Happy Friday!
Well, here we are at the end of the month. Is it just me, or did January feel oh so l-o-n-g?
Marcia has opened the Runfessional and Coco & Deborah are inviting everyone to catch up at the Ultimate Coffee Date, so let’s dive in and chat a bit.
Over coffee, I runfess that I’m losing my cold-weather edge. Despite the relatively milder weather we’ve had this month, I still have no desire to layer up to run. My runs this month have been a pretty even split between indoor and outdoor – seriously, who am I?
Over coffee, I runfess that I had originally planned to kick off my racing season with a 10-miler in February, but given that I have had absolutely no desire to run longer than 5 or 6 miles, I’ve decided to take a pass. Both my brother and husband will be running the 5K option, and I’ve happily decided to join them!
Over coffee, I would tell you that I made the decision to step down from 3 ambassadorships and not re-apply for 2020. While I am still a big fan of SPIbelt, SkirtSports, and Tailwind, collectively I runfess that all the ambassador stuff started to feel like too much. Cutting back a bit feels good. Now that being said, I also runfess that there is one apparel brand I would certainly say yes to if selected.
Over coffee, I runfess that despite my goal to prioritize sleep, I have not been doing myself any favors thanks to staying up to watch the Australian Open. After Wimbledon, I have become a huge fan of Coco Gauff. It was fun watching her make a run through the Open, but the time difference was problematic for sure. It’s time to get back to an earlier bedtime.
Source: Australian Open
So, what would you tell me over coffee? Any runfessions to share?
I hear ya on the sleep (or lack there of). Although I’m pretty adept at functioning on 4-5 hours, yesterday’s stairway/HIIT workout really had me feeling some fatigue. Thanks for the reminder…I gotta make sleep a bit more of a priority. I think it’s great you’ll have the hubby and brother to do the 5K with…that’s a win-win 🙂
I thought this month went by too quickly! Can’t believe it’s already the end of the month. I feel you on cold weather running. When it’s in the 40s here I opt inside because I don’t want to layer my clothes. But I also don’t mind running indoors.
I stepped down from SpiBelt this year; and while I so wanted to re-up for Inknburn, I just couldn’t justify buying more of their gear. I’m happy to rep the 2 race promoters in Chicago. That’s not so much work since I get to run!
Isn’t Coco something else? Love her! I was definitely more selective with ambassadorships this year as well. Thanks for linking!
I also stepped down from a bunch of ambassadorships. Too much work and not enough reward. I actually prefer the winter runs but it’s slightly warmer here. I think you should do what ever makes you happy! That’s why you run 🙂
Oh, I hear you on running outside. Even though most of the time it hasn’t been that bad. It can take me hours to get msyelf out there!
I think dropping down to the 5k is a great decision. Honor your body! I bet you have a ton of fun. Training for Winter races is no joke.
Sounds like we’re both enjoying the shorter distance runs at the moment!
Totally understand about stepping back from ambassadorships – I did the same time. Sometimes it feels like a part-time job and I just don’t have the extra time to devote a lot of different brands anymore.
Sleep has been hard for me, lately, but when it does come, it changes everything.
I stepped back from some ambassadorships last year and am rebuilding this year. It was the right decision, for sure.
There certainly isn’t anything wrong with running 5 or 6 miles. I’m actually looking forward to going back to that after April.
I needed every day of January to get my work done — and I’ll need our extra day in February too! Since I have to bundle up to take Scooby out any way, I usually convince myself I shoud just take him for a run. It will be fun to do the 5K with your husband and brother!
I stepped back from a few blogging partnerships too. I needed to for time managment!! It sounds like you are doing the right thing by opting for the 5k!!!
I feel like January always feels like the longest month of the year. ._. But we’re finally into February!!
I’ve been sleeping about 5 hours/night for the past 1.5 decades and I liikkeee to think I function pretty well as it is, but will admit–winter always makes me want to sleep more, hehe.
Have fun with the 5K! :]
Love watching tennis. Federer is my fave. Love Coco too.
Yes I gave up all my ambassadorships. Just legacy skirt sports. No pressure to post or buy.
I’m running a lot of halfs. With thus constant foot pain I wound not run at all if I didn’t have a big race on the horizon. Crazy I know.
I am always surprised when there are so many long distance races in the Northeast in February – way too cold for me! I hope you have fun at the 5K!
I hear you on the ambassadorships. There was a year where I had so many and it became pretty overwhelming!
Sometimes you need to change the game. We will miss you at Skirt Sports but totally understand the need for change.