Spring Runfessions: April 2022 -

Spring Runfessions: April 2022

It’s the end of April which means Marcia has opened the Runfessional for us runners to cleanse our soles. It’s always refreshing to start a new month with a clean slate so let’s get to it.

I runfess that I haven’t been blogging much lately and I can’t pinpoint why. I have 3 posts started but then get bored and lose interest. Am I depressed? I’ve never been depressed before so why would I be now? Who knows. I recently had a physical and the NP asked if I have lost joy in doing the things I normally enjoy and I said no but is this what she meant? Maybe it’s hormones. Everything seems to be hormone related at my age. Ugh.

Speaking of my age I runfess that I have gained about 3 to 5 pounds recently depending on the day. What’s up with that? I rarely weigh myself but me and a couple coworkers weighed the other day and I was shocked to see the number on the scale. This is the heaviest I’ve ever been and I refuse to go up a size in my jeans.

Ironically, I runfess that I actually feel better physically than I have in a while. I have added Pilates to my fitness routine which has improved my balance, mobility and strength. I also go to the gym once or twice a week with my hubby and use the machines. So does muscle really weigh more than fat? I’m hoping so. Lol.

Lastly, my daughter started running about a month ago and I runfess that it was hard to hold back my enthusiasm at first because I didn’t want to scare her off (don’t make eye contact) but she’s doing great and I think invested now. I also runfess that I had to make a conscious effort not to buy her all things running.

Well that’s about it for me. What do you have to runfess?

Thanks for reading!

Denise

19 COMMENTS

deborahbrooks14 | 29th Apr 22

That is fun that your daughter started running again. Maybe your excitement around that will snap you out of your funk
- Denise | 29th Apr 22
  
  I was thinking the same thing. I hope so. You always look so happy and put together, I need whatever is in your water. 😉
Coco | 29th Apr 22

LOL on having to hide your enthusiasm and not make eye contact! It’s a delicate balance with kids. I’m not depressed, but I feel like I’m still battling covid-era malaise.
- Denise | 29th Apr 22
  
  The after effects of Covid is no joke. Hopefully you’ll get your energy back soon.
Kimberly Hatting | 30th Apr 22

Yay for your daughter! My youngest daughter, on occasion, will do a quick mile, but usually more as a warm-up before a strength workout. The same for the son… but he’s been bitten by the fitness bug & is working almost daily (fingers crossed he expands on his running a bit). He swam in HS & at his CC before he transferred to Iowa. He’s working now, but I keep suggesting he should consider training a tri in his free time 🙂
- Denise | 30th Apr 22
  
  She’s also “just” doing a mile but says she’s going to add another soon. And she works out with a fitness app too.
  I agree that your son should do a tri. If he’s a swimmer than he’s got the hard part done. 😊
Marcia | 30th Apr 22

Hooray for your daughter! I’d feel the same way: THRILLED! But I know I’d have to curb my enthusiasm. Haha! My older daughter always texts me when she runs. I think she knows it brings me joy! I’d definitely say that added weight is muscle!
- Denise | 30th Apr 22
  
  My daughter always tells me about her run. I love having this in common now.
jenny | 30th Apr 22

I definitely vote that your weight gain is muscle. But the important thing is, you said you’re feeling really good physically, so who cares about a few pounds? (although- I also would not want to have to go out and buy new jeans.)
Oh, I wish my daughter would run! So far neither of my kids is into running, but she’s only 13 and I think there’s still hope. It would be so good for her.
Ha ha… love the dog on the scale. Yes, it’s the collar!
- Denise | 1st May 22
  
  There’s definitely still time. My daughter is 24. Next is the bike. She has expressed interest in riding with me so 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Darlene | 1st May 22

I would be over the moon if my stepson started to run again. He ran in HS. Sadly,,, NO!

I write my posts way way ahead… otherwise they would never get done.

I don’t have a scale and I haven’t really worn real clothes… that’s the real test.
- Denise | 1st May 22
  
  Yes it is. I’ve been living in joggers at home and scrubs at work…they are both very forgiving. I had to squeeze myself into a pair of jeans the other day and I was not happy. 😂
  - Darlene | 1st May 22
    
    I’m a little worried about wearing work clothes again. It’s been over two years.
Zenaida Arroyo | 1st May 22

I also have my days when I am not motivated to post. It happens. That is awesome about your daughter. Maybe one day you’l both do a race together. No one else in my family runs (cousins, nieces, nephews).
- Denise | 2nd May 22
  
  My daughter has done a couple 5k’s and a couple mud runs with me but without any training. She was a dancer all through school so she was fit, now she’s running and working out to keep that fitness. Yay!
Chocolaterunsjudy | 1st May 22

That’s awesome that your daughter is running — and you haven’t scared her yet, LOL!

Weight has been a battle my whole life. It can vary wildly, and so it can depend on whether or not you’re weighing the same time every day. And on a whole lot of other things too!

I have a tendency to go hot & heavy with stuff and then burn out. Lather, rinse, repeat. Although sometimes I’ve noticed we lose our joy as we get older. I still enjoy much of what I do, but there are also other things I want to make time for & never seem to be able to!
- Denise | 2nd May 22
  
  My weight has been the same for so long, it’s not usually an issue. I don’t make a practice of weighing myself, I usually judge my weight by how my clothes feel but considering I’ve been living in joggers and scrubs I thought I’d just check in. I know I shouldn’t let the number get to me but I’m also feeling a little pudgy. Ugh.
  I think my joy is shifting, if that makes sense.
Wendy | 2nd May 22

Oh, Denise, I feel you on the weight gain and everything else. I am the heaviest I’ve ever been as well–and it’s only about 5 pounds from where I’d like to be. I feel like it’s distributed differently, though, and I finally relented, going up a size in pants. I’ve never had issues with my weight, so this has definitely been a challenge. I guess I should give up my daily wine?
- Denise | 2nd May 22
  
  I’ve never had weight issues either and have been the same weight for so long. Five pounds is a lot for someone our size but I see your posts and you look great, your wt is definitely muscle! I wouldn’t give up the wine. 😉

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