We ran the 5k route last night! I must say, I was very nervous. But, I did something very stupid...
After work yesterday, I went grocery shopping...then came home, unloaded groceries, unloaded/reloaded the dishwasher, then started dinner...And realized I was starving. I looked at the clock, it was 4:30 - two hours before I was scheduled to run. I thought about my food options, then said the heck with it when I saw there was BBQ pulled pork and pickles in the fridge. Mmmm. So, I ate them. Bad decision - and I knew that even as I was stuffing my face. But, I did it anyways.
So, of course, while running the 5k route, I felt a little queasy. I even started burping BBQ (gross, I know). But, I pushed on.. just at a little slower pace and with a few more walk breaks than usual.
To make matters worse, I didn't have my usual running partners - my sister or my friend Naomi... I had nobody to run with as nobody else runs the same pace as me... *sigh*
But, I still finished very close to my goal! According to my Nike Plus, the 3.1 miles was actually 3.15 miles - my watch was probably a little off... And I completed it in 40:50 - which is a pace of 12:59. Not too shabby! So, my thoughts are... I wont have BBQ or pickles on Saturday morning (duh, I usually eat a Nutrigrain Bar) and I'll have someone to run with (or 2 or 3...)! So, God willing and me pushing... I should be able to come in 39 minutes!
I'm very happy with my run last night! It truly made my night and gave me extra confidence that I should be able to do well on Saturday. The only major thing I'm worried about is the weather. There is a slight chance of rain... Boo.
Anywho, that's about it! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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I am also praying for nice weather on Sat for my baby girl's bday party!!
That's great!!! I mean, the burping up BBQ and pickles isn't, but you should be able to do awesome Saturday! :) Will be praying for no rain!
couch to 5k is the plan I am using.....sounds similar to what you posted
Shannon I am so proud of you sticking it out even with the BBQ regurgitation!
again you are my running inspiration! thanks for always making me feel supported with my family issues! i'll pray for good weather saturday!
Sending you good weather wishes!
I don't know how you did that!! I get SOOO sick when I run after eating. I hope your race goes so well!! Praying for SUN! :)
yay, that's awesome! and yes def stick with non bbq/pickle items before running haha=) way to keep going! come on sunny skies!
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