Part of my getting back into shape routine has been running! Running has become a bit of an addiction for me. I actually love to do it and crave it when I haven't been able to go for a run (like at girl's camp!). My friend Drea got me back into running and then encouraged me to try some races. We are logging some 5k's and then hoping to do a half marathon in the fall. I have done 2, 5k races to date. Drea and I did a race yesterday (July 4th) at Robious Landing. It was put on by the Marine Corps League and proceeds benefited several military charities, one of which is the Wounded Warrior Project. It was a bit of a challenging trail course, to me. I loved it though! It was 5k, or 3.1 miles in length, through the very shaded woods, with a few slight hills and lots of sharp twists and turns. It felt a little longer than the advertised 3.1 miles!!
I was pleased that I finished....I always am! I finished 2nd for my age group with a time of 29:40. I wasn't pleased with the time. I really thought that i was going faster than my time shows. My first mile was 8:25....apparently I really slowed down after that! Actually it made me realize that while I am in better shape then I have been, I have got some more work to do!!! It would be so much easier to run faster if I was carrying about 30 pounds less!!! So to the gym I go.....bring it on Trainer Hoffman!
That's me, number 82!!! I look happy right now, huh? That's cuz its only the start!!
There I go, following the trail into the woods!!
I have made my 2nd loop on the trail and am heading toward the final stretch of the trail and then to the finish.I believe I was telling Tim and the kids, who were great cheerleaders by the way, that I was TIRED!
Crossing the finish line!!! Yeah I am done!!!!! I completed the Patriot 5k-yeah me!!!
My birthday flag from my talented mother inlaw, Karen! A patriotic flag, for a patriotic day!!!
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fun! You are doing such a great job! Keep up the good work!
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