I ran in my first race since high school this weekend and it felt amazing. I'm excited to do another!
It was kind of a weird run. Originally it was a 5k but they partnered up with a relay marathon race as well so they changed it to 4.2 miles. On the actual race day they changed it again and we ended up running 4.8 miles!
Registration
Getting numbered. Felt very official! :-)
Erin and I before the race. We both started running again around the same time and she's the one who talked me into running this race even though we found out about it a week before!
Saipan-da even showed up!
And because I'm crazy Asian I made her take a picture with me and the Panda.
Right before the race began. We were both so nervous that we didn't sleep much the night before and the added distance scared me to death!
Go!
I ended up doing well for my goal. I ran the 2.4 miles to the turnaround point, drank a cup of water, caught my breath and ran the entire way back as well, even sprinting the last 500 yards or so. I felt like I was flying (minus the fact that I couldn't breathe). It was such a good feeling.
Tim was there with the kids waiting for me at the finish line and I was DRENCHED in sweat.
*Admittedly, I'm not the most photogenic person after all that running and sweating. Tim even verified (to my horror) that he could hear me breathing as I came down the finish line.
p.s. That guy behind me is incredible! He finished a mile and a half before me but came back to run the rest with his daughter. I was right behind him for about a half mile until he said, "I can see the finish line! Go!" And I went for it.
They awarded everyone who finished with a t-shirt. I was so proud of my XL t-shirt!
End result: 4.8 miles in 48:32
Average Pace: 9:30 minute mile
Fastest Pace: 3:20 minute mile
Next goal is to do a 10k! Wahoo!
1 comment:
MyLyn way to go on your race!! I loved the pictures. I left a bunch of magazines for you and Laura- make sure to get some from her!! :) Rachel
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