Oh hello, December! You sure snuck up me this year. Thanks for joining Coco and me for the December Ultimate Coffee Date. These are always my favorite posts to read and write. Is there anything better than a coffee date with friends? I have lots to share on this busy Friday so grab your mugs and let’s chat. This post contains affiliate links.
December Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I have been doing a few projects this past month that I will be sharing details about soon. One is beta testing a new feature for the Peloton bike called Lanebreak. It would describe it as a cross between a pinball game and a video game. You essentially pedal and try to acquire points for hitting a certain speed and resistance goal. While I really liked the music playlists, I missed the interaction with the instructors and realize how much motivation I get from them. I can see how this might be popular with some but I don’t see myself ever using this feature. I do appreciate that Peloton is always working on new features and that they reach out to long-time users for feedback. Here is a video if you interested in what it looks like.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I am excited to run my first official Hanukkah race this Sunday. It is an 8-mile race so automatic PR. I have done so many Christmas-themed races and it’s about time somebody threw a Hanukkah party! I am expecting a small but fast group of runners out there. The awards ceremony is scheduled to start 70 minutes after the start. Since I do not run an 8-minute mile, I will still be running when that happens. LOL. I have not figured out my whole outfit yet, but here is a sneak peek at my super cute tights, If you are looking for a fun holiday pair, check out all the cute ones here.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
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I cannot believe our next Coffee Date is in 2022! I am sure we will have lots to catch up on then too. If we were having coffee, what would you tell me?
Okay, those face masks totally grabbed my attention! I have horribly dry skin, and these sound like a great treatment. I love those Hanukkah tights! They’re every bit as cute as you described (you know, when we were on our quest for hot chocolate a few weeks ago). Good luck on Sunday!
I know I have been waiting to wear them for a month! The face masks are really nice. My skin has been so dry as well. Let me know if you give them a try
How fun that you’ve found a Hanukkah race to run and those tights are great! Wow, that’s wild that the awards ceremony is so soon after the race and while many people are still running. Are they not doing age group awards? Have fun and good luck!
My skin is so dry, too, but I’m terrible about doing doing masks, etc…
I have no idea what kind of awards they are doing. I do know it’s a small race. I will let you know 🙂 My skin has been so dry the past few weeks I am looking for new solutions
I’m going to sound sexist when I say the new Peloton beta seems like a guy would enjoy it. Love the Hanukkah tights! Have so much fun at your race!
Perhaps they were looking for something to get more men involved I am not sure. The few times and I mean 3 that my husband tried the bike, he preferred to do the scenic rides without the instructors.
Hey hey hey there, Marcia! I think I’d like that Peloton lanebreak feature, lol!
Good luck at your Hanukkah race–I don’t think we have anything like that here. Looks like you are ready with the tights! I wonder if there are any menorah hats or headgear?
I looked around for hats but could not find one I liked. I do hear there are Menorah race shirts so we shall see how that goes!
Leave it to you to always find the cutest tights 🙂 It is about time there was a Hanukkah-themed race – Have fun!
I am excited to run it! You know I do love my tights 🙂
Yes. What about Hanukkah races. None here. I even looked for a virtual one.
But I do celebrate both holidays.
You do have the cutest tights.
That game does doing fun. I agree that the music and instructors are the motivators. I miss it.
I know the world needs more Hanukkah races! I am excited to finally be running one
I think Lanebreak could appeal to gamers, and everyone who doesn’t like the chatter of instructors. I see how it could trick you into getting a good workout, if you’re focusing on the “game” and not thinking about how hard you’re working. They need to up their game with the graphics in the full version. 😉
I’m so bummed I can’t do the 8M this weekend. Your tights are on point!
Yes, I can see how some riders will like the idea of the lanebreak but I personally love the instructors. Would you try it when it comes out? Yes, excited for the Hanukkah race.
That is very cool you’re running a Hanukkah race! Why aren’t there more of those? Love the tights- good luck with it!
I have no idea but I am excited! 🙂
Lanebreak sounds interesting! Like you, I get a lot of motivation from the instructors so I’m not sure if I would use the feature.
Love that you’re doing Hanukkah themed race! Hopefully this will encourage more race organizers to offer Hanukkah races. I’ve never understood why there weren’t any.
I do hope there will be more Hanukkah races in the future. Should be fun and low key. We will have to chat about lanebreak once you have a chance to try it out
Good luck on Sunday. In my opinion the no crowded races are the best, for this reason I don’t like to race in Rome.
I have never heard about Hanukkah races in Italy.
I do like the smaller races sometimes too!
The attraction of Peloton for me is definitely the motivating things the instructors say!
An 8 mile Hannukah race sounds fun, but boo on doing the awards while most will still be running. I’ve “run into” that before & it’s kind of demoralizing.
Yes, I am also motivated by the instructors so not sure I would use the other platform. I am sure it will be a fun race and very low key
I’m all about those hydrating face masks.
Great tights. I don’t have any holiday races planned. Good luck!
thanks!
You’re like the Queen of fun tights. Hope the race was fun!
mm. Masks. Love them. Will look into these although I just got a tea tree/peppermint one I love too. I wish they’d make a leg mask as my shins are insanely dry, and not just the windburned part between tights and socks
Ooh wonder if you could use them on your legs too!? Great idea
I hope you had a great race today! Those tights are very cute. That new Peloton feature looks interesting though not sure if I would like it. I also like the motivations from the instructors. Sometimes they do annoy me with all of the talking but they are still motivating.
Yes, they are really motivating and the reason why I like the platform so much
Ooo, this kinda sounds like something I’d be interested in if I had a Peloton. (I do like interacting with instructors as well so a mix would be cool!)
I tend to break out all the face masks this time of year too–my skin gets so dry!
My skin is so dry looking for solutions!