I did it!

The Apple Hill Harvest Run was a success! At the last minute (with encouragement from my hubby) I switched out my 3.5 mile race to the 8.5 mile race! I've never run more than 5 miles ever in my life, but, something about the challenge of the 8.5 mile race made me wanna go for it...and I did it! Finished all 8.5 miles...I can hardley believe it, didn't know I had it in me. :)  First 6 miles we good, but man the last 2 were harsh! They were uphill & tough. On top of that, it was pouring rain & 40 degrees! My hubby joined me for the last 1/2 mile & helped me finish the run. Sammy rant he kids 1/2 mile run & did excellent, even though is was raining! :) The course was really beautiful, running through an autum painted trees. I'm glad I did it & I would def do it again. :)

The 8.5 mile loop we ran. :)

 

Harder than usual???

Went for a 3 mile run yesterday...and man was it hard! Felt like I was running a hundred miles! :o  I think a lack of sleep & not eating enough was the reason why. Good news is that nothing hurts even though I had to really push myself. Still feeling really good about the upcoming 5k, but, my hubby says I should try & think about doing the 8.5 mile race???  I think with some training I could do it! :) Gotta luv the hubby for his encouragment!

3 mile practice run!

Took a practice run today. Did 3 miles & I feel great! Nothing like running under clear blue skies, crisp fall air & sweat running down your back. :)

Me after my run :)

It's Official!

Ok...as of yesterday I am OFFICIALLY signed up for my next 5k! No turning back now! Whoop whoop! Hubby is gonna run the 8.5 mile & my son the .5 mile! I love having the support. I can't wait! Feeling like Wonder Woman. :)

I'm HEALED!!!

I'm sooo excited. Went on a 3 mile run (in the pouring rain ) yesterday with my hubby & my Achilles tendon didn't hurt at all! It's healed! It's been weeks since I had been out on a run...man it felt sooo good! I feel so much better & I know I'm gonna be able to take on my 5k at Apple Hill in November! Whoo hooo!

Upcoming 5k!

Well, I'm getting ready to run my second 5k. My first 5k was at a fun/run at a pumpkin patch. I've been nursing a sore tendon that I got from that first race, but, I hope it will be better within a few weeks...in time for my next 5k run!