Can I get a TGIF? Was this a super long, super busy week for anyone else, or is it just me?
November is flying by, so much so that Thanksgiving is less than a week away! But even though we’re only halfway through the month, I am starting my Runfessions a week early while I have the time! On the last Friday of every month, Marcia hosts Runfessions, a great opportunity to get some things off your chest! I’m also linking up with Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday 5 2.0! Check all of their sites to see what everyone is up to!
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Runfessions – November 2017
I’m Nervous About the Rothman 8K
On Saturday I’m running the Rothman 8K for the first time as part of Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. I haven’t run an 8K since 2012…so I’m really nervous about how this will go! While I am running this race only for “fun”, I can’t help but wonder how well I will do. Since I’ve been in my “off-season” for the past month, I’m not sure if I’m in good enough shape to do well. I know, it’s silly…why put so much pressure on myself? I guess I can’t help it! Maybe I’m still a little bummed about the Oktoberfest 10K a couple of weeks ago…I started out way too fast and the hills were torture! Thankfully, this race will be flat and it won’t be raining! We’ll see how it goes!
I’m SO Happy for Colder Running Weather!
I feel like a broken record but trust me on this…colder running weather is the ish! I’m so happy that fall finally feels like fall! This is the type of weather I was hoping to have in October, but Mother Nature had other plans. While I’m only running about 2-3 days a week, it feels wonderful to step out my door in the 40’s and 50’s. I even had a couple of runs in the upper 30’s that were amazing! I almost wish I registered for a race in November/December, but it just wasn’t meant to be this year. Climate change is no joke, you guys!
I Had Some RNR Vegas FOMO
Kim and I at Rock ‘n Roll Montreal this year!I loved seeing all of the pictures on Instagram of some of my favorite bloggers at Rock ‘n Roll Vegas this past weekend. But I have to runfess that I’m so envious of you guys! While I have done a lot of racing this year, I didn’t get to meet too many of my fellow running bloggers in 2017. A huge highlight was getting to hang out with Kim of KookyRunner at RNR Montreal and Brooklyn. I hope we get to run together again next year, and I’d love to meet with even more of you too!
So tell me…what are you guys planning to do in 2018? I would love to be a part of a #holottafun weekend or some kind of racecation! I won’t be able to travel nearly as much as I did in 2017 since I’m planning my wedding for next fall, but if there is a meetup happening, let me know!!
Barre Class for the Win
For the past few weeks, I have loved being back at my local yoga and barre studio. And it makes me feel great to know that there are people in class who have missed me! I’ve been taking barre classes about twice a week and let me tell you…my muscles are in some kind of pain almost every day! It’s never easy, and since I had been out of practice, I made sure not to try to be a hero and pushed too hard. My hips, glutes, and upper body are getting one heck of a workout, and I love it! I will definitely be sad when I have to start cutting back my cross-training when I get into marathon training this winter…
Still No Marathon Decision…
I still haven’t selected Marathon #2! I need to make a decision soon so that Bret can’t talk me out of it! Honestly, I have to runfess that I haven’t signed up for a race of any distance yet for 2018. As usual, I like to not repeat too many races, so I probably won’t sign up for the Cherry Blossom Run, the Love Run, the Broad Street Run, or Rock ‘n Roll DC. What races are you looking forward to in the spring? I need some inspiration!
What Runfessions would you share with me? Are you looking forward to the holidays?
Up here we skipped over fall and went straight into winter. It’s been TOO cold!
I’ve never done an 8k. Don’t sweat the small stuff, LOL! And oddly enough, I had zero Vegas FOMO. I thought I would, but I didn’t. Enough travel for one year. And I don’t expect to be doing as many races in 2018, either (although I’d like to!).
I’m not quite ready for the super super cold weather yet, but the 30’s is good enough for me right now!
I traveled a lot too this year…definitely cutting back next year. I just hope that when I do travel I get to meet more peeps, like you!
As much as I hate running in the cold weather, it does make running a bit easier and my pace is always faster. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is here next next. This month is flying by!
Seriously time is moving too quickly! Hot weather running always makes me feel sooo slow, lol!
We’re back into fall temps, just in time for ski resorts to open. Some have postponed because it’s too warm for them. I think cold weather will sink in next month.
Wasn’t it snowing in your area not too long ago? It’s crazy how the weather has been all over the place!
I had RnR LV FOMO too! Especially since I was supposed to be there.
I’m sure that was a really tough decision to make 🙁
I’d have to runfess that as much as I hated seeing my summer end, I’d gladly take back fall in a heartbeat because we catapulted straight into winter. UGH.
Fall is my favorite season but always seems way too short! Ugh indeed!
I also enjoyed seeing everyone’s pictures of RnR Las Vegas but was also jealous. 🙂 I’ve run it once and hopefully can do it again soon.
LOL, I definitely felt like I was missing out!
Meeting you at RnR Montreal and hanging our after RnR Brooklyn was definitely a highlight of the year for me too! I also had serious FOMO about RnR Vegas but I just couldn’t justify the flight/hotel expenses this year. It was fun when I did it in 2016, but logistically it’s A LOT going on, lol.
I also haven’t picked my spring marathon yet. I know I need to just stop researching and make a decision, lol. My 2018 race schedule is pretty open as of now – I’ve signed up for the Cleveland Half marathon in May and RnR Philly in September. I definitely need to add some more races, lol
I’m just the opposite – I like doing the same races so I know what to expect. 🙂
Some of us are meeting up in Tampa for Gasparilla at the end of February! I’m doing the Amber Challenge (5k, 15k, half) Join us!