The 5K we ran went well for me! I had ran one last summer and was happy with the accomplishment of doing it and finishing but yet disappointed in myself. I thought I could have done so much better. SO...this one was for ME! I knew I had to start off slower and take it at MY pace. And I did.
Rick (hubby) and his sister ran on but I did my regular interval running style. Yes 5K's are faster than I am but yet I knew I would finish only if I ran MY WAY. I finished and I felt fantastic!
I am not a speed demon by any means however, I wanted to finish in 38 minutes. I had done some training and hoped that was realistic. I ran one last summer in 44 plus minutes...so that seemed realistic to me. I ran this years 5K in 30:56! I was thrilled with it. It isn't fast for some 'seasoned' runners and it isn't record breaking but IT WAS MY TIME!
I have goals and will work my way up...will I ever run a marathon? I hope so but if not maybe an 8 mile trail run...or a half-marathon...or maybe I will not ever run another race again...regardless I still love running! :)
Faith, Hope, & Love!
PS-Hubby and his sis only finished 2 minutes and a few seconds ahead of me! And they ran the entire way! I think I would be able to pass them in a trail run! LOL
