How can it be the last Friday in April already? That means it’s time once again to enter the runfessional and cleanse your sweaty soul! Spill your run-, gym- and swimfessions, heck any confessions will do, tag me and link them up below. Let’s get to it, shall we?
Because I’m a swimming mamma jamma these days (insert eyeroll), I got some handy dandy flippers to train with. Alas each size comes in a different color and my petite flowers, um I mean feet, fit in a 7, which are black. Really? I couldn’t get purple or green or blue or anything more exciting than black? I am shallow. #firstworldproblems.
The instructions for this weekend’s tri (yes it’s this weekend. Already.) say to wear “supportive swimwear that won’t fall off” . Now I’m all paranoid. But the trisCuit is NOT falling off. No way, no how. And it had better not tear…just saying.
At thing 1’s first track meet of the season I thought I was the helpful running mom when I gave her Sport Beans for energy before her events. I realized later I fed her Recovery Beans. Who knew there even was such a thing? Not I. Apparently I can’t read. For the record, they did the trick as Thing 1 won all her events.
Last week I went on a fresh veggie buying bender with plans to revamp the menu around here. Um, I made one, maybe two new things but most of my kale, cilantro, asparagus etc. are sitting in the fridge untouched.
Apparently Medusa’s trisCuit fell off…
I was awakened last night by a nightmare. Because the swim is last in this weekend’s tri, I’ve been worrying about how quickly I can get a swim cap on. In my dream I had Medusa-like snake hair. It was awful. Maybe I should just bike and run in my cap. #totaldork
Ok your turn: Post your runfessions and link em up below. I promise you’ll feel better.
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says
If I were running any type of swimming event I would definitely be having nightmares! Good luck this weekend!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
Good luck this weekend! I’m sure your suit will stay intact!
Mary Beth Jackson says
good luck! I always have suit nightmares, I think it stems from being hit by a wave in my teen years and losing my suit bottom- can we say blue moon or more like lily white moon!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude says
Good luck this weekend!!
misszippy1 says
I’m so excited to hear how it goes this weekend! I am predicting that you will love it and will get right on signing up for others! Good luck!
Oh, and I’ve seen two different men at master’s practices with their suits split open in back. I almost drowned from laughing so hard–not a good look!
Kelli says
good luck at your tri this weekend! I’ve never done a reverse tri before. Maybe put a little conditioner in your swim cap so it slips on easier when you’re running to the water?
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Hahaha That picture is too fun. And the recovery beans are actually really good–they just have protein added. And they are waaaaaaaaaay harder to find, so you actually scored, my friend. Good luck!
Emily @ Out and About says
LOL at Medusa’s TrisCuit falling off! I’ve never heard of the Recovery beans so I would very much have done the same as you. Congrats to Thing 1 for all her winning! GOOD LUCK at your tri this weekend – you are going to do awesome!!!
Annmarie says
Haha I always have anxiety dreams before a race, it’s terrible! Good luck!!!!! Can’t wait to hear how it goes 🙂
Rachelle Q says
That top pic is so funny! Good luck this weekend!
Tamieka@ Fitballingrunningmom says
Good luck this weekend! the water pressure will ensure everything stay where it is suppose to!!
Have fun!
Pahla B says
I have one word for you: BRAIDS! Actually, that could be singular and work just as well. Ponytail or piggytail braids are 100% the way to go – your hair will be out of the way for your bike helmet and out of your face for your run, and – BOOM! – ready to go into a swim cap.
You are going to be SO AWESOME this weekend and I’m already looking forward to reading about it! Good luck!!
And congrats to Thing 1, speedy kiddo!!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I had a nightmare before my last race, too! Luckily it was just a dream and all went well. Good luck this weekend!
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says
Whoa that trisuit mixup had me like WHOA what am I looking at. LOLOL! I would crack up if I saw that happen out and about.
Tina G says
have a GREAT race this weekend…I am going to give my post manFLU lungs a go for the first time in a week! eek. I once dremt I showed up to a race sans bottoms. I had on red undies (I don’t even own red ones) and that was it. I was saying do you like my new shoes….weird. haha.
here’s to no rips and wearing bottoms!! woot!!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
You know what I like to do with the kale and arugula that have been sitting in my fridge? I love to make them into a yummy pesto and mix into pasta!!
HoHo Runs says
Congrats to Thing 1! I’m curious what you ate before bed to have a Medusa snake hair dream. Good luck in your Tri this weekend. I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Jen says
Love that first pic. Too funny. I wish I were more of a swimmer, but it is just not my sport yet. Good luck this weekend!!!
Tricia's Mostly Healthy Life says
Hate it when I buy a bunch of fresh stuff that I don’t get to! Maybe flippers can have fun colored stripes if they have to be color coded to be boring.
Karen says
Congrats to Thing 1! I hope you have a great race!! Can you bedazzle flippers?! lol
Diane @runninrocker says
Ok, I am going to try recovery beans before my race tomorrow! I do the same exact thing with alllll the veggies I buy. I have great intentions but then they seem like so much work when it comes down to it! Good luck getting that cap on! I am sure your transition will go great! Enjoy your race!
Michelle says
Best of luck to you this weekend!!!! I know you will be amazing, as always!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
elizabeth says
GOOD LUCK!!! you will kick, A! I know it.
Amy @ Mama Running for God says
Good luck!! I’m sure your tricut won’t fall or bust open!! Praying for you!
Lara says
Great post! Good luck on your upcoming tri! I keep telling myself that one day I will do a tri. They do a bunch of sprint tris here in florida where I live. I just have to woman up and commit to one.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
Hope your swimsuit stayed in tact this weekend!
Toni says
Hope your swimsuit stayed intact!!! I have had sports beans but never recovery beans….
Char says
The fact that they’ve had to say ‘wear supportive swimwear that won’t fall off’ would imply that someone hasn’t. Seriously?!! Strapless bikini maybe? The mind boggles.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
I always have the most ridiculous dreams too.
So glad to see you dominated that tri!!!
Kim says
Well, I’m late on this but I have to say – I can’t wait to read your tri recap!!! I already saw your big news on FB – congrats!!!
jill conyers says
How did it go? Tell me all about it 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
OH I hope your swim went well!! I surely hope your suit stayed in place and no breakage happened!!
Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) says
If I could even begin to describe some of the dreams I’ve had…
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says
When I used to swim the flippers in my size were black as well and it bummed me out. So you’re not alone in that one haha
Coco says
That nightmare is pretty funny now that I’ve read your recap! It certainly wouldn’t show under your bike helmet …