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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Reasons I Love Fall

Fall is undesputably my favorite season.  To kick off the new season that has arrived (even though it felt like it arrived about a week ago), I thought I would let you know why I lurve it oh so much.  :)

Fall...How do I love thee?  Let me count thy ways....
  1. Cooler temps, for running and general life enjoyment.
  2. Hoodie and jeans weather = perfection.
  3. Shorts and a long sleeve running weather = perfection.
  4. Running through crunchy leaves.
  5. Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes.
  6. Starbucks pumpkin muffins with cream cheese frosting.  I literally die.
  7. Football season.  GO PACK GO!
  8. Football players.
  9. Mmmm football players...... :)
  10. Apple cider.
  11. Hot chocolate.
  12. Super cute scarfs.
  13. Gorgeous multi-colored leaves getting ready to fall off the trees.
This morning I had my first official run of "fall."  I had an easy peasy 4 on the schedule since it's race week!!!!  I stepped outside in shorts and a cut off and it was CHILLY.  And being chilly makes me happy. :)  I saw people out in pants and long sleeves (amateurs.... :p) but I still managed to work up a decent sweat regardless.  One thing you won't see on my list of fall looooooooooves:  wind.  It kicked my booty today.  30 mph wind gusts?  Yup, this run goes in to the strength training category. :p

What do you love about fall?
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Awww yea! I love for all of those reasons too! I seriously was always ALWAYS a summer girl until I started running. Now I can't wait for fall. And last fall I had a stress fracture and was in a boot, so I am determined to enjoy this fall all the more!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    I might be the only person not-yet on board with this "Pumpkin Spice Latte" obsession...

    Cooler temps - faster paces!! Not counting the sub-zero effect you'll soon experience. ;)

    Race week commences!

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  3. SarahSeptember 7, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    i heart fall...

    football sunday= couch, pizza, beer.
    hoodies
    going to fenway park in october (but i wont be there this year:-( )
    hoodies
    uggs
    pumpkin coffee
    pumpkin candles
    hoodies
    soccer...though i dont play anymore it brings back awesome hs/college memories
    crisp weather
    pumpkinhead beer
    annnnd.... hoodies.

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  4. gmontalvo13September 7, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    ah, i love fall!
    love the cool mornings & football!

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  5. Evolving Through RunningSeptember 7, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Not sure about the Pumpkin lattes, but I do like a good Vanilla Chai Latte on a cool Fall morning. Can't bring myself to drink warm drinks in the Summer.
    Also looking forward to football season this year since I got talked into joining a Fantasy Football league. Even drafted one of your Packers (wide receiver - don't remember the name), so I'll be joining the Cheeseheads in cheering on your boys.

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  6. CarlySeptember 7, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    *drool* pumpkin spice latte is on my list for tomorrow. I love all the same reasons plus trips to the apple orchard and the smell of my chili.

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  7. JamieSeptember 7, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    love all those things! I only wish fall lasted longer than winter because I really don't like winter ;)

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  8. DwayneSeptember 8, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    This is my favorite season by FAR! Football, working outside, hunting, football.....LOVE IT.

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  9. bakerSeptember 8, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    whoa time out! its Fall up there already?!

    I love the new smells in the air.
    I love running in cooler temps
    BUT
    i hate biking as you have to bundle up more because of the wind.
    i love when the ice rink in Central Park opens up.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    LOVE fall. Had a pumpkin latte this weekend. It was oh so good. Enjoy your tapering before your race!
    --fall weather = speedy running always. yay!

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  11. JSeptember 8, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    I love fall too! The cooler weather is great but the dark mornings are not so much fun!

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  12. SusanSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Oh, I do love running in shorts and long sleeve shirts...thanks for reminding me! I like it when I pull the sleeves over my hands. :)

    Also, when packing up my stuff, I realized I have at least 20 sweatshirts...my dad told me I didn't need that many and I should give some away...not true!! I also have a bajillion tshirts/long sleeve cotton shirts that get me through winter running. Looooove them!

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  13. Evolving Through RunningSeptember 9, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Checked my Fantasy roster (as you can probably tell my lack of roster awareness is heavily tied to my lack of sobriety on draft day) and I've actually got two folks from the Pack. Greg Jennings and Mason Crosby. Based on your comment I'm feeling good about the Jennings selection. I figure if Rodgers is going to have the monster season everyone expects, I should probably have someone that he's throwing the ball to.

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  14. Glenn JonesSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Sigh. We get none of that change of seasons stuff here. Here we just get ready for brush fires. And heat....

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