I Can Do Hard Things

So, think back to about a week or more ago when I mentions I would be running a 5k. (If you even read that first post I had done in a really long time). Anyway, that 5k came today, and I actually did it. I'm so happy I did and it feels great to accomplish something so biggish for me. I ran slash walked all 3.1 miles (in case you were wondering like I was!). I can't believe that I pushed through to the end when there were so many times I could have stopped and given up.

Now time for the story:

(shortened a little of course)

Before it began, I was a little nervous I will admit. I mean this would be the farthest I had ever in well I guess my life. There really wasn't much time to stretch I wish I had done some at home which made it a little hard. The course was 5 times around Country Side park. They let the runners go first, there was also 1.5 mile walkers, and blew the horn promptly at 8. I was hoping I would be able to keep a pretty regular pace. I started off a little too fast for me to do that, and the park we ran at had sort of a rough terrain. There was one spot where the sprinklers were flooding the sidewalk so you had to run in the rock then you would still get muddy, but it did feel a little good on hot legs. Then of course there was hills and more rocks. When I say rocks I don't mean big boulders just gravel but not quite as small. Not too far into it, I had to start walking which I was hoping wouldn't happen. For the first 3 laps I mostly traded off between walking and running and was not making very good time. Those were the hardest to push through, and it didn't help that my ipod was on soft music making me want to sleep. Once I got to the 4th lap I got more energy and was more awake to run longer distances. I was happy I never got cramps but I did feel a little nauseous. Once I was on that last lap I was so happy to be done with it, and went as fast and hard as I could. It was such a good feeling to cross the finish line! I wasn't sure the exact time I got done, but I think it was around 45 min.Even with the sun beating down us I really didn't feel to gross and sweaty which was good because there was a lot of people there. The stake had also planned some games for little kids so we stayed and watched a little. Later in the day, after I showered, I pampered myself a bit! I curled my hair (which I love now that it is getting longer!) and did my nails. Then my mom and I went shopping and I bought a pillow which I have been waiting to go on sale at Target. The one by us was out so we had to go a little farther but I'm so glad I did. I'm sure you all have seen them around blog land everywhere. I'll have to take a picture of it sometime.

Well that is one goal that I have now completed. My next in that are is to run over the summer and do a 5k in under 30min. It will be another great challenge! Enjoy your weekend!

Kyndra