Here we go Runfessing, Here We Go!

Here we are, already entertaining the first runfession session of 2026. 

As per usual, the month of January was anything but boring. It actually was quite cold and crazy windy in Iowa, but the usual “white stuff,” which shall not be named, was at the bare minimum. No complaints in that regard.

 Alas, here’s a few select ‘fessions to come clean on…

For starters, our dear little Max was front and center. He not only had his 16th birthday on the 19th, but we also celebrated his 11th Gotcha Day on the 24th. It’s hard to imagine life without him, he’s such a sweet  and much-loved member of the family. I will Maxfess, though, his mischievousness has gotten worse in recent months. He recently figured out how to knock-down the stairway barricade, and seems to think he has every right to nap on his mommy’s bed when she’s at work all day. He’s lucky to be such a cutie. 

A few weeks ago, I finally figured out how to track strength workouts on my Garmin. Although it’s nice to get full credit for all of my fitness endeavors, I gotta Garminfess, it can be slightly compulsive, LOL. For example, I am often tempted to record my daily 2:30-minute planks (but I don’t). I do like having a more accurate means of documenting my stair workouts, though (under the “cardio” setting instead of the “walking” mode).  

As long as we’re in the midst of ‘fessing for January, here’s a doozy. I gotta Wordlefess that I’m full-on addicted to the daily challenge of guessing a 5-letter word with only six chances to get to it right. That said, some of the words have been tough! There are some that I just, plain and simple, get lucky with my choice of a starter word coincidentally having a few key letters. There are many more times, though, where it’s a total guessing game (and not always a successful one).

This week, I had the distinct pleasure of wearing (and needing!)sunglasses on my morning commute! I had been noticing the increasing daylight (both in the morning and after work). Let me sunglassfess, it was almost euphoric to see the sun rise from the window of my car.

I’ve been at my new job for almost five months now. A huge perk is access to the elaborate Des Moines skywalk for my lunchtime walks. Although it’s nice to not have any wind, snow, ice or traffic to battle with, it’s crazy cold in some of the passages this time of year. Ugh, let me skywalkfess, I’ve been tempted to wear gloves and a fleece headband…but I have resisted. There’s a whole slew of regular noontime walkers, and no one else is wearing the outdoor attire either. And, when I get back to my desk, I’m usually a glistening and glowing mess - proof positive I really don’t need any extra layers or cold weather accessories.

Whew! That will have to do for now. It always feels good to get those ‘fessions done and out of the way. Bring on February! 

Your turn! Do you have any ‘fessions to share? 

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

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