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.” July is coming to an end, so I’m here at the runfessional again.
I runfess… I am not made for summer running. This summer the temps haven’t been as bad here as other spots but the wildfire smoke/air quality and humidity have been tough. I try to remind myself that “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger” but mostly I just want to stop running and jump in the lake. I guess I could!
I runfess… I had so much fun leading three running tours this month. One was with a mom and her adult daughter in Lincoln Park. The other two were downtown and on the Lakefront. Check out my reel from this week and “Smmr Run Tours” highlights on Instagram.
I runfess… I’m still on my run streak! Today was day 1,254. I’m still enjoying it but the heat is testing my will. LOL.
I runfess… I’m “racing” a mile on the track this Saturday night. The last time I did a mile race on the track was in 2013. I ran a 6:03 and the previous time I did it (when we lived in NYC) I ran a similar time indoors at the Armory. This time I’m hoping to break 7:00. I might miss it like I missed sub-6 ten years ago. And that’s OK. I haven’t been doing speedwork and I’ve run over 1,250 days in a row. I can’t expect a miracle!
I runfess… I’m LOVING my new Norvan Hydration Vest and Belt from Arc’teryx. I’m also loving my Norvan Hydration Vest and Belt. The belt fits a phone, water bottle, keys and even a jacket! The vest holds two water bottles and has pockets for everything else. I held my headphones, fuel, salt tabs and shopping bag. There’s a large pocket in the back for a jacket or LS shirt. Winners! Also, I’m OBSESSED with these water-resistant packs and bags with the cutest “Marathoner” print from Hi Love Travel. They have a huge variety of sports and other prints/solids. Check out Hi Love Travel here.
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!