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5K Race Review

Workout:  Toning DVD/Hips, Buns, and Thighs

Within 2 minutes of finishing the 8K that I totally tanked I knew I had to find another race to sign up for to redeem myself.  And I also knew it had to be a 5K because 5 miles was just a little too much for my knee.  Since this is FL, and it is still low to mid 80s everyday, it is extremely easy to find races!!  I just so happened to find a race that was supporting a local middle school.  Part of the entry fee went to buying books for the school.  Being a former teacher I quickly signed up.
 This is about 20 minutes before start time.  It was about 55 degrees...the coldest it has been since moving here.  I had to watch the family eat McDonalds.  Hey, whatever keeps the kids happy :)
 The race was at a gorgeous park!!  The course was awesome!!  Flat, scenic, and viewer friendly.  I got to see the fam 3 times!
 Coming in to finish.  I'm waving at Lyla and Orlando.  If you look closely you can tell.
Post race chillin' with Orlando.  We let Lyla play on the playground a little bit before we left.

I was very pleased with how I ran:  25:07/8:04 pace.  No where near a PR (21:33/6:57 pace) which I ran right before I got pregnant with Lyla, but I was happy I pulled off an 8 min. mile with no training.
Next up, Thanksgiving Day 5K!!

Comments

  1. MamiNovember 15, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Orlando's getting so big! It's great to hear you did better in this race. How's your knee?

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  2. OliviaNovember 16, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    My knee still hurts :( Anything under 3 miles is fine, and I'm trying to be ok with that. It just stinks because 3 miles used to be my "easy" day. Cutting back my mileage has been VERY hard for me!!

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