A First for Me!

I did it! I ran my first 5K today! I went into the race expecting to run part of it, but not the whole thing. I haven't run 3 miles since my sophomore year of college. I'm not sure what my time was, it was about 33 minutes I think. Once I hit the 2 mile mark I thought about walking alot, but I kept playing scenarios in my mind. Like, it's not as impressive to say I only ran part of the 5K, or my kids are being held hostage at the finish line and I have to keep running to get them, or look at all these old people and kids running past you-don't you dare walk!:) I also kept thinking about Bible verses that talk about running the race. I really wanted to quit at the end and my asthma wasn't helping, but Nate came back after he finished and ran the last bit with me.

Which leads me to say, I need to mention my husband's accomplishments as well! This was Nate's first race in 10 years. He ran cross-country in high school, but hasn't had any races since then. He ran really well! I was impressed. We have been "training" for the 5K by running on the treadmill at the gym. We both agreed we forgot how hard it is to run outside! The 5K was a fundraiser for an agency called Lory's Place. It is a center for grieving children and their families, if they've had a loved one die or so forth. It is a really great place.

So that is our accomplishment for today! I am now going to eat whatever I want for the rest of the day.:)