Fall's First 'Fession Session

Here we are again...another month is winding down, and another 'fession session is on deck.

Funny how it seems that once the daylight started noticeably dwindling (which, for me, wasn't until after Labor Day), time seems to have sped up exponentially as well. Anyone else, or is that just my observation?

Anyways there's been a lot happening, so I have plenty of 'fessions to share. In the interest of time, though, I'll do everyone a solid and just disclose five for now. Fair enough?

First off, I need to music-fess...

My iPod Shuffle died on me at mile-2 of the MCM, almost three years ago. Since then, I've pretty much been running sans music, both for training runs and all of my races. It was quite the revelation upon realizing that I really didn't "need" music for entertainment or motivation when I was doing my fitness thing. Recently, though, I got the idea to cue-up some of the Peloton workouts, and have been listening to them while walking or running solo. I was surprised by how easily it has become a habit...and I'm okay with that. Even if I'm not doing the actual workout, I'm still logging miles (and with a decent soundtrack while doing so). Whodda thunk!

with the telltale ear buds

Next, let me Pelo-fess...

As mentioned, I've been listening to Peloton workouts while running and walking. A couple weeks ago, I embarked on a 7-mile run, in the rain, and was not feeling much motivation to hit the wet streets. I found a few workouts, featuring classic rock music, and all was well. The thing is...one of these workouts was a bike ride. No big deal, until I realized, after returning home, that this particular ride was my 100th Peloton ride! Only, I wasn't on the bike, LOL. So, yeah, I do feel like a cheater (sort of). Rest assured, I will eventually do my 100th "real" Pelo ride (when I put Krystal in storage for the winter) and Peloton will be none the wiser of this little mishap.

finishing that 100th Pelo "ride"

I also need to stair-fess...

It's no secret I've had some recent glute/hammy/Piriformis/hip flexor discomforts. Just this week, I made the connection that I had been slacking on stair workouts since the Fight for Air Climb (ahem, which was back in May). Can you say #FacePalm! While I don't blame my aches and pains solely on the lack of staircase action, I do believe it's a factor. Stair-climbing works almost every muscle from the waist-down, especially the glutes and hamstrings. I don't typically do a lot of "heavy" lifting for my lower-body, because I usually have stair workouts in my routine...but, with the lack of stair workouts, I'm guessing my glutes have been inadvertently neglected. My bad.

 

stair workouts, oh how I've missed thee

I probably should runfess...

No doubt, I'm frustrated with my current situation. Honestly, other than the minimal focused lower-body work, I've been keeping a pretty balanced repertoire of fitness. I have not had excessively high running mileage. I've been diligent with biking, as a means of recovery, as well as resistance work (umm, lots of hills each week). I also foam roll and use my Theragun massager almost daily. I have the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon on October 16th, so there's time to ease back and keep things low-key without losing any (or much) fitness before race day. That said, I can switch to the 5K if need be. Heck I can even walk the 5K, and I would be at peace with that as well. Fingers crossed I won't need to go to either of those extremes. But, what the WHAT?

Finally, I'd be remiss if I didn't weather-fess...

You all know how much I hate to see my summer end. I don't hate the fall season (really, I don't!), but it has not been playing nice for its official first week in Iowa. Honestly, I'd have a much better attitude towards Fall if it didn't feel so much like Winter. For my run, on Wednesday, I had to dig out the leggings, add an extra layer (or two) on top, slide on a fleece headband, AND wear gloves. At least it wasn't snowing, right?

Whew! That'll have to do, my friends. I think I've 'fessed enough for this go round, LOL. 

How about you? Anything that needs 'fessing? What's your weather been doing...does it feel like Fall, or is it still Summer-like? Ever have mysterious discomforts appear, virtually out of nowhere?

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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