Mission Accomplished

I did it!  I ran my first 5k!  I was so excited when I crossed that finish line with Aunt Mo because this had been something on my to-do list for awhile.  Honestly, though, the thought of running a race terrified me.  I don't consider myself a runner and although I knew I wouldn't be a top placer (and have no desire to be), I still expected a lot of myself to at least run it all.  I'm proud to say we ran all but around 6 minutes of it.  Aunt Mo helped me cross the finish line because I was pretty tired after the last hill.  I kept praying to God and asking Him to please keep my feet moving.  It reminded me of my Christian faith in so many ways.  I feel like I'm at a point with my kids where I'm constantly praying to stay one step ahead of them.  Just one!  I need that wisdom.

I now see why running is addictive.  It was like nothing I had ever experienced.  I know it's  just a 5k, but it's a start.  Once I complete more of those, I'll add the 10k.  Aunt Mo and I are trying to find a fun place to run a half marathon at some point.  A small fact on Aunt Mo---she used to run cross-country, so she's a great person for me to run with.  I hope I didn't slow her down too much!

I don't have any pictures, sadly, because Daddy T didn't get there in time because of Baby M's nap and the hitting construction.  That's okay, though.  I insisted that he has to take a picture of me at the New Year's Eve race that is in the hilly city.  Not so sure how I will do with these 4 miles, complete with hills, but I know I will do my best and keep training.  Have I mentioned how fun it is and how proud I am that I accomplished my goal?! 

I have several races in mind to run, so hopefully all goes well and I'll get to do those.  I'd love to do one a month, but we'll see if I can.  I actually LOVE running in the winter.  It's a little harder when it's cold and windy, but the running gear they have is quite impressive and I love running in it. 

So...that's my race summary.  Expect another one on New Year's Eve!