After my first 5K on july 31st my friend and colleague suggested the Dempsey Challenge 5K for my next race. I committed to raise the necessary $150, and even exceeded that by raising $250! (Thank you to all of my relatives that are cheering me on!!)
Two whole months have elapsed and now it is the eve of the big race. I am so excited! I didn't get to train exactly the way that I wanted to train because a silly thing like having to go back to teaching got in the way! (hahaha.) Regardless, I am going to go out there, and run my race. I am not setting a time goal for the race. My goal is to run the entire race course. And-- if things happen and I am not able to because of elevation, or anything else that happens, I am still going to celebrate the improvements that I have made. After all, I didn't run at all before May 24th! It IS amazing what I have accomplished!
Oh-- and in case you were wondering, no, the scale and I are still not getting along, BUT my clothes and I are. :)
Well, the episode of Fame, Season 2, that I am watching on Netlix is almost over, and my head is drooping. The rain is falling, and I am grateful that it will help me to sleep tonight! The forecast tomorrow is beautiful and cool -- perfect for funning! I love the fall in Maine!
In the summer of 2010, shortly after my second son was born, I took to the roads using the Couch to 5K program. I loved it. I was feeling strong, and improving all the time. And then? Winter happened. What is happening now is the fight to reclaim the endurance and fitness that I lost in the worst winter (weather wise) that I can remember!!
Friday, October 1, 2010
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All the training is over.... RACE TIME!
2010-10-01T20:37:00-04:00
Meredith
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