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I woke up this morning, stumbled around and drank water, ate half a bagel, and then my friend called and she was downstairs waiting for me. I hopped in the car, and we were off. Where? To a 7 mile road race along the Charles River. It wasn't a huge affair, but it wasn't small either. I'd guess about 500 people ran. Half were running a 5K and half a 7 miler, but we all started together.
I have only been training sporadically because of getting sick, getting shin splints, and then the heat. But you know what? I finished the race. I didn't walk. And I even had a time I'm not ashamed of. It took me 1 hour and 5 minutes. That's about 9 min 16 sec miles. If I had been seriously training, I might have hoped to shave about 5 minutes off that time. But given my lack of training, I am THRILLED!
Afterward, the two friends that ran with me and I went out for a big brunch. Mmm, there's nothing like eggs and home fries (and chocolate milk!) after a long run. It felt great!
I can't wait for Kevin to get home so I can tell him how well I did. :)
I have only been training sporadically because of getting sick, getting shin splints, and then the heat. But you know what? I finished the race. I didn't walk. And I even had a time I'm not ashamed of. It took me 1 hour and 5 minutes. That's about 9 min 16 sec miles. If I had been seriously training, I might have hoped to shave about 5 minutes off that time. But given my lack of training, I am THRILLED!
Afterward, the two friends that ran with me and I went out for a big brunch. Mmm, there's nothing like eggs and home fries (and chocolate milk!) after a long run. It felt great!
I can't wait for Kevin to get home so I can tell him how well I did. :)