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Runfessions for August 2024


It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…

1.I runfess…

It is 9 weeks until the NYC Marathon and I have NOT looked at my training plan yet.

I’ve been doing 2-3 3 mile runs during the week and a long run on most weekends in preparation for tomorrow’s half marathon.

Have I gotten complacent about the distance since it will be my 3rd time running this race?

I definitely plan to get in the long runs but it is doubtful that my weekday runs will be any longer than 3 miles.

2. I runfess…

I am a big fan of racing in NYC and as you know, I love ice cream.

So I eagerly signed up for a 10k race on Aug 3 on Governor’s Island.

The problem is that it seems that as I get older, my tolerance for hot weather has decreased.

A 10k in August= a likelihood of HOT weather.

And so I suffered through it.

After the race, I checked the results and saw that I was the OLDEST women in the race.

Obviously the other older runners were smarter than I.

Never again!!

3. I runfess…

I previously mentioned that I had registered for a December 10K.

It was to be a race-cation in Florida with some friends.  Airline tickets were bought. Days off from work approved.

I was Very Disappointed!!!!!! Still waiting to hear about a refund.

Well…my friend knows me well and she found a race that weekend:

Pirate 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon at Anclote Gulf Park, Holiday, FL (12-7-2024)

1M, 5k, 10k, 15k and 13.1 in Holiday, FL.

4. I runfess…

When I was looking through my blog, I discovered that in 2023, I bought 4 pairs of running shoes but only 2 this year.

Obviously I needed to buy more (especially since my bib from the Firecracker 4 race gave me 15% off at Fleet Feet.)

No luck finding any Topos at Fleet Feet.

But while listening to Another Mother Runner‘s podcast, she offered a 15% off code for Topos!

Bingo.

Phantom3 (purple!!)

Specter2

5. I runfess…

As I’ve mentioned, I’ve been lacking mojo for my marathon training runs.

It doesn’t help that my favorite races are in the Fall on key long run weekends.

The Great Pumpkin Challenge

Sept 28 – 10K or 12 miler?

Oct 5 – 5k or 18 miler?

I haven’t signed up yet but….

Happy Running! Anything to runfess this month? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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14 thoughts on “Runfessions for August 2024”

  1. Darlene, I really think you’ll be fine if you keep your weekday runs the same, but get your long runs in. I had to look up Holiday Florida- so it’s right near Tampa. That should be a beautiful location. Maybe this race will be even better than the one that was canceled.

    I know you’ve done this before- you can always combine a race with a long run. It might be a fun way to get the longs runs done!

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    • This race is not scenic and it is scheduled every month. I think it’s small and informal but whatever.

      I may combine… it depends on boating and my friends.

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    • believe it or not I don’t have a cute pink skirt.

      You’re right even without the shorter races, the Marathon and half will keep me plenty busy.

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  3. What a bummer on the date change for your December race! The new one (with the skull face logo) sounds fun 🙂 My mojo took a dive this month with my injuries & sickness, so I’m hoping for a much better September.

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    • Yes. I hope you have a healthier September.. maybe you do too much. lol.

      The other race is more scenic. Maybe I will get to run it another year.

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  5. I also dislike running in the heat!

    I hate when races change the dates – I hope they give you the discount.

    Still plenty of time to train for NYC! I did a 17 and 20 and will have done two half marathon races before Berlin. Then Berlin and Chicago before NYC so we’ll see how NYC goes for me – LOL.

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