Results of my last 5K

I was nervous. There was about 100 people there. Some looking like they run everyday, some looking like this was their first time. This was my second 5k. So, I remind myself I am not here to win, just to better my time.



We take off with the sound of the gun. We line up towards the back. I figure it's easier to overtake people than it is to hold your spot in the front. All of the people take off sprinting. The seasoned runners as well as the newbies. I know better, because kellydonut told me to hold back, set my pace in the beginning so I don't "blow my wad". I didn't want to blow my wad, too early, so I hang back.



We get about 2 blocks into it, the newbies are grabbing their sides and puffing for air. I check my heart rate. A nice 163, perfect. I am right where I want to be.



I start to enjoy people watching and just keep a steady pace. There is plenty of time to start passing. My son is hanging with me and looking good. He's got a big grin on his face.



I see a guy ahead of me who had a brain tumor last year. He's looking great. I pass him.



We take a turn and head down the highway. I feel good. Heartrate check shows 170. I hold back a little, we're only about half way through.



Here comes the water stand. Ok, now I know I am half done. I'm now able to find my zone. Nelly Furtado comes on my ipod. I know I'm looking good.



We enter the park entrance. Here comes the top finishers coming back through. I look behind me and don't see many people. I thought I passed more people than that. I panic a little and start to psyche myself to compete.



I see a cute young chick in a pink tank top and pick her out. I will try to get around her. I do. My heart rate gets up to 174. Is it too early for that? I see a guy in a red shirt. He's going a good pace. I set in right behind him. My heart rate is steady.



We pull out of the park, end of mile 2. Ok, that's only 4 laps. I settle in behind red shirt guy for a while. I pull up beside him. I run through puke.



Here are my son's friends at the water stand. They cheer for me. I wave. I found new energy. I think of Jillian Michaels on 30 day shred. She says, "Right when things start to get uncomfortable, that's when it matters most." "This is where you finish strong". End of mile 3, arrow shows that finish line.



I'm neck and neck with red shirt guy. I speed up, he speeds up, I speed up, he speeds up. We're neck and neck into the chute. I see some people I know. They cheer for me. I pour it on............................................













Red shirt pours it on and my legs could not keep up. He sneaks into the chute right before me. I see the clock 28:15!





We lined up for door prizes. They announce the winners per age group. 3rd place, ME!!!!!!!!



I can't believe it. My son hugs me and tells me he's proud of me. Those words were better than any medal.



On to training for my first 10k.