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 September “Runfessions,” too! Runfessions are running truths or “where runners bare their souls and soles.” It’s one week until the NYC Marathon (and 2 weeks since the Chicago Marathon (recap).) This will be my 20th running!
I runfess… I’m a bit nervous to run a marathon three weeks after completing Chicago. I did it in 2001, but I was *a bit* younger then. That said, I’m feeling pretty good and I’m not looking for any PRs or anything, so I think it will be OK!
I runfess… I enjoyed doing my course talk at Edge Lounge again this year. I love sharing my tips and tricks for NYC Marathon and sharing my excitement for the race. Want to see my tips? Updated post on Runstreet’s blog.
I runfess… I’m excited to go to the NYC Runstreet shake out. We had a blast at the Chicago shake out this year. I’m also meeting up with friends from previous years and my new friend Kelly who I met at mile 11 of the Chicago Marathon this year! The run is 10 – 11:30 starting from the Ridge Hotel on East Houston St. Here’s the link to register.
I runfess… I almost bought the Nike Next Vapor Fly shoes after seeing so many great performances in them in Chicago and Berlin. Then, I learned more about some of Nike’s practices as they pertain to female elite athletes and I decided that I’m good. I’m going to put my money where my mouth is and try the Hoka Carbon X instead. [Thoughts on this? Please leave a comment or send me an email!]
I runfess… I was invited to take a bus with NYAC this year instead of the subway, ferry, bus way I normally go. My friend Scott who I’ve headed to the race with every year since 2000 or so isn’t running this year so it’s a tempting option. I’d miss the energy, meeting new runners, and tradition, but I’m thinking about it. What would you do?
Will you be cheering for the NY marathon? Let me know where you’ll be and I’ll look out for you!
Do you have any Runfessions? Please leave them in the comments.
Have a great weekend!
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