Happy Friday, y’all! I’m writing this from Chicago, where I’m on yet another work trip. I’m really excited about this week’s theme: “this summer I will _______.” It’s like a mini goal setting session and I love goal setting. Of course, this summer is already kind of huge for me, so I had a few things that just HAD to go on the list. 🙂 Per usual, I’m linking up with Mar and Cynthia and we are all pretty pumped about this week’s topic! Enjoy and make sure to link up your Friday Five post. You can read our linkup rules here. Please note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link.
- Um, it probably surprises no one that number one on my summer list of “to-dos” is get married. I am tying the knot in 8 days! I have some guest posts lined up for while I’m off doing wedding things so get excited to hear from some awesome ladies while I’m gone!
- I’m super excited to start training for my fall goal race using the Run Less, Run Faster method. Training starts right after the wedding and I’m pumped about focusing on three runs a week, plus cross training! I know a number of folks who’ve used this method with amazing results. Woohoo!
- I will spend a ton of time outside this summer. Between outdoor movies, outdoor concerts, festivals and the like, there is barely any reason to go inside. If I had a hammock in my yard, I probably never would! 🙂
- I’ll be doing a bit of travel this summer as well. After my wedding, I will be spending a weekend in New Orleans and then a weekend in Atlanta — both weekends celebrating my dear friend Megan’s upcoming nuptials! Yay travel and yay love! I will also be in New Jersey for my grandfather’s birthday. Fun stuff!
- I will buy most of my produce at farmers’ markets. I love supporting local farmers and the produce just tastes SO much better — the only real time I plan on buying produce at the grocery store is if I get caught in a pinch. Otherwise, it’s farmers’ markets all the way!
What will YOU do this summer? Link up!
Love the farmers markets around here – I want all the peaches this summer! Ahh you are in the 10 day forecast! Have a great wedding week ahead!
Jennifer recently posted…Friday Five – This Summer I Will
thanks jenny — and yes, nothing beats fresh produce esp peaches!!
Spending time outside is the best part of summer 🙂 Have a wonderful wedding week!!
Stacey recently posted…Friday Five: This Summer I Will…
thanks stacey!
I’m with you on the produce and the training!
M @ readeatwriterun.com recently posted…Friday Five – This Summer, I Will…
all the produce!!
OK, I think you’ve got the best summer plans! So excited for you!
Coco recently posted…Summer Bucket List
haha, thank you!
I’m so excited to hear about your wedding afterwards!
We have a great farmers Market near me but I hardly ever go. I should start making that a priority!
Meranda@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…5 Things We Shouldn’t Have to Read on Facebook
you definitely should! i LOVE farmers markets!
I love summer so much! I love being outside biking and running and swimming. I love the heat it makes me so happy. Bring on summer
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…5 Goal to accomplish this summer..
i love summer but don’t love the first few weeks of crazy hot runs 🙂
I’m going to miss my neighborhood farmer’s market after our move. I’ll need to find another one ASAP…
So exciting to think you’ll be enjoying your wedding soon. It’s such a wonderful time. I hope it goes off without a hitch. Be Blessed Courtney!
Haley @ running with diapers recently posted…Friday Five: This Summer I Will….
thank you so much haley! and best of luck with your move 🙂
Great list. I especially love the one about the farmers markets. I like doing that, so I need to try and do that a little more often too.
John @ run. geek. run(disney) recently posted…This Summer I Will… – Friday Five
thanks john — i LOVE my farmers market!
Yay, the wedding is almost here! So exciting. Traveling is always a blast in the summer, I’d love to go back to New Orleans, it’s definitely one of my faves!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Happy National Running Day! Let’s Catch Up!
i also love new orleans and will enjoy it — even though it’s gonna be HOT 🙂
Congrats in the wedding. I know you will be beautiful and you will have a blast. God bless your union. I need to look up that running method. I prefer 3 runs per week. Training for the Peachtree Road Race is 4x per week. It’s a struggle especially with a toddler and I need to do more cross/strength training. Thanks for pointing it out. Hopefully I can get into it.
MJ recently posted…Friday Five Link Up: This Summer I Will…
thank you so much — i will share some about both things 🙂
Your #1 item is so exciting. Can’t wait to read all about your wedding! I used the Run Less, Run Faster book for my second half marathon and dropped over 20 minutes. It really works and I look forward to following your progress!
Pam recently posted…Friday Five: This summer I will:
thank you so much pam! i love hearing these success stories with the RLRF method 🙂
Can’t believe your wedding is so close! You’re going to make a gorgeous bride, Courtney! I can’t wait to see the pictures.
This summer I’d like to make buying produce at the farmers market a higher priority. I’ve slacked on this for the past couple of summers, but I want to turn that around this year.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – June 6th – This Summer I Will…
thank you so much, kathryn — i can’t believe it’s so close either 🙂 so crazy!
Just 8 days! Wonderful – wishing you all the best Courtney!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…Friday Five – Summertime!
thank you so much, michelle!
Well now I don’t know what I’m more excited about– the recap of your wedding, or the scoop on the new training method! Luckily, I don’t think I’ll have to choose 🙂 Thanks for organizing another fun link up.
Chef Kefi recently posted…Five for Friday: This Summer I Will…
aw, thank you so much — you are right a bit of both will be here on the blog 🙂
SO excited for your wedding. 🙂 And I’m also really interested to hear your thoughts on Run Less Run Faster. I was thinking of picking up a copy of it myself and using it for my fall training.
Lauren recently posted…Post Marathon Week 1: Getting my feet wet again! Plus my favorite linkup! {Duh! The Friday Five!}
thanks lauren! i will def be sharing my thoughts on the book — i’m pretty excited 🙂
how could I not add farmers markets!! geez. I’m so excited for you – one. more. week. EEK!! I’ll be in Chicago in a couple of weeks. Enjoy!
Mar @ Mar on the Run! recently posted…Friday Five: Hello Summer!
hope you get the same awesome weather we are having right now. it’s beautiful!
Congrats on the nuptials. Very very exciting!
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…Nutribullet Giveaway
thanks so much! we are excited 🙂
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…This summer I will…
thank you so much kristy!
Happy wedding!!
AmyC recently posted…This Summer I Will…
thanks amy!
Ahh can’t believe it’s only 8 days until your wedding! Congrats and I hope you have an amazing day!! Have to check that Run Less, Run Faster method. Sounds right up my alley, thanks for sharing 🙂
Amanda H recently posted…Summer Bucket List
you and me both! it’s quickly gone from planning to IT’S HERE!!
I’m also looking into the Run less, Run Faster method. After reading that book and the Hanson Method, I am thoroughly confused as to which one I want to use for my training this year.
Enjoy all the special moments leading up to your wedding!
Lisa recently posted…Friday Five: Life Lately
i’ve heard great things about hanson method as well! tough choice.
You’ve got an amazing summer planned! How exciting that your wedding is so close – congrats! You are almost to the finish line, where the planning ends. I remember the honeymoon being so wonderful, because we relaxed and didn’t have anything left to plan 🙂 Have a great time on all your trips. I’ve always wanted a hammock in our yard.
Heather Runs Thirteen Point One recently posted…friday five: this summer i will…
thanks heather! i’m super excited!
OMG Yay for getting married!!! So exciting 😀
I’ll start fall marathon training as well and am also thinking of using Run Less, Run Faster. I’ll be looking forward to reading what you think about it!
Helly recently posted…Friday Five: Summer Edition {Link up!}
i’m looking forward to getting started!
Oooh! Congratulations! This is only my third week linking up with you guys, so this was news to me! Have a great wedding!
Karen @WellnessScience recently posted…Friday Five: This Summer I Will …
thanks so much karen!
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! It’s so exciting planning. Can’t wait to hear about it. Hope you have a fun time!
I’m gonna be starting wedding planning soon, I already have a planner all set and ready to go!
It’s my first week linking up with you guys and it was great fun 🙂
Laura recently posted…Friday Five // This Summer I Will
that’s awesome! thanks for linking up – glad you had fun!!
Aw yay! Congrats on your upcoming wedding! Which fall race are you doing??
Lindsey recently posted…Friday 5: This Summer I Will…
i’m doing the navy air force half in september!
I’ve always used the three a week training plans, with lots of crosstraining with great success!
Enjoy every moment of wedding stuff- make sure to stop and take them all in because it’ll all go by so fast!!!
Katie @ Live Half Full recently posted…Five Things Friday
it has been a fun planning experience but these last couple weeks have been crazy!
You are going to have an amazing summer – so excited for you with major life changes!
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For What?! recently posted…Friday Five: This Summer I Will…
thanks — it’s going to be great!
I always look forward to travel. Discovering new sights and places, changing up my routine…. definitely something to look forward to.
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Friday Five : This summer I will…
travel is one of my favorite things!
Enjoy the week leading up to your wedding! You’ve done all the planning so let go of stress, relax and HAVE a BLAST!
thanks aimee! so far, so good 🙂
Oh wow, I didn’t realize the wedding was so soon! I hope you both have an amazing time 🙂 and definitely farmer’s markets. I love all the interesting, fresh produce available in the summer.
Chaitali recently posted…Friday Five things I’m going to do this summer
thanks so much — yep, it’s hereeee!!!
Happy Wedding in (4 or 5) days now!! I’m most excited about the Farmer’s market as well. Bring on the summer!!
Kels @ Blonder Side of LIfe recently posted…Why It’s Ok to Walk in a Race
LOVE farmer’s markets!!!! 🙂
I love your Friday Fives! I have to link up sometime soon. You are just too cute! Congratulations on the upcoming wedding. Sounds like you’re in for a great summer 🙂
Alyson recently posted…Road to Recovery–Week 1
you should definitely link up with us soon 🙂
Oh Courtney, wishing you a wonderful wedding and congrats again. Can’t wait to see your pictures! What a great way to start your summer 🙂
Michele @ A Pace of Balance recently posted…It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere!
thank you so much, michele!
Yay! Congrats on your upcoming marriage! How exciting!
I too, am using the run less, run faster program this year…I’m interested into results already!
oh, yay — what is your goal race?
I’m kind of keeping it on the down low on my blog, but I know I’m safe to say it here…but my goal race will be my 3rd NYC marathon! I really want to get my name in the Times and I am now fast enough to do it! The first two I did there were over 5, so I am ready to crush around a 4:20! When do you start your training? I don’t think I start until mid to late July. What is your goal race?
I’m going to eat fruits and vegetables and buy theater tickets and enjoy special moments alone and with friends, more often.
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sounds like you have a great summer planned!
I just LOVE everything about this list! You have inspired me to make time to get to a farmer’s market — they really are so much better. And you know I’m partial to number 4 🙂
Absolutely cannot WAIT to celebrate you and K this weekend! How am I supposed to concentrate on work til then?! Y’all are such an amazing couple and deserve all the happiness in the world!! Yay love and yay marriage!! xoxo
thank you, dear! i LOVE farmer’s markets!! they are my fav 🙂 see you sooooo soon!