Well, didn't make a hot list this past week, so I guess I'll be cranking out a good one for Sunday.
Anywho, let's get down to business. Today, I accomplished something, and I'm damn proud of myself.
A few weeks ago at yoga I heard about the Snowflake Shuffle which raised money for TriCity Family Services. I hopped online Sunday night and registered to run the said 5k. I'd been running for a while and thought I could handle it. You have to understand, I have not been running long. I usually pop out about 2 miles... but I just wasn't sure if I could do it.
I woke up at 7am (5k was at 9) to stretch and whatnot and got very nervous. What if I don't run as fast as the others? What if I have to stop and walk? I've always been very competitive, and not with others, but with myself and my abilities. I didn't want to let myself down.
I got to the Shuffle at about 8:45 and was incredibly intimidated by the other runners. Many of them had Chicago Marathon jackets on (You get a jacket??) and generally appeared to be VERY hardcore.
When the gun went off at 9am, I started off well and set my pace. It was fantastic! All of my worry melted off and I thought about taking the race one step at a time. There were times when I felt like I couldn't run, but I pumped my arms and made it through those weak points. I finished the 5k in 33:53 - not the best time ever, but definitely okay for a first time 5k-er! But better yet, I proved to myself that I can do anything I set my mind too. This has indeed been a very empowering year.
My next goal? I'd like to do a 10k within the next 6 months... I'll let you know how that's going ;)
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My hub runs marathons, triathelons, so I know your time is very good for a first-timer...also how you paced yourself...I think you'll eventually run a marathon...however, warning: many women don't take care of their skin and suffer for it...lots and lots of cream and TONS of hydrating water/whatever...Good Luck!
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