Hmmm...Shall We Runfess?

Shall we runfess? It is that (blogging) time of the month, after all.

There has been a lot of stuff on my mind recently. We all know it's not good to keep things all bottled up inside. Running (and all things related) is no exception. Shall we get started?


Let's start right off with the weather. Seriously. I am a glass-half-full kind of gal, and I try to keep my whining to the absolute minimum...but this thing called "winter" has run its course and it needs to end. I'm all about running outside year-round, and braving whatever Momma N throws at me...yadda yadda yadda. I will runfess, here and now, that I'm done with winter. Even 'Milly hasn't looked so terrible lately (though her and I did NOT get along in a congenial manner on Wednesday morning).

The Olympics are killing my sleep! I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics, but can honestly admit that I'm not as goo-goo-ga-ga over them as most people. Let me runfess that I have done almost a complete #180 following the opening ceremonies. I don't know if it's because I have a new appreciation for all things athletic (since my surgery scare last summer), or if I'm starry-eyed over what these athletes are capable of doing (and, don't they make it look easy?). My late nights have gotten even later, and my early mornings have been slow-moving.

I'm week (plus a couple days) into Lent, and I've been keeping good on my goals. I was not raised in a Catholic family, but I have had a lot of Catholic friends all of my life and have always been respectful of the Lenten season. Even though I don't do all things Catholic, I do pay honor to Lent and usually try to "give up something" for those 40 days. In recent years, though, I try to focus on "doing" something, on a daily basis, that will both challenge my discipline and also enrich my existence or make me stronger. So, my runfession is that I have made good (thus far), but have not told anyone about it....so here it is: I have been enriching my existence with daily Bible study and gaining strength by doing slow-motion push-ups. I know, it's nothing earth-shattering, but it does require commitment...and on those late Olympic-filled evenings, it's been tempting to forego them.

The burpees have not left the building. I cannot even believe I'm typing that because up until almost two months ago, I never would have thought it possible. Yes, I runfess that even though the Burpees & Planks & Push-ups Challenge ended on January 31, I have continued to do burpees twice a week (and I have lived to tell about it!). A side note....I have noticed that my waist feels tighter and my hips look narrower. I still don't have washboard abs, but I can tell they are firmer, too. I have not changed my diet or done anything different with ab work....except for the addition of burpees to my life. Coincidence?

And, lastly, some Instagram stuff has me a bit annoyed. Actually, it's more of a social media thing than Instagram-specific, but Instagram is where I see it most prominently. I gotta runfess, there are some tasteless people sharing very tasteless pics. Surely, you've seen them? The gals sharing provocative shots of themselves in their underwear, or the shirtless dudes primping in front of the mirror (usually with their tongues sticking out). I am not a prude, by any stretch, but what are these people thinking? And what kind of following are they hoping to generate? And why, oh why, do they think these specific pics are appropriate for sharing with the group pods...and then taking offense when not all of the members like or comment on them? Anyone???

Another side note...When I get new followers on Instagram, the first thing I do is check their page. If they have a fitness-themed name, I assume I will see fitness-themed pics. I also will read their profile info (if there is anything there). If all I see are tacky pics (like the ones mentioned above), I seldom will follow them back. Sorry, but even if they have credentials and certifications, I'm gonna judge their "coaching" ability based on what they're showing the world....and if they are showcasing gaudy pics, they have lost any credibility in my mind. (Please, allow me to now gingerly step down from my soap box).

Whew! Doesn't that feel good!

Talk to me....do you have anything to runfess? How's your weather been? Anything happening (or not happening) for Lent? Burpees....yay or no way?

I'm linking up with Marcia for the monthly Runfessions. 

I'm also linking this with Meranda and Lacey and Rachel for the Friday Five 2.0. 

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