I was up at 6AM, to get to registration before the rush {since I forgot about that last night.} and then ran out to get Ryan and my breakfast shake by 7AM. It was raining a bit this morning, that kinda sucked, but at least it wasn't hot!! We headed out at 8:30, which seemed like plenty of time since the race didn't even start until 9, but NO, we had to park about a mile away from race start!! That meant before I even started the 5K, I had to walk an entire 1K just to get to the race-before it started. {And, of course, take a last minute pee} At 8:50 we pinned our numbers on, went to the back of the line and we were off to the races, literally. We blew by a few old people, like it was nothing, but that's where the excitement ends... Was I nervous, yes, I won't lie, I was a bit nervous. Was it harder than I thought it would be, yes, and no! To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect. Some parts were easier, like, finishing, and knowing there were people watching the race. Some parts were harder, like, the hills, and not having my music working properly. Remember, the whole goal of this was to see what it was like to walk outside and to see how much work really needed to be done to prepare for the actual race I would HAVE to RUN on August 10th.
I did learn a few things...
Next time~ I will NOT work out the day before a race.
Next time~ I will NOT stay up until 1:30AM and get back up at 6AM. I will get more rest.
Next time~ I will NOT use any MP3 player, except my own, which has my playlist and works properly.
Before Next time~ I need to get faster, be more fit, and run outside {and uphill} more!!
My stats...
Time~49.07
Pace~15:49
Not horrible, considering that's about what I do on the treadmill, so it's acceptable for my first trip outside. My ideal, perfect time would be 10 minute miles, but what are the chances I can actually cut 5:49 off each mile... slim to none!!! So I will be happy with just RUNNING the entire event and living to tell about it!!! No more rock shows the night before running a 5K!!! AHHHH THAT's a BIG FAT LIE!!! If theres' a rock show, I'm there!!! I'd rather have poor times, than miss a good rock show!!!
Wanna see pics??? There aren't any from the actual race. Not even iPhone ones, cuz my daughter broke her phone and I've been letting her use mine. Which sucks, but I do need her to be safe, especially cuz she's out of town!! So, no Instagram feed for a few days either!!!
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| LOVE how the #tag has your age AND size on it!! NICE, huh!?!?! |
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| Got REALLY cool, actual running shirts~ not cheap t-shirts |
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| also got a bag full of goodies, including this glass which I'm calling my "trophy" and putting in my studio, probly fill it with paint brushes |
BEER TENT~FRIDAY NIGHT
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| Preparing a set list for rock show. |
So far a pretty good holiday weekend! Hope you are all enjoying yourselves too!!!
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