This past month I have been starting to train for a few upcoming races this year. I talked my friend Rachel into doing all of the races with me this year so I now have a running/biking partner that lives right around the corner from me.
Today, we ran our first race…a 5K which was part of the Olathe Marathon. This was our break-in session for what’s to come over the next few months.
I am a jogger not a runner. I am a 10-11 minute mile girl. Damon challenged me to try to push myself a bit since after all it was a race. I pushed myself today and became a 9.5 minute mile girl for the day. I looked at my watch after the first mile to see that it had only taken me 9 minutes. That did it for me and I was on a mission. I thought I was going to throw up at the end, but I did it. They had the finish line at the top of a hill which didn’t make the end very easy to make up time at the end.
The coolest part other than the fact that it was 35 degrees outside was that they had chiropractors and massage therapists at the race. I got to have a free back adjustment and then a massage after the race for free! Well worth it for a little body torture.
So far here is the rest of our spring/summer schedule. :0) I ought to be knocked into shape by the end of the summer.
April 26 - 10K - we are still deciding between 2 of them
May 18 - Heritage Park Duathlon
June 7 - Hospital Hill 1/2 marathon
July 26 - Prairie Punisher Duathlon
I was just sent our “professional” picture that was taken today and added it above. The other girl is a girl from church that does most of the races with me.
