Happy Friday! I’ll be in Philly by this afternoon and I’m psyched to get the Rock ‘n’ Roll Philly weekend started!
Today Iβm participating in the Friday Five link up with Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, Mar from Mar on the Run and Cynthia from You Signed Up For What?!
Since today’s topic is all about favorites, I thought I would share my five favorite things about Fall. This is by far my FAVORITE season of the year, which is awesome because it comes after my least favorite season of the year (death to Summer)!
Personal Records (PR) – I haven’t had a PR in a while, but all of my current PRs were in the Fall. After suffering through running in the summer heat, it’s easier to get a PR once the weather is bearable (no heat and humidity).
Cooler Weather – I’m one of those weirdos that hates warm weather. I’m most comfortable in a sweater, boots and a coat, hence why I live in Connecticut π I love when the weather changes and you can see the leaves changing – it’s so pretty to me.
Pumpkin Everything – Okay, I do think there is a limit to how many pumpkin items one person can consume, but I do have a few favorites. I love pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, etc. There are a few items I have seen in the supermarket, such as pumpkin spaghetti sauce, and that’s just gross!
Apples, Apples and more Apples – I love to go apple picking and I’m obsessed with every type of apple. One year I had so many apples that I was eating two a day, just to get rid of them!
Racing – I don’t sign up for a lot of races in the summer, so I really pile them on in the Fall. At last count, I have 10 races this Fall, and I couldn’t be happier about that!
Do you love Fall? If so, why?
Jess @ Jess Runs ATL says
I love your list! A lot of people are posting about fall today and it’s making me jealous…I want fall weather to get here NOW! (Death to summer!)
I agree with your list, and I can’t believe you have 10 races this fall! Good luck this weekend!!!!
kookyrunner says
We had such a gross summer so I think everyone is just SO ready for Fall weather at this point!
Thanks! I cannot believe I have 10 races either, considering I won’t really be “racing” any of them – it should be fun!
Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says
I love the warm weather but my PR ‘s have been in the fall as well.
I just bought 3 boxes of pumpkin flavor cereal at the store!
kookyrunner says
Ohh I need to look for the pumpkin flavored cereal!
Kimberly Hatting says
I’m one of the weirdos who LOVES summer LOL But I also enjoy the change of seasons…and look forward to my boots & sweater weather. And, YES to the pumpkin pie!!!
kookyrunner says
I am already dreaming about pumpkin pie!
Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudder says
Oh my gosh, my list of reasons to love fall is almost the same as yours! I love the cooler weather and I HATE summer- I’m one of those weirdos too. Most of my PR’s happen in spring because fall is still rather warm down here in Florida too, but it’s definitely better for racing! I have plenty of races coming up in the next few months, so I’m definitely looking forward to that!
kookyrunner says
Happy to hear that I’m not the only one going a little “race crazy” this Fall! π
Rachel says
100% agree on this list. BOOM! Fall. Love it. Winter is another story…
kookyrunner says
I’m actually okay with winter, as long as it doesn’t snow daily lol
Kristen says
I wrote about fall today too! It’s my favorite! I love the cooler temps and pretty leaves. I also used to hate summer until I moved to Alaska – we still get super hot days but they’re so rare AND there’s no humidity! Win!
kookyrunner says
No humidity is awesome!!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I like the cooler weather…the food…the apples..the crunchy leaves…
kookyrunner says
I agree – I love everything associated with Fall!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude says
Yes to all of these! Fall is my favorite season by far. And, wow 10 races!! Sounds like a great fall!
kookyrunner says
My Fall race season started today and its off to a great start!
courtney @ eat pray run dc says
Fall is my favorite season by far. Long sleeves and shorts running weather is my jam!
kookyrunner says
Same – I love the long sleeve shirts with the thumbholes π
Claudia Smith says
Can’t agree more with your list! I also love the cool weather in autumn. But the landscapes are great too. A wonderful scene with layers of leaves and breezes motivate me as a runner a lot!
Michael says
This reason is number one because it is my number one favorite thing about the fall. I donβt mind the intense heat and humidity we get here in Missouri, but by September Iβm ready for cool weather. π