Yes, I underestimated the sweet little "Turkey Trot" 5K. I've been "training" for it, but with potty training Ebay, having a 5-6 month old, etc., my training wasn't entirely consistent. Plus, I thought, 3.2 miles? No biggie! I ran, at most, 2 1/2 miles to train for this and thought with the adrenaline of race day, that I could get the rest out and it wouldn't be so hard! Oh man was I wrong! I got my rear kicked! We were in Chico (near Clark's parent's) for the 5K. We were about a third back in a crowd of 2600 people. The weather was a little crisp, perfect for running. I was there with Clark, Clark's brother (who is training for a half marathon) and my bro-in-law (who had ankle surgery a year ago and hasn't really run much since). We were excited, feeling good... and as soon as the count-down started, I got nervous! Then we were off! I was feeling pretty good in the beginning, and overheard a father tell his son, "that's one mile down!" I was thinking, "Wow! this is great, this will be easy!" Then it got tougher and harder, but I kept up my pace. I heard someone else yell something about half-way. "All right! This will be great! This ain't NOTHIN'!" I saw a big group of people ahead yelling words of encouragement and some flags up ahead... could it be? The finish line already! "Wow, I am in INCREDIBLE shape!" I thought to myself :). (not really.. I was getting pretty tired and was glad to be done). As I got closer and closer I heard the people yelling, "You're half-way there!! Great job! Keep going!" WHAT?! HALF-WAY????? Oh man, I was so tired because I was putting it all out there by then. That's what I get for listening to a Dad tell his kid an evil, evil lie!!
Well, I made it, only stopping a few times to catch my breath for literally a second. But I was really going s-l-o-w. Sweet Clark stayed with me the whole time b/c we wanted to do this together. He was so encouraging and patient with me, though towards the end I was saying, "just leave me! Go on, leave me here to die" Ha ha. Good times. I will never underestimate a 5K again! But I did it!
6 comments:
At least you DID it! I don't have such accomplishments on my "resume" of life. Good job!
Yay! You did it! I totally would have been right there running it with you! I've been such a slacker lately--it's always good to have a goal to motivate you. so, we'll be in Utah for christmas if you happen to be going up that way?
Next stop....marathon?!?!? Okay, just a half. :)
Well congrats on finishing. That's about how I felt with my triathlon only imagine 3 different races all in one! I think I will train for the next one. And yes I have one step-son. No other kids, at least not yet or for a while...;)
Way to go! I didn't know you were doing that. I don't think I could make it at all. I'm impressed, and laughing at the lying Dad. Hehe.
Oh man! Congratulations!
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