Last month I ran my first 5K. My sister's sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha, was hosting one in early November to support their philanthropy, the Special Olympics. I run on a pretty regular basis anyway, but had never ventured out and done a race before. When she asked me if I wanted to do it I thought, "NO WAY." She talked me into it though and I made it through (and for a great cause too)!
Check out my racing gear! It was sort of chilly that day, so I ended up wearing an earwarmer and some gloves too. Unfortunately I'm a dweeb that forgot to take a picture the day of. I'll remember that next time!
The first mile was cake - my sister was at the first mile marker and when I saw her I thought, "this isn't so bad." By the time I got to the second mile marker I was hurting, but by the time I saw the finish line I knew the pain would be worth it!
I crossed the finish line at 29:20 - not too shabby for having not prepared hardly at all!! When it starts warming up I plan to run another, and do it in less time! Maybe I can talk Evan into going this time :)
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