Runfessions: June

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Here we are again, at the Runfessional. It's the last Friday of the month and I'm lining up with all the other runners to share my runfessions and clear my conscience. Come join us! You know you have things to share! Cleansing the sole never felt so good.

Do you remember my self-imposed boycott of Lululemon? In January, Lululemon promised "a treat" to runners who completed an 80k challenge over 2 weeks. After running 80k in the bitter cold, I was rewarded with a 25% coupon on full priced items. Runners cried foul. I swore I'd never step foot in one of their stores again. Apparently, time heals all wounds. I runfess that a few weeks ago, not only did I go into Lululemon with my sister, I bought a really cute sweater. It was on sale...it fit perfectly... I am weak.

In spite of my and my nail technician's best efforts, I runfess that I lost a toenail. It was loose but after hanging on for 3 months, I thought it was going to stick around. Unfortunately, I woke up one morning and it was gone. I have no idea where I lost it. I know that a lot of runners look at the loss of a toenail as a proud running moment but I don't feel that way. While searching for solutions to hide my naked nailbed, I found this jumbo package of press on nails for toes. If you click on the link, be sure to read the Q&A about the product. I was thinking that this might be a good purchase for runners, but apparently, they will work for dancing and wrestling as well.

Last week on my run, I stopped to talk to the custodian at the fieldhouse as he was raising the flag for the day. I should know better. He's a super nice guy but he doesn't stop talking and it's hard to get away. I was super sweaty and the bugs were swarming. I runfess that I may have been a little dramatic as I swatted away the bugs but was actually glad to have a legit excuse to end the conversation and keep moving.

During this same run, I had to heed nature's call. I runfess that instead of going back to the fieldhouse to use the indoor bathroom, I made the tough choice to use the portapotty. You know the portapotties only have 1-ply paper. I never gave TP much thought until I had to use this stuff. It's pretty awful. Really, how much money are they saving? You have to use more, right?

Earlier this week, I was having a pretty good run through my neighborhood. I was in the last mile heading home when I saw my former BFF who years ago dropped me like a bad habit...well you know how some women are. When I saw her I didn't stop, I just waved because I like to think I'm the bigger person. As I ran by, I checked my form and channeled my inner Shalane. I ran like that until I turned the corner. I runfess that once I turned the corner, I slowed to a walk. And that was it for the day.

What a month! Do you have any runfessions? Do you have any good "dropped me like..." finishers? Are you a forgiving kind of person or do you hold a grudge? Lost toenails--proud or ashamed? Do you take the long way around to avoid people? Are you picky about toilet paper?

I'm linking up with Marcia, who hosts runfessions at Marcia's Healthy Slice. I'm also linking up with the lovely ladies of the Friday Five, Fairytales and Fitness and Running on Happy!

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