A Final 'Fession Session, Florida Style

Well, here we are again!

Time to face the music and 'fess up (among friends).

I've got more than a few 'fessions on deck this month. In the interest of time, though, I'll only share a sampling (you can thank me later). 

Shall we get this 'fession party started?

First off...

Our 5-week Florida snowbirding gig is over and done. I'll be riding in a car, embarking on the journey back to Iowa, when most of you read this. I gotta runfess, I'm going to miss the sights and sounds of Florida. Even though I had to rely on the Garmin more than preferred, I had a lot of fun exploring new streets and in-town trails (mostly golf cart paths) for all of my walks, runs and rides. Let's not forget, ALL of those were sans snow and sub-freezing wind chill.

there were several #PalmTreeSelfies because #WhenInFlorida...

Next...

While my indoor biking came to a (temporary) halt, I more than made up for the miles with outdoor cycling. Let me bikefess, I LOVED it! My two Florida bikes, appropriately named Flo and Rider, saw a lot of action after we were finally situated and settled in our villa. I'm already looking forward to our return, next year, so I can do even more riding with them, and checking out more trails.

over 120 miles logged with these two sets of wheels

Also...

I have to give a huge shout-out to all my Peloton gals! I Pelofess, I really utilized the Peloton app this month for 100+ workouts. It was nice having a network to exchange feedback on favorite (and not-so-favorite) workouts. And, this lead me to doing the PeloFondo last weekend! It was another spontaneous endeavor (you know, #YOLO), but I was able to log four bike rides in between family stuff (our oldest daughter was here). I did have to layer up for the unusually cold temps, and there was plenty of wind, but it felt great to get it done. There's talk of a group of us doing the April PeloFondo on a (virtual) team...stay tuned!

  

Another thing...

It was fun doing some racing while we were in the sunshine state. I racefess, only one of these was planned (the Key West Half Marathon), and that one ultimately had to succumb to virtual status due to logistics (some thoughts on that HERE). But, I've never done a January half marathon before (in Florida, none the less), nor have I ever done three races in what is usually a colder-than-cold month. The Running of the Squares and the Running With The Herd (both 5K's) each had their own nuances as well. I'm glad I had those opportunities and am grateful to have seized them.

And finally...

It was too funny (or ironic?) that the Florida heat took a hike in our final days there. Mind you, these were seriously cold temps, by Florida standards. There even was frost on several mornings, I kid you not! I weatherfess, though, that I have no complaints. No matter how frigid our final days felt, it still was warmer that what we'll be returning to. Glass (indeed) half full.

...not even a sunrise to witness on my final morning walk

Let's just say it's been an interesting month. Although I stayed grounded by working from home (well, albeit a Florida setting), I did get out of my comfort zone by discovering new routes in a new-to-me locale. I was able to keep my fitness in check and am thankful to have been able to stay active on a daily basis. That's never a bad thing.

So, that will do it for this month's 'fession session.  Anything you're needing to 'fess up and share? Surely, I'm not alone?

  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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