It’s Friday, so I’m linking up for the new Fit Friday Five. 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.” Based on my experiences this June, I’m taking the word pandemic out of my runfessions this month. (Fingers crossed!)
I runfess… I’m out of practice for travel and socializing. I went to Indianapolis this week for the Sweets and Snacks Show. While I was there, I did the Go Running Tours tour of Crown Hill Cemetery with Reena and my friend Joe. Then, we checked out the Bottleworks hotel and had a quick dinner at “The Garage” – an upscale food court. The next morning, I went for a run and then back to the show for a few hours and drove back. I was so exhausted.
I runfess… I’m still on my running streak. I’m up to 491 days today and have averaged over 6.5 miles per day. I think I’m going to go for 500 days of similar mileage and then scale it back for a month or two to give my legs a break. To do marathon training, I’ll run the same amount but with lower mileage except for the long runs weekly.
I runfess… I’m excited to lead my first paid running tour of the year this Sunday. It will be 10 people for the Lincoln Park 5K. I had a blast with Deborah on the Tower to Tower Bucket List 10K tour on Memorial Day weekend. I hope to do that one with more people soon. It’s such a super route.
I runfess… I’m excited to run NYC (and London or Chicago) this fall, but marathon training seems pretty daunting. I haven’t run much more than 10 miles at a time since December of 2019. Plus, it’s summer and the heat is not my friend! I know I’ll get back in the groove but so far it’s been a slog. Anyone feeling the same way?
I runfess… I was so touched by this amazing gift from Lauren for helping with her book. She sent me a personalized runner necklace from Erica Sara that has the six words that make her think of me most engraved in the pattern. They are “traveler, adventurer, Erica Finds, peanut butter and masters athlete.” She pretty much nailed it!
Do you have any Runfessions to share? Please leave them in the comments.
I’m linking up with Darlene, Michelle, Renee, Jenn and Zenaida, for Fit Five Friday. Join us!
Have a great weekend!
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