Long Beach 5K

So, I made a non resolution this year that I would run my first 1/2 marathon.  I am currently training for my first 10K (this weekend!), and I figured the next step would be a 1/2 marathon.  I currently have NO desire to run a full marathon yet.  We shall see.

Anyways, I was also thinking that in order to keep running, personally, I think I need an incentive.  And that incentive is to race.  So, I ran a 5K a couple of weekends ago in Long Beach.  Unfortunately, I have NO pictures since the boys all stayed at home so they wouldn't bother me!  I did save my number, though, because I think I might try to put a little book together or something.

So, I ran hard during that 5K.  Not so hard that I was dying at the end.  In fact, I had to tell myself, because I am quite competitive "The only person you're competing against is yourself", because I was passed by a few people.  My time ended up being 35:45, which I am absolutely thrilled with!  I wanted to get below 36 minutes, and it is!  There is room for improvement, and sometime I'd like to be under 30 minutes when I run a 5K.

To say that I felt a great sense of accomplishment after I ran is an understatement.  I didn't care that I was the middle to end of the pack, but I knew that I gave it my all and I didn't get injured, so I was quite happy with myself!

My next race is a 10K in Bay St Louis  It's going to be right along the coast and quite scenic.  I am looking forward to reaching my goal of my very first 10K hooray!