I ran my first 5K in over three years on Friday. I can't say that I've really been training. I've been trying to run consistantly over the last couple of months, but I haven't been consistant at all. I've been run/walking about 2 miles at least once or twice a week. That is it. Lame, I know - but I had to preface the rest of my entry with this info. Anyway...
Holy hell - it was long and I was tired. However, the only two things I wanted to accomplish were: 1) Not coming in last; and 2) finishing in under 35 minutes. I managed to accomplish both. I didn't come in last AND I finished in 34:49 (finish line clock time.) By my watch, I finished in 34:11. So, I feel very good about my race. The last mile starts out with an up hill grind - for about 1/2 mile. That was beyond HORRIBLE. I ran what I could and stopped to walk when I needed to. However, once I got to the top, it was all either downhill or flat from there so I decided to lengthen my stride and put an end to my misery. I just started running and focusing on the end. I managed to pass 14 people in that last 1/2 - I'm not kidding or exaggerating. I started hauling ass and passing people is what motivated me to just run. (Well at least I felt like I was hauling ass - Run Jenny Run!!) Today, I'm still really sore from the run. After the run, it took me until the next day (since it was a Friday evening run) to actually cool off! It was worth it (eventhough I wouldn't have said that WHILE I was running.)
So there you have it. I'm really glad that I did it. I think I'm hooked!!
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