Happy Friday!
In just a few short days 2019 is a wrap! Before we usher in a new decade, a quick trip to the runfessional is in order. Thanks to Marcia for giving us all a chance to cleanse our souls/soles – let’s get started, shall we?
December Runfessions
I runfess that one of the unexpected “side effects” of my Orangetheory workouts may be that I’m learning to embrace the treadmill just a bit. Every OTF workout has a treadmill block, and dare I say I don’t mind those blocks at all! I’m not ready for a long run, but I consider this progress.
Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that I ran a marathon this year given that my “long-run” now is just 6 miles. I runfess that right now I have absolutely no desire to “run all the miles” and I’m perfectly ok with that!
I runfess that part of the reason why I’m content with keeping my running low-keyed at the moment is that I’m just a little obsessed with OTF! I love the way I feel after class!
Do you find you need a break from running? What are you runfessing?
I know. I ran 4 and it felt long. How did I run 26.2?
Glad I’m not the only one 🙂
I runfess a 5k feels plenty long to me after running Tokyo and London earlier this year. It’s crazy but sometimes a total gear shift is just what you need. So glad you’re loving OTF! I don’t know anyone who doesn’t!
Yeah, the whole marathon thing is funny – I had expected to just keep running long, and the opposite couldn’t be truer!
I think you are really smart to mix it up with OTF and stick to shorter runs. Will most likely keep you injury free.You really put a lot of pressure on your body last year and it will be a nice break of sorts. Plus the best exercise is the one you love to do right?
You’re absolutely right!
You already know I was nodding my head in agreement while reading this post, lol. OTF has been a game changer for me this year and it gave me that “spark” again – I love it!
I runfess that I am kinda surprised by how much I’m loving it!
I will say, the more marathons I do, the longer they feel. I’m really starting to like the shorter distance races.
I’m definitely leaning towards running shorter distances in 2020.
While I never feel like I need a break from running, I love the way I feel when I get out of 9Round. It’s probably similar to your OTF high. I miss those days for sure!
I hope you are able to get back to 9Round (and running) soon!
Everyone seems obssessed with OTF! Just too many $$ for me. Even though it’s pretty close.
I obviously will embrace the mill for short runs. And right now I’m keeping my long runs at 7 miles and only running 3 x week. Life happens! Ever doing an 18 mile race seems like a dream!
7 miles is a nice manageable distance – especially when juggling so many other commitments. I’d like to get back to 7-8 on my weekend runs.
It’s how I feel after bootcamp or crossfit! Isn’t it great?
It really is 🙂
I’m so glad you’re loving Orangetheory. Now you understand why I love it so much! The TM blocks are my favorite because I love the intervals. I think it’s ruined me for longer TM runs though!
Did I see that you won your ‘mill?
Yes, can you believe I won a treadmill through an Instagram giveaway?!
I really need to give Orange Theory a try! Also, I hear you about the treadmill, it is a love-hate relationship!!
The treadmill really is a necessary evil 🙂
I’ve never tried OrangeTheory but they definitely sound like awesome workouts! I’ve heard only good things from everyone! (Anything that can make the treadmill less boring is a win! 😮 )
I think the trick is using the mill for intervals instead of longer distances makes it tolerable.
All of my friends who do Orange Theory love it! It’s good to break things up. Your body is probably thanking you for taking a break from the super long runs.
Happy New Year!
Yes – I clearly needed more of a break than I thought I did! Always good to change things up a bit.
I’m like you with the treadmill. Although I have not done any OTF, I don’t mind doing “workouts” on the ‘mill. I just detest “running” on it LOL
Exactly! LOL!
OTF sounds so intriguing, everyone I know that goes seems to really love it! The treadmill is definitely one of those love-to-hate pieces of equipment! I guess you can say I’m on a break from running right now…I definitely miss it, but I’ll be back in 2020!!
It’s funny how many of us feel the same way about the treadmill 🙂