Monday, February 15, 2010

I'M IN!

Yep, that's right.  I got in to the Spring Lake 5.  OK, so it's probably not like getting in to some exclusive club, but I was worried & it is my first time running it, so sorry if I'm acting a bit too excited!

I ran the Hoboken Hot Chocolate 5k yesterday.  It was very cold, about 31 degrees along the Hudson River, maybe 34, but it wasn't too windy & the race was fun.  Of course the best part was the hot chocolate at the end!  I prefer that to drinking beer like with most post race parties.  I was a little nervous at first, but then I settled down & just told myself that I wasn't going to be the last finisher & that I could easily do this. My time wasn't that great, I think it was 31:52, so that's a little more than a 10 minute mile.  I can deal with that.  I really would have liked it to be under 30 minutes, but I am just going to have to keep working on that.  The course was a bit hilly towards the end, but I had to remind myself that's why I have these big thighs, so I can get up those hills & to the finish for some hot chocolate!



Yep, that's my race number.  I know I should have some fancy running clothes, but those pants are super comfy & lined.  I didn't want to wear my running tights, plus I couldn't find them.  Ha!  Also, if I had a little more outdoor running would have helped me a bit.  I should try to go out this week and get in a long run, but as I look outside I see even more snow falling.  Sigh.  At least I finished!  That's always my goal - finishing!  & here's proof!


Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day!  I did!

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