Here we are, almost at the tail end of another month (how? just how??) and it’s time for another edition of the Runfession Friday Linkup. This one finds me smack dab in the middle of marathon taper. Let’s get started and let some of the crazy out, shall we?
I runfess that I changed part of my long run route because I discovered an awesome PokePark. To those of you not playing PokemonGO (all of you, probably) that’s a park loaded with PokeBall stops and lures. So after mile 10 of the marathon, when my endurance is flagging, it’ll be because that’s the point on my long run when I get to the PokePark and wog and jack around playing PokemonGo before coming back to my senses.
I runfess when we were in St. Louis for the RnRSTL Remix, there was a PokeBall stop right outside our hotel and I could lay in bed and get them. Clearly I am ill and need an intervention.
I runfess my KonMari organizing project has ground to a halt. I don’t like doing the whole rolling process immediately after drying my gear so it typically gets folded then rolled at a later time. That sounds like double work to me so what’s the point? The real problem is I have way too much stuff……
…and I just bought these because they’re irresistible. Spandits 3/4 and full-length tights are $10 off for a limited time. Remember SPANDITSLOVE saves you 10% more. TEAMARCIA saves you 25% at Headsweats. Go on, get some so we can be twinsies.
Last but not least…
I runfess I had one of my most embarrassing moments ever thanks to a running podcast. Well its not a podcast ABOUT running, it was one that was recommended by a running blogger who shall remain anonymous (because I can’t remember who it is). This may surprise you (not) but I’m all about comedy. I love funny movies, books, all of it. So when someone on the interwebs said how entertaining the My Dad Wrote a Porno podcast was, I thought, what the hey, laughing will make me faster (as if) , and I tee’d it up. Let’s cut to the chase: I only ended up listening to it maybe 5 minutes, because you know, selfies, and I forgot about it after that. My kids will tell you I have an annoying way of not closing apps on my phone. Why this is their business, I have no clue. So later that day, I’m doing my mom taxi duties and sitting in the school parking lot, which has the tightest spaces you will ever see outside of the United Kingdom, with car windows open because fall hadn’t really arrived yet, and a minivan wedged on either side of me when my Bluetooth kicks in and the filthy, graphic Porno podcast starts playing (loudly of course) for the entire school district to hear. Thank heavens the kids weren’t out yet.Who knew I could fit down in the well where the brake and gas peddle are?
Your turn! What have you to runfess? Do you do weird things during taper? Any funny podcasts to recommend, preferably not porno ones? Good luck to everyone racing this weekend! Is it you?
I’m also linking up with Meranda, Lacey and Rachel for the Friday Five.
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I have yet to get into podcasts, but a dirty, funny one sounds right up my alley! Altho I think we would take the podworld by storm…
I love those skull patterns. But I don’t need more tights. The struggle is real!
I am laughing so hard at the Pokemon Go thing! I have not played it but I can definitely see how you got hooked! f I ever tried it I would probably be playing all the time lol
OMG…those tights and the visor!!!! Did you know my birthday is just 4-1/2(short) months away? 😉 I fold and roll most of my running gear, especially all the shirts. I like being able to see “everything” (well, sort of),otherwise so much gets buried and stays untouched.
I haven’t been playing Pokemon quite as much lately but I do think I need to find a running route tomorrow with more pokestops because I am almost out of pokeballs. 🙂 Those are some fun tights!!
LOL about the pod cast !
I am in taper too and actually loving it. I am feeling rested. Of course I have pretty much a week of travel BEFORE my NYC race, so I may not be rested in a week, but that’s life !
I was thinking about the Pokemon thing the other day because when it initially started here I saw people out all the time. Now, hardly any. Has the excitement worn off ?
bahahahahahahhahaha that is the universe getting payback for you not rolling your clothes 😀
Too funny about the podcast.
I’m still rolling, rolling, rolling . . . but haven’t actually rolled everything because yeah, I have way too much. It’s because I hate doing laundry & if you have enough stuff you can put it off a long time!
OMG on the porno podcast. I just can’t! I’m not even tempted to find joy in folding my panties. They can have a free for all stuffed in the drawer. 🙂
That podcast story is priceless!
I have yet to find a good way to store all of my running stuff – despite my best efforts it usually ends up a bit of a mess. I need a closet intervention!
I would not be able to listen to anything funny while running because I would laugh, which would cause side stitches. I’m more about comedy while driving since laughing doesn’t interfere with that.
LOL!!!! I’ve not listened to podcasts but that sounds hilarious. I runfess that I haven’t ran a race all year so I am quite nervous for my 10k on Sunday!
I’ve listened to that podcast before. It’s pretty hilarious!! I can only imagine how mortified you must have been when it started playing. Darn bluetooth! And my son is obsessed with Pokemon. I am sure he would love it if I were too.
Coach M and a porno podcast! LMAO! You do clearly need an intervention with Pokemon! That is insane!!! I must have missed something with the rolling? Now we must roll? If they land in the drawer I am a happy camper! Happy Friday!
I actually could say WTF is a Pokémon. I downloaded the app…and didn’t get any further with it. I saw the same recommendations on that podcast. But, I since I despise running with my phone, I was saved from running around with what would be a very red face, I’m sure. Gosh, I LOVE those skull prints! Thanks for the linkup!
Yeeeessss. I had to make a rule with myself to only play Pokemon Go on runs shorter than 3 miles. Otherwise, my runs were suffering.
Those pants are AMAZING, btw!
Oh my lady I just about spit my coffee out on that one! I can just picture you in the floorboard too!
In my RV I have one cabinet where I put one of those 3-drawer organizers. Sports bras go in top, tops go in the middle and shorts on the bottom. I loved this system, except I may need to adopt the rolling for my capris and leggings as they take up much more room than my shorts! All of my regular clothes either hang in a 4′ space or are folded in another cabinet. You can tell what I wear most often lol.
Thanks for the link up have a great weekend Marcia!
Your porno mishap cracked me up! Oh my gosh….I did that whole “roll your workout gear” organization deal too about a year ago. Today my stuff is crammed in its respective drawer so tightly, that not even the thinnest of tops could be squeezed in. I have a slight addiction.
Literally laughed out loud at the podcast thing… I’ll admit, I do enjoy that one, it is hilarious (albeit a bit racey)
Love the podcast story. I always have to remember to turn the volume down on the shows I listen to when I’m at a drive through or parked at a stoplight! Here’s hoping your endurance doesn’t flag until way way past mile 10! 🙂
Your running podcast story had me in stitches, I was laughing so hard!!! TOO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I’m right there with you on having too much running gear. You know it’s bad when you’ve got more “running gear” dresser drawers than you do everything else, LOL.
OMG I hope the Porno podcast wasn’t my fault! Haha! But I did totally recommend it a while back… But THAT is hilarious. Lol!
That is too funny about that podcast! Good things no kids heard that! I have never played Pokemon Go but I know so many people at work do that. Where we work there is a place out back that is a good spot to catch them.
Omg!! Your podcast story!!!
The Mary Kondo organizing is pretty intense, I kept one drawer organized, but adding more without taking out is my downfall.
Ja ja on the Pokemon. But if it’s motivation to keep moving, it’s all good!!
I love your new skull stuff! How festive! I really need to embrace the season better. So I’ve never played Pokemon Go, but it’s probably good that I’m not because I’m sure I would find it terribly addicting and distract me even more fro the things I need to do! That little sleeping French Bulldog is beyond adorable and made me giggle 🙂 Thanks for hosting!!
That Pokemon Go dog photo made me laugh out loud. Did you get the Halloween update?
The podcast incident made me laugh!!! Oh no!
Wow! I can’t imagine the porno thing coming through! I usually listen to my podcasts with headphones on (usually on my bus/train commutes) so haven’t had to endure the accidental blasting via speakerphone.
Kon Mari is a great starting point principle, although I have really struggled with getting rid of stuff “in case.” Like work is usually casual, but occasionally I go on site and need to dress up. While I might not “LOVE” all my clothes, I don’t want to have to go out and buy new business wear for clothing for what I might wear 3x/year.
No Pokemon for me even if all Italy is crazy for this game. Too funny the podcast!
Tapering…. only a far wonderful memory. There are not anymore races in my future.
I have not gotten in to Pokemon, but I did my entire NYC marathon IG takeover covered in water because I spilled all over myself. Clumsy runner alert.