My Second 5K Run
This morning I ran the "Making Tracks for Celiacs." The race was surprisingly only my second competitive 5k since I began running almost 2 years ago. I was fairly happy with my time given that I did not do much in the way of preparing for it - I've been using most of my exercise time for bike training. I ran it in 27 mins flat, about an 8:40/mile pace. My first 5k was my first running race ever, and I ran it at a 12:40 pace. 33% improvement in two years! I don't think that will continue. 
The big surprise came later though, during the awards ceremony. They had medals and awards for first, second, and third both overall and for each age group. Well lo and behold I heard my name over the loudspeaker, first place in the 35-40 age group. I was shocked! I'm anxious to check the online results when they're posted to see how many people there were in my age group. I got a very cool medal, internal portion is on a swivel so you can rotate it to show the front or the back.
Now for a day of housework and watching racing. Oh, and basketball - game 7 Detroit/Cleveland!
Asta la bye-bye,
Nick
The big surprise came later though, during the awards ceremony. They had medals and awards for first, second, and third both overall and for each age group. Well lo and behold I heard my name over the loudspeaker, first place in the 35-40 age group. I was shocked! I'm anxious to check the online results when they're posted to see how many people there were in my age group. I got a very cool medal, internal portion is on a swivel so you can rotate it to show the front or the back.
Now for a day of housework and watching racing. Oh, and basketball - game 7 Detroit/Cleveland!
Asta la bye-bye,
Nick
WOO HOO!!! I said it before, and I'll say it again. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Posted by
Melissa |
4:19 PM
Thank you Melissa :-) The real congratulations go to the people that struggle with this disease everyday. I met some incredible people today, but young and old, with the condition and was moved by their strength. I also ran on Team Ryno which was in honor of Ryan Crooks who passed away from the disease. His parents spoke before the race started.
Posted by
Nick |
5:08 PM