It’s the last Friday of the month, so it’s time to join Marcia for “Runfessions!” Runfessions are running truths or “where runners bare their souls and soles.” 2023 is here so I’m ready to hit the runfessional for the first time this year.
I runfess… I’m enjoying winter running but the lack of sun here in Chicago has been a real downer. I took this reel on the one sunny day of the first half of January. It was 27 degrees and sunny with low wind. It was such a joy!
I runfess… I have my first race of the year tomorrow – the F3 Half Marathon here in Chicago. Last year, I was racing the Miami Half so the weather will be a little different but not bad! The forecast here is for 24 degrees with snow showers and little wind. Maria and Heather are running Miami again – their forecast is for 72 – 80, partly cloudy and windy. For running, I’d pick the Chicago temps any day. How about you?
I runfess… I’ve been training with a CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) training group for Boston. I’ve done two long runs with them so far. I was planning to run with the 9:00 minute/mile group but had friends in the 8:30 group so I’ve been going with them. I’ll see how the faster long runs translate for Boston and my spring half marathons.
I runfess… I’m still doing my run streak. I reached 1,000 days on November 15 in London and I’ve been able to keep it up. Today is day 1,072. It’s tempting to see if I can make it to 3 years on February 20, 2023. I’ll keep you posted.
I runfess… I’m excited to try out new leggings from FlipBelt. I love their capris. [Use code ERICAAGRAN20 for 20% off of your order.] I also got a pair of Puma Velocity Nitro 2s from A Sweat Life to test out. So far so good. Have you tried anything new lately?
Do you have any Runfessions? Please leave them in the comments.
I’m linking up with Darlene, Michelle, Renee, Jenn and Zenaida for Fit Five Friday. Join us!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and joyous new year filled with miles and smiles.
Have a great weekend!