These past few mornings here in New England, Ma Nature has served up some cooler temps – an absolute gift after weeks of the summer heat and humidity. And, with these cooler mornings finally making an appearance, I’ve been thinking about some of the things I love about fall running. So for this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m sharing five things that make this my favorite season to lace up and head out the door.
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5 Things I Love About Fall Running
Cooler temps make everything feel better — After spending the summer adjusting pace, starting earlier, and generally trying not to melt, that first cool run feels amazing! Running just seems to require a little less effort when you’re not battling the heat and humidity. I’m definitely looking forward to more of those crisp, cool mornings.
Long runs just hit differently — One of the things I’m most looking forward to this fall is stretching out my weekend miles. I’ve been slowly building my base and working toward seven-mile-long runs, and fall feels like the perfect season to keep adding a little distance and, hopefully, enjoying the process along the way.
The scenery is hard to beat — Fall definitely knows how to put on a show. Changing leaves, that beautiful morning light, and eventually the crunch of leaves underfoot makes even a familiar route feel a little different. I’m looking forward to watching my usual running routes change as we move through the season.
There’s something about the fall race season — Fall has always been my favorite time to race. This year, “racing” looks a little different. There’s no big goal race on the horizon, though I may jump into a local 5K (or two) for fun. I know I’ll still enjoy the energy of the season — cheering on friends chasing a PR, taking in the race-day atmosphere and possibly volunteering, and appreciating the fact that I’m back out there running.
Fall feels like a fresh start — January may get all the attention when it comes to fresh starts, but I’ve always thought fall has its own reset energy. After the low-key vibes of summer, there’s something about September that makes me want to settle back into routines and refocus.
After everything it took to get back to running, I’m especially grateful to be heading into this fall with miles ahead of me! Tell me, what do you love most about fall running?
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