I did it!!

Funfest 10K was a success. My three goals: 1. Run a 9 min mile. I actually did a 9:45 mile, but I still consider this a success because it was in the 9 minutes...ha. 2. Dont drink water at every aid station. This was a tough one becuase at 7:30am it was already 85 degrees with what felt like 100% humidity and no breeze at all. I stuck to my marathon guidelines of only 4-5 gulps of water at every 2 mile interval. This worked well and I didnt feel the water sloshing around in my belly. It also helped me keep focused on the running and keeping my pace. It also gave me something to look forward to. 3. Not letting the adrenaline get to me. When you stand at the starting line, you get those butterflys and I tend to take off at a faster pace then I should and I end up beat early on. It certainly wasnt a problem this time. I went to my car to try and find a visor or something because the sun was horrible. All of the sudden i hear the gun go off. I had to run from my car and actually started the race 45 seconds in so I didnt have time for pre-race jitters.

All in all, it was a sucess. However at the end of the race I thought, if this was the marathon, I would have 20 more miles to run...YIKES!! My husband reminded me, that is why we have to train.

10K Time

I am running this Saturday in Texas City's 10K Funfest Run By The Bay. I did this two years ago, totally unprepared, and still got 3rd in my age group. Although I haven't been running a ton, I know I am in the best shape of my life. I am excited to compare my time to the first go around. The only bummer is that Adam wont be running with me this year. Even though we dont run side by side, it is nice to see him at the finish line.

My challenge this race is to stick to a steady 9 min. mile, don't drink water at every aid station, and don't let the adrenaline rush get to me. This race will really be the begining of my training for the marathon. It seems fitting to begin the process with a race and end with a race! Here goes nothing!