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.” We’ve had a roller coaster of weather this month here in Chicago. It’s been super windy and we had an unexpected ice storm. Kept us on our toes for sure!
I runfess… I am super excited that in three weeks I’ll be in London for the London Marathon. Last month, I runfessed that I was feeling a bit under trained for it. Since then, I ran an 18 miler, a 20 miler and a half marathon race. I’m planning 20 miles this Saturday so I’m calling myself READY. Well, ready or not, I’m planning on enjoying every mile and am trying not to be too concerned with my time. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
I runfess… I was sad to miss the NYC Half this year because of travel conflicts. I was grateful to be able to join my friends in Chicago for the March Madness Half Marathon in the suburbs. The hills and wind (plus the redeye back from Los Angeles Expo West at the beginning of the weekend) killed me. It was my slowest first half marathon of the year ever, but I completed it and enjoyed running and hanging out with my friends!
I runfess… I loved meeting friends in Pasadena at The Rose Bowl for a few runs. I’d never been to the Rose Bowl despite it being just a couple of miles from my SIL and BIL’s place in Pasadena. It’s always fun to run in new iconic locations.
I runfess… I had a ton of fun volunteering for and running in the Shamrock Shuffle 8K. This was my 12th time running it and my first time as a Chicago Distance Classic Ambassador. It was my first race with the CARA Racing Team and our Masters Women’s Team was 1st women’s team in the recreational division (all ages but less competitive than the competitive division). Want to see more? here’s my reel.
I runfess… I got some fun new running products to try at Expo West. Stay tuned for more on Chargel Instant Energy Gel Drink (from Japan), Create Creatine Gummies and more!
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!