I'll get my moaning over with early in the report. Whah! I really wanted to PR and to place (who doesn't right?!) I knew it would be hard to beat my 5k time from last year on this run (24:25) but I really thought I could, even if just by a few seconds. Last year I can in 4th, really wanted to pull out the 3rd this year. Well, it wasn't my race today. Came in 6 seconds slower than last year and 5th in my age division. Shoot! The hill in the 3rd mile killed me, I was keeping about 7:41 until the incline, then I slowed down to 8- something. Lesson learned is to not slack off so much on my mileage. March was a pretty low mileage month for me and I think this is the results. I guess I also have to start facing the reality that every run will NOT be a PR.
OK- now for the fun report...
This race was fun for the whole family (well, except maybe my hubby- who is always a good sport to get dragged to these races over & over). My kids did the 1k and they really had fun. They both ran strong & fast (Toby came in like 4th behind some older kids). Kids got some nice bouncy balls (like dodgeball size) and a medal. They were stoked!
Also fun today because two of my dear friends were running it- Sara & Andi. This was Andi's 1st race ever & Sara's 2nd. They both did great and looked strong coming across the finish. Lenae, a neighbor also ran it and did awesome. Another highlight for me today was finally meeting KIM! She is so cute, can't believe she's old enough to have a missionary, she looks so young & hip. We got to chat a bit at the start & finish- CONGRATS to her on her 2nd place win! Go Kim! Not too many gals from the blog, but did have a good representation of guys from the blog- Dave, Steve H., Dustin, Clyde, Wildbull, Tom (I'm sure I'm forgetting people)- all looking strong and finishing early in the 10k. Got to meet another Steve (not Hooper)from the blog today as well, but he was on crutches, so no run for him (wish him a fast recovery).
Anyway- fun day & run for a good cause. Here's some pics!
Kim & Me
Me, Sara & Andi
My kiddos after they finished the 1k (couldn't get my daughter to brush her hair at 6:45 this morning, pick your battles right?!)
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