Some SUN*RUN*FUN 'fessions

There's a lot to be said about the fun (under the sun) that a runner gets to enjoy.

As per usual, there's been a lot happening in my little world of fitness this summer. While I have had a few brief moments questioning my life's choices (I say that in humor), I've been able to forge on and keep going. Perseverance is a good thing, am I right?

That said, I do have a few 'fessions to disclose as we bid the dear month of July a fond farewell...

First off, most know about my very recent, very long bike ride last weekend. Yes, I was initiated into  RAGBRAI, last Sunday, by riding Day-1 of the week-long 2021 event (you can read all about it HERE). Admittedly, I felt dead to the world Sunday evening, and my tush (and vicinity) wanted to disown its owner after those 88+ miles. Come Monday morning, though, everything felt (almost) 100% recovered. I gotta bikefess, I was really surprised how great I felt ...but I do need to invest in a better pair of padded shorts. 

Okay, what is up with these Bird scooters? Anyone else have them invading their town, city, or neighborhood? While I see the benefit to less vehicular traffic, and less polluted air, these things are getting left everywhere (in random yards, sidewalks, on campus, and alongside buildings). My town (population ~10,000) is "big" by Iowa standards, but pretty small in the grand scheme of cities. In other words, most things of interest are well within walking distance. Our downtown has an ordinance forbidding "wheeled modes of transportation" on sidewalks, so the scooters are restricted to the streets. That said, I have yet to see one person wearing a helmet while scooting...or is that not a concern or safety issue? I'll scooterfess it here, I'm not a fan.

My Air Force Marathon training is going well, I think. Well, I guess technically, I'd be a bit behind on my long runs if I were following a "perfect" training plan (I should be at, or around, the 16-17 mile distance now...but I'm hoping to knock out 15 this weekend). I'm not "perfect," nor is my modified training with all the biking I've added into the mix. So far, it seems to be working for me and that's all that matters. Can I runfess that I'd rather be doing longer bike rides, though, than the requisite long runs? I love running ((duh)), I just don't particularly like having to run XX miles. Alas, I'm just grateful my recovery time has been pretty mild, from both the long runs and long rides. The glass is definitely half full.

With the crazy weekend I just had, I've spent the greater part of this week playing catch-up. Like a schmuck, I have been missing out on a lot of the Olympics coverage because I simply have not had any time to plant myself in front of the television. I'm not a die-hard Olympic fan, but I do love the gymnastics, track/field, and swimming/diving. I'm absolutely heartsick over Simone Biles' withdrawal, but I totally love the example she's set before the world. She's following her gut and stepping back, despite all the time, commitment, blood, sweat and tears it cost her to get to Tokyo. Huge respect for her, and mad props to the entire team! I will selfishly Simonefess, though, that I hope she's able to give us one more Olympian performance...but if and only if it's on her own terms. 

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Finally... a year ago, our little Max was recovering from ACL surgery. It was a major challenge caring for him, and trying to keep him as immobile as possible (for a few weeks) after he came home. Fast forward to now, and it's like nothing ever happened. He's every bit as energetic and crazy as ever.  I Maxfess that I honestly cannot imagine life without him.

Whew! Does it feel good to clear the air, my conscience, and my (running) soles! 

Enough about me, what's happening in your world? Training for any Fall races? Are the Bird scooters invading your town/city? Are you an Olympics fan? 

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

I'm also linking this with Michelle, Renee, Darlene, Jenn and Zenaida for the Fit Five Friday Link-up.

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