This Saturday was a first for me. Something I have wanted to do for a while. I ran my first 5K. If I had to do it over again, I wouldn’t do it in the summer because as you can imagine, it was hot. But I knew some other people who were participating, and I just went into it knowing I was going to sweat–ALOT.
I brought my own cheering section with me. There was something very sweet about my little family getting up early and driving across town to come watch me run. I don’t know why really…maybe because this was something I was doing for me, and me alone, and they supported it. As I passed them on the corner, Ken with his camera and Edie waving her arms, I was filled with love for them. I am so blessed to have these precious people in my life. So often I take them for granted because so much of my time is spent taking care of them. Saturday served as good reminder that they take care of me too.
Anyway, here are some pictures from the race:
So I will remember my time in case I want to run another, I finished the race in 33:23…and I only swallowed one bug.
4 Responses:
Yay!!!! Good for you! I think that is the main reason I love running – it is something I do for me and only me! And I agree, I love seeing my family waiting for me at the finish line. By the way, you look GREAT!
Thanks Heather! I knew if anyone would appreciate this post, it would be you. Afterall, reading your blog has been my inspiration!
Lei! This is awesome and you look great! Very inspiring to me. Maybe I’ll get out there and run again.
Lei…
I am so proud of you, and you inspire me! Remember, I am going to start training and the next one you run, I walk but… we do it together!
Way to go Sis! Luv ya!
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