the fall. Plus, the trip to Charlottesville leads to number two on my list which is…
- Apple picking. On the way out of Charlottesville, the plan is to stop by Carter Mountain for some apple picking. And some apple cider doughnut eating. That might be the most important part of the trip to Charlottesville. These things are amazing and my mouth is kinda already watering.
- Halloween partying. Okay, this really isn’t an activity but I love Halloween. Last year I was visiting my sister and her family for Halloween and I got to go trick or treating with my niece and nephew and it was awesome. This year, I have no idea what I will dress up as but some of my friends really go all out, which is always fun!
- Turkey Day racing. On Thanksgiving morning, I run the SOME Turkey Trot. It raises money for a great cause and eliminates any Turkey Day guilt. Meh, let’s be honest, I don’t feel guilty about food, pretty much ever.
- Boot wearing, football watching, tea drinking awesomeness! I know, I know. These are kind of not activities either but they are definitely things I love to do in the fall.
What are your favorite fall activities?
I love fall because it means cooler runs, scarves, boots, lots of layering. I look forward to the beginning of the holiday festivities. Unfortunately I work every thanksgiving but this year I have Halloween off. 🙂
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner recently posted…Top Tips for Slimming Down!
yes, scarves are also on my list. love fall!
I love that it is soon time for boots and leggings:) so comfy!
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yes, i 100% agree!
Turkey trot running! I forgot about that one, Courtney! DEFINITELY a great fall activity; I’m looking forward to it. And, for the record, boot-wearing, tea-drinking and football-watching most certainly count as favorite fall activities – ha! 😉 Thanks so much for sharing and for hosting another great link-up! Have a great weekend!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Five Favorite Fall Activities
i figured you’d agree on the football watching, tara 🙂
I’ve never done the apple picking thing, but I’m sure it’s lots of fun. And I love apples, so why not?
Haley @ running with diapers recently posted…Friday Five: Favorite Fall Activities
it IS fun!
I love Thanksgiving Day races! I haven’t done one in years though. We’re often traveling and it’s hard to make a race sync up with time at the in-laws. We’ll see what happens this year. A nice easy 5k might be tolerable after Richmond.
M @ readeatwriterun.com recently posted…Training Talk Thursday – The Taper
yeah, i used this as one of my first runs post richmond last year!
I love Thanksgiving! See you at the SOME 5K, such a fun race. Apple picking and hiking are high on my fall list this year.
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it is a really fun race! 🙂
I have never been to Charlottesville…how far away? I love apple picking but I haven’t found a place I like yet. My standards are pretty high being from New England. I need to find a good pumpking patch too. I can’t wait to dig out my knee high boots either!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Ultimate Direction Jenny Ultra Vesta Review
oh you must go! i went to law school there, it’s wonderful. it’s only about 2.5 hours. probably about 2 hours from your place. actually, it’d be a great place for a fun girls race weekend 🙂 but very kid friendly as well if you wanna take the fam!
I still love dressing up for Halloween and getting really into decorating our house. My teens still love it. I am all about the boots and fall bags too.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Lorna Jane Active Nation Day-do the #LJMove
i think i need to up my halloween decorating game this year 🙂
An apple cider doughnut sounds DELICIOUS!
I’m doing my first turkey day race this year! I’m doing it as part of the BRATS Holiday Series with 2 other 5Ks (one in December and one in January).
John @ run. geek. run(disney) recently posted…Five Favorite Fall Activities | Friday Five
yeah – those doughnuts are the REAL DEAL! 🙂
I was going to list boot wearing and cozy sweaters as a favorite fall activity — and I almost did! There’s something about boots and turtlenecks especially that I love when fall comes around.
Marnie @ SuperSmartMama recently posted…Friday Five: Favorite Fall Activities
hahaha, glad i’m not the only one!
I’ve never been apple picking. I might have to try to fix that this year! And those doughnuts sound amazing. I wonder if anywhere around here has something like that where you can combine the apple picking with doughnuts.
Chaitali recently posted…Friday Five Fall Favorite Activities
i bet you that some farmers markets carry them in the fall. i’ve never seen them in dc but if i do, i’ll share!
I pretty much like doing anything that takes me outside during the fall! Our family always runs in a local Thanksgiving morning race as well!
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…My Favorite Fall Activities
thanksgiving races are the best 🙂
I’ve never been to Charlottesville, but pretty much everything else are my favorites too! This post inspires me to get out my mini donut pan and bake some donuts this weekend! 🙂 Happy Fall!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils recently posted…Favorite Fall Fitness Clothes
charlottesville is lovely. it’s where i went to law school and i try to go back as much as i can.
We’re also planning to head to Charlottesville in November. Nothing sounds more perfect than wine tasting there in the fall!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – September 26th – What I Love About Fall
funny, we are also going in november! 🙂
I want to try apple picking! I’m sad I’m going to miss the Thanksgiving 5 miler this year since I’ll be traveling, I’ll just have to run myself lol. And Halloween is totally an activity! Don’t forget…October birthdays! 😉
AMP runs recently posted…Friday Five: Fall Festivals NOLA Style
YAY october birthdays! and apple picking is so fun!
LOVE this —>>> boot wearing, football watching, tea drinking awesomeness!
HA!! those are in fact all activities 😉 great post!
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: Favorite Fall Activities
thanks, friend! great seeing you today – and yay for more fun tomorrow!!
Have so much fun apple picking! I want to do that this fall.
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Apple picking is always on the fall to do list! And I am so ready for some jeans and boots weather! Have a great weekend!
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ahh yay for fall trip to charlottesville!!
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I have never been apple picking, but I am going to try to make it a priority to do that this year! Also I hear you on the boot wearing. I hate the cold but I LOVE boots and the only reason I’m sad when it warms up is that I have to put the boots away.
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boot wearing, football watching, and tea drinking definitely count as activities! And no fall is complete without apple picking. Fun list!
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Apple cider doughnuts?! Sounds amazing. I need to find some of these immediately. I also love tea and Halloween 🙂
Heather Runs Thirteen Point One recently posted…friday five: favorite fall activities
Love this link up theme today! Fall is my fav season by far!
We both have a few similar items in our lists 🙂
I am really stoked for the Turkey Trot this year! I have missed a few years due to random circumstances, so even more excited to make up for lost time!
Esther recently posted…Five Things Friday: Favorite Fall Activities!!
Boots, scarves, and dark nail polish and I am a happy girl! So glad fall is finally here!
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I love apple picking too but I always end up with way too many apples… 🙁
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Friday Five : Favorite Fall Activities
I definitely love boot wearing! After pumpkin and other fall foods, wearing boots is my favourite part about fall 😀
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Apple picking! I definitely want to do that this year. We’ll probably do it on our way to Shenandoah.
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