May Day 5k

Though I've been running for four years ( minus a pregnancy and csection recovery), I'd never participated in a race. I'd never expect to win but I was excited about the challenge it'd provide me with to always improve my time and pace.The only thing stopping me was my own anxiety about running alone. So when an old friend from high school invited me to run the May Day 5k, I jumped at the chance.

Race stats:
5k/3.1 miles
averaged pace: 9:47
Finish time: 30:22
Standings for my age range: 4th

It was a small race but it was so much fun. Franny was a sprinter who won lots of races through out high school so I was glad to even keep sight of her through out the race. She finished in 2nds place in our age group.

The race started just a few streets over so the route went through our subdivision. I couldn't help be smile and choke back tears when I neared Beth Ave and 4th street and saw Mike, the kids and my mom on the street corner, cheering me on! It was a great experience and I'm so, so happy to have done it. Next up- The Color Me Rad 5k in Colorado Springs!

Mike and me at the finish line

Official results