This morning I ran the Strawberry Stride 5K. It is a local run benefiting the high school and is held annually during the city's Strawberry Festival. I ran this 5K last year. It was only the second 5K I ran without walking, and last year it was HOT! My time was 41:36. (I know, I know, I'm dreadfully slow!) But I was very proud of myself for not giving in to walking, even though it was so hot.
Fast forward one year...I've done many more 5K's, a couple 4-milers, a 5-miler, 2 10K's, and 2 half marathons, and I've definitely improved. The weather was a lot cooler and partly cloudy. Last weekend I ran a 5K in the cold rain and PR'd with a time of 34:40. I didn't know if I could PR so soon again, but I thought I would try. I was on track after the first two miles, but started tiring out a little in mile 3. But I knew it would be close, and I didn't want to give up.
In the last quarter mile, I decided to kick it into high gear and give it all I had. And I am happy to report that it paid off and I finished in 34:20. Not a huge improvement over last week, but a PR is a PR, right?
In fact, the whole family (husband, 15 year-old-son, and 12 year-old-daughter) all PR'd as well. And, my husband won 1st place in his age group. A fabulous family running day!!
Here's a pic my husband snapped at the beginning of the race.
I was excited to be able to wear my Moms Run This Town Boston shirt!
There was no bib for this race - they handed you a numbered card when you finished to write your name on. Below is a picture of the race shirt. It was huge, so I just took a pic of the logo. I think it's time to start requesting smaller t-shirts!
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