I ran my first 5k yesterday!! :)
Did you read this post where I talked about letting go? Well.......I pushed through and now I have something to check off my bucket list.
Back when I wrote that post, I was super frustrated that my 5k training was going so poorly. My shin splints hurt......my feet hurt.......the intervals were kicking my ass.......yadda yadda yadda. At that time, I decided to switch from the "learning to run" team to the "power walkers". That was great for a few weeks. My foot actually started feeling better so I started running again. This time, though, I decided not to pressure myself. If I could run, I ran. If not, I walked.
Fast forward a few months......
Remember that Color Run 5k that I signed up for?
I ran it!!!
Jim has been so supportive throughout this process. He never complained about leaving at zero-dark-thirty yesterday to get downtown in time for check-in. He happily toted the camera around the 5k course to get pictures. I could not have done this without his help.
I'm so glad I signed up for the Color Run as my first race. It was a total blast! They had color stations set up every kilometer. As you ran through the station, volunteers would spray you with a colored powder. The idea was to stain the white race t-shirt. I definitely got some color! :)
I cannot describe the feeling of crossing the finish line. I started weeping!
Speaking of color.......my sweet husband didn't mind it one bit! He grabbed me and gave me a huge hug. His favorite Dallas Cowboys t-shirt will never be the same. :)
My running mates below...... Mary, Lori, Karey & Dylan.
After we got home from the race, I spent a lot of time in bed! :) My shins didn't hurt but it was super difficult to put weight on my right foot. Trust me......it was definitely worth it! What an awesome feeling of accomplishment.
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