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I'm releasing five runfessions, which makes it a great way to participate in the Friday Five blog link up hosted by Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What and Mar at Mar on the Run. This is my first time participating in this blog link up. In my quest to be more productive on the blog, I hope to participate in these and other blog link ups more often. I mean, I'm only thinking of you and how you'll benefit from hearing from me more often ;)
Ok, here goes... I runfess:
1. I skipped my morning run this morning. I was feeling crummy yesterday and decided the sleep would help more than waking up at 4:15am to run. I'll get it in later today. I think.
1. I skipped my morning run this morning. I was feeling crummy yesterday and decided the sleep would help more than waking up at 4:15am to run. I'll get it in later today. I think.
2. I have been a non-stop overeating machine. Ever since my 50-miler well over a week ago, I cannot stop eating. And it's not like I can't stop eating green beans or kale. I am eating EVERYTHING. And then more on top of that. This was me just last night:
3. The deadline for Ragnar Relay SoCal team names is fast approaching and we cannot decide on a name to save our lives. We had this problem last year and ended up going with TBD, which stood for 12 Badass Divas but that was kinda lame. We've got some ideas brewing and maybe we'll have something in time. But I think it's crazy that 12 intelligent women can't think of anything that we can all agree on for the second year in a row. It's not really this hard, is it?
3. The deadline for Ragnar Relay SoCal team names is fast approaching and we cannot decide on a name to save our lives. We had this problem last year and ended up going with TBD, which stood for 12 Badass Divas but that was kinda lame. We've got some ideas brewing and maybe we'll have something in time. But I think it's crazy that 12 intelligent women can't think of anything that we can all agree on for the second year in a row. It's not really this hard, is it?
4. I really REALLY want to run the Old West Trails 50K on March 19th but my girls' birthday is on the 18th and we will most likely be having their birthday party on the 19th. But there's a part of me that wants to schedule the party on Sunday so I can run the race on Saturday. Is that bad? Is that selfish or does everyone win? I feel mommy guilt on this one.
5. I am 100%, maybe 115% obsessed with Ink n Burn. This isn't really a Runfession because I wear their stuff all the time and everyone pretty much knows I love them. But I'm like a stalker and I stalk the Facebook pages to see what people are selling. I am just kicking myself for not signing up for the Membership they offered last month. You pay a fee upfront and get a "welcome" box with unknown items. Then every month there are members-only prints and items available for purchase. But I didn't know what you'd get for the steep welcome fee and I'm not really in a position to be buying stuff all the time. So I just stalk websites. And dream. And covet my neighbor's Ink n Burn.
I need an intervention. What do you need to Runfess today?
I need an intervention. What do you need to Runfess today?
I'd totally schedule a birthday party on a Sunday so I could race, but I'm a bad mom like that. And I totally stalk FB for Skirt Sports things I don't own. I kind of want it all.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it makes us bad moms, right? We're just trying to make everyone happy, including ourselves!
DeleteHaha funny I regret nothing pic. I've been eating more and bad lately too. I need to get back on track.
ReplyDeleteIt's been awful! I blame winter.
DeleteI think all runners have a need for intervention now and then. While I have been sidelined due to an injury, not only am I stalking websites, but I actually purchased a skirt and two tops from Lululemon that I did not need!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you're sidelined! But with those purchases, you're just getting yourself ready for when you're back on you feet!
DeleteAfter my 50k last mth I felt like I ate non stop for the next wk too. Hey we burned alot of calories and we are just refueling right?
ReplyDeleteThat's what I keep telling myself for the first week. But now that I'm nearing week 2 post-race, I need to reign it in!!
DeleteSo funny! I have been eating ALL.THE.FOOD this week too! Something in the water?? PS: Do the race. Your girls know that running is important to mommy. If you make Sunday super special like you know you're going to, they won't mind one bit!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what's going on with the eating. But it needs to get better! As for the race, I'm torn. I want to do it but I feel like I'm being selfish if I do. Ugh!
DeleteCongratulations on the 50K! I'd probably be eating all the things too after such an adventure!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mar! This was my second 50-mile race. After the first, I didn't eat like this so I don't know what's going on now. But I need to get better and back on track!
DeleteI love following ultra runners. My body doesn't quite have the capacity to do ultra runs, but following other ultra runners is incredibly fun. It's a whole new level of running.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I really enjoy ultras. But if I keep eating like this, I'll need to run 200 milers and more!!
DeleteKeep on eating - your body probably needs it! And it's well deserved :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thanks!
DeleteIt seems like the eating is a common theme in the 'fessions this month. I think it is the winter season. Also, you are most certainly recovering from a massive effort. Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI am blaming winter too. Though San Diego doesn't really have the same winter as the rest of the country. No super cold temps requiring insulation.
DeleteI agree, nourish your body. I am sure it wants all the food for a reason! Congrats on you 50! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan! While I've definitely nourished my body, I've definitely been overeating! I need to find a happy medium!
DeleteI've never heard of Ink n Burn, sounds cool! And since you're an ultrarunner, I think that gives you carte blanche to eat whatever you want, whenever haha! Runfessions are always fun to let out each month :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed participating in the Runfessions! I will definitely be a regular :) And you have to check out Ink n Burn!!
DeleteI'm so with you on the mommy guilt thing. When I ran the Flying Pig 3-way, that was my daughter's track conference final. And I had to have her stay with a friend that weekend and I missed the entire meet because of that oversight. Ever since then I've been SO hesitant to book any spring races. Now I want to check out this Ink n Burn...but it's probably best I stay away. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteIt's tough to schedule races for me in March because of the girls' birthday but also September because of my son's birthday. And those are two very popular racing months! I will figure it out. Thanks!
DeleteIf you ran 50 miles, you should regret nothing. And Mommy guilt is overrated. Run the race.
ReplyDeleteYou just made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the wisdom :) It may just be the push I need!
DeleteInk n Burn is one of my favorite online window-shops! Ah, dare to dream, eh? Someday we will own ALL THE AWESOME THINGS!
ReplyDeleteMan, I hope so!
DeleteThis month is the first time I have particpated in Runfessions also! I have been reading them for a while but never participated. I have stayed away from Ink n Burn! I know if I tried it I would fall in love and have to sell my house to keep my addiction up.
ReplyDeleteLol! Thankfully I haven't had to sell my house just yet but I'm not ruling it out :)
DeleteNice to 'meet' you on the runfession link up ;)
ReplyDeleteOh the mommy guilt...I would totally do it on Sunday or can it be a later afternoon/dinner party if on the Saturday?
50 miler..uuum yeah-eat up girly!!
-Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom
I just need to talk about it with the family and see what I can do. I gotta run anyway, right??
DeleteMommy guilt. My kids are 21, 18-1/2, and 16...and I still have it. I have an awesomely fun 12-hour Ultra I'm doing in July...on the son's 19th birthday ((gulp)). Granted, he's not hoping for a big birthday party with cake and a clown, but still. And Ink n Burn....oh, do I LOVE their pretty things (though I do not own any of it. yet)
ReplyDeleteYour race sounds great!
DeleteInk n Burn is just too awesome for words!
Mommy guilt can get in your had pretty fast...I could not hope that my hubs has "daddy guilt" sometime. I get home from my long run, screaming toddler in the crib, hubs dead asleep...come on man! Also, I MUST HAVE ALL OF THE RUNNING THINGS. Truth.
ReplyDeleteLol! The struggle is real!
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