Overall, I consider it a good race since it's pretty much my first 5k not pregnant and not pushing a jogging stroller. I was hoping to break 23 minutes, but 23:56 works and I learned a lot. (7:43 pace)
The best part of the race was my family. My parents are in town from Ohio and my dad decided to enter the 5k as a walker. After I finished, I ran back to walk in with him. However, I ended up jogging to keep up with his fast walk. And my dad took home the first place trophy for the male walkers!! It was a riot!
I also ran with my nine year old sister in the kid 400 yard dash. She got 2:08! It was a lot of fun to cheer her on.
My husband was so kind and followed Will around during both races.
About my race, I didn't warm up well. I only noticed when I started the race. My feet didn't feel right. In fact, it was like I didn't have feet--just stubs. I thought that maybe I tied my laces too loose. However, by the beginning of the third mile, my feet finally felt normal. Part of the reason was the temperature, 41 degrees. Again, I should have warmed up better. I know for next time to run at least a mile before my race.
I was the fourth women to finish. It was cool to recieve a trophy for finishing first in my division. And I am sure I'll break 23 minutes soon. | 