I started off super fast and was keeping up well with Janae. Then around 2 miles I got a bad splinter in my right side, pain in my lower back and shoulder. I had to walk. During the entire last month of training, I never walked before the 3rd mile. I never got sick. I never got a splinter. Then the day of the big race it happened. It was a disappointment, to say the least. Next time I will not eat sausage 3 hours before the race. I know, I know, I'm an idiot. I've been told...
However, because I started so quickly and walked/ran the last mile, I still met my goal of 35:08. A success, yes. But, it is not my last race. My next goal will be 30 minutes (10 minute miles).
My friend wants me to train with her to do a "mini-triatholon" which will be a challenge for me. I have never been a good swimmer or biker. But, I am up for the challenge. Although, my next feat will be the Bisbee 1000 (running a 5K up and down stairs) which I am looking forward to in the Fall.
This picture is so goofy of me, I know. But it's the only one proof I have of me actually running the race. And, NO, I don't run with a perma-grin on my face. I smiled because I saw the camera. Next time I know to put on my "game face" because I just look like a nut with a smile. 
My Racing gals (and their kids...)
Janae, Janelle, Christy, me, Shandra, and Carol"The Hidden Valley Hotties"
11 comments:
Yay for You! That is awesome that you trained and were able to run the 5K! I am so impressed! You look great too! Just as you should for a day of running...and months of training for it!! Way to GO!
Way to go! What an accomplishment! That race going up and down stairs sounds intense! Good luck training for that!
Very impressive! I told Rich that I am now to the point where I am thinking about setting a goal to set a goal to run a race...it's a slow process for me.
Congrats!
Good job! What a great accomplishment!
way to go! That's awsome!
Ahhh, congratulations!!!! That is awesome, Kim!!
I'm so proud of you. Keep it up!!
Way to go Kim! I knew you'd catch the bug. I wish we lived closer to run together.
Good for you! That's fabulous!
My name is Jill. I hope this doesn't freak you out, but I love to find blogs that are interesting or ones I can relate to and I came across yours through a friend of a friend of a friend and so on! I live in Lehi Utah, but I am from Tucson! It was so heartwarming to see pics from Mt. Lemmon and Sabino Canyon. I practially lived at both those places for a long time but it's been a while since I have been back.
I also love running and I have gone back and forth training with my husband. I would love to finish a 5k or marathon! Congrats to you. I bet it felt awesome.
If you would like a look at my blog it's
http://jill03.blogspot.com
yeah us,, and we are the hidden valley hotties for sure!
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