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Update on My 5K Run!

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Debra G

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Yea!

 

I ran my first race yesterday, and I'm still alive LOL.

 

Well, here is how it went. I'm all psyched, I'm pumped up - did my leg stretches. It was a chilly morning, and I dressed appropriately. There had to be 1,000+ people there. A lot of them had costumes on, I did not. The start horn went off, and people started whizzing past me like the wind! The course was laid out so that you would run to the end, then turned around and come back.

 

As the 1,000+ people started passing me, lol, I think I had run about 1/4 mile, when the first few people started passing me on the way back! I started muttering under my breath - oh crap, how did they do that? - but I kept on going. I persevered. I walked some, ran some, and do'nt think that these thoughts did not occur to me - to sit on the side for a while, then start running back in the other direction without going to the end, or taking a taxi! But I decided I had to do this the right way, no matter how long it took me. While I was running, I got so hot, I started stripping the layers of clothing off! (Actually, I would have no problem walking this distance, because I'm a walker, not a runner).

 

So now, I complete the course and I'm heading back to the finish line, and my husband and a lot of other people are cheering me on and taking pictures of me as I am crossing the finish line. What a great feeling it was to actually complete this!!!

So now let me tell you where I placed in the race. I came in fifth (er..., fifth from the last lol). But this was not bad at all - it was wonderful! I never thought I would be able to finish the race, and I thought that even if I did finish, I would be last! I finished the 5K course in 47 minutes and 41 seconds.

So this is another thing I have done that is now off of my bucket list!

 

A year ago, there is no way I could have even thought of doing this. Way to go, lap-band®!:thumbup::thumbup::tongue::thumbup:

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Yes that would be tough not to do a u-turn & go back all smiles :) You did it the right way & that always feels best. Congrats!

P.S. Thanks for all those wonderful recipes

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I remember last November I did a Turkey Trot 5k and I walked up to a certain point then turned around before I got to the turn around point. I still came in second to last and that was only because I sprinted the last few feet so I wouldnt be last! How pitiful right? So CONGRATS on not turning around, for going the whole way and finishing!!! Just think what you could do the next time!

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Thank you Winks for your kind words. Am so proud of my self for what I have done on race day. And you are so welcome about the recipes of the day, I will keep them coming.. Best wishes .

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Thank you GonnaBeFit. Next time you will go the whole way am sure.. To tell you the truth am really looking forward to my next race. Best wishes and Thank You again..

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You are a great source of inspiration. Reading your blog, I was there with you, thinking those thoughts. But you kept going and did FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations again, Debra.

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Thank you sandradee, you are a inspiration to me. All things, we can do now is because of our Lap-Band way to go. LOVE IT!! Again thank you

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That is AWESOME!!! YOU DID IT!! I know that feeling of everyone whizzing by you. :cursing: My second 5K I started so far in the back that there was no one to pass me. I actually passed a person or two. Doing things like this is hard and it is a big deal. GOOD FOR YOU!

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Thank you LoseIt. And congrats on your 5K also. Am so proud of my self that I was able to finish the race. All the best to you.

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