Five Things to Runfess over Coffee

Can we talk?

It's been a crazy few weeks, with lots of "a-ha" moments to contemplate, epiphanies to share, and runfessions to come clean on. Shall we chat about this over a beverage (of your choice)?


First of all, ugh, my March goals were sort of a bust, but I'm thankful for how things played out. I didn't think I was being aggressive in attempting to do these exercises daily because I was doing a minimal number of reps. Low and behold, though, OUCH! Although I still have some tenderness in my hips, I am much wiser for the lesson learned ----> a little bit of strengthening goes a long ways, and it's okay to stop if it's not working for you. Moving on!

My March goals....sort of a bust

Second, I must admit that I was a tad bit sad when 'Milly passed out on me recently. Truth. Yes, it takes a great deal of humility to admit that to the world. Although her and I have a most tumultuous relationship, I do appreciate having her as a back-up option (some of the time).

'Milly's near death experience sort of freaked me out

Thirdly, I have been on vacation this week, and I'm not worried about what the limited running has done to my training. Why? Because it's early in my training cycle, for goodness' sake (and my almost 12 years of running have given me a solid base). This 26.2 training is not my first merry-go-round, and I'm not over confidant in my abilities. I simply know that a few less miles (than desired) in the early stages of training will have a very limited impact on the grand  scheme of things. After all, quality trumps quantity in my reality.

Post-run selfie while on vacay

Fourthly, Being a bit of a fashionista has its disadvantages. Although I totally subscribe to the notion of Fashion Before Function, it may have bit my buttocks (and hamstrings and already compromised hip flexors) on our tour (on foot) of Washington, DC this week. Not only did we end the day with 18,000+ total steps (via the hubby's Fitbit), we knocked out some stair-training on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and did a power hike on the (hilly) trail path at Arlington National Cemetary to make it to the Iwo Jima memorial before the gate closed.

Lots of walking...and climbing

Finally, The "running in D.C." opportunity didn't pan out, but I'm okay with that. Granted, I had secretly hoped to run among the cherry blossoms (and capture a few selfies with the monuments/statues/memorials in the background)....after all, how often do I ever get to America's Capitol? Realistically, though, it just was not meant to be...the logistics and practicality of it were not in my favor with our limited time there. Instead, we had a great day of seeing lots of sights, culminating with a crazy "climb" of the 91 steps of the escalator at the Metro hub at Wheaton. Although my hips and hammies were mucho angry (due to the day's activity in those sandals LOL), I just started climbing the escalator steps (standing idle is not my thing)....and my party (the hubby, youngest daughter, and her boyfriend) followed me.

This is the view from earlier in the day...going "down"

And a bonus? On Thursday, I did a short shakeout run (during our stay-over in Dayton, OH) while en route back to Iowa....adding another state to my roster of States I've run in my Destination Excursions.  

And I found a street named after our dog, Max !

So, there you have it! Ahhh, I'll sleep much better tonight getting all that out in the open.

Anything(s) you'd like to "runfess?" It's good for the sole (did you see what I did there?)

I'm linking up with Marcia for the monthly Runfessions 

and with Meranda and Lacey and Rachel for the Friday Five 2.0.

and I'm having coffee with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date