Well folks, today Fat Girl ran her first ever 5K.
The Lum N Abner 5K.
28 runners.
9am.
80 degrees (if not more)
100% humidity (i'm making that up but it felt like it)
I had three goals for this race:
1. Finish in at least 30 minutes
2. Do not walk
3. Do not die
I accomplished two of those. I did not die and I made it to the finish in at least 30 minutes. Sadly though I took three walking breaks (one for every mile I guess) of about 10-15 seconds a piece. Enough to catch my breath and haul ass again.
Cause guess what?
I was the second female across the finish line. I placed second in my age division (17+ pretty big division if you ask me) with a time of........26:52! I got a medal too! I think I was beat by a girl still in high school who must run track. She looked very young and was very fast. Overall I placed 12th out of the 28 runners.
My mom and my oldest kiddo were waiting for me at the finish. Didn't get any good pics of me running but here I am after crossing the finish line. Don't worry, I didn't immediately collapse, but it was pretty hot and I sat down on the cool grass in a hurry.
My buddy Phyllis who came in 18th (just like her bib number) with a time of 28:28! Go Phyllis!
My oldest guy who was cheering me on. He's proud of his mommy
My oldest guy who was cheering me on. He's proud of his mommy
and says he wants to run a marathon. I bet he can some day.
Stay tuned for the winner of the giveaway and an extra special post about an
extraordinary runner I met at the 5K.
Congratulations, Ash. You should be VERY proud of you! BTW, you are looking more fit and beautiful every time you post a pic. :)
ReplyDeleteWooHoo! That's awesome, Ashley ... super inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome race! I'm so excited you finished your first 5K!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job!
ReplyDeleteThat was a GREAT time! AND you placed second in your age division?? You go girl! I bet you were floating high as a kite that day! Good job!
ReplyDeletewow, SUPER-awesome time! you rock!
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