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’re almost to September and my fave season for running… FALL! Let’s gooooooo!
I runfess… I’m doing a small jig since the morning’s have cooled off some. I had a terrible run in the humidity two weeks ago (bailed out at 14.5 of a 17 miler – started at 5:10 AM and it was 79 degrees and 90% humidity), but made it to 18 last weekend without too much trouble. Phew. I was starting to think I’d have to bail out on the marathons this year, but fingers crossed that I can get to the starting line feeling ready to run.
I runfess… I didn’t do any races in August (and only one 5K in July) and I’m not mad about it. I needed a break. I have a half marathon coming up in the beginning of September. I’m a bit nervous, because I haven’t been running very well this year. I’m excited to have some friends coming in to run, so I’m just planning to do my best and have fun. Weather a week out is looking perfect!
I runfess… Our run group takes birthday’s seriously. Well, as seriously as we can with birthday hats on. We got a ton of love on the south part of the trail for Liz’s 40th.
I runfess… I have nearly no FOMO about the Sydney Marathon this weekend. People keep asking me if I’m going to “go for the 7th World Marathon Major star.” I think I’m a hard pass on this one. I really enjoyed participating in London, Berlin and Tokyo (in addition to the many times I’ve done NYC, Chicago and Boston). That said, it’s super expensive and I haven’t had great runs during these international trips. And no shade to my friends going for the new ones… I’m excited to follow along on the socials!
I runfess… I had the best revelation this morning! I bought myself a pair of Saucony Endorphin Elite 2s with a gift card that I got in a silent auction and then I forgot about them. I’m going to try them out in my track workout this week and wear them in my half next weekend. Yay!
Do you have any Runfessions? Please leave them in the comments.
I’m linking up with Darlene, Michelle, Jenn and Zenaida for Fit Five Friday. Join us!
Have a great weekend!