I know what you're thinking--
I said I wasn't much of a runner...and I'm not.
Look again people, it was a 5K!
The contestants on the biggest loser can even run a 5K (and by the way, said thought crossed my mind many a time as I tried to motivate myself to continue running)
I signed up with 8 weeks to train, and began my "Couch to 5K training" which I changed to "Baby 8 months ago training"... I was sticking to the plan of running everyday--for about a week. Then I fizzed. Crashed and burned. Got lazy, and didn't enjoy feeling like a fat lard galloping down the street.
(ok that last one was a little over exaggerated, but you get the point)
So, the week of the race, Ryan asked me if we were still going to run in it. Crapola. I had signed us up and paid the fee...so we decided to do it.
Little did we know that the leisurely 5K was a trail run! In a mountainous area, fully equipped with lots and lots of hills. Great.
But, I finished! And I actually enjoyed myself. I may not be a runner, but I think I could do another 5K :)
Hooray! You know, when I was growing up I never thought I was a runner. I HATED the mile run in PE and I was super slow. Then I started running a mile a night in college to avoid the freshman 15. And I found taht I liked it...and the more I ran, the more I thought I could run. Then I did a marathon. So you never know...you might just grow to love running!
ReplyDeleteYou weren't even last! hehe I would be last.
ReplyDeleteso glad you had fun! We will have to do one together soon!
ReplyDeleteGood Job April! That is so great! My goal is to do a 5k next spring after I have the baby!
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