That’s right… August Runfessions are here! School is back in session, and we are settling into what might be fall (not here, but everywhere else). So let’s bare our souls (and soles) and talk about it!
For this month’s trip to the runfessional, let’s join up with Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
Let’s Start By Runfessing…
That I didn’t run a race in August. I wanted to, to keep it officially one race per month, but it was too hot and also, I had too many schedule conflicts. It happens. I’ve already doubled up earlier this year, but I’ll do it again in the next months. So for now, just runs near home will have to do.
Next I’ll Runfess…
That I hit the enter button for the Great Balloon Chase in Albuquerque. I have been hesitating because it’s a pricey 5K, and there really isn’t a lot of info or even a well-maintained website for it. Does it seem legit? Yes. But also small and perhaps not run by people who enjoy the internet. I just want to see the balloons while I run.
My Next Runfession Is…
That I still haven’t tried out my new running shoes! They came in but I just haven’t had the right moment to test them out. I’m dog sitting and don’t want to risk them getting drooled on, and additionally, it’s been too rainy and wet. Only dry roads for my new shoes on their first few outings!
I Runfess…
That going back to the gym was hard. Really hard. My shoulders and chest are still pretty sore from Monday, and I really want to quit. Will I? Nope. We’ve had time to navigate the car situation, and we are flat out of excuses.
Finally, I Would Runfess…
That I have already started decorating for Halloween. I feel like once we get into Band-tober, we miss out on so many things, and Halloween is a favorite. I want to enjoy every second of it. An added runfession: I am super excited for the new Beetlejuice sequel! Horror movies aren’t my jam, but Beetlejuice is something I can watch without nightmares!
What do you have to runfess? Excited for Halloween?
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That Balloon Chase run sounds amazing. I’m sure you’ll love it and it will be well worth it!
Glad you went back to the gym. You don’t want to neglect that!
It’s going to be so cool! Yes, I do want to neglect it very badly, but … I will do what needs to happen.
I love the combo of running and seeing the balloons! Hope this one pans out for you. OMG Halloween! When we were in VA for college drop-off Halloween was all over the place. In NC as well. But not so much here…yet. Enjoy your favorite spooky season! Returning to the gym is humbling for sure. Glad you went back!
We are all signed up, so we just have to get to the finish line!
Wow that race sounds fun! It’s in Albuquerque? How cool.
Yes, it’s hard to get back into something when you’ve taken some time off. But good for you for getting back to the the gym. I know that super sore feeling! It’s worth it though.
NEVER too early to start decorating for Halloween!!!
It feels good to be doing it, but it also feels like such a time suck. I wish I could break that mentality.
Ooh that balloon race sounds like something fun and different! It sometimes takes me a while to test new shoes as well. It’s way too hot and humid to think about pumpkins for me
I figure I will be so much happier if I have pumpkins and start planning our fall it will just feel cooler! Or that’s the hope.
That balloon race sounds like so much fun – I’m glad you decided to register!
I don’t blame you on skipping an August race – has to be THE hottest month for running, much less a race.
I ned to find something for September!
I would sign up for that race just to see t he balloons.
I didn’t skip August but I should have… too hot… never again!!
I haven’t put out Halloween decorations yet but I have started with fall – pumpkins and gnomes so far. And mums!!
Fall counts for sure!
The balloon views will be worth it. Albuquerque is at altitude so hopefully you’ll have a bit of time to acclimate.
Keep up the strength workouts! It will be worth it!
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We arrive on Friday and run on Sunday. Hopefully that will work. I don’t mind walking, but I want to do well.
I did a 10Ktrail race with Barb a few years ago that was part of a balloon fest weekend. It was really neat seeing all the balloons overhead as we ran through the trails and over the dew-laden grass.
I’m going to be in tears. I can’t think of anything more beautiful.
I am the same way about new running shoes — I want to keep them looking nice for as long as I can.
I hope the Albuquerque 5k works out — it sounds like it could be a lot of fun.
We are all registered so now I just have to get to the finish line!