The Finish Line

I meant to go back to Saturday's post and continue on from there, but that is just way too much work for me this morning. I think I can confidently say that I am not a morning person. I wish I were, and if anyone out there can give me tips on how to be. They are welcome to share.

This is me on race day! Waiting at the 9 minute mile marker. I admit I was being optimistic. I have not managed to run a 9 minute mile yet. I thought that this would be as good a time as ever to push myself.

Plan:
1st Mile - Jog
2nd Mile - Jog
Remaining 1.1 Miles - Pound the Pavement as hard as I can, and I did.

Here are my results. #84, that's me. Not to shabby for my first race!

84 out of 1001 total runners. 

31 out of 709 for the women. 

7th out of 99 in my age group.

Official Time - Chip time 27.00.93 (new PR)

Splits
Mile 1 - 9.34
Mile 2 - 9.05
Mile 3 - 7.45
Mile .1 - 1.23

The overall race was great. It was 3.16 miles according to my ismoothrun app. They had a Gatorade, and water station at about mile 2. I was so motivated that I didn't stop. Which in retrospect was probably not a good idea, but next time I will make sure to hydrate up. Then at the end of the race they had more water and Gatorade, and fruit and pastries. I didn't grab anything, I was feeling a little nauseous at the end. I am sure that had to do with the fact that I power ran the last mile. I was in my head the whole time, saying you can do this. Your not REALLY tired. *laughs* I think that this race is only the start of more to come. I am so excited to do another. maybe the Zoom Zoom one on the 14th of this month. Hmmm?

Other than this race, I didn't do much the rest of the day. I have compression shortie socks that I threw on. I figured it couldn't help right. Can't wait to get a pair of the pro compression socks. I just can't afford them at this particular moment. I did fit in some cleaning on Sunday as well as a little cooking. Just trying to get ready for the week. It should be another busy one.

Race day here I come!

Race day is tomorrow! I have all my gear out and ready to go. I am excited and a little nervous. My mom was nice enough to pick up my packet yesterday with my T-shirt, bib, and final race day instructions. That helps a little with the nerves.

Hopefully it is not hard to muster up the energy to get up an go after the long day I had today. Brian and I went from my work yesterday to Livermore to watch Nessa's HS team play. The plan from there was to go home an get up the next morning and drive back to Livermore. But... Plans change constantly in this family. So the hubs took his expert Priceline skills and put them to work. We stayed in Livermore at the same hotel that the girls were in for 48 bucks. Not to shabby if you ask me. I admit it was nice not having to drive home, but a hotel with a 2 year old and no porta crib is torture. I never get quality sleep without a porta crib. I should just leave it in my car. Lesson learned.

Saturday's game went pretty well. They went 1-2. 1-5 for the whole tournament. Not great, but I think there are big things coming for this team. They just have to start meshing. I am super tired so I will have to fill everyone in on the rest of the days festivities tomorrow. Race day here I come!!!

Mud Run here I come!!!

Okay, so I have all the information for the mud run in Lathrop on April 6th. I have also found a running partner. Since I do have a two year old and 17 year old, my runs need to be scheduled. So we are starting with Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Begin with a mile and increase from there. I don't have a pedometer so tracking distance will be a problem, so the track will be our mileage tool. I am ready to go, so stoked. Mud run is in two weeks. My main goal will be to have fun, but I don't want to be last either. I can't wait to start, and my running buddy Shelly is just as excited. Any suggestions for a new runner? I have a pair of Nikes that I am hoping will be comfortable running shoes. We will soon see. The mud run is 5k, and I think that in two weeks I should be able to handle it. I am a very optimistic person. If you read 100 things about me you would have known that already. I am hoping that running will encourage me to eat better. Wish me luck....