Live Your Dream 5k

On Saturday, I ran another 5k. This Live Your Dream 5k supported single mothers. It was the first year they did a 5k, so there were only a couple hundred people, if that. The race was on part of the river trail, which was pretty. There were tunnels and bridges so it was nice to mix things up a bit.

I didn't know if I would actually do this race, since I hadn't worked out AT ALL since the last 5k I did in March. And my knees have been swollen and sore off and on lately (and I have no idea why!)  But, I already paid the registration fee, and I wanted to get the second of my three 5k's finished. So I decided I would just do it, even if I had to walk most of the way.


Before

Well, the morning of the race my knees had no problems. I was so relieved! I actually did ok. I finished in 35:27. This is a little faster than the previous 5k I did. The trail was mostly flat, and there was a turn around point. It was nice to know when I was halfway and what to expect for the second half of the race.

It was fun to have Zac run with me a little ways at the very end. It boosted my energy a bit.

After

I think that not preparing for the run gave me more side aches, and a more tiring, pretty sore recovery on Sunday. My throat/chest was burning so so bad when I was done. But, there was great food after, and lots of cool water. The race started at 9a, later than most, and it was at a nice park so Jon and the boys were able to be there and support me. I am so glad that I did this, and that it was so much better than I anticipated. Now, I just need to be sure to prep for the next one!

(On a side note: I lost 7 pounds in the last month, by cutting my calories A LOT-no sweets, way less junk and fat, and much smaller portions. I was eating tons of junk food! I would ideally like to loose a few more, but in the last week or so I have lost control of what I eat on the weekends! Time to recommit to a few things!)