When you’re not really running it’s hard to have much to runfess. I call these my April fitness runfessions but really, they are sort of random. However, I can connect anything to running in some way or another. So, what do I have to get off my chest this month?
1. Multi-purpose leggings for April Fitness
I have the most comfortable capri leggings (I think they were from Old Navy a long time ago). They are not my favorite for running, but are perfect for everything else: yoga, strength training, biking, wearing around the house. I may have worn these for like a week straight without washing them. As long as they don’t get sweaty, it’s fine right?
2. The shoe hunt continues
If you were to drive past my house at any point there is probably a 95% chance there will be a box from Amazon or Zappos outside my door. I made a trip to DSW last week, and came out with 2 pairs of shoes, 1 of which I am returning. There was also a pair of Birkenstocks I bought on Amazon but had to exchange for a different size. (I also got these sandals that I shared on Tuesday.) I tried some sandals from Zappos, but they just look awkward-those are going back too. To make matters worse, we used to have a postal store nearby that took UPS, FedEx, and USPS drop offs. It randomly closed! So now I need to drive farther and go to all those individual stores to make returns.
3. Monster sized-sweet potatoes
I’ve mentioned before that we order groceries on Amazon Fresh. This means we don’t get to pick our produce, but generally they do a really good job. Last week we were given this monster sweet potato. Seriously, it was 2 pounds, and looks like it could be 3 potatoes in one. My confession is that I threw it out because 1) it creeped me out that it was so big- what kind of pesticides go into something like that? and 2) how would I even cut into such a thing? I’m going to send them a message about it and see if they can try to include small sweet potatoes from now on. Or I may have just been convinced to start buying organic ones.
4. The rain keeps me indoors
I used to be fine running in the rain. But walking? Not so much. Who wants to be moving that slowly while getting wet? And lately I feel like it’s raining all the time.
5. Yoga Update for April Fitness
So one of my goals for spring was to start taking yoga classes in a studio. I did a $25 two-week pass, but only made it there twice. After both classes, my SI joint was talking to me. (After the first class I thought it was a coincidence, but after the second time it does make me feel like the yoga was to blame).
I am feeling torn over all the pros and cons to yoga. The cons being the cost, time commitment, and SI issues (which I’m sure are just due to me not doing something correctly or over-stretching for the first time in a while). The pros are that it helps with strength, flexibility, mindfulness, relaxation, balance, etc. Plus being in a studio I could probably talk to the instructor about my back and see if there are any modifications to make. So, I’m not sure if I will continue going but I am glad I have at least tried out the new studio.
And that’s that! See, even without running there is still plenty to confess related to April fitness.
Have you ever seen a sweet potato that big?
Would you go for a walk in the rain?
Do you have a delivery obsession?
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Lots of Questions and Random Ramblings
I am 100% with you on that potato being sketchy. When I am picking out my potatoes I always pick normal looking ones! I once went for a big one but it took FOREVER to cook and no one has time to wait like 2 hours for a potato to bake!
Seriously! I don’t even know if I would be able to cut it open to make it cook faster!
Ugh…that potato. So weird and creepy! I would walk in the rain–we don’t get rain very often in Colorado so I actually enjoy it (just have to make sure to wear my contacts–a lot of times I just wear my glasses for workouts but not so much in the rain). I get deliveries all the time–only shopping = my life!
Oh yea I definitely wouldn’t want to wear my glasses in the rain! I usually wear contacts when working out anyway, but lately my allergies have kind of bothered them so Ive been wearing my glasses more.
That is like the spaghetti squash that I got that was so big that I got 5 meals out of it. WHAT IS THE POINT OF BEING SO LARGE. I have some old navy capris (the crazy colored ones) that I just adore as well. They were so cheap!
Old Navy is the best! I never go there but I really should- you never know what kind of good stuff you might find.
I’m always on a shoe hunt too for dress/work shoes. I’m so glad I found Mizunos to run in, so now the running shoe hunt is over at least!
I wish my shoe hunt could be over! I feel like I’m getting there…
I’ve noticed the SPs in the store have been giant lately too. I don’t want them either! I haven’t shopped much lately but oh my the teenager! There are shoes on the doorstep every freaking day lately. It’s got to stop. But they fit me too so…
My parents are lucky there was no online shopping when I was growing up! I was never big on going to the mall, but Im sure I would have loved ordering stuff online.
i can handle running in the rain when it’s a light rain but I got caught the other morning in more of a heavy rain so I boltedfor my house! lol. I wouldn’t like to walk in the rain at all. running I can handle but not walking.
Heavy rain is no good for running! Or walking! Also, I would rather it start raining after I am already out running. (I hate starting my run in the rain)
Isn’t is perfect when you find a really good pair of capris or leggings? I would live in leggings or capris if I could 🙂 Umm…that sweet potato kind of scared the crap out of me too – I don;t blame you for not using it. Hopefully Amazon can give you some kind of credit or replacement. How do you like Amazon Fresh?
In general I really like it! Sometimes they are out of certain products which is annoying, but at least if we go to Target or the grocery store its only for a few things.
I have different capri pants for running and yoga too. Then there are ones I just wear around town. I wondered how that amazon fresh service was. Those potatoes do look really large!
We are usually really happy with Amazon fresh! Every once in awhile something weird like this will happen, but most of the time its good.
The sweet potatoes at Whole Food have been huge too. And they are organic, which is kind of odd.
I get SI pain from yoga too–usually when we do reclining twists. It’s not enough to keep me away tho. I just adjust my pose.
Hm that is weird about the organic sweet potatoes. I always thought organic ones were much smaller.
With the SI, it doesn’t bother me in class, only later on, so Im not sure which poses irritate it. But Im guesting twists could be one of the culprits.
I fell in love with VS capris after I had to buy some on a business trip when my flight home got canceled – they doubled as PJ’s and an outfit to wear home the next day. I runfess that I might wear the same outfit all weekend — possibly changing if we go out to dinner.
Isn’t is great when you find something you really like by accident like that?
No rain. I can’t. I don’t know what it is but the thought of running in the rain makes my skin crawl.
Haha, it’s definitely not for everyone! I don’t mind a light rain if Im already out running. Its hard to step out the door and start running in the rain.
I’m sad to hear that yoga isn’t going how you hoped. That’s a bummer! Maybe you will be able to figure something out.
I hope so! I used to take yoga classes all the time, so maybe it will just take a little while for my body to adjust.
I am the same with shoes and really anything from amazon! It’s so easy to just order freely and send it back it if doesn’t work. That sweet potato is huge! I think I could last a week on it haha
The free returns are so great. It makes sense because how will you know if they will fit or if you will like them util you try them on?
The weather’s crazy, and I have been looking at fitness centers in the area. It’s been raining this week and I don’t want to run in that. The only issue is I’m taking a break from running after my race next month, so do I sign up for a gym and still weight lift, or wait until I’m ready for cardio again?
Hmm thats a tough call. Maybe you could see if you could do a free trial or something?
My inlaws grow their own produce and the cucumbers that come out of their garden are the size of my femur and the width of my torso. I’m barely exaggerating. So maybe the size of the potato has nothing to do with chemicals/pesticides? Who knows?!?!
Hmm that is a good point! Maybe some are just really big and groceries stores just tend to not sell them (because no one would buy them)?
As long as they don’t get sweaty, that’s me too!! LOL! Yes… those sweet potatoes look very suspect…!!
Haha, no one has to know about the pants! And glad you agree on the sweet potato:)
That sweet potato looks like it’s from one of those vegetable growing competitions! I don’t think I could ever do the fully switch to a grocery service because I am weird about picking out my produce – I get super picky about size and texture. I don’t walk much in the rain! If it’s rainy (which it’s been for practically the whole year straight so far), I will only take the dogs on a 10-15 minute walk.
10-15 minutes is still a really decent walk, especially in the rain!
I’m fine with the leggings all week- we won’t tell! If they don’t smell funny, no worries! My hubby is always making a comment about boxes on the front porch like there is something wrong with that? Men…….
I know right! Last weekend Rob was telling someone in his family about all the deliveries…luckily she understood where I was coming from! I mean I return half the stuff anyway…
Hmmm you do kinda have to wonder about that sweet potato. I chuckled about all of your shoe deliveries – I’ve been putting lots of shoes in my shopping cart but haven’t ordered anything yet.
It’s so easy to just click “order” without even thinking twice about it!
I’m going with “buy organic” on that one. But, even then, I’ve gotten some organic monster sweet potatoes from Whole Foods before.
I don’t do yoga at a studio. Mostly because it’s expensive!
So I am with you on the organic, but 2 lbs of regular sweet potatoes is $1.99, organic is over $6. It’s hard to spend that much more but it’s probably worth it.
Eh… that’s a lot of dollars for a sweet potato…
Have you downloaded the EWG app for the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15? It shows you what produce to buy organic and what to buy conventional. I haven’t checked sweet potatoes but I’m guessing if you peel them you’ll probably be fine to get conventional.
That sweet potato is massive! I too have yoga leggings that I wear for running or just yoga etc. I just bought a pair at Costco tonight eeek!
Those are the best! I think everyone needs at least one pair of “perfect” leggings.
That sweet potato has some junk in the trunk! haha
That’s one way to put it!
I RUNfess I’ve been ordering running shirts lately and lots of them. And I don’t need them lol. I would love that big sweet potato! Yum!
I think we can always find a way to justify buying new running clothes!
Good luck with the shoe search1 What are you looking for? I am currently searching for a nice pair of shoes for works that are not heels, or ugly weird shoes, something for dresses and skirts. It’s too complicated. I know!
But monster size potatoes have so much more potato to it!!
Old Navy Capris are the comfiest!
Thats kind of what Im looking for too, but they need to be supportive!
I love Old Navy! I have had great luck with the gear I’ve gotten there, and the prices are great! That sweet potato is huge…I would have kept it LOL My favorite, easy, way to cook them is the pierce them a few times with a fork, and microwave.
Old Navy is great! I need to start going there more often for workout clothes.
I’m with you, as long as the bottoms don’t get sweaty then it doesn’t matter how many times you wear them. Most of us wash clothes too frequently anyway.
Exactly! Glad Im not the only one who feels that way.
Wow what a giant potato! Interested in hearing Amazons response to your request. They’re pretty good with customer service.
I would live in leggings if I can!
They have been great with customer service!
I have never seen a sweet potato that big, but a couple of years ago we planted some regular potatos (funny, since we are not big potato fans at our house) and we had some that were GIGANTIC. We gave them as gifts when people invited us over. Nothing says “thanks for having us over” like a gigantic potato, right?!
Haha! I would love it if someone brought over a giant potato (especially if I knew it was home grown)!
Nope, I would not go for a walk in the rain! Pretty much won’t go for a run in the rain either unless it’s a race and I have to (or meeting a friend and I didn’t take her out of it! Ha!).
I prefer not to run in the rain either, but sometimes its tough to avoid!
I will have to check out the Old Navy capris, there prices are so reasonable! I have different ones for running & yoga too & these sound great!!
I love Old Navy’s prices, and some of their clothes are so comfy!
Wowser! I’ve never seen a sweet potato that big!
Pretty crazy, right?
That was definitely a big sweet potato, lol! I’ve never used Amazon Fresh…we do a farm share through work and I can’t wait for that to start up…the produce usually is normal-sized, haha!
I absolutely adore yoga and wouldn’t have the motivation to do it if I wasn’t in a class. Hopefully you can find one that works for you and does more good than harm to your joints!
The farm share sounds really great!
I really do enjoy the yoga classes, but it can be tough to make it work with my schedule. And I agree, it would help if I could figure out how to make it not as stressful on my joints!
That sweet potato was crazy huge! Yes, organic may be the way to go!
I think you’re right!
Umm that is definitely not a normal sweet potato……organic ones aren’t usually smaller….
Pretty weird, right?!