Yesterday I did my first 5k since 2009. I haven't been walking or running or anything so my expectations were pretty low but I was excited to do it (and get a medal!).
The start of the race I thought I was doing pretty well. I ran the first quarter to half a mile of the course. This was actually my biggest mistake. I totally overdid myself at this point and had a hard time catching my breath and getting a good pace. BUT I was proud of my self for continuing to try to run a little bit of each song that came on my ipod. In the past, I might have just thrown in the towel and walked the whole thing.
I think I ran a mile or so of the whole thing and I definitely ran the last quarter mile since that's where all the people start really cheering you on. I made it to the finish and got my medal so I was happy. :) My official time was 50 mins 53 secs.
My husband, D, did the half marathon. It was his fifth and he finished with a time of 2:38:31. This is his worse time but I think he has run a total of three times since Thanksgiving. So he is pretty awesome :)
Next 5k may be the end of February and I plan to improve my time!
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