Kelley asked me if I would run in the 5k with her as practice for the half marathon coming up in October. Since I have never run a 5k or been in an official race since High school, I agreed. Even though I ran 4 miles last Saturday, I was really nervous for it. My body does not like running...but I made it!
Official running buddies before the race...
After the finish with our hard earned medals!
I finished the 3.1 miles in 36:06 minutes...or about an 11'30'' mile pace. Not my fastest, but not bad considering half the course was uphill in the direct sun and my hip started hurting with almost a mile to go. It was a great experience and I am slightly more confident for the half now. Although I don't know why, because it is more than 4x's that long!! Gotta keep training...I am up to 5 miles tomorrow! Thanks for torturing inviting me, Kelley!!
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