It’s Friday, so I’m linking up with Fairytales and Fitness for Friday Five. I’m doubling down and linking up with Marcia for June “Runfessions,” too! Runfessions are running truths or “where runners bare their souls and soles.”
1. I runfess… I know everyone is psyched for summer, but I’m not built for summer running. I feel like a turtle – a very sweaty turtle. The older I get, the more I’m I feel the heat. What’s your favorite season to run in?
2. I runfess… I’ve run 13 races and a fun run 5K so far this year. That’s basically double the number of races I did through June last year. I’ve had pretty good luck with all of them and am feeling super grateful to have made it to now almost pain free. That said, I’ll do fewer in the back half of the year.
3. I runfess… I’m signed up for 3 marathons this fall. I’m running Chicago in October (to celebrate Wendy’s 20th anniversary), NYC in November (my 20th running!) and California International Marathon (CIM) in December. Current plan is to run Chicago or NYC for time based on the weather in Chicago and then to run the other for fun. I’m going to run CIM with Lynn (see her story in my most inspiring runners section of my 2018 running recap). I haven’t done 4 marathons in one year since 2005 or 3 in a row like that since 2007. Looks like I’m not getting any wiser with age.
4. I runfess… I’m super intrigued to try these new products from Untapped. I met them when I was working at Fancy Food and grabbed all of the products. I’ve only tried the original maple syrup athletic fuel. I’m very excited about the Mapleaid. It has 4 or 5 all natural ingredients and the flavors sound great! Have you tried Untapped?
5. I runfess… I’ve been holding on to some extra running goodies that are perfect for summer. I got two pairs of Goodr Lululemon glasses for donating to a fundraiser in January. I have surplus Run Gum and some other great summer tools. I’m going to give them away.
The winner is Kristen S.! Want to enter to win?
- Please leave a comment on this post and tell me a summer runfessions or any summer confession!
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The giveaway closes on July 5. I’ll select a winner using comment number with random.org by July 6. 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.