Another race and another personal best! Angela was coming in from Cali and wanted to run a 5k while she was here (mostly because I can run now) so Kelly, Angela and myself woke up early on a COLD September morning and went to Portsmouth to run in this race! Something I've noticed I don't like about some races, there is a mass start, which means there is no timing chip when you start the race just when you finish. Even more reason I need a runner's watch (MOM&DAD ARE YOU READING THIS??) But for now I use my Nike GPS on my Iphone to time myself. I'm glad I did as their time and my time were off. I will always choose my time! So off we go running! Remember when I said people who put hills at the end can kiss my ass? So can people who put them at the beginning!! I mean really let's be honest, hills suck and I'd like to do it with out them but begininning and the end are the worst.
Bad thing, my foot started to go numb when we were running, a sign I don't wear the right shoes. Freaking shoes cost me $100 and they were awesome the first time I wore them. I mean really! So I am going to go to a professional running store and get measured and fitted for shoes. Hell I am running 13.1 miles next year!
At the end I decided to push it and told Kelly we were going to race to the end. Somehow I got a second wind and felt the need to run like a bullet! We were laughing when we were finished since most people slow down at the end. Got our obligatory shirt and got our of dodge!
My friend Jonathan got married that day and I'm glad to see I could go from sweaty running to fancy wedding guest! Had a GREAT time and was so glad I got to run with Angela! I want to go to Cali and run out there too!!
Daily Mantra: From sneakers to heels, always stand tall!
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