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Friday Five: Five Things to love about Summer

August 21, 2014 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC61 Comments

Happy Friday, y’all! Per usual, I’m linking up with Mar and Cynthia and this week we are revisiting an old linkup topic: 5 things to love about ___. 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!

As we reach the end (how’d this happen? where did summer go??) of summer, I thought I’d wax poetic about five things to love about summer. Next week, when our theme is fall preview, I’ll be missing some of these things!

Friday Five- This Summer I

  1. You can run basically anytime of the day. Early or late, the sun is still up. Of course, I won’t mention the accompanying heat and humidity, but you kinda get used to it after awhile. 
  2. Outdoor workouts! This summer I’ve taken a number of outdoor barre classes and it has been so fun to switch out environments for my workouts!
  3. The beach. Duh. I love the beach. Sadly, I haven’t actually made it to the beach this summer (I’ve been kinda busy…) but am planning to go in September. Yay!
  4. Fresh.Produce. Yes, yes, and yes! Just this week I shared my amazing peach blueberry cobbler recipe made with fresh peaches and blueberries and all summer long I’ve enjoyed the best farm fresh produce. My love of fresh produce makes me wish that I was a canning expert. Sadly I’m not. 
  5. Amusement parks. I have a long standing (this will be the fourth or fifth year) tradition of going to Kings Dominion on Labor Day. The park is practically empty and it’s the perfect end to summer. We’re going again this year and I can.not.wait. I love roller coasters and depending on the weather we might hit up the water park this year. 

What do you love about summer? 

 


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  1. Cynthia @ You Signed Up For What?! says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:13 am

    I’ll miss summer but I also loooove fall!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 9:44 am

      i do too. fall is one of my favorite seasons. actually it might be my favorite season!

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  2. Mar @Mar on the Run says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:32 am

    I’ll just as the extra daylight but I do love fall 🙂 cooler running and football!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 10:08 am

      i love fall as well! college football, my birthday and cooler temps for the win!

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      • Mar @ Mar on the Run says

        August 22, 2014 at 12:48 pm

        I’ll *miss* the extra daylight… darn autocorrect!
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  3. Kristen says

    August 22, 2014 at 3:03 am

    Yes to #1 and #2! And I live right next to a rocky Alaskan-style beach, does that count? Otherwise I am sadly going to say that I have not been to the beach yet either!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 10:09 am

      time to remedy that for both of us! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Momshomerun says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:21 am

    I love reading a book in the sunshine! I feel as if I’m going something useful, just because Im catching some rays.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 10:13 am

      it IS something useful 🙂

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  5. John @ run. geek. run(disney) says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:35 am

    I love being outdoors and all the fresh produce. I love all the choices of fruits we don’t get all year long.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 10:17 am

      the fresh produce has to be the best! it’s so awesome 🙂

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  6. M @ readeatwriterun.com says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:44 am

    I can go with you on the fresh produce – I can eat more berries than I thought possible. And I love the blooming flowers and fireflies…..but I’m really a fall girl at heart. Give me changing leaves, apple cider and a nip in the air any day!

    Have a great weekend.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 10:47 am

      i also love fall but wanted to give summer a little shout out before it’s over 🙂

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  7. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:59 am

    Where did summer go? It feels like it just started! There are so many things I love about summer: all the outdoor activities, the long days of sunshine, lazy afternoons at the pool…did I mention the sunshine yet? I got to put my feet in the sand once when we were in OBX at the end of May for my sister-in-law’s wedding, and I can’t wait to end summer next weekend in Virginia Beach and once again put my feet in the sand. 🙂
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 10:54 am

      it will be awesome to do a little cool down in the ocean post race 🙂

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  8. Jennifer says

    August 22, 2014 at 7:18 am

    I am definitely going to miss those peaches, watermelon and blueberries… but looking forward to the fall and the yummy apples that come with it. A bit sad that the days are getting shorter, but I love fall much more!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 10:55 am

      fall is great. i’m hoping we actually have a full fall season instead of summer to winter!

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  9. Haley @ running with diapers says

    August 22, 2014 at 7:19 am

    I’m really going to miss the extra hours of daylight. But it will be so nice to have some fall weather soon.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      yeah, i feel exactly the same way!

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  10. Coco says

    August 22, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Oh my gosh! King’s Dominion used to be the highlight of my summers when I was a kid. I’m not so much a fan of roller coasters any more, but I still love the giant water slides in the water park.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      the water park is pretty awesome!! 🙂

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  11. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    August 22, 2014 at 7:42 am

    You gotta love being able to run at anytime in the summer! Though sometimes it is hot a humid, I take that any day over being cold.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      i’m not sure which i prefer – the cold or the heat. honestly if it could just be fall all the time, that’d be great!

      Reply
  12. Samanths @ Food Fitness Family Friends says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:07 am

    Some of my favorite things about this summer have been the cooler temps. I can’t even believe it is August (although I am scared for what that means for this winter). I love outside workouts and growing my own gardern.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 5:42 pm

      oh growing your own garden is awesome!

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  13. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Summer is my favorite time of the year as well. love being able to sleep a little later and love the daylight. Haven’t been to the beach yet this year either.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 5:42 pm

      beach is a must! i’m planning my trip for very very soon 🙂

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  14. AMP runs says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:38 am

    I love we both wrote about summer! It may be hot, but I much prefer it over cold weather 🙂 I haven’t made it to the beach this year, either (does the lakefront or bayou count? lol).
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 5:43 pm

      i know! great minds think alike! and yeah, i think both lake and bayou totally count 🙂

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  15. Stacey says

    August 22, 2014 at 9:34 am

    I couldn’t agree with you more on the availability of fresh produce, but I’m so looking forward to the cooler weather this fall!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      me too!

      Reply
  16. kristin @ W [H] A T C H says

    August 22, 2014 at 9:42 am

    yay for the beach!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      agreed!

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  17. Marnie @ SuperSmartMama says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:04 am

    I have to agree with fresh produce, especially now that I don’t live in California. Drought notwithstanding, you can get all kinds of beautiful produce year round in California, and alot of it is local. Now that I live in Colorado, I’ve noticed farmers’ markets aren’t as plentiful as they were in California and that makes me just a tad bit sad.
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  18. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Summer. RIP. It already feels like Fall around these parts – but I love fall, so no complaints here! My favorite thing about summer is getting up to the lake, munching on fresh blueberries and cherries, and going to food truck festivals!
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  19. Jennifer @ Running on Lentils says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Ah, fresh produce definitely! I love running outside all year, but there is something wonderful about a cool summer morning wearing a tank and feeling the summer breeze on my arms!
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  20. Nicole says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I can’t WAIT for winter to be over here in Australia! Moving here in May, I didn’t get a summer in the US either! My favorite part… Just being outside in the warmth and sunshine! Makes me so happy! And def those outdoor workouts!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 6:15 pm

      outdoor workouts are my fav! 🙂

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  21. Elizabeth says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:15 am

    I haven’t made it to the beach this summer either, and I don’t really think I will :-(.

    I have to say I spent the entire winter running on a treadmill/working out indoors. I just don’t think I’ll be able to do that again this year. Running outside is much better!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 22, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      oh i HATE the treadmill. i completely understand!

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  22. Tara @ Running 'N' Reading says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I DEFINITELY love the fresh produce, and then abundance of farmer’s market selections, as well! Great list, Courtney! Thanks so much for the link-up! 🙂
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      who doesn’t love amazing produce?? 🙂

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  23. Rebecca Jo says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Fresh produce is the BEST about summer! YUM!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      i 100% agree! 🙂

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  24. Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:56 am

    I love so much about summer, the things you listed are great! I love camping and hiking and getting a little fishing in the most and now that I am running again, of course that is a top one on my list!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 24, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      outdoor activities are one of my favorite things about this season!

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  25. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    I can’t believe how fast this summer’s gone by! Trying to enjoy as much of the fresh produce at the farmer’s market as I can!
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  26. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    My favorite part about summer is the longer days and the beach!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 24, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      yes, 100% yes!!

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  27. Meranda@fairytalesandfitness says

    August 22, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    The beach is definitely my favorite thing about summer!
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  28. Cecilia @ MommiesRun says

    August 22, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Sweet watermelon. I had a patient bring us half of a huge watermelon yesterday and she had used a melon baller to make cute little balls out of it. As I ate it, I couldn’t help but realize watermelon is my absolute favorite food. I’ll be so sad when it’s not as sweet soon!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 24, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      YUM! watermelon is so refreshing!

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  29. Lindsey says

    August 22, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    I didn’t get to go to the beach either this summer! Lame! Next summer for sure!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      i’m not giving it up — determined to get there at least for a little bit!

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  30. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    I love rolling out of bed and going out for my run without putting on so many layers of clothes, hats, gloves, mittens, etc! This is the first year that I’m kind of dreading winter. Eek!

    Have fun at Kings Dominion!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      yeah the layers and the chill that takes forever to shake are my least fav things about winter running!

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  31. Michele @ A Pace of Balance says

    August 23, 2014 at 12:16 am

    I love more hours of sunshine. I have so much more energy. Once it starts getting dark at 5pm again I’ll be a lazy bum 😉
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      more sunshine = win!

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  32. Mary Beth Jackson says

    August 23, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    I did yoga on the beach this summer and it was FABULOUS!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      outdoor classes or exercise is so cool!

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  33. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    August 23, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    Summer vacation! I had all of July off.
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