Yesterday I ran my first 5K ever. Never having been a runner, I started on the "Couch to 5K" program about seven weeks ago. It was a really great program that kept me running, motivated, and without injuries. Since starting, I've run almost every other day at around 6:30 in the morning--and have felt great. I was really happy I signed up for the 5K over a month ago, because the idea of it looming also kept me motivated.
The race went well, although I did have to jump into some bushes (thankfully there were some!) and pee about a mile into it. I'm still flabbergasted that I did that, but it really was an emergency, and it seemed like everyone else was pretty focused on their own race to notice some crazy incontinent woman peeing in the bushes... Anyway, I finished in 32.10 minutes and placed 90th overall (putting me about in the middle of the pack). I was hoping to run in under 30 minutes, but now I have a goal for next time!
Here are some pictures of the run:
(Of note: Crazy waving woman on the right (286) is Adam's sister and one of my best friends, Jenn. She ran the race, too, and finished 8th overall out of the females. She rocks and I want to run just like her someday.)Me finishing the race:
Videos of both the start and finish:
Although not every moment was "fun", the whole experience was really, really fun--and fulfilling--and I can't wait to do another one!
The girls, Adam, and I also ran a 1K Fun Run about an hour after finishing the 5K, and I'll post a video of that later. Both girls (and Adam) ran the entire way--including the big, steep hill at the end--and I was really proud of all of them.
