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.” May is coming to an end, so I’m here at the runfessional again.
I runfess… Though I’m wearing a bright smile here and in the photos on Instagram, Mountains 2 Beach was tough for me this year. I did fine (3:55.30 – 8:59 per mile) but was hit hard by humidity and some general malaise. I stopped at mile 12 for a bathroom break and lost the pace group I was running with. I felt ok at that point but ran the majority of the remaining 14 miles alone. There were a lot of internal mental battles to get me to the end! The tough runs make the good ones even better. I’m going to enjoy taking a break from the marathon until October.
That said, it was super fun to support Christy in her first half marathon – she crushed it. And to spend time with my SIL, niece and nephew and in-laws, Stacy, Tahnee, Ken, Christy and Lake. We enjoyed the shake out, met some nice runners and explored Ventura, too. All in all a good weekend!
I runfess… I’m still doing my run streak. Today was day 1,163. I had a surprisingly easy time of it the day after Boston, but the second day after was tougher. I’m still enjoying it so I’m going to keep it going for now.
I runfess… I don’t use Strava much, but I’m joining Arc’teryx Outdoors for All Challenge starting June 1. This challenge is all about sharing time outside. Join the Arc’teryx group on Strava and log 10 hours of activity (handcycle, hike, ride, rock climb, run, walk or use a wheelchair) Along the way, you’ll earn rewards and support organizations that create opportunities for more people to get outdoors. They’ll support SheJumps, United We Climb, Brown Girls Climb, Front Runners, Flash Foxy, Project Love Run, Brown Girl Outdoor World, and Latinos Run. Grab your crew and join us.
I runfess… I entered the extra lottery for Abbott WMM for the Berlin Marathon. I had two friends get in to the London Marathon via the extra lottery so maybe this will be my lucky year. If I get in, I’ll have entries for Berlin, Chicago, NYC and CIM so I’ll likely defer one or two of those! Have you done the Berlin Marathon?
I runfess… I did a BIG run tour with the Running Industry Association at their Runchella conference. I met some new brands like Sunday Afternoons (UV safe hats), Falke (compression socks) and Vimazi (pace tuned sneakers). I also have a bunch of fun new running products to try. Seattle Gummy Company has new Hydrafuel hydration gummies in Sour Patch Margarita flavor [Get 20% off your order with code erica20). IV2 sent over some Tropical Punch electrolyte drink mix (I love the taste!) and Heali sent me some kinesiology tape with menthol and magnesium. 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!
Have a great weekend!