So here's the deal. I run. Some. Probably should really call it jogging. But running sounds more much more impressive. But truthfully, I jog. Why do I do it? In an attempt to stay in shape, hopefully shed some pounds, and justify the occasional indulgence of Mint Oreo Blizzards at DQ.
Jogging is not something I love while I'm doing it, but I always feel better after and have a sense of accomplishment. So recently, I was peer pressured into signing up for the Shamrock Run. In reality I knew I could cover the distance (5k which equals 3.1 miles I believe) yet feared I'd be the one on the news crossing the finish line by myself, last. But I got over my sillyness, and signed up.
Glad I did it. It was my first real "race" of any kind and it was surprisingly FUN!
I went down to the Convention Center Saturday morning at 8:45 to pick up my bib and shirt. It was a ZOO already down there with the 32,000 racers there to pick up their stuff and also some kind of cheerleading event happening for what looked like a bunch of 13 year old girls who needed about 6 more inches on the length of their skirts. But I survive and stared planning my race day attire.
It was a tough decision because I wanted to stay dry before the race, not overheat during the race and keep warm after. Turns out I picked JUST the right stuff to wear.
Here is me at home in my running gear. Excited and nervous for the events to start!
My carpool buddies getting their bibs on. Allie on the left and Jessica on the right, the one who peer pressured us into racing today, and our resident motivational speaker.
Me getting my ankle timer thing on. Thanks for the flattering angle Allie ;)
And a close up of the ankle timer. Ha ha, it makes me laugh that Allie took these pictures.
Us is all of our pre-race beauty (and apparently supporting Nike very well in this picture)
WE FINISHED!!!!!!!!! HOORAY! This is me and Suzanne. She was my running buddy, we stuck together til the end (until she got a boost of wild energy and sprinted across the finish line). Ha ha, my legs would not cooperate to sprint but I made it none-the-less.
And lastly, all of our team the Frolicking Leprechauns after a successful race! Nicely done ladies. Can't wait for next year!
