My inspiration! Meagan and I after the race.
The total group that ran. These are some of Meag's friends that ran too.
Me coming to the finish. YEAH!!
Here is my story. Meagan was really the inspiration behind it all. She has been living with us now for about 4 months and she has invited me to go to the gym with her, run with her ect., but due to my crazy traveling schedule I haven't done it. So she brought home a paper for the primary childrens 5k run and we signed up together. I started running seriously 5 days before the race, and those of you who know me, know I have not done any exercising for a LOT of years (besides chasing kids and daily life). I did impress myself though, the first day of running I nearly gave up a mile into it, but then just kept going and ran 2.7 miles. I was shocked to say the least. So by the time the race came I could do 3 miles for sure. I was a little nervous because there were quite a few inclines throughout the course, but I managed, kept a good pace,and came to the finish at 32.29 minutes. I averaged a 9.3 minute mile, and the course ended up being 3.5 miles instead of 3 miles. I was happy that I was able to pull it off and I really had a great time. I just love Meagan and how much fun she is to have around. I am so happy to have such an awesome sis-in-law we have a great time together. Meagan took FIRST place in her age group 15-24, with a 27 minute run averaging a 7 minute mile. GOOD JOB Meag!
I will look forward to our next run on May 3, 2008, and who knows maybe, just MAYBE I will run a 1/2 marathon with Meags.
4 comments:
yeah for us shar! thanks for doing it with me. we will for sure have to do a half marathon one day! but thats still in the future. you did way good though, and i'm happy we did it together. Thanks! (isn't it silly that i'm writing you a message, and you are sitting right across the room from me, while were living in the same house!) ha ha, thats ok. love ya shar!
Goooo Shar! That's awesome. You ran fast too. I can't believe Meagan ran a seven minute mile. That is insane! You look so skinny!~
Whoa-what a woman! Good job Shar!
That's so cool Shar! I hate running, especially outside. I can handle a couple of miles on the treadmill at the gym but if I have some awesome music to listen to, but that's about it. I wish I was in better shape. Well, at least summer is coming and I get to run on the sand playing volleyball. But seriously congrats that's awesome you've done a 5K, I don't think I could last half of that.
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