You may remember this thread.
So I’d like to personally extend my thanks to Contrary for suggesting the C25K Running Program. It’s amazing, and I’ve become a total addict. I’ve lost somewhere in the neighborhood of 7-10 lbs since I started just a couple of months ago, and my heart couldn’t be happier.
Today was my first race ever, the Tortoise and the Hare 5K. For the curious among you, I played the role of the Tortoise. My goal was to run the whole way through and also to not finish last.
Well, I achieved both of those goals. We got passed by an old man wheezing from asthma, a lady twice my size, and several small children, but damn it, we did NOT come in last!
Actually, I’m on top of the world. What looks like a slow finishing time – 42:05 – is not slow at all you see, because I just beat my personal PR for pace, at any distance EVER, by two minutes.
Seriously, I was booking! For me, I mean.
4th of July is my favorite holiday of all time, and now I have even more reason to love it. It’s a beautiful day and I can do anything at all I want without feeling lazy because I got up at 6 in the freaking morning to run 3.1 miles and I ENJOYED it so eat that, suckers!!!
Oh yeah, and did I mention the free t-shirt? My life rocks so hard.
Here are some pictures to prove I actually did this:
Ok thank you for letting me share. I hope you all enjoy your 4th of July!
