Unfortunately the route wasn't all flat like it is when Angel and I run on our lunch breaks (2 miles). The ridiculous uphill portion about killed me, but I didn't stop. In fact, I was passing some of the people who had passed me in the beginning!
My sweet husband came to the finish line to cheer me on. He knew how excited I was to have a NUMBER so came to document me crossing the finish line. Silly to be excited about the number?- maybe, but he loves me anyway.
The event was timed, but unfortunately our times are not being posted with the photos that were taken by the event sponsors until this week. I think I finished in about 52 minutes- we'll see what the judges have to say. I'll update once I know.
I definitely want to continue participating in these great events. I can see how they can become addictive! I told Angel that I'd definitely consider a half marathon, but I first need to do a few more smaller runs and see how they go.
Here are a few pics Taylor took of our fabulous morning:
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| Almost to the finish line: I don't think I even saw Taylor yet |
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| Hi Honey! I'm EXHAUSTED! |
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| I stopped so suddenly I became dizzy and had to have an event staff rip off my tag for my time info! Haha I grabbed some water and went to see my hubby. The man behind me looks so funny! I know it's just a yawn, but it cracks me up! |
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| THEEEE Number! |
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| "Slow it down, start slowing it down..." the guide led Angel in |
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| I haven't a clue, but I thought this pic was funny- |
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| Me and my supportive husband |
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Thanks for coming to support me honey- You rock my socks |
On a side note, I went to the eye doctor after the run because I've had a terrible itch and nastiness going on in my left eye. The diagnosis? ALLERGIES! Never had allergies in my life and I've always been so proud to say so! Not anymore. I thought maybe after I had kids little things like that might change about me: hair color, allergies, acne (going away for once!) but no- NO kids and allergies. Is it a mid-twenties issue?! Ugh!! So my pictures from this morning really showed off my swollen eye balls-I couldn't believe how itchy they were. I was given some eye drops: so far they haven't helped, but maybe over time they will. LAME!
Well until my next run...
You're making me want to start running! Looks like you had so much fun...way to go.
ReplyDeleteOh, and 5 miles is a BIG deal to me too. If I tried that right now, it'd probably kill me.
PS: You guys are an adorable couple! :)
Awe thanks! I found another one I want to do at the beginning of June! Note to self: stretch a LOT more! I was surprised how after mile 2 I felt like I could go forever... But once I saw mile marker 4 my brain starting saying 'you're almost done...' which made me really start feeling it! Haha! But it was so fun... I recommend doing at least one to feel the self satisfaction that finishing gives you :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well with your precious new addition! She's a doll!