March Runfessions

March just blew by me--much like a lion, I guess. It's the last Friday of the month, which means it's time to runfess! It feels like we just did that, but here we are again. Of course, I've got a few things to get off my soles...much like the mud from the trails. Thank goodness Marcia opens the runfessional!

Let's get to it...

I runfess... that for a brief moment, I considered signing up for the virtual Boston Marathon. Boston is the only race left on my must-run bucket list. I seriously doubt I could qualify for it now. Truthfully, I don't even know if I could run the distance anymore--or if I want to!. But that isn't what stopped me. It wasn't the vitriol being spewed by runners everywhere about the very idea of a 'virtual Boston'. Nope, it was the guilt of knowing that I couldn't proudly display the medal or wear the jacket without actually having qualified for it. 

I wish

I runfess... I see a lot of strange people on the trails. This month's strangest person award goes to the walker who turned around and started running backward as I ran in his direction. Was it because I wasn't masked? Does not facing the person prevent contracting COVID? Mind you, I was on the other side of the very wide trail. After I passed him, I looked over my shoulder, and yep, he had turned around and resumed walking.

I've had mine, have you?

I runfess that I am totally fangirling Dean Karnazes after he left a comment on my blog book review! He said he hopes to run with me. Can you even imagine? My heart rate would be way too high for that. He also retweeted me. In all seriousness, I've heard that he is one of the nicest guys around. And yeah, you should read his book!

I runfess that I am having regrets about signing up for my upcoming live 10 mile race, even though this is my favorite race. I've run it so many times. But yeah, I've got unfinished business there. Two years ago, I had to drop down to the 5k due to a prolonged RA flare. This time I'm ready for the 10 mile distance. So why do I feel so ambivalent? Will there be beer at the finish line?

Could it be....THIS HILL?

I runfess that I still haven't used my GoPro that my parents gifted me for my birthday 6 months ago. My oldest son and his friend even gave me a tutorial on how to use it. My youngest son, who is currently snowboarding in Colorado, texted me some amazing photos from the mountains. He told me he wishes he had a GoPro. I think I'm going to give it to him. 

Do you think he's enjoying himself?

What would you runfess? Did you sign up for the virtual Boston? Would you? Have you seen any strange people on your runs lately? Are you ambivalent about getting back to live races? Have you ever gotten a gadget you've never used?

I'm linking up with Marcia for Runfessions and with the ladies of Fit Five Friday:  Darlene, Michelle, Renee, Jenn, and Zenaida !