So Dan, and I ran our first 5K this last weekend in Ogden. I have been running now for a while, but Dan just started running about 3 weeks ago, and decided to run it with me at the last minute! We saw Steve and Heidi Terry there, and they left us in the dust within seconds of the starting horn, but the good news is that we finished and we were not in last place, which was my original goal. My new goal is to beat this time now! Let me say that training in West Kaysville does not give you the right kind of hill training that I could have used...the hills on this run, were ginormous and never-ending, but coming down them was awesome! When Dan came through the finish line, he was huffing and puffing, and the first thing that he said to me was, "this doesn't ever make me want to do this again!" About 10 minutes later he was "that was so rewarding..I think I will do that again." His brother has been begging him to run the Memorial day 5K in Kaysville, for about 5 years, and this is the year that I think we will do it! However I being the crazy person that I am signed up to run the 10K on march 1st, and the 10 miler a couple of weeks after that...I think that I will go and run now!
10 comments:
Way to go! I have never run a 5k before. I'm proud of you!
Good job Heidi and Dan! I've never a run a race either. I would probably get so tired I would just lay down in the middle of the race and wait for someone to carry me off. You go!
I am so proud of you guys! I will be even more proud after the 10 miler. I think that is awesome. I want to run some of the 5ks this summer. I just need it to not be lower than 50 degrees outside. Your lungs are awesome! Mine can't handle the cold.
Congrats on your first race! I'm afraid you may become addicted. I overheard someone describe running as "It's like jabbing a fork in your thigh, and then feeling SO SO good when you pull it out." Sorta true, agree?
Kysha, that comment could not have been more on the money..in fact I went for a short 4 mile run today, and after the race on Saturday, my calf's were killing me, but I knew that I just had to finish and when I got home, I felt so good, I absolutley hate it while running but I love the high you get afterward...weird!
Hey, good job guys! I walk 10 feet and I'm huffin and puffin! -Matt
I am so proud of you!! Now I've gotta get my butt in gear so i can run one with you!!
Congrats to both of you for not only running and not coming in last, but making it to the finish line, which is further than I would have made it. Big props to you! I can't believe you signed up for all those other races. Way to go! You guys are in the zone now! I'd be happy to be the person that passes you a water bottle on the sidelines. :) Let me know if you need anyone to fill that position.
Way to go Heidi and Danny! That doesn't sound like a lot of fun to me!:)
You are awesome! I don't think I'll ever join a race but I'd love to come cheer you on! Good for you!
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