It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
and it’s the last one for 2020!!
1. I runfess…
I’ve passed by many of those small library boxes. I always look to see if there’s a book that I want. I have gone back to get some books. But recently I saw two holidays DVDs. I took them because I could just stuff them in my waist band and continue my run.
I mean it was “Love Actually” and a Reese Witherspoon movie
Have you ever done something so silly? What is your favorite holiday movie?
2. I runfess…
I’ve used Strava for a few 5k Virtual Races because NYRR/ Strava sponsored them. I do not pause my watch when I tie my shoe, stop to walk or even take pictures. So yes, the elapsed time is way slower than the moving time. I know that if it were a real race, I could run as fast as (or hopefully faster than) the moving time. I don’t feel guilty.
Do you pause your watch when you stop running?
3.I runfess…
I haven’t decided on my next half marathon but I had already registered (before the pandemic) to run a Feb. 14 one in Fort Lauderdale (with Cari).
Feb. 14, 2021
But there was a Cyber Monday discount so I also registered for one the week before in Melbourne (where my Sister-in-law lives).
Feb. 7, 2021
No, I don’t plan to run both. I may run neither. Both races offer deferrals. Hopefully I will run one and defer the other to 2022.
Anyone want to join me in either of these races?
4. I runfess…
I ordered all my holiday presents myself. So I love them all. Running shoes, socks, lighted vest, turkey trot beanie & socks.
Do you prefer surprise gifts or do you like to pick out what you want?
5.I runfess…
I had a hard time getting in the holiday spirt with everything going on. But I always make and send holiday photo cards. So I did.
Do you still like to send and get “real” cards?
6.I runfess…
I said that I was over virtual races. And I am. At least mostly (No more virtual half marathons!!)
But I already signed up for two virtual races – a free 5k on January 1.
and a 15k on January 30. This one supports a great charity and has awesome swag (and blogger Kim is also running this one.)
Virtual Houston 15k
Anyone want to join me in either of these races?
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I see a lot of those little library boxes but I don’t stop because where would I put the books? I regret not stopping once because there was a copy of The New Basics cookbook; the copy I own has a broken binding. It would have been nice to replace it!
After my vaccine, I started looking at races and that Feb 14 Florida race is on my list of possibilities. Stay tuned…
Merry Christmas Darlene!
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Merry Christmas Wendy.
That would be awesome to race again.
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I’m in the send/receive holiday cards…though every year I’m terrible about getting them out very early. At least in 2020, anything is acceptable LOL
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I am happy that my friends still send cards too. Even in 2020.
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I do try to send cards when I can get organized. I think New Year’s cards should be more popular/easier to find — they are non-denominational and can be sent out after the holiday crush! 😉 Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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I agree about New Years.
Merry Christmas to you too.
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I’ve seen one of those little library boxes in my city – it was on a route I don’t normally run but it was packed full of books which made me happy 🙂
I’ve run the Hot Chocolate 15K race in Philly twice and that race series always has the best swag, especially their jackets!
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I ran it in Brooklyn. But it’s no longer anywhere near me.
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I have not checked out any of those library boxes myself but I have seen quite a few. I was awfully proud of myself for reading 6 books on my trip and a few audiobooks. I am not ready to sign up for races again yet until I am convinced they are happening. Hoping at least one of those works out for you
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Vacation is the best time to read.
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I love the idea of the library boxes but I’ve never stopped to checkout what’s inside. Great idea though. I runfess I’ve run past a golf course and picked up golf balls that were out out near the road, and dragged them home. Why? I’ve no clue. You’ve got lots of fun race possibilities! I love holiday cards but have failed at sending any over the last few years. Ugh.
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I almost didn’t do a card this year. This may have been the ONLY normal part of the holiday.
I have done that on a golf course too (they are easier to carry lol)
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How fun that you were able to snag 2 movies from that box!
When will you know if your race in Florida is a definite?
I like sending/receiving holiday cards and every year I intend to do it early, but I never do. I never end up sending as many as I hope too. Your Holiday card looks great, and is that your husband doing the belly flop? That looks terrifying! Have a great week!
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Most likely the last minute. Even if it happens, I’m not sure I want to go through all the trouble. We’ll see.
Actually, he was driving off a cliff and luckily it was not a belly flop (or that would have hurt).
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One of my friends has a little free library that I sometimes check out on a run. I usually come back to pick up the books, though. That way I can get some of my books to drop off as well as not having to carry books on my run.
I wish I could go to Florida to run one of those half marathons with you. My sister lives in FL and I usually visit her at the end of January, but I just don’t feel good about traveling right now. Good luck if you wind up running one of the races.
And I have my watch set on auto pause. I would definitely forget to restart it after a stoplight, tying my shoe, etc. 🙂
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Not sure about Florida this year. Maybe another year we can plan one together.
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