Well. I did it. I ran my first official 5K. I have done other 'races', but normally walked, or just ran when I could, or pushed a stroller, but this one was different. I had been training for the Nashville Half Marathon up until about a month ago but I decided it just wasn't going to happen this year.
However, 5K, I could do.
It was a last minute decision to actually get up to do it. But I had 2 motivators- 1- my mom was in charge of it, and 2- The Husband said I wouldn't. Well. If that's not enough right there to get you running, I don't know what is.
My mom has put countless hours into this race. She and Ronnie (my step dad) along with so many other wonderful volunteers were out there at the crack of dawn to set up and make this event perfect.
I started at the back of the group. I'm not trying to win, just finish. I walked once- at the water station. And. I finished with a pace of 11:29. I'd say that's pretty good for a beginner. I think somewhere close to 2500 people participated so finishing 375 ain't too shabby.
I WILL do the Half Marathon next year. I turn 30 in 2 weeks and want to do that in my 30th year. So there. I said I would, now I will. I've got over a year to prepare, so lets get with it!
