It’s Friday, so I’m linking up with Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness for Friday Five 2.0. The last Friday of the month is a “free” day, so I’m doubling down and linking up with Marcia for March “Runfessions,” too! Runfessions are running truths or “where runners bare their souls and soles.” [OOPS! It’s not the last Friday of the month! So check the Runfessions link-up next Friday. Where is my head!?]
1. I runfess… as unpopular as this may be, I’m loving the still chilly temps for running. It may be spring on the calendar but I love running in the 30s and low 40s. Sorry, friends! This runner is not made for the heat.
2. I runfess… I loved the new NYC Half course despite the fact that it was much tougher than the previous course. I really enjoyed it from start to finish. You can see my race report here. Plus, I’m excited to report that our Alexandra’s Playground team raised almost $30,000! [I runfess that I’m late in picking my raffle winners, too! Today is the day.]
3. I runfess… I was so lucky that I didn’t get hurt worse when I fell in Anaheim at Expo West. I hit the same knee (left) that I’ve hit the last few falls. Luckily, I’ve been able to run with no issue. That said, the big cut on my left knee is slow to heal. As The Husband said, at least I didn’t hurt my face. He’s not wrong about that one.
4. I runfess… I’m excited for this weekend’s Shamrock Shuffle! It’s a fun course and it’s awesome to see all of the Chicago runners emerge after the cold winter. It’s so massive yet it runs very efficiently because of good corralling. I love getting together with my teammates, too. Everything is better with friends!
5. I runfess… I really need to start training for the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon on Memorial Day weekend. As my friend Robert says, “this race is not going to run itself.” I’m more confident after a solid, confident run at the NYC Half but I have some A LOT of work to do!
Bonus Runfession – I runfess that I have a big stash of running goodies that I meant to give away a while ago. So I end this runfessions with a giveaway!
Enter to win some great running accessories for spring! The prize pack includes: an Asics shoe bag, an awesome glass water bottle from Brooks Pure Project, 2 RuMe Bags pouches, a Leisure Loops “Fearless” bracelet, a Lucy headband, an Underarmour “I Will” towel and more! This prize has over $50 value.
Want to enter to win?
- Please leave a comment on this post and tell me a March runfessions or any spring confession!
- Extra entry: Follow me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and leave a separate comment telling me where you follow.
The winner is Alyssa K.! The giveaway closes on March 30. I will select a winner using comment number in random.org on March 31. The winner must be a US resident, 18 years of age or older and the offer is void where prohibited.
Have a great weekend! I hope the weather where you are is however you like it most!
Please note: Giveaway items are items I received at events. This giveaway is not sponsored by any of these brands. I was not compensated to mention any of these brands.