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I did it! I ran my first race since highschool-my first ever 5K! I recently blogged about this commitment, and though I dreaded every single time I had to run, I will admit that I always felt better after. Plus, I don't mind the fact that my legs and arms are starting to slim down!Last week I wasn't sure if I would be able to run. I've been healthy all year, but go figure, when I had plans I ended up being sick all last week. With a little rest, lots of o.j. and hot tea, and a few zinc tablets, I managed to be perky enough for the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis.
Rich ran the whole way with me. He could have easily finished much quicker, but he stayed with me. He had to slow me down a few times, so I wouldn't crash before the race end! I was focused, and I guess was clipping along a bit quickly a few times. Thank goodness I was determined to run the whole way, because it would have been SO EASY to quit that day. We were running in 45 mph winds, sometimes straight on. I never heard my official finish time. The wind was too loud! I know it was under 33 minutes. ... not fast....but my goal was completion! Mission accomplished. Next up, the Shamrock Shuffle 8K.
Nice look, huh? Sweaty hat head at the end of the race :)
9 comments:
CONGRATS! Now you are another one I am jealous of! I've got to get this running thing figured out!
Congratulations - what a wonderful achievement!
Congratulations!! You're on a roll now! Pretty soon you'll be running the Chicago Marathon!
Yeah yeah yeah for you! Doesn't it feel great to finish a race? I had my Jingle bell run last Sunday! Stick with it !
YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats! You are amazing. You go momma!
Way to go! I ran my first 5K this year as well. I ran a lot this year, something I've never been big into. I am hoping to start back up next year.
Congrats on this accomplishment! Running is such great exercise. I wish I would do it too!
You rock!! That is so great!!
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