Well today many people I know virtually were running races all over the country. To show my support of them and for one of my favorite websites the Shrinking Jeans I ran my own snowy 5K here at home.
It was a chilly 35 degrees this morning so I waited until about noon time to race. I mapped out a nice route on daily mile and it had warmed up to about 38 degrees so I felt a little better. I got suited up in my mask, running jacket, gloves, and under armor cold gear and away I went.
The route I had to run was a big loop around the industrial park near my house. Here the sidewalks were never shoveled and it makes street running almost impossible. The snow was too high still to trudge through but the park was actually peaceful. I do love the winter time and I do like the snow, its very pretty.
I was glad to have the roads bare it was slushy in some parts so I was glad I wore 2 pairs of socks since my feet got a little wet. I set out at a pretty good pace and listened to my gym remix on my mp3 player. I love running outside because I can set my own pace and change it as necessary. The roads were quiet and it was just pure peaceful running bliss.
Honestly this 5K was so much fun for me and I am so glad the sisterhood had it. It is amazing how since I have been training to run that half marathon that 3.1 miles seems like a quick workout. I finished up my 5K in 25 minutes and 45 seconds!!!! I felt great. I kept jogging the rest of the way home and did some push ups and sit ups and stretches to cool down.
After the race with my red nose haha :)
This time last year I never thought I would be sitting here typing the fact that I ran, ran any distance! Now I am feeling like a 5K is a walk in the park. I cannot wait to get this half marathon under way and look forward to running a full marathon by the end of 2011. I have all of my wonderful friends and virtual communities to thank for keeping me going and motivating me!
How was your virtual 5K?
13 comments:
Awesome job! I admire you and the others who went out in the snow for this run. I watched it coming down outside my window while I ran adn was happy to be warm and dry.
We are in synch with out meals today :-) It was a pleasure running with you as well!
Wow, that is dedication. Way to go. Found you after you became a new Twitter follower. Following you back.
Good job! Found you on the Sisterhood. :) Super fast 5k!!! :)
Thank you for the love everyone :)
Thanks for the follow back Jenn we have similar stories this is why I love networking here online I meet so many great people!
Good job...you look like a ninja in that first picture. And you ran like a ninja too!
Awesome run, Colleen!! Isn't it great to have all this support?? Kind of like having extended family to love on you...no matter what you are going through...including running 5K's!!
Great job, Colleen!! You will never know how much of an incredible inspiration you are to me! I hope I can RUN the Virtual 5k next year!
You were HAULING! on your 5k! Way to go. The "under 30 minute 5k" is my dream - one I am no where close to achieving, but you are going fantastic!
Good job going out in the cold, too.
Aww Mel I know you will be RUNNING it next year for sure! You are an inspiration to me getting out there and doing everything you do!
Bari you will be there soon enough!
Thanks for the encouragement ladies :)
Wow, great time!! Awesome job!!
I went out yesterday and ran a 5k by myself too in 15 degree weather! Its cold, but so refreshing.
Great job!!
That's an amazing time! Great job on getting your 5k in!
Thank you!
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