1st 5K in 5 years

It’s been 5 years since I ran a 5K race, and at that race I also happened to be pregnant (with twins) and didn’t know it, yet.

My friend Dory, asked me to run this race about a month ago, but doubting myself I passed.  I said I couldn’t do it, I wasn’t ready.  Still too out of shape, chunky, and so not a runner.  I tell these things to myself people, I sound lovely don’t I?  Why am I always my hardest critic?

Then Dory asked me again, just last Saturday.  I must have been feeling in a better mood, and on the spur of the moment said yes!  After all, I generally run several times a week, 2 miles or so, and even pushing the boys in the stroller most times.  That has to account for something, right?

So, on Monday I decided to try the full 3.1 miles, and I did it, and my time wasn’t so bad either.  So that gave me the confidence that apparently I was lacking.  Race day was this morning and I felt good about it.

The race was located at a nearby lake, and over a dirt trail.  The course was nice, but already hot at only 7:30 in the morning.

As we hit the 2 mile mark I felt a little burst of energy.  Running with people keeps me going and striving for more.

When the finish line came into sight, I sprinted.

Looks like I am really moving here!  Oh gawd!

Through the finish line, though you can only see my ponytail!  I finished in 38.12 minutes.  I was pretty happy with that time.  I think the race 5 years ago was a 49 minute race that I ran/walked.

With some friends after the race.

Dory had mixed us a refreshing Advocare drink of Spark and Rehydrate.  Great for post workout and nutrient replenishment, and man was I soaked through with sweat.

I felt really great about myself for finishing and running the whole time.  It’s lovely to think how far I have come in just a few shorts months and also I know I will keep going and going!  Thanks Dory for the encouragement!!  You believed in me and now I do too!