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| Yes, I am totally wearing makeup. I knew I would want my picture at the finish line! |
Two years ago, I spent the day of the Tomato Art Fest at the hospital, embarking on a five-month sentence of bed rest.
This year, I ran my first 5k!
Yep, the girl who insisted on walking through the Presidential Physical Fitness Test in grade school is finally a runner. For about 5 years now I’ve thought about trying to run or walk a 5k, but I never got around to training or trying. This summer some of my MOMS Club friends decided to sign up for the Tomato 5k together, and I realized I finally had the motivation I needed!
When everyone started breezing past me at the beginning of the race, I felt discouraged and had to remind myself that my central goal was to finish; if I finished last, I would still accomplish my goal. I was really excited to find that I ran the race in about 36 minutes, which was faster that I had hoped!
I didn’t quite make my stretch goal of jogging the entire race. I took five or six much needed walk breaks, and I’m glad I did. I think that contributed to making the race a pleasant experience for me. Plus, jogging the entire race can be my goal for the NEXT race I enter!
I’m proud of you, Daughter!
My first 5K was 40something minutes. You did GREAT!!! “Next Race”??? Someone’s got the fever!!!
This is great, Christy! Remember when Jessica and I did the Tomato 5K 3 years ago? It’s fun. I walked the whole way, but it’s still a feeling you’ve accomplished something!! Glad you have the Moms’ Club. Must be fun.
Thanks, everybody! Aunt Irm, I DO remember when y’all did the 5K! That definitely was part of my inspiration.