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 been having some fabulous weather this week so I’m not as bummed about my humid trail race this month but I digress. Here are my May 2026 Runfessions.
I runfess… I had a great time leading a bunch of run tours this month here in Chicago, made my run friends from out of town stop for photos and got a private one with our guide in Las Vegas. It’s so much fun showing off Chicago – especially in the glorious weather we’ve been having. Run tours are such a great way to share my city and to see others.
I runfess… I ran two 10Ks this month – one on a trail and one on the road. The first one was on a VERY humid day and it was a grind. The second one was in the Beverly neighborhood in Chicago. It’s a beautiful old neighborhood with lots of shade from large trees and rolling hills. The second race felt a million times better. It wasn’t a fast time for me, but it was a really fun morning and I had fun with my team. Calling that a WIN!
I runfess… I’m excited to run the Chicago 13.1 next week. I accidentally had my weather.com set to Salt Lake City so I almost freaked out about the 90 degree forecasted weather. Luckily, I fixed that and it looks a lot better. Also, one of my fave local artists is doing the art and the shirt is so cute. I also bought the HydraPak bottle. How fun are these!?
I runfess… I finally started swim lessons after talking about it all year. Since the pandemic, I’ve been terrible about cardio cross training. I’ve kept up Pilates and strength training but I’ve just been running for cardio. Beth referred me to an excellent instructor and she has me excited to swim and to improve so that I can swim for exercise.
I runfess… I’m excited to announce that I’m a SaltStick ambassador again this summer. The Fast Chews have been a game changer for me and the new Pink Lemonade is off the hook. I have sample packs of Pink Lemonade and Orange – drop a comment if you want to try them. Get 20% off on SaltStick products with code ERICAFINDS.
Do you have any Runfessions? Please leave them in the comments.
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