In 2015 I set some running goals for myself for 2016. 2016 didn't start off to the best running year, seeing as I didn't run my first 5k until this past weekend but so far I am off to a better running year than I was last year. I have now participated in 1/2 the amount of races I participated in last year...a whopping 2 races!!
Like I said in my Weekend Recap, Timmy and I woke up early this past Saturday to run this 5K. I was a little worried about the weather the night before because it was calling for rain throughout the day, but when we woke up it was just misting which it did throughout the morning and the race. Luckily it was on the American Tobacco Trail and covered from trees so we didn't feel the mist at all.
Once we were checked into the race, we stretched and I kept telling Timmy how nervous I was. Since this was my first 5k of the year and the first one since September I was a little nervous because I was no where in the shape I have been in the past and it showed throughout the race.
When the race started we stayed in the back because I knew I wasn't going to be able to run the entire race, let alone probably even one whole mile (I know, sad...but I am working on it). We ran almost a mile before I had to start walking and then it became a run a little, walk a little type of 5K. My legs were jello and I was regretting ever signing up for the race. I really haven't been running that much lately and it showed. But we finished the race in under 40 minutes and I was proud I finished it.
I told Timmy that I wasn't going to sign up for another 5K until I could run majority of it without having to stop because Timmy is always my 5K partner and he can go run a 5K without ever running, myself on the other hand may need to start the couch to 5K program again.
Final Results
Watch Time: 39:31
Pace: 12:11
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3 comments :
You got through it and that's all that matters! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
Great job finishing it! You should be proud! :)
You should be proud of yourself for finishing it! Running is something I want to pick back up again- we can do this! -xx Leah || Chasing Texas
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