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

1.I runfess…

I love running and racing but I may like tennis again…

But no, I am only subbing outdoors this summer.

No time or $$ to play tennis the rest of the year.

2. I runfess…

Half marathon is my favorite distance because I love the challenge of finishing 13.1 miles.

But I am enjoying having no half marathon on my schedule from April 12-August 30.

Long runs are not long.

just 6 miles before group brunch

3. I runfess…

I talked a friend who mostly runs marathons into running run/walk intervals.

She complained that she has gotten so slow.

But it may be making me faster too.

4. I runfess…

I had given up hope of having a fast 5k time again.  Each 5k race I’ve done this year has been a course PW.

Except for the last one…

I have a few more scheduled this summer before I run 2 more half marathons.

Maybe I should try for that sub 30 minute finish….

5. I runfess…

I’m already looking ahead to my winter trip to Florida…

Of course, I want to run a race while I’m there.  But we will have to coordinate the dates with our hosts…

The are some of our choices:

• • Jan. 3  – Say No to Drugs 10k (The one we registered for last year but they changed the date)
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  • Dec. 22-  Aspirations Christmas Wine 5k

• • Dec. 13 – RunFluent Christmas Trail run  (4 mi or  7 hr.)

• • Dec 20  – Run Tampa Tinsel 5k

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

1.I runfess…

I am pretty dedicated to my running schedule but when sickness and weather derailed my plans two Saturdays in a row, even my friend noticed and posted this in FB:

I think Darlene S. Cardillo has been hacked. Don’t think I’ve ever heard her say something like this 

2. I runfess…

I hate to take running breaks because it is so hard to get back on track.

3. I runfess…

I really enjoy mentoring new runners but this also affects my own running.

I plan to try to run some miles before the group meets each Wednesday at 6 pm.

4. I runfess…

Even when I complain about my slow finish times, I still enjoy the challenge of completing a half marathon.

73 completed (including a few Pandemic virtuals).

Do I go for 100? LOL.

5. I runfess…

Speaking of slow finish times, my first tw0 half marathons this year were run with paces that were may be slower than my marathon.

For the 3rd half, I wanted to finish under 2:27 and if I didn’t, I might consider running another in May. I have run this race twice already but it is on its third different course.

now an out and back on the bike path in MA.

Phew. No pressure now!!

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

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and The Running Teacher!

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

1.I runfess…

Guaranteed entries for the NYC Marathon opened on Feb. 5.

Since I ignored my guaranteed entries to the NYC Half and Brooklyn Half and all the other NYRR halfs sell out before they open, this would be my last shot at this race.

Should I feel guilty that I DID NOT want to run it?

2. I runfess…

I booked a free hotel room in NYC to watch those crazy runners who will be running the race on Nov. 2.

Is that you?  Let me know so I can cheer for you.

3. I runfess…

Of course after I slogged through the Fort Lauderdale half marathon, I checked the results to see if I won an age group award (you never know, right?)

I wasn’t disappointed that I didn’t win. I was disappointed that 3rd was slower than I usually finish.

4. I runfess…

I do love my Topos and I have 3 new pairs…

As I mentioned in last month’s Runfessions,  new style has arrived…

Meet the stability shoe you’ve been waiting for. Aura effortlessly combines our signature fit with pronation support and max-cushioning, so you get the best of it all. 

They were purple so I HAD to buy them!

5. I runfess…

I signed up for two more half marathons (March 16 and April 12) before I ran the last one..

I’m glad because Fort Lauderdale was harder than I expected. Maybe it was the weather but I really think it was me!

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

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

The last one of 2024…

1.I runfess…

My last vacation for the first time was not a race-cation.

It was supposed to be as we signed up for a 10k

But the they changed the date.

Tentatively we thought that we would run this race but it was not worth the money on such a small race

Instead I ran a 10k with a new friend.

2. I runfess…

I turned down the opportunity to run the NYC Half Marathon in 2025.

Then my local running friends signed up for the lottery.

I had FOMO for a millisecond but instead signed up for a DC race the same weekend:

3. I runfess…

I got overwhelmed with work and parties this year.

I skipped several weekday runs which is totally unlike me.

I hope to get back on track next year.

4. I runfess…

My annual miles is the lowest ever…(even with marathon training?)

I’m healthy so that’s all that matters.

5. I runfess…

Having been burned two years in a row with injuries, I’m waiting until the last minute to sign up for the Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon in February.

different course back in 2021 (and it was HOT!!)

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

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

1.I runfess…

I don’t need new running shoes and besides even if they are worn out, I have a hard time parting with them.

When I ran the half in Cape Cod, a piece of the heel wore off and was flapping as I ran.

So I contacted Topos.

They offered me a new pair or 50% off on 3 pairs.

Say “hello” to my new Cyclones, Atmos and Specters.

My running shoes for 2025 are all set!

2. I runfess…

I hate temptation emails…

Thanks to my Brooklyn Half finishing time, I will also get one of these emails for the 2025 Brooklyn half and the NYC full marathons.

But the answer is NO!!

3. I runfess…

In 2019, I had some fun times before and after the NYC marathon with Lacey and Cari.

I ran and trained for the NYC Marathon in 2023 solo.

When three of my local running friends got in for 2024, I was very excited.

For me, running is more social than physical.

But then ALL three of them had to defer and so it was just me again. 😦

4. I runfess…

I am looking forward to the next NYC marathon… TO SPECTATE.

I’ve only run the race… never watched it and cheered other runners.

me with my cheer squad

5. I runfess…

I was worried that the agony I experienced during the 26.2 miles would linger…

Nope, two days later, I felt like I had never run the race…

walked up to the top of The Vessel

Could I have pushed myself harder?? Doesn’t matter…

proud that I finished no matter what my finish time was!!!

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

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

1.I runfess…

This year has to be a record of the number of races, I’ve signed up for and have not raced. I either walked or ran/walked slowly…

• Hero 5k for Autism
• Run for Women 5k
• High Lawn Farm Keep MOO’ving 5k
• NYCRUNS Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10k
• HMRRC Anniversary 3.3m Run
• Barn to Bridge 5k

Better than a DNS, right?

I may have lost my competitive edge.

2. I runfess…

I can’t wait for marathon training to be over so I can actually focus on racing and on shorter distances.

I hated skipping races because I had a long run on my schedule.

Next year – Run for the Roses 5k, Great Pumpkin Challenge 10k, Stockade-athon 15k

3. I runfess…

My 18 miler wasn’t as bad as I thought because I stopped several times during the “run.”

• After mile 1.5 to meet friends
• After mile 9.5
• After mile 11 waiting for the 5k to start
• After mile 14 hanging after the race.

How did my 20 miler go?  It was much harder but again, it helped to have along for some of the miles.

4. I runfess…

I’ve never just run.  I’ve always started out fast, add walks when I feel like it and walk more frequently as I go… I don’t wear my Garmin.

When I run with friends, I allow them to set intervals on their Garmin.

I finally realized that intervals do work and I’ve used the Runkeeper app on my iPhone and set intervals (90:45)

5. I runfess…

I’m still searching for the perfect shoe…

Yes, I still wear Topos but then newer models of Specters and Phantoms don’t feel as comfortable as the older ones (and I’ve gotten blisters.)

Altra Fwd Via in purple

They are pretty… but NOT COMFORTABLE!!!

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

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

1.I runfess…

Even when I don’t sign up for races, I check the results to see if I would have won an age group award.

I was supposed to run a 14 mile LSD the weekend of Sept 7 & 8. There were three 5k races and I would have won my age group in all three.

That’s what you younger runners have to look forward to if you continue running.

2. I runfess…

When you are injured and your legs feel fine, it’s hard not to run.

I mostly walked (3 mi, 4 mi, 5 mi) and threw in some strides to make sure I still could run.

3. I runfess…

I’ve never been injured during marathon training.  As a result, I had no idea how to change my plan.

I had to skip my 14 miler but had no idea how many miles to run next?

Plan A:12, 14, 12, 16, 12, 18, 12, 20, 12, 26.2

So I ran/walked 10 miles and then 13 miles the next weekend…

Tossing the plan out the window…

Plan B: 13, 0, 10, 13, (16, 18, HM, 20, 10), 26.2

However, may need Plan C if I can’t complete the 16, 18, 20 milers…

4. I runfess…

I realized that I’ve run at least ONE race each month but none in September.

my hubby grew up on the same street with the Dott family…

So I signed up to walk the 3.3 miles… it was free!

When I arrived, I bumped into a good friend and she wanted to run the race…

We ran the WHOLE race together…slowly!! She thought I was pacing her and I thought she was pacing me.

I enjoyed so much that I didn’t mind not winning an apple pie.

5. I runfess…

I love my Topos and I decided that the Specter 2 is my new favorite.

Then guess what?

I had to buy the NYC Marathon Specter 2, right?

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

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