AuntieJan's Notizen, 17 Sep 11

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MY FIRST 5k

It was a spectacular morning, a beautiful sunrise and over a 1000 people in the race, and I didn't come in last!

Two of my fellow Nomads ran with me, they are experienced runners and they ran ahead, Steve went around again but Heather came and waited for me and then ran the last 1/4 mile with me to the finish line. 49 minutes, not bad for an old fat chick! Next year I will run as a slightly older (but still young at heart) and smaller chick with a better time! I did run 98% of the way, had to slow down to a fast walk twice for a minute or so to let my foot get happy again.

I got there early because I figured if I was going to do it, I may as well pack for the beach and I took a pic while I was waiting for my friends.

After the race they had muffins, cookies and fruit for us as well as water and gatorade. There were a handful of vendors there and I bought a T-Shirt from the Sea Turtle Conservation Society, who are the benefactors of today's race.

Went down to the beach and stayed for about an hour, long enough to swim and catch a few rays. Now I am home, and tired. LOL

I had just enough energy left to commemerate the occasion for posterity.

It was a good experience and now I will have to make myself a new challenge. I'll think about that tomorrow, said Scarlett.

Peace and hugs.

Diätkalender ansehen, 17 September 2011:

1801 kcal

Fett: 47,63g | Eiw: 127,45g | Kohlh: 168,07g. Frühstück: Kashi TLC Granola Bar, 1% Milk, coffee. Mittagessen: bread, London Broil, Elite Whey Protein, Almond Breeze Unsweetened Milk. Abendessen: Publix Italian Multigrain Bread, chicken breast. Snacks/Sonstiges: Guinness, celery stalk, Peanut Butter, bran muffin, orange. mehr...

3507 kcal

Bewegung: Laufen (Joggen) - 8 Km/h - 45 Minuten, Dehnen (Yoga) - 5 Minuten, Hausarbeit - 1 Stunde, Krafttraining (Mäßig) - 5 Minuten, Schlafen - 8 Stunden, Gehen/Walken (Sportlich) - 5,5 Km/h - 15 Minuten, Ruhen - 13 Stunden und 50 Minuten. mehr...

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Kommentare

I am so proud of you and you should be even more proud of yourself! I remember how excited I was when I completed my first 5k and you're inspiring to get back into it (I've been feeling down for the past couple of years and stopped...). You are an inspiration...keep up the great work ;)

17 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: SoLosingIt

Thanks SoLosingit, don't let anything stop you from doing things that you love and that are good for you! I don't think I'll ever be a true runner but than again a year ago I never would have seen me doing a 5k either. Get back into it, I'll be cheering for you!

17 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: AuntieJan

Beautiful! Love the pics. Congrats to you. You are an inspiration. This was a perfect post to read today.

17 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: petuniak

Awesome news! Sounds like you had a great time. Glad the foot/leg didn't act up too much. Love the pics. You look fabulous!

17 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: pkgardner

Thank you Petunia, I am so glad this was a good post for you to read, to me this is what it's all about, being able to share the small victories of our lives and support each other and cheer each other along the way! Have a great Sunday!

17 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: AuntieJan

Hi PK, the feets did me pretty good today, and thank you for your compliments on the photos! I'll catch up more with everyone after a good night's rest.

17 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: AuntieJan

Awesome job, congratulations on a job super well done.

18 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: LynndaMaree

Congratulations on your effort. You did great - like the part where you let us know that you didn't come in last!

18 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: BuffyBear

Fantastic Auntie...So proud of you and you weren't last...so glad your feet held out for ya...Love the pics and that smile of yours is awesome Have a wonderful rest filled day, your deserve it......Hugs......Bren

18 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: BHA

You look amazing in the pictures! And congratulations on completing the race! I knew you could do it! You were really ramped up for success! I can't wait to hear what your next challenge will be!

18 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: BrandyRelaxing

Well done, Auntie

18 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: Helewis

AWESOME! I am finding inspiration from your journey. As one old chick to another - Good JOB!

18 Sep 11 vom Mitglied: kclab

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave comments LynndaMaree, it means a lot and I am really happy to be able to share such an awesome experience! Take care!