Well I ran my first and probably last 5K this morning. Very unprepared (I signed up this morning and only decided to do it yesterday). I haven't walked 3 miles in a long time, much less tried to RUN it. My ability surprised me, it was my knees that gave out. That might have had something to do with the fact I didn't have running shoes on, I NEVER EVER EVER run at all for anything, and I am sure my running posture is horrific, since I was exhausted and just trying to finish. I am a sprinter though and so the last 200 yards or so was fun because I nailed it and passed 3 people...I haven't done that in a long time either though...I might hate life tomorrow but I am pretty proud of myself today. :)
Have a great day.
**Updated to add: I ran it in 31 minutes...about 6 1/2 minute laps...I ran the first 3K and then jogged/walked till close to the end then sprinted the last 200 yards. I was 98th finish total (not sure how many total runners) and 37th female. The first man finished 17 minutes. The first woman 24 minutes.
3 comments:
Good Job Courtney- - that is a good time!
We saw in the paper that Kara finshed 2nd place- - wow!! I knew she liked to run, but didn't realize she was so fast!
Too fun!!! I'm glad you had that experience. I agree w/ Marci...that is an amazing time! Especially considering that you haven't been training! So are you sore today?
I have been practicing for months and still cannot run that time. Way to go and don't stop. You will feel better next week! :) I just started running this year and I am addicted to races because it keeps me motivated in between so I just keep signing up for them. Way to go!
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