I RUNFESS...
Since my last race, I've been feeling kind of off. Not really feeling like running... or doing much of anything. I did make it to the gym one day last week, and I've been keeping up with the superman/squat/twist challenge. I don't know if it is a motivation thing or if I'm fighting off a cold. After I ready Judy's post 5 Signs You Need To Rest, I've decided to give myself a little grace.
This weekend is Jackalope Jam... it's a timed race (there are 72, 48, 24, 12, and 6 options) and it's a 1 mile loop. Normally, I'd have a little FOMO about not running it when a lot of my friends are... this one I really don't. I very excited to be volunteering at the aide station!
When the hubs agreed to go to Paris (Texas) to visit his niece, I was excited ... RACECATION. There's a little race up there next weekend that I had been wanting to do... but couldn't justify the 4 hour drive. I made all the plans, got a camp site, registered for the race. Last week he decided to back out "because it will be raining"... still making that 4 hour drive. I checked the forecast... no rain - keep your fingers crossed!
I'm really tempted to sign up for the Houston Half again this year! They just announced registration will open on Sunday for the 2018 race. It is a really fun race, and first 1,000 get in for $50. I'm trying to do more new to me races this year... but, this one is a favorite... I ran it in both 2016 and 2017.
I've got a little sideways on my eating this week. I really try to be good at watching and planning what I eat. But... a vendor brought in some Garret's popcorn, all bets were off. Seriously, who could resist that? Then there were the Girl Scout cookies... and pretzels ... and chips & salsa.
That's it for me... what do you have to Runfess?
I'm linking up with Running on Happy & Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday Five 2.0 linkup and with Marcia's Healthy Slice for Runfessions.
15 Comments
I have never had Garrett's popcorn, but I love flavored popcorn. My fingers are crossed for you that it doesn't rain this weekend for your race.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand what you mean about feeling tired - I'm going through the same thing. I don't think I'm sick but it could be a small case of runner burnout.
ReplyDeleteGarret's popcorn is honestly so amazing! I can't wait to pick up some when I'm in Chicago in July :)
Paris Texas, huh? Who knew they had an Eiffel Tower! Looking forward to hearing about that race!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on all the snacks. I have 4 boxes of Girl Scout cookies on my kitchen counter as we speak!
oh that mini Eiffel tower is super cute! We all need a rest sometimes it's great that you are listening to your body and taking one
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Garret's popcorn! It took me a minute to realize that you were talking about Texas instead of France. :-) Of course the hat on top of the Eiffel Tower should have been my clue.
ReplyDeleteI agree about trying out different races but then there are some that are a favorite and we keep doing them again.
I think you deserve some down time. It's how we recharge both physically and mentally. I love repeating great races! At least you know what you are going to get.
ReplyDeleteI hear you: Garrett's is a total deal breaker when it comes to clean eating. I've had Fort Worth on my mind lately. And the Cowtown marathon. Wouldn't that be fun? Thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to my post! But I'm so sorry you haven't been feeling well.
ReplyDeleteGarretts . . . OMG. It has fueled a lot of halfs. :)
Hope you're feeling better soon!
Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering about runner burnout... but I think it was a cold - bleh! Garrett's popcorn is one of the reasons I'm thinking of doing Chicago this year if I get offered an entry through work :-)
ReplyDeleteInteresting about that Eiffel Tower... it was the largest recreation until the Paris in Tennessee built theirs, so they added the red cowboy hat at the top.
ReplyDeleteI think the rest did me good!
ReplyDeleteThe Houston Half is one that is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteYes... the Houston Half is really a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteOh... Cowtown is on my list! I've heard A LOT of great things about it.
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