So back in February I downloaded a Couch to 5k app on my phone and slowly but surely began following along and completing the workouts. This is the
app. I liked this app for several reason but mostly because it was easy to use and the virtual coach was there to cheer me on during every workout. I think I'm going to do another post at some point about the app and how I progressed through the workouts. In the meantime, I posted a lot of the pics
here on my Instagram.
About halfway through I decided to bite the bullet and sign up for my first 5k to give myself a tangible goal to work toward. Since the date aligned with the end of my training I signed up for the
Secret City 5k for Haiti hosted by the
Oak Ridge Track Club.
Today was the day for the big race! I worked my butt off but my workouts never quite got me all the way to 3.1 miles so I knew that the actual race would be a huge challenge. My husband and pup were there to support me!
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| Marked my calendar so I wouldn't forget! |
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| Race day ready with the pup! Gorgeous backdrop! |
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| Behind the start line before the gun fired! |
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| Annnnd I was off! |
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| I'm still there, but slowly disappearing. |
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| Coming back, almost...there...so....close! |
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| FINISHED!!! Got a second wind after I crossed. Guns out! |
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| Finish line family photo! |
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| Proud wife, proud husband. |
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| The shirt I got and my bib! #108 |
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| My FitBit tracker captured the route! |
My unofficial finish time was 44:50. I'll have my official time as soon as it posts online.
Overall, I'm ridiculously proud of myself and I'm so glad I decided to start this journey. I've had a whole lot of fun and I've definitely gotten healthier by getting out and staying active. I can't wait until my next 5k!
