The First (official) ‘Fession Session of Summer

Here we are, back in the swing of all things summer.

Likewise, we’re also back at the ‘Fessional. There’s  always a new array of things and tidbits for which we may (or may not) need to come clean on. This, our first trip to the Summer ‘Fessional, is no exception. 

Shall we get started?

First off,‘tis the season! My favorite season, nonetheless. I recently came across an interesting piece of seasonal trivia, stating that Summer is actually the longest season (at least by count of days). It said Sumner typically has 94 days, Spring has 93, Fall has 90, and Winter has 89 (the dates of the solstices vary, each year, due to the astronomical year being 365.25 days long…hence, there’s a leap year occurring every fourth year). Can I summerfess, loud and clear, that I’m totally onboard with my favorite season being the longest? 

Speaking of summer, it’s been super #HotHotHot with this recent heatwave. Granted, it always gets hot in the summer, but not usually until later in the season. With the increased temps and off-the-charts humidity, I’ve had a few painful reminders of how much perspiration stings when it finds its way to my eyes. Holy Ouch! I sweatfess it is most unpleasant!

Last Sunday was a big day on the bike for me. I had already planned on going for an early morning ride with Jim when I got a text from Barb, asking if I wanted to go for a late-morning ride (15-20 miles) with her as well. I had it in my head that the Garmin's Weekend Ride badge was for a 20K, so when Jim and I finished (at 23.65 miles), I thought all was well. After he'd left, I realized the badge actually had a 40K distance in contention (#oops #FacePalm), so I Garminfess that I saddled-up and headed back out for a bonus ride (to get over the 40K mark)... and I edited the first ride to reflect the added distance and time. The irony in all this? Barb and I wound up riding over 25 miles as well, a few hours later, also surpassing the 40K mark. So, essentially, I did two 40K rides (but Garmin only gave me one badge). 

The two combined rides from the early morning (bottom center), both 40K rides (top left),

                                              and the badge in question (top right)

For the first time, in I don't know how many years, I'm not doing a 4th of July race. There were a few nearby options, as well as the long-standing one I'd done numerous times (near my previous town).  Truth be told, I was unsure of my Independence Day plans and just couldn't commit to anything, LOL. Then I saw an opportunity to join one of my running groups in a parade, walking and handing out American flags! Let me runfess, surprisingly, I have zero FOMO.   

Finally, after Sunday’s 50 miles, I hadn’t been back on the bike all week (I blame the heatwave and after-work busyness). I made an impromptu decision to go for a short 5-mile ride Thursday morning (after walking with Deb and before getting ready for work). It was a beautiful morning, but I bikefess those  61F temps felt shockingly cold after the recent heat we've had. Holy Brrr! I made it three miles and called it good. Garmin acknowledged my efforts, though, and rewarded me two more June badges...so there’s that, LOL

Ahhh, it's so cleansing to have all those 'fessions released! Now, with July right around the corner, I can welcome the new month with clean and clear "soles." 

How about you? Any 'fessions, running and otherwise, that need disclosing?

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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