It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
My Naples, Fl. vacation was wonderful but
I runfess…
I am usually good about resting and taking care of my body but I RAN 7 DAYS IN A ROW during my vacation. I couldn’t help it. The freedom of not having to rush off to work…. Everyday I ran (though slow and with walk breaks) at least 3 miles in a different Naples neighborhood. I got up earlier than I do when I go to work (and of course, went to bed late every night so I am currently suffering from a vacation hangover!!!)
I runfess…
I recently suffered from tennis elbow. The pain has left since I put new strings on my racquet but I was planning on being cautious. Still I played tennis (doubles) for at least one hour 7 DAYS IN A ROW and also took a tennis lesson 4 of those days after playing doubles. It was great. It made me remember why I love the game.
I runfess…
All my healthy eating habits (did I have any??) went out the window. Breakfast was oatmeal & tea and lunch was yogurt and fruit but we went out to dinner every night. I had dessert…always. It was worth every calorie.
shrimp & crab roll
shrimp & grits!
best key lime pie ever!
chocolate martini – yum!
I runfess…
I love the SUN!!! I know it’s bad for your skin and ages you but I feel and look better with a tan. (And yes, I do use sunscreen but only 15 SPF.) At least I was blessed that I don’t burn easily. We went to the beach 6 times and the pool twice. So happy was I!!!!!!!
the water was 85 degrees – heavenly
I runfess…
I have a half marathon tomorrow. I did not do ANY long runs to train. 5 weeks ago I ran a half marathon and 3 weeks ago, I ran a 15k but that was it. And while on vacation, I didn’t care. I could have run. I had the time. It was hot & humid and I wanted to play tennis with my friends. I will probably regret my lack of training. Oh well. Sometimes other things trump running.
late night at the Monkees concert
another late night – dinner at a comedy club
dinner & drinks at the Ritz to watch the sun set – the best time!!
boat ride to see the dolphins and we saw so many!!!!
even though the movie starred Ryan Gosling, it was awful
Naples Botanical gardens – so beautiful!!
Happy Running! Anything to runfess? Do all your healthy routines vanish during vacations?
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Sounds like a blast and there’s nothing wrong with eating “all the food”. You were active…you deserved it! And now back to reality…
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Looks like such a fun weekend! I’m good at taking my rest days too but sometimes you have to take advantage of opportunities. I confess I love the sun too but starting to see some of its damage and wrinkles so I am going to try harder
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You and your friends packed in a lot during that vacation, and it all sounds awesome!! Glad you had such a wonderful trip. I think vacation eating is where you SHOULD try all the things; it’s part of the experience. 🙂
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What a fabulous time!!
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But you ran 7 days in a row . . .
I do love sun, but I burn easily so I’m careful. I do get tan because of running, despite sunblock, but I don’t try to tan.
Last vacation was indulgent, this one not so much.
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Naples is such a beautify spot in Florida! I am glad you had such a good time while on vacation! Vacations are for eating & drinking 😊 No rules!
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This looks like a fun, fun trip! I run more often when I’m at the beach than anywhere else. It’s like I can’t help myself (and what else am I going to do each morning?). It also gives me an excuse to eat all the yummy seafood. I adore the sun. It gives me such energy and life. I am smarter these days too about sunscreen and SPF.
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No apologies needed for running every day! You had a beautiful place to do it. I runfess you put my vacations to shame! Can I just go with you?? Loved all the food, drinks and smiles! I can’t wait to be in some of your pictures later this year too!
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