5k Runs

The past two Saturdays, I have participated in 2 separate 5k runs. That makes my 4th and 5th run under my belt. I am thinking of a few more 

My 4th 5k run was the Color Run in Allentown, PA. I went out the night before to pick up my packet and they did not have my registration so I had to run out to my car, get my phone and find my confirmation code. I was not looking forward to running at all especially since there was no one I knew running. I sucked it up though and ran it, there were a lot of people and TONS of hills that I had to run up but I finished in a little under 36 minutes. Tried not to get too much color on me since I knew I would get it in my car. Afterwards, I did NOT regret the run at all. Totally worth it all, especially the awesome music. I found out afterwards that they cut the run short because too many people were getting dehydrated and having to be rushed to the hospital. So glad I finished before all of that. 

The 5th 5k I ran was for the towns boro. There were 200 people signed up for the 5k and I was certainly looking forward to this run. One of my teacher friends inspired me to send my stuff in to run it and I am glad I did. I got there a bit early, and it was chilly out but I got my number and walked a bit to warm up. A high school classmate happened to be running as well so I chatted with her and promised to wait for her at the finish line. I came in at 33:24 which means I cut off 3 minutes from my run in April.

I decided to stick around for the results and see if maybe I placed because they did the top 3 for each age group and male/female. When they got to the 20-29 year old females, I was holding my breath. They called the first person up for first place and then......... second place went to me!! I was beyond thrilled and rocked my FIRST EVER medal! My high school friend Kelcie, won third place. I am still sitting on cloud 9, a day after my run. I feel like I am on top of the world and I can do anything. 

At this rate, I am going to need to find some way to show off all my racing bibs and my first medal. Some type of holder. Stay tuned also because winning 2nd has motivated me to continue to run 5k's in the hops of cutting my time first, but also possibly placing.