I started "running" about a year ago. My friend Laura had been running and I decided to try the "Couch to 5k" to both lose weight and get healthier. I started the program last year around Memorial Day and my goal was to runa local 5k for my birthday at the end of August. I made it, and ran the 5k with a time of 41:something. I was happy with that. :) I ran another 5k at the end of October and had a time of 38:something.
Sometime later I decided to try something crazy. Try to run Dam to Dam. A 20k. Crazy. I bit off a little more than I could chew, but I finished and they gave me a medal! (They actually gave us 4 medals when they saw how many kids came to cheer for me :)
My final time ended up being 2:33:something which was slower than I practiced and slower than I wanted. I'm already planning to give it another go next year with Joel's sister Emily. I can't wait!
After the race:
A picture of me with my "coach," Laura :)
My big regret is that I didn't get a picture of my cheering section! I think I had the most fans of anyone!! Thank you guys all so much for coming down to DSM and for encouraging me! I needed you and I'm so grateful for all your love and encouragement :)
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I think this was a huge accomplishment!! Way to go!
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