Friday…oh, glorious Friday! I’m so glad that you’re here!
I hope you had a great week! The weather has been overall pretty gloomy, but I can’t complain too much! Half marathon training is still going strong and I’m always looking forward to the weekend!
Since it’s the last Friday of January, it’s time to share my Runfessions, aka running confessions along with Marcia from Marcia’s Healthy Slice! I’m also joining Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday 5 2.0 linkup!
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5 Runfessions – January 2017
Maury on the Treadmill = Guilty Pleasure
I have to runfess that the Maury show has been VERY entertaining during my treadmill runs during lunch! The show is absolutely ridiculous, but it’s a trainwreck and I can’t look away! While paternity test episodes can be a hot mess, I really love the lie detector tests. I was watching one episode where the guy lied about EVERYTHING and was even found cheating on hidden camera with one of the show’s decoys! And yet he still claimed his innocence when caught red-handed! It’s almost like a game trying to figure out whether they will pass or fail the lie detector test…does it make me a bad person that I find this stuff entertaining?
When Projectiles Go Wrong…
I think I’ve mentioned that sometimes I have some saliva issues while running…last Wednesday evening when Bret and I ran together in Chestnut Hill, the weather was a bit damp and I made an unfortunate release that landed on someone’s car door. Oops! Some rich person probably wasn’t too happy the next morning! TMI, I know!
I’ve Missed Having Long Runs
I’m starting to get back in the habit of long runs now that I’m half marathon training and I have to runfess that I’ve really missed going the distance. After last Saturday’s 8-mile run, which overall went really well, I showered and took the most glorious nap when we got home. I’ve missed the routine! I still think fondly of my hours of training solo for the Philly Marathon, but I’m not ready to have marathon training dominate my personal life again. 10 miles? Sure! 20 miles? No thanks! Still, it is fun to look back at those long runs from marathon training!
I Don’t Get the runDisney Hype…
I’ve mentioned a few times that my sister and I are going to take part in the Disney Princess Weekend at the end of February. I will cheer my sister on for the 5K and then we’ll run the 10K together. I have to runfess that I still don’t get what the big deal is with Disney races. Is it going to be completely chaotic at the expo and on the course? Will I be stressed out trying to get photos with certain characters? Do I really have to wear a costume? I’m not going to wear a tutu…
I’m not there for the competition, I’m there to have fun but to be honest, I’m more pumped about going to Universal Orlando for the first time in 5.5 years. I’m all about Harry Potter!
Throwback to us at Universal Studios in 2011!I’m Doing a Stair Climb…and I’m a Little Nervous!
This year I’ve signed back on to participate in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Stair Climb taking place in Philly on Saturday, March 26, 2017. I’ve done this event several times: 50 flights in 2009-2012 and 100 flights in 2014 and 2015. The Century Climb is where you have to go up the building twice! This year, I’m going back to climbing “just” 50 flights and I’m curious to see how I’ll do!
I’m serving as Team Captain this year, which I’ve also done in the past, but this time around, I’m nervous! The last time I went up 50 flights was 5 years ago…will I be faster or slower in my “old age”? I haven’t really started stair training yet, but I know that my legs are probably stronger than ever…so we’ll see how much of an impact my barre and spinning classes will make in my stair climbing endurance!
My goal this year is to raise at least $200 for the American Lung Association. If you are interested in supporting the team, here is a link to my fundraising page! If you’re able to give even a few dollars, I really appreciate the support!
What are your runfessions that you’d like to share? Any good tips for a successful Disney race experience?
I don’t get the Disney thing either. Then again, I’ve never done it. So it will be interesting to see how you feel about afterwards!
I’ll be running 15k Sunday, which is the longest I’ve run since my last half. A little intimidating because it’s one of those support long runs put on by a local running club & it brings out the speedy people. I worry about getting lost cause I’ll be the last person running . . .
I know my recap of Disney Princess may end up being one of the most interesting ones I write, lol! I look forward to it!
I hope you enjoyed your 15K and I’m sure you didn’t get lost! My friend/mentor keeps telling me to come to her running club’s event that is similar to yours…I keep forgetting to do it, but she says the course is super hilly, which I may not be ready for right now haha!
Thankfully, I did not get lost (but there were long stretches that I thought I might be).
I was, indeed, DFL. I’ll probably be it in a couple of weeks for the 10 miler as well. The person at the finish line handing out the cards (it’s not chip timed) almost left — she stayed thanks to Darlene, who assured her I was coming (thankfully it was a warmish day — warm being 40. It wouldn’t really have been a big deal if she’d left, though.
There’s a lot about the Disney craze I don’t get – like having to get up at 3:00 am! And waiting in line ^during^ a race to take pictures. I think it’s a completely different experience that I’m just not into. 🙂
Oh yeah, that…getting up at 3 am does NOT sound like a good time to me, but hopefully the energy will make me forget about that, haha!
I bet you’ll spank that stair climb. Just find your groove and nail it. OMG first we have the same taste in music and now Disney. I feel the same freaking way. I’ll be interested to see what you think once you’ve experienced the Princess weekend. I’m sure it’ll be fun but still, enlighten me!
My mom and I did the Glass Slipper Challenge 2 years ago. It was fun and I’m glad we did it but once was enough. I don’t understand going back to do it year after year.
Yes, expect complete chaos at the expo and the race. There are people everywhere! Are you just doing the 10k or the half as well? The 10k isn’t nearly as crowded as the half but the beginning is still fairly congested. I don’t remember the 10k having very many characters or very long lines (or maybe I just skipped them, I don’t remember).
We decided not to wear costumes for either one. I couldn’t justify spending the money on something I’d wear once. Instead, we ordered tank tops with things like “This princess wears running shoes” and “Once upon a run” on the front and 19.3 on the back. I’m so glad we went that direction because I still wear my tank tops to workout in and they make me smile when I put them on.
My advice is just have fun and enjoy the experience 🙂
Thanks so much for the advice! I think we were considering matching tank tops or something along those lines….I don’t even dress up for Halloween so being creative for this race just isn’t going to happen! I’m not doing the half, just the 10K, then we’ll be heading to Universal for a fun time at the parks!
As you know I love Disney races. Just take it for what it is and don’t really have too many expectations and you will have fun. Just remember that lots of people will be there for their “girls weekend” so not everyone is there for the emphasis on running. I DO hope you have fun though and can’t wait to read all about it!!!
I know it’ll be hard for me to not emphasize the running, but I’m doing it with my sister and I want her to have the best experience possible…I will NOT be leaving her behind!
And I’ll be capturing as much of the weekend as I can so that I can have a super fun recap to share with everyone!
I don’t get the Disney hype either. Having spectated the marathon, I can say that I understand why some people love the support on the courses and the HUGE cheering sections and the medals etc…but I don’t really get the excitement over Disney parks in general and the routes for the races aren’t really that great. Plus, it’s crazy expensive!
Yes, the prices for these races are astronomical! Thankfully my sister is a season passholder so at least we can try to get some discounted photos. Still, I think it’ll be fun to say that I survived the experience!!
I miss long runs when Im not doing them too! But i hear ya on 10 miles being fun, 20 miles being too much. I don’t think I am ready for that kind of commitment any time soon!
Yay, fellow stair climber!! I’m also craving my training runs…not quite the long runs (yet), but the consistent early morning runs. And the Harry Potter experience is awesome!! I want to go back 😉
I need to get on your level and hit the stairs for some dedicated training! It seems like you’re enjoying your off-season!
Oh, I can’t wait to see all the newer HP stuff…we had so many thoughts when we went back in 2011 about what would make it better and it seems like they read our minds, haha!
Not Maury! I watch the noon news here and if I don’t get to the TV right at one, Maury comes on. It’s so hypnotic and it sucks me in…
LOL Maury is sooo ridiculous! I need to be in that audience one day!
I love the word “RUNFESSIONS!” For me it would be a toss up on excitement between Princess weekend and Harry Potter at USO! I am dying to see the expansion and of course there is that need for a butter beer. As for Maury…well any trash tv is great for the dreaded treadmill. I find myself looking for shows that will hold my interest but at the same time not require a lot of brain cells.
I really don’t get the whole Disney thing either, but then again I haven’t done one. My husband and I have toyed with doing the Wine & Dine race. I’ll be curious to hear what you think – so fun that you’re going with your sister!
Hopefully we have a great time, but I doubt I’ll become hooked on the whole runDisney thing, lol!
I’m totally with you on the runDisney. I just don’t get the hype and have no real desire to run a Disney race. Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one. 🙂
Countdown to Universal Studios!!
I’m glad that I can hit/exceed my fitness goals all while wandering through the amusement parks with a mug of Butter Beer in hand!
I think it’s great that you’re getting psyched for longer runs, and I’m sure the Disney Run will be better than we anticipate!