Is January flying for you or does it feel kind of long? I’m in the long January camp, because the gloomy weather wears on me but mostly because I’m learning to be more productive and deliberate in the way I use my time. All that said, it is time for the first Runfessions of 2023 so let’s get that party started.
First Runfessions of 2023
My YouTube workouts are a labor of love…mostly. There are definitely times when there’s no love. I runfess I inadvertently let the “F bomb” slip out during one of the videos recently. I also runfess I considered taking the lazy route and leaving it in. Would anyone even notice?
While I’m not a fan of Andy Speer’s work on the treadmill…because nobody needs the risk of galloping or doing the other crazy warmup antics he suggests, I do enjoy his strength workouts. I runfess I was inordinately tickled when I realized we were kind of twinning recently. Excuse the bad form on my part. Ha!
I runfesss I was a naughty girl over on the gram. I swear I didn’t mean to be. Shortly after I posted this reel, I got a notice that it could not be monetized. After wading through Insta’s terms and conditions, I found the above explanation. Apparently asking why fitness brands barely ever show older women in their ads is “offensive and polarizing”. I think us older women are the ones who should feel offended.
Ok your turn: What have you to runfess?
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Leave in the F bombs! You’re obviously a rebel, having the temerity to talk about age (gasp!) in your instagram reels.
The twinning photos are hilarious- was that really a coincidence??? I mean you were both even wearing red shoes!!! What are the odds?
Yeah, I’d leave in the f-bombs! I think most peeps are desensitized by it these days, LOL. LOVE the twinning!!!
I didn’t think your IG reel was polarizing at all! Is anything not polarizing these days? Is this question polarizing? lol
Oh — that is ageism taken way too far!
Pretty sure I’ve never dropped an F Bomb in a Yoga video, but I would definitely edit it out. Of course, sometimes I have to deal with noisy dogs or husbands — or other noisy things while filming outside. Or being called by the aide . . .
That’s so funny that you were twinning on the workouts!
Ok that is a little much to say that you cannot talk about age! I guess it is all done by computers so there is no way for them to indiv go through each one but jeez!
Andy is amusing and so quirky fun to be twinning1 Thanks for the Runfessions
How in the world was your reel polarizing?!? I liked that you raised the question about age – seriously why do most brands act like after a certain age women don’t exist to them?
OMG, I can’t beleive your reel got flagged for that. That’s crazier than the fake M&Ms controversy.
I think an honest F-bomb makes your videos more authentic.
LOL with twinning with Andy. I actually like his tread workouts because the core programming is basic or at least not insane. I usually ignore the warm-ups any becuase I do that before I hope on the tread.
That’s so crazy! I wonder if the audio “triggers” something where they flag all of the “I don’t get it” reels. So dumb. I totally agree about the ageism.
I love a good F-bomb! LOL. You’ll get flagged again – hahahah
An accidental F-bomb is quite ok. I’m sure it was warranted.
And I would never be doing workouts on a tm.. But you look good!!
That’s so strange that your video was flagged. What the heck? So reels are all monetized- is that why Instagram is all reels now 🙁 . I miss pictures! Maybe a new social media will arrive. I’ve starting using Facebook way more as it’s still some photos! It’s still a good way to connect with family too but I understand Instagram has to keep up with TikTok…
Love the twinning! You look strong!
Social media is so weird. I don’t think that’s a polarizing question by any means!
January has been awful, but brighter days ahead? I hope?
That side plank on the knee is a tough position. Pamela Reif, the German fitness guru, does it for 2 minutes on each side. I get all shaky towards the end, no matter how many times I’ve done that particular video.
Older, fit women are a huge market! Why don’t businesses tap into it?!