It Has Started!!

My first 5k is done! I am happy to say that... but not so happy about the time! My friend Barb and I did it in 33:13 which for a first time apparently is not bad. I could say that I coulda and shoulda pushed myself harder but looking back I really wasn't sure of the where and the when. At the start I shoulda pushed harder but I wasn't sure of the course and wanted energy for the finish. After the first hill my legs where dead but I knew that if I allowed myself to stop then I am pretty sure there would be no "go" left! It was a huge plus that I got to see Adam and the kids at the stop light at the top of that hill! It definitely motivated me to "just keep going"! At the finish- I don't think I had any air left in me but we pushed it hard just to be done. Thank goodness for Barb there by my side.... After the second hill I really had nothing left and I was out of air! Nothing like hearing your kids scream and cheer for you. It was a great feeling to be done, and I am looking forward to the next race where I hear there are no hills! My goal is to shave 3 minutes off my time!! Keep on going.... One Mile at a Time