Wow this month’s Runfession Friday sure snuck up on me. Where did September go? It’s time once again for another edition of the Runfession Friday Linkup. The one where we bare our sweaty souls and soles and start the new month clean. Let’s get started shall we?
I runfess I enjoyed the Gerolsteiner Sparkling Detox so much, that when I got to Berlin and saw Gerolsteiner in the corner market near our hotel, I grabbed a couple of giant bottles and planned to make my race potion with it and dispense it in my hydration pack. At the last minute (race morning) I remembered that the magnesium content of the water makes you pretty….um….regular… in a good way but still….and decided the last thing I needed was the risk of any brownouts on race day so opted for hotel sink water instead. Better safe than sorry.
I runfess at this point, 5 days post Berlin Marathon, I have no desire to run another one or complete the 6 Marathon Majors, even though I’m 2/3 of the way to that goal. That’s the fatigue talking, I know.
I runfess we….ok I and my adolescent sense of humor…..had way too much fun with the German language while in Germany.
I runfess I did a “shakeout” run in Hamburg only because I wanted a Starbucks mug from there and needed to find the Starbucks. Things got a little hairy when there were only 30 minutes before our train was supposed to leave and I was still out running, frantically searching with Google Maps going haywire. It wasn’t until I gave up and headed back for our hotel and cut through something called the “Europa Pass” that I happened upon the elusive Buck of Star. All’s well that ends with a Starbucks mug and this one’s a keeper.
I runfess shortly before the race began, many of us tossed the sweatshirts, jackets etc. we were keeping warm in to donate. In Berlin however, I noticed more than a few people took off REALLY NICE things. Think Lacoste sweaters, Patagonia half zips, I even saw something Burberry. It kind of made the old race sweatshirt I threw off seem inferior.
I runfess I may have run a personal worst time in Berlin but these might be the best race pics I’ve ever taken. For once I have teeth! I also runfess I get a total kick out of the blowfish photobomb behind me.
Your turn: What have you to runfess? Do you throw away nice clothing at the start line? What race did you actually end up with good race pics?
I’m linking up with Meranda, Lacey and Rachel for the Friday Five.
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Those are great pictures! I hope you bought them. I got a fantastic race picture of me running up a steep hill at the Shenandoah Half earlier this month. I’m so glad I bought them (pre-ordered sight unseen to save significant money).
Thanks for the linkup!
Gosh…those pics are awesome! My pics are either really good (on rare occasions) or really bad (most of the time). I usually toss old stuff, but sometimes my friend and I try to find cheap XL boy’s size super hero long-sleeved shirts to hand off to a lucky youngster alongside the road.
Congrats again on the marathon! Awesome photos. I’m often a blowfish if I don’t see the photographer.
I runfess my throwaway for my race is an old nike hoodie. It’s actually really nice, and it kind of hate to throw it away, but although we’ve run a lot of miles together I rarely wear it anymore & I know for sure I’m gonna need something to keep me warm!
So glad all your last-minute travel plans worked out. And phew on finding that Starbucks in Hamburg! It sounds like the conditions for the marathon were rough, but you wouldn’t guess from that photo — I do hope you buy it, it’s a great one!
The German language is not as easy to figure out! The words are so long. I love that photo you look so happy and I can’t wait to hear more about the whole race. Have a great weekend
Great race photos! LOL to the guy behind you. I’m so glad I got to hear some of the details yesterday–what a fun adventure for you and Maddie!
Omg your running 30 min before the train story gave me anxiety. Haha! How did you do that and not freak out?!
Those race pics are epic. Especially the second one. 😂
Those are great race photos – did you buy them? Looking forward to hearing all about the race!
I’ve thrown away a few nice things – mostly because I throw away my teen’s clothes as he out grows them LOL.
I have zero desire to run a marathon right now – and mine is 3 weeks away LOL.
I’d be half tempted to pick up those nice items…haha. I always like to get a mug when I travel to a new destination as well. Congrats on your marathon!
I laughed at the guy photobombing your photo – LOL. Besides that, you look so happy in the photos!
I’m so happy that you finally found that Starbucks but how stressful!!
We felt the same way about the language! 45 going on 6 😉
Those pics are awesome. You look so pretty and fresh! 🙌🏻
Those are GREAT pics!! I don’t think I’ve ever had one where I didn’t look like I was in pain and ready to die. lol
And yeah, I’d have been giggling all the way through the country with signs like those. I can only imagine the plethora of jokes my husband would have been making. HA!
Great Berlin shots! You sure look like a happy runner!
Haha the blowfish photobomb is a riot! Congrats on completing your race. You had some major challenges going in and got the job done. You’ll finish them all…you know you will!
You look beautiful in your race pics!! The blowfish is rather funny lol
Glad you added another to the Starbucks collection! That is another important goal 🙂
Such great pics!! I can’t believe people were throwing that nice of clothing off, wow!
Those are great race pics- even with blowfish behind you!!! How many Starbuck’s mugs do you have now? Inquiring minds need to know! Rest up- Vegas will be here before we know it!
I normally bring an old shirt to toss, or a race shirt I don’t like. I would never throw something like a Patagonia.
Congrats on your race and yay to the Starbucks mug. I would have been a wreak worrying about getting back for the train. I bought a Starbucks mug in Berlin, (the relief black and white style) since I have those from 3 other majors. Sadly they did not make them for Tokyo or Chicago. You’ll feel differently about completing the majors after some recovery time. I was really disappointed in my Tokyo performance earlier this year and so glad to push it in Berlin.
I runfess that I might now spectate the Berlin Marathon just to take the throwaway clothes…
I can’t believe the quality of stuff people were tossing away! Wow! I hit the Walmart clearance if I need something to shed and even then, I feel badly about tossing it.
Isn’t it funny how it takes not looking for something to find it?
Get back to us in a month or two about that World Majors goal 🙂
Those are some great race photos… the blowfish guy is priceless 🙂
My race pics were always hit or miss and I never throw away anything valuable! That just sounds crazy! Sounds like your time at the Berlin Marathon was a fun one 😉
Excellent pictures! I always enjoy reading your runfessions. That Starbucks mug seems so awesome!