It’s Friday, so I’m linking up with Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness for Friday Five 2.0. I’m doubling down and linking up with Marcia for September “Runfessions,” too! Runfessions are running truths or “where runners bare their souls and soles.”
1. I runfess… as unpopular as this may be with some people, I’m loving the cooler temps for running. Sorry, friends! This runner is not made for the heat. Fall is definitely my favorite season for running (and everything).
2. I runfess… that after the CARA Ready to Run 20 miler in the heat, I was scared that I wouldn’t be able to run NYC this year. That was the heat talking, of course. It was 80 degrees and super humid with limited shade. I never stopped or walked but it seemed impossible. Of course, last weekend’s long run in cooler weather felt like a breeze.
3. I runfess… that I loved the scenery and vibe of the Cascade Super Series half marathon that Kristin and I did outside of Seattle. However, it was billed as a super fast downhill course. I had my hopes up for a fast time. I did fine, but somehow ran slightly slower than the hilly Madison Mini Half Marathon in 90% humidity a few weeks before. I just never got in the groove. That said, it was beyond beautiful and a fun adventure, so it was all good.
4. I runfess… I’m excited to cheer for all of my friends in the Chicago Marathon. I’ll admit I even feel a little FOMO this year. I said I’d never run the Chicago Marathon again after 2007’s 91 degree death march, but I’m softening up on it. If Wendy runs next year for her 20th anniversary, I may toe the line to join her. We’ll see. Never say never, I guess.
5. I runfess… I love the fact that I wore the outfit above in my first half marathon and thought nothing of it. I can’t help but post it when it shows up in my Facebook flashbacks and I love the feedback I get. That’s what the world used to be like before the internet for info and tech gear. LOL. What did you wear in your first road race?
Bonus Runfession – I runfess that I have a big stash of extra 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 fall! The prize pack includes an A Sweat Life running belt, Run Gum and a Run Gum buff, 2 pairs of Thorlo ProLite socks (size SM W 7-9), a RuMe bag to hold your fuel and snacks, a Miir stainless steel water bottle and more! This prize has over $50 value.
Want to enter to win?
- Please leave a comment on this post and tell me a fall runfessions or any fall confession!
- Extra entry: Follow me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and leave a separate comment telling me where you follow.
The winner is #1 Heather Hart! The giveaway closes on October 5. I will select a winner using comment number with random.org by October 7. 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 or purchased. This giveaway is not sponsored by any of these brands. I was not compensated to mention any of these brands.