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.” Here are my July 2026 Runfessions.
I runfess… the month started off tough with heat and humidity but we’ve had a bunch of lovely days in the past 10 days that almost made me forget that. Check out my reel from an unexpectedly lovely Wednesday where I procrastinated until almost 9 before running and then stayed out all morning. It was such a fun run and I took so many videos. Perfect summer day for running!
I runfess… I switched to a slower group for my Chicago Marathon training and it’s been really good. They run 30 seconds per mile slower than my last group. I knew a bunch of people who also switched and met some great new people, too. We’re up to 15 miles and the milder weather last weekend was a confidence booster. If you’re training for a fall race, how is it going?
I runfess… I’m a bit obsessed with a new run tour stop in Millennium Park. Zaq Landsberg’s Reclining Liberty and Flame of Liberty reimagine one of the most recognizable symbols of American democracy through humor, scale, and public interaction. Drawing from the Statue of Liberty and the monumental reclining Buddha sculptures of Asia, Reclining Liberty brings an iconic figure down from its pedestal and into direct relationship with the viewer. She’s here through 2027, so don’t miss her if you come to town! Learn more here.
I runfess… I volunteered at a few summer races instead of running them and it was a relief. The heat and humidity mixed with wildfire smoke has made running tougher here. I didn’t need the pressure and it was a good choice for me. I have a few races in September and then Chicago and NYC Marathons in the fall. Hopefully, it will cool off for those!
I runfess… I’ve been using a few new things and a few tried and true things for my marathon training this summer. Tried and True – SaltStick Fast Chews (get 20% off with code ERICAFINDS and this link) and Rev Electroyte Gum (get 20% off of your first order with code ERICAAGRAN20). New – Janji Multihold Hand Held Bottle and Go Gels from Bare Performance Nutrition. Are you trying anything new this summer?
Do you have any Runfessions? Please leave them in the comments.
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