Am I getting old (shut up), or is time flying by at warp speed? It’s already the last Friday of the month, and that means it’s time once again to enter the runfessional! I’m linking up with Marcia’s Healthy Slice for another Runfessions session!
I have to runfess, I’m still a little irked with Lululemon for the whole bait-and-switch Strava challenge. True, they didn’t specifically promise anything, but they did set a little bit of a precedent last year, and then dropped a few teasers that they had a surprise in store (the key word, as it turns out, was IN store) for those of us who would complete the challenge this year. Surprise! There was no prize. And honestly, that would have been completely fine. But what they did do was give anyone who completed the challenge (either 40K or 80K) a coupon code for 25% off of a regularly-priced item in their store. Really? First and foremost, kudos to anyone who completed the challenge, regardless of the distance, but shouldn’t there have been a differentiation in ‘prizes’ between the two groups? And 25% off of a regularly-priced item does nothing for me, thank you very much, and it seems it didn’t do much for a lot of other people either. Well, I take that back. It actually did plenty–it pissed off a lot of customers. Way to go, Lulu #shameonlulu.
I previously posted some goals for the first quarter of this year, one of which is to lose 10 pounds. Ten pounds in three months? Easy peasy, right? I have to runfess I’ve actually gained 4 pounds since writing that post. What’s up with that? I’m not ready to blame it on chalk it up to hormones at this point, but I have tightened up my diet, cut out the beer, and made my way down to the home gym a few times. So what gives? Grrrrr.
I runfess I’ve got a bad case of the FOMO going on right now. It’s that time of year where runners are announcing their race calendars and brands are opening up their Ambassador applications. I want to run all the races, rep all the brands, and do all the things! That’s not asking for much, is it? So far I’m signed up for two half marathons (Naperville Women’s Half and Destination Races Wine Country Napa to Sonoma Half) and three marathons (Grandma’s, Berlin, and Chicago) this year, and I have my eye on a few other small races throughout the year. I swear, every time I see a fellow blogger post that she has signed up for a race, I want to join in! And don’t get me started on the Ambassador programs. I’m spying a few whose products I use and love anyway, so why not share the love?! Stay tuned…
I must runfess, I have the best I-still-don’t-know-what-to-call-her-in-law ever! My daughter-in-law’s mom is so sweet and thoughtful! She posts a fun “Happy Friday Night Cocktail Napkin” photo on Facebook and Instagram every week, and the messages on the napkins she posts are a riot (think @womenwholovewine type of humor)! I mentioned I loved her new “Dilly Dilly” ornament this year (yes, we’ve jumped on that train), and these fun cocktail napkins just arrived in the mail! Dilly Dilly!
Last, I runfess that my procrastinating ways have once again caught up with me. I’ve spent the last three days sitting at my computer trying to catch up with work and I have barely made a dent. There are just too many distractions in my way. Oh, wait! Is that another race signup I see?
I’m also linking up with Fairytales and Fitness and Running on Happy for the Friday Five.
How has your month been? Do you have anything good to runfess? Are you signed up for any of the same races? And what do I call my daughter-in-law’s mom? She’s not my sister-in-law, though she would be an amazing sister! Are we monsters-in-law? Partners in crime? Do you love, or are you annoyed by the whole Dilly Dilly craze?
Yeah I think that lululemon definitely lost some customers with their 4080 challenge. If they do it next year, I hope that they change some things, that’s for sure.
I’ve also been procrastinating this week, but mainly because I’m lacking energy!
I have to admit, I’ve been a bit of a slug since the challenge. I’m just so done with the ice cold temperatures!
I’m the same!!! I just love the whole idea of racing but I’m trying to hold back this year and focus on my first Half Marathon. But I just want to sign up for every race I see! Lol.
I think we all feel that way! Looking forward to following your journey to your first half!
Lots of people aren’t too happy with Lulu!!! Though I signed up, I didn’t managed to do the challenge during the COLDEST week’s of January – thank goodness!
So you were the smart one! I did brave the cold, so even though there was no real prize, at least it got me moving!
I think I’ve been asleep at the wheel, because the Dilly Dilly thing has zero meaning to me LOL You’ll love Grandma’s! It’s so beautiful and the crowd support is fantastic 😉
Haha I probably wouldn’t know a thing about Dilly Dilly if it wasn’t for my son. It’s in a Bud Light commercial and has gone viral. I’m sure there will be more of it around the Super Bowl.
I was just reading a post earlier that they were bummed about that Lululemon challenge. I am glad I didn’t sign up for that one.
Yeah, it was a big fail. Lesson learned.
Are you IN for Berlin? Or have they yet to announce who made it through the lottery? In any case, holler if you want hotel recs or anything else. Yay!
Yes, I am IN! We found out at the end of November. And I definitely want to hit you up for all of your recommendations! I went back and read all of your posts and it sounds like it was such an amazing trip!
I runfess that you just gave me fomo but telling me you’re running Grandma’s! Every time I get an email about a price increase I get a little tear in my eye. Best race ever. <3
I’m excited about Grandma’s! My son and I registered on the final day where you can still get the zip-up fleece.
Don’t worry abt the pounds. It will take it’s time to fall off. Just focus on the things you are focusing on and you will finally see results even if it is inches not pounds.
Thanks. I know that’s true, but how aggravating to see those numbers!
I am constantly battling FOMO. I’m on a slippery slope with it right now with all these fitness certifications and educational opportunities. But I know that saying “no” is sometimes a good thing.
I think it’s a women thing–we just want to do it all!
It sounds like Lulu really blew it!
You’ve got some great races lined up – I want to do the Napa to Sonoma race one of these years. Wine and running – perfect combo 😉
Napa to Sonoma is such a beautiful race. I also did their Santa Barbara race. My hope is to get the whole series done.
I love the Dilly Dilly thing. So clever!
I too want to run all the races but my body has different ideas…
I think whoever came up with Dilly Dilly better have gotten a pretty big bonus this year. It’s everywhere!
I”m having race FOMO too – we can’t do it all!
Good to know I’m not alone!
You’ve got some epic marathons on tap this year! I’m not sure you’re allowed to have FOMO. I love clever cocktail napkins, but I’m not sure I’m ready for dilly dilly 😉
Haha I suppose you are right. But I’m not getting any younger and I feel like I need to get them all in!
Weight gain when doing all the right things is so frustrating—sometimes I have to guess our bodies are just doing what they need to do!
It’s definitely frustrating! I think I just need to pitch my scale.
I would be very annoyed at that Lululemon thing. But… I don’t like them anyway. For them I’m too “fat” so I don’t even bother. Overpriced stuff anyway. hmmmph.
talk about FOMO – I entered the lottery for Berlin and didn’t get in. AND… I want to do Chicago but next year is better timing… I have a lot of FOMO here. I’m signed up for exactly 2 races right now. So unlike me. But yeah, I didn’t get into Berlin so I’m kind of like … what do I do now?
NO IDEA what Dilly Dilly is by the way!!
I was truly surprised when I got into Berlin! I’m legacy with Chicago, which is just 3 weeks later. Not ideal to do both so close together, but I don’t want to miss Chicago! Dilly Dilly!
It’s annoying that the prize was a discount to the store. I can totally understand why people were put out by that. I don’t think I’ll be using my code for anything, and I imagine there will be a drop off in participants next year.
I have a few races i mind for later in the year. None of the same ones, but there are always so many great races out there.
I can’t wait to see which races you have coming up!
FOMO can definitely get you if you aren’t careful. When you get excited about what somebody else has posted about try to take a step and ask yourself if its a race or program that you’re truly interested in.
That’s for sure. I was really starting to look at the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati. I have friends who live there, but it’s also the 20th anniversary race, which I thought would be pretty cool. I just heard they are sold out. That might not be a bad thing.
I think LuLu should’ve given at least a 50% discount! AT least it would have motivated folks to purchase a piece of clothing. MY guess is not many folks used the 25% off.
I am struggling with the hormonal menopause weight gain issue myself. It is so hard.
50% would have been great. As for 25%? No thanks. I didn’t even look. I hear you on the hormones. I’m 56 it it ain’t so good!
I did the challenge but was also irked about the prize. On the positive side, I was glad it got me outside. But there were some days in which I questioned why the heck I was running outside in the very cold weather.
I will say, if it weren’t for the challenge, I wouldn’t have gotten half those miles in. So at least there’s that!
I have heard a lot of people fired up about the Lulu challenge. Pretty cruddy of them to not really offer a prize.
The Dilly Dilly thing cracks me up. I have had to explain it to my poor hubby a few times.
Looks like you have some great races on the books for the year!
I swear, Dilly Dilly is everywhere! As my son said–So simple, So stupid, So catchy. Marketing brilliance!
I hope you’ll achieve your goals and shed those ten pounds as soon as possible! 🙂
Thanks! It’s been slow-going, but I will get there!