today was my second 5K race in 15 years... my first was 4 weeks ago... in the last 4 weeks i have focused on increasing my mileage and i lost 5 pounds.. i figured that in order to do a bit better than last time, those factors would help... i have always been a slow runner.. anyway, today i did a 35:44!! yay!! last month it was 38:50 something.. so i am very very happy about that.. what i am most happy about is my body is not sore, i am not wasted like last months race... in fact, i feel like i could do another couple of miles today-- i am not going to but it is that type of feeling.. as i was running i could feel that my legs were stronger, my breath was pretty even... i refused to look back to see how many people were behind me.. i never stopped to walk,. that was another goal... it felt really good to see Jay and the kids at the finish line..Jay had a big grin on his face.. he doesnt really know this person --the woman who runs races... i guess i am getting to know her again myself...
i just have to say that i had the same nervous feelings like the last race... but knowing that there were other people racing today that were sparkers was inspiring... when i got to mile 3 , i thought--its over? that was fast... that is NOT the same experience i had last time..one man crossed the finish line and it was announced that last year at this time he was 180 pounds heavier...EVERYONE clapped!! what a great atmosphere of achievement and health... feasting on water and fruit!! never tasted so good--who would have thought? my 40-something team has been supporting me SO MUCH!! i pictured running with them... i wish i could have actually ran with every one of them.. we all would have had a blast...i know i am rambling but the experience is just so EXCITING!! i want to remember this feeling so that i keep challenging myself... i thought about it.. if i didnt try i wouldnt know how this feels and what a bummer that would be.. maybe that is what i am most proud of..i am trying and with each mini-goal achieved i am becoming more confident that i can do more and more... one big WOO-HOO!!