It’s that time again (or at least yesterday was). Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
I runfess…
Still no before work runs. One morning I did see a women running by my house around 6 am. That’s as close as I have gotten.
So I guess I will have to continue to run after work … in the dark.
Any advice on cold morning running? Or do you run at night?
I runfess…
I have been traveling a lot for work and because I’m trying not to pack so much, I have been only bringing ONE race outfit.
And sometimes I have worn it THREE days in a row.
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Anyone else re-wear their running clothes (without washing them)?
I runfess…
I am usually pretty motivated to run when I travel since it’s interesting to run in a different place. Unfortunately last week when in Buffalo, I accepted a dinner invitation instead of going for a planned run.
Skipping one run is no big deal except that that gave me FOUR rest days in a row.
Does food trump running for you ever? How many rest days in a row do you usually take (when you are healthy)?
I runfess…
On Thanksgiving, for my Turkey Trot races, I wore the race shirt. I know it’s bad luck and I never have before…but it matched my skirt and was convenient.
Have you ever worn the race shirt to run the race?
I runfess…
After my races, I look at the winners of the age group awards in the next age group. Just curious since I am entering the next age group in May.
On Thanksgiving, I came in 7th in my age group in both races but would have won an award in the next age group…
Anyone else do this?
I runfess…
I am losing my blogging mojo. It takes up so much time and I don’t have the time. The only time I have to blog is on the weekends when I could be watching TV, talking to the hubby, cleaning, etc.
Any advice? Should I take a blogging break?
I runfess…
I am not a fan of the cold weather. I’m ok once I get out there but getting out there is tough. It took me 30 minutes to leave work the other day.
So I ordered heavier tights. New clothes is always an inspiration, right?
of course, I’ll wear a skirt over them
Does new clothes help you get out the door?
I runfess…
I don’t usually order race photos because they are too expensive but I am tempted here. Not because I had a great race but because it was Vegas and I don’t plan to go back.
Anyone else order race photos?
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I have ordered a few race photos but not many. I really like the races that offer free photos!
I don’t think you’re going to like the toasty tights. I love them, but they’re VERY warm. I’m lucky that I don’t have to motivate myself out the door early during the week — only meeting up with others would probably get me out that early on the weekends, too. I’d still rather start later . . .
I have never worn the race shirt at a race. At least not yet.
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I guess I’ll save them for those sub zero runs
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It will be interesting to see what you think. I think you would like the wonder wool tights much better. They’re actually similar to Wrapsody (only I can actually run in them!).
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I am loving getting out at 7:30 which seems late when you work. I have more time and energy to get things done.
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I do order race photos if it was for a really important race that meant a lot to me. Because all I usually get is selfies or pictures that someone else took that are usually not that great. Never ran in the dark. Hardly ever wear a race shirt (and never to a race… I am superstitious about changing my running habits). Love the age group runfess. However, I am so far here from ever winning anything (I like BIG races with thousands of people) that I never look. I like to look how I have placed though.
For me, I stopped blogging, not only because of the writing, but because of reading & commenting. I loved it but it is a huge time commitment. I just finally took my blog off line after 9 months of hesitation. I had to accept that it was over. But I am also getting tired of social media. Too much BF and insta. Stopped twitter too. More time with family, reading & I started learning Italian. You will know when the time is right ! xoxo
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BF = FB facebook. LOL auto correct.
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I do miss your blog. But love to follow you on IG. Hope to catch you in the flesh next October.
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I miss your blog too! But I totally get where you are coming from. I was getting ready to give up the blog and then I got RA. That gave me a whole new reason to write. Believe it or not, my blog views are much higher since then. Who knew? I am getting tired of social media, though. If I didn’t have the blog, I’d give up FB. I still like IG. I’m not active on any other platforms.
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IG is my favorite. Just post a picture. Doesn’t take time. But it’s far less personal than the blog.
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Sometimes food does trump running for me! Don’t be so hard on yourself for having a couple extra rest days!
Congrats on your race – I never look at age group award winners because I’m in no way close to placing ever, haha!
I ran the Rothman 8K in Philly and one of the photos turned out fantastic – but it’s $30! It’s too good not to buy but it costs more than the actual race!
I’ve been blogging a lot less and feeling less motivated too. I think it’s just that time of year. Nothing wrong with a short break!
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I will buy race pictures if they’re good and if it was from a special race – I’d say that your Vegas race qualifies on both accounts!
Maybe just blog when you feel like it, like race recaps or random thoughts. I think when it becomes a task to keep up with, that’s when it gets tiring.
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Thanks for the advice.
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