Nothing makes time fly like another installment of the Runfessions linkup! The last Friday of the month means its time to come clean and bare your sweaty soul. Let’s get started, shall we?
Speaking of dirty secrets
I can’t stand getting my running shoes muddy. There I said it. A couple of weeks ago I hit a really mushy spot on the trail and got the better part of my right shoe covered in mud. Rather than try to clean it, those shoes have been tossed on the donation pile. I suck.
While we’re on the topic of shoes, can I just say white running shoes are making a slow comeback and I don’t like it. Just not ready to relinquish the colors.
My Boston days are over, yet I’m coveting this. The mug I got back in the dark ages when I ran pales by comparison.
Come to think of it I NEED this Boston mug as well.
Back in the day when I had a corporate job, I’d often hit the gym on the way home from work. There were a couple of times I forgot something crucial, like a sports bra or shoes, that’d force me either home without a workout or at least to a low-impact activity. The other day I kind of had this problem again, but in reverse. I did a Bike/Swim brick and neglected to pack a civilian bra in my gym bag. Of course I didn’t realize it until I was out of the shower. My options were sweat-soaked sports bra, wet swimsuit or leaving with the girls, um, unfettered.
You all know how giddy I am about Thing 1 running Varsity track. Well, in my zeal I may have horned in on her team gear order and got myself a thing or 3. Parents can be supportive that way, right? Mo Cowbell! Anyone??
Now that RocknRoll Dublin is on my radar, I’m kind of, sort of, letting my A goal for the year slide. The one where I was going to propel myself fishy-style across an entire lake at the IronGirl Triathlon in August. I’ll still do the tri I signed up for in June but the August one? Yeah I dropped that one like an old trout.
Just because I complained last month about women spreading the contents of their gym bag all over the benches at the gym, the plot thickens. A certain someone took it upon herself to roll her double jog stroller into the locker room and park it smack dab between the bench and lockers. Heaven forbid she leave the dang thing at the childcare center or in the coat hanging area where no coats can be hung because they get ripped off. Maybe the jog strollers will get ripped off as well? I runfess I thought about rolling that sucker out onto the pool deck….but fought the urge.
Your turn: What have you to runfess?
I was mad at myself for not buying the Boston mug at the expo when I ran it that yr. But I actually got one made with my bib screened on it, so even better! I can’t believe that lady would leave her stroller in the locker room! Like she didn’t think It was going to be in the way???
I hate when I forget to pack stuff in my gym bag. If I go to the gym before work, I shower there, so I better have all my stuff. About two years ago, I was sooooo bad at forgetting things. I would often be stuck wearing my running shoes with a dress to work! I was super comfy, but I looked ridiculous! I would forget socks, and then have to wear knee high boots. So gross. The creepiest was when I packed a dress but forgot UNDERWEAR. Not cool, not cool.
Unfettered is definitely my vote. Swimsuit is not possible and sweaty sports bra ? Yeah, that might work too. Depends on how sweaty it is….
My race schedule has been thrown to the wind and I need to rethink it all over again.
depends how much I liked the shoes but I probably would have let the mud dry then brushed it off.
Oopsies on the bra. Hate when I forget something too! So cool you’ve got RnR Dublin on your radar. That would be an awesome run to do!
We ran rock n roll Dublin a couple years ago and really loved the experience, plus Dublin, what’s not to like. I also bought that Boston mug at the expo last year. I love it but handle it with care. I hope to get something similar in London next month. If you have any questions about Dublin feel free to email us.
So what did you decide??? I’m not sure unfettered would be a realistic option for me! RNR Dublin sounds AMAZING! When is it again ….?
Yes, What is with the running shoes going white????? No thanks! When I ordered my Brooks online recently, they were also available in a mostly white scheme (with green and blue accents). I’m not crazy about the deep midnight purplish blue (with orange/pink accents) ones I went with…but I’m NOT gonna embrace the white trend. Girls “unfettered” almost had me falling off my chair… 😉
But wait….you didn’t spill if you left the gym in a sweaty bra or free and breezing! The suspense is killing me!
Stroller in the locker room would have driven me nuts. I’m also going through morphing goals. Originally it was race less and perform the best I can. After my injury I’ve reevaluted a bit. I love the racing for the social aspect. So I may be adding a race or three to the schedule and dropping one or two that I’m less excited about. Coach will probably be shaking his head, but hey, the plans have to be fun! We’re not pro athletes, it’s a hobby! Sad to hear about your tri plans changing, but Dublin will be so amazing!!! lmk if you are going to travel more in Ireland. We were there a few years ago and had a lovely trip up the west coast.
Omg on the commando! ! Last week after heated yoga I realized I had no undies.. ..
Hate…hate..muddy shoes oh and white shoes!!
I would have rolled that stroller into the showers for sure!!
I’m guessing you went commando after your workout!! Hey, no shame in that, lol! Dublin sounds amazing…I was almost almost considering signing up but I doubt we’ll have time to travel internationally this year with so much going on.
I’ll be runfessing tomorrow.
White running shoes? Say it ain’t so! I like mine colorful! And talk about getting dirty. Although when push comes to shove, it’s really about the best shoe for the job and color be damned.
I am braless a lot. Even out in public. I’m small on top. I was doing some fitting room photos a while back, and the top was very sheer, and you guessed it, I chose to go braless that day. You should’ve seen how I tried to contort myself to take a decent photo! How’s that for a runfession?
Ah! So jealous that you might run Dublin!!! Aside from how awesome running a half there would be, I have always wanted to go to Dublin, it is on my bucket list!!
I am not a fan of white running shoes either! I tend to lean towards black with accents of some very bright color. So much more fun that way!
How frustrating that you forgot to pack a civilian bra post workout! I’ve had similar instances where I forgot to pack clean underwear and there is nothing worse post work-out shower than to have to choose between either going commando or wearing gross, sweaty underwear. Blech.
Super annoying when folks spread their belongings out all over the place in the locker room. Sheesh.
OH GOD – please no on the white shoes coming back! NO NO NO NO NO!!! I refuse!!! And I’m totally with you on hating mud, too.
I’m always forgetting a piece of the puzzle when I pack my gym bag! At least I am usually hitting the gym on the way home so it isn’t as major an issue as you had with the bra incident. That’s pretty annoying about the people that spread their items all over the place. I try to be very conscious of the space that I take up, especially during high traffic times.
Wow, RnR Dublin would be awesome!! I think it’s fine to rearrange your goals. And focusing on a race that will take much time and effort to get to is perfectly understandable. As for the jog stroller in the locker room – that’s kind of rude. At the YMCA where I’m a trainer, we’re not allowed to bring the strollers in the locker room. In fact, kids below 14 aren’t allowed in the main locker room. We have a family room where kids are supposed to go with their parents. Probably because the kids will be scarred for life when we they see all the people buck naked and drying themselves under the hand dryers by the sink.
I’m hoping you let the girls fly free! After the wiggling dance I have to perform to get out of a sweaty run bra I can’t imagine trying to put it back on. Every time you mention Dublin makes me want to go all the more – I’m still stalking the airline websites.
Have a great weekend!
OK – a double stroller in the locker room is NOT acceptable. Are the babies in there? You know, I’m taking an “off year” on triathlon as well. I struggled to psych myself up for a 70.3 but decided that unless the mood hits me, I’ll just do short distance stuff this year and run my heart out. Can’t wait to hear more about Dublin!!
I know too well about forgetting to pack things in my gym bag! I’ve forgotten sports bras, socks and even shoes. Yes, I did my strength session in my socks one day, but the last draw was when I forgot my pants! Nope, just had to cancel that day! Thanks for the link up Marcia! I felt much better getting my runfessions out of my system!
Dublin? Ireland is on the list for 2017! I need to see when that run is 🙂 Umm, you didn’t confession to your post shower choice? I hate when I forget something- the bra is a big one, you just can’t improvise!
I hate muddy running shoes. I feel ya, girl. I also had a pair of white running shoes (Mizuno Wave Rider 16) twice and I couldn’t stand the white. Never. Again.
Wait! How did I miss you were going to Dublin? See now Spandits ABSOLUTELY needs a Kelly green print!
I swam today, forgot not just a civilian bra (wore my bathing suit under my sweats on the way in) but also some undies…talk about commando on the way home!
ugh! i hate when i forget something essential, totally ruins the day
I definitely would have moved the stroller – at the very least to the other side of the room from where she left it. Mostly just to mess with her and indicate that it was mayyyyyybe in the way.
I’m pretty sure I would twist an ankle trying to run in Dublin – cobblestones galore! So pretty though!
I runfess that putting my name in the MCM lottery yesterday kind of freaked me out. I haven’t run a race that big and it stresses me out just thinking about it.
I TOTALLY would have opted for “unfettered.” FUNNY I have never heard that word before today! 🙂 I also hate dirty shoes!! That is the ONLY reason I refuse to do a color run. I couldn’t handle the stress of the mess, even if I ran in throw away clothes!
White running shoes are making a slow comeback? Not good! I’m not a fan of any white on my shoes – anywhere!
One (of a few) good things working for a sportswear company is I am just a phone call and purchase away from a new bra, shorts, short, or socks..,I don’t often forget me shoes, but grab the wrong ones from time to time. I would LOVE to run an international RNR race! Very exciting!
I LOL’d reading about the bra. It’s totally happened to me. I miss this linkup, and hope to participate next month when I am HOPEFULLY running again, LOL!! xo
White shoes can’t make a comeback. They’re so 1980s. It’s too soon for them to be retro. Give me colour any day.
I hate getting mud on my shoes too and i agree-i dont like white shoes-stay away!