Yesterday morning I woke up and headed to the gym for a training session with Keri where we focused on legs, upper body and sprints. I had had gone out with some friends the night before so I was a little sleepy but felt great. Altough this morning I did wake up with some soreness in my uppder body.
After meeting with Keri I hurried home because I needed to meet my sister so we could head to the Harpoon 5 Miler, which was a blast! The weather was perfect for running, slight cool and overcast. The course for the race was fairly flat with a small hill which you hit on the way out and back. I decided to run this race staying alongside my sister the whole race since it was her longest run since having the baby.
After meeting with Keri I hurried home because I needed to meet my sister so we could head to the Harpoon 5 Miler, which was a blast! The weather was perfect for running, slight cool and overcast. The course for the race was fairly flat with a small hill which you hit on the way out and back. I decided to run this race staying alongside my sister the whole race since it was her longest run since having the baby.
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| You even get these cool bags |
We were at the starting line and she said he goal was to finish under 55 minutes, which I knew would not be a problem but I also knew that she could finish in at least under 50 minutes. We started off with a good steady pace and she was feeling great so about 2 miles in after the hill we started to pick it up a little. She and I were both feeling great so around mile 4 I knew we could finish under 45 minutes so I made sure she had it in her and we went for it and finished just under 44 minutes. I was so proud of her for not only finishing but also with such a great time, especially since she just had a baby three months ago.
Question: Do you ever run a race with someone or do you do your own thing?
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| My sister and I enjoying the after party! |
I'v never run a race with anyone. I really want to though! I'm trying to find a 5k for me and my best friend. She's just starting to run now.
ReplyDeleteI'll run my first marathon with another friend too. She promised not to leave me in the dust. :-)
That is so sweet that you ran together! I usually run alone, but I love the idea of doing a race with someone, especially if it helps to encourage them! :)
ReplyDeleteso awesome that you and your sister could do that together! Great workout and good bonding time! Sounds like a blast!
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