So folks, without further ado, here is Rachael's race report:
OK, at the request of my dear
sister Sarah I am writing a race report on my very first running race (The
Jingle Bell 5k in Columbus, OH). I had never considered
running since having several knee surgeries as a teen. Then working
out all together went to the way side after having 2 little girls taking up all
my time. But, after watching Sarah at her Ironman I decided its time to stop
being lazy and push myself. I have missed working toward a goal and actually
participating in an athletic event. I think it has been at least
15+ yrs since my last gymnastics meet J
So I bit the bullet, registered
for a 5K and started the couch to 5K program.
The first few weeks sucked big time, I felt very out of shape and
discouraged. However, I kept plugging away with each workout. I kept thinking
how I am going to run 3 miles when 1 min seems like too much. Before I knew it I
was running for 30 min and it wasn’t so bad J
On Race morning I felt nervous,
like I had a gymnastics meet (I missed that feeling). When they said start I was just hoping my legs/knee would have a good day.
After the first ½ mile my right
foot decided to be numb for no reason and I was a little worried I would want to
walk. But I quickly got distracted watching everyone run by in their Christmas
costumes and wished I had dressed up more festive. Before I knew it I only had
another ½ mile to go.
To my surprise I actually finished (in a rather slow time
32 min) but I finished without walking. It was so much fun to hear people
cheering through the finish line! I am very happy I decided to try something
new and it feels good to have accomplished something. My goal was to just
finish, but soon after I just felt a little mad that I didn't go faster ( guess
I will have to sign up for another race!!!!) So looks like a 10K is
in my future in March! It is nice to be out doing something for myself again
J
Once again I am so proud of my sista and hope to run a race with her in 2013. Hint Hint - Cleveland RnR Half marathon Rachy :)
Happy Wednesday All
32 minutes is not slow! Great job!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first race, that is a great time!
ReplyDeletecongrats rach!
ReplyDeleteWay to go!
ReplyDelete32 minutes is great, that was about my first 5K time! I also did couch-to-5K and am now a marathoner, you can definitely improve!
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