I’ve missed the past couple of Runfession Fridays, but I’m happy to be linking up with Marcia today! Time to cleanse my sweaty soul. Who’s in?
Runfession #1 –– My running is stressing me out! While I am thrilled to be running again, both my progress and my pace are slow and I’m feeling like the calendar is my enemy – 63 days til RnR Philly.
Runfession #2 — The recent killer humidity (like 97%) has pushed me off the early morning run bandwagon and back into the gym. Everyone has their breaking point and 97% by 6 a.m. is mine!
Runfession #3 — The gym has been uber-quite lately and I must admit I miss the gym crazies.
Runfession #4 — I mentioned the other day how much I’m enjoying my new FitBit, but I have to say I’m a little horrified at my low step count on non-running days. With my hectic work schedule of late, I am clearly sitting in front of my computer far too much. Nothing like those little glowing numbers staring you in the face for some extra motivation – must.move.more.
OK – now it’s your turn. What are your runfessions?
I too have beelined to the mill on days that were just too humid. No shame! I’ve been wearing a HRM instead of targeting a pace. In the heat especially, my heart is working SO much harder for such little output pacewise, it really makes running a LOT more enjoyable, Thanks so much for linking up!
Marcia recently posted…Runfessions: Before Summer Slips Away
I’ve been thinking I might be better off focusing on my heart rate or just ditching the watch altogether until it cools off.
The humidity is still pretty rough but I think we only have a few more weeks to go before it gets better.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…August Bulu Box-What’s Inside?
Here’s to hoping it’s almost over!
Oh, my step count on non-running days is scary. I am trying to get up more, but by the afternoon I get into “sit here until I get this work done” mode.
Coco recently posted…Five Things I Did This Summer
I’m the same way – I get focused and can completely lose track of how long I’ve been sitting at my computer.
Right there with you. My running is stressing me out!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Runfessions for August
Yeah I’m sure dealing with PF isn’t helping! Hopefully it will heal quickly.
My Fitbit numbers are very low on non-running days. Friday? Mine was a pathetic 3000. But, we’ve got to rest, right? Where I live, the humidity is a way of life for about 6 months. I’m so over it at this point!!!
HoHo Runs recently posted…Runfessions (August)
6 months?! I think I’d live on a treadmill – I’m turning into a humidity wimp LOL!
There is no shame in hitting the gym when the weather gets too rough!! I’m the same with my steps…I’m finally moving to my office job and I’m worried I won’t stay active enough!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Runfessions – August 2015
Yep being at a desk is not a good thing for the step count – I’m starting to set the timer on my phone to remind me to get up and move.
After a week break from the humidity, it’s back and nasty again! Ugh! I’ve had my Fitbit since June and I’m equally addicted. I love how on running days I hit 10,000 steps before 6;30 AM! 🙂 But those other days…
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Runfessions of Moms RUNNING This Town
We had a couple of days break too, but the humidity is back with a vengeance! Hopefully fall’s just around the corner!
I don’t blame you on retreating to the gym. The humidity has been awful here too!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…The Ultimate Post-Run Recovery Fueling: Recipe Roundup
It really does feel like the humidity’s been especially bad this summer, but maybe it’s just because I’m so over it and ready for Fall 🙂