Delhi 5k Covered Bridge Run...

I ran the 5k covered bridge run on Saturday - June 2, 2012.  It was only the second race I have ever competed in and it was so amazing.  The night before, I was like a kid waiting for Santa.  I could not sleep, totally restless and super excited.  I woke up at 6 am - ate some oatmeal...did some stretching.  My hubby Harry went with me and we picked up my friend Ehren along the way who is an awesome athlete (her time was 26:16).  We arrive with about 30 minutes to spare...so we register and then go for a quick brisk run right before the start.

The whistle blows at 9 am sharp...the race begins.  I had a game plan going into this, since my last race I had no idea what to expect.  I started with a nice easy pace...concentrating on breathing and not stopping.  I hit the 1 mile mark...got some water...continued maintaining my pace...The first mile was fine.  The 2nd mile was starting to become harder...I told myself - FOCUS - pace yourself, then we hit a hill....UUGGHHH I hate hills! 

I continue and get over the hill...now my legs are throbbing and I am seriously drenched in sweat.  I pull off my long sleeve shirt tie it around my waist and continue to run...I am nearing the 3 mile mark and I start to slow down, my legs hurt...my mouth is dry...I am starting to feel nauseas...I want to stop and wallk.  I slow down and then stop - I was so mad at myself.  I start to have a serious mental fight with myself, I rip off my earphones and tell myself - stop your -HIT and a few other words that I won't write. You came this far why would you stop now...I knew I was so close, so I started to run...I ran like my life depended on it --- I see the finish line up ahead so close, then I am actually crossing the finish line (30:13)!  It was so awesome and I was so happy that I didn't give up even though it was tough and my body and mind wanted to stop.  I was so proud of myself and my little handmade wooden medal...

Me with my handmade wooden medal for 2nd place in my age group

I'm coming in for the stretch almost crossing the finish line

Ehren and I after the race...

Me recovering after the race...

Now that I have been running for quite some time, I actually love it and enoy the time I get to myself.  It's hard to describe the feeling...

I will keep you posted on my next one...I am also training for the Spartan Race 2013.

Thanks for stopping by,

Be well,

Tati



3.5 mile run...

I got up this morning and kept my word...I ran 3.5 miles OUTSIDE...yay!  It was hard, but it was not as hard as race day.  I kept a nice pace and concentrated on keeping it.  I used my new stop watch so that also helped for me not only pace myself but to push a little harder so I can make good time.  I have such a sense of accomplishment...it's awesome when you set a goal and you actually meet it.  Now that all of the adreline is out of my body...I am SORE  oh gosh!!!  I followed up my run by going to the gym and working with kettle bells.  I like them alot better than the standard free weights, because you are incorporating some cardio in the workout too.  I definitely need a nap, but I have some pictures to take so I can list a few items on etsy...then I am off to watch my daughter play softball...hopefully it doesn't rain!

I will post the etsy items separately a little later...

Chao for now...

Namaste,
Tati

My First 5K Race...

I entered my very first 5K this past weekend. I have been working out five days a week for a year now, so I figured I could step it up a notch and do the 5k and it was benefiting a schools library....etc.  I survived the race...finished with a time of 33:09 which for me I thought was a bit disappointing.  I wanted to finish under 30 mins.  It was so hard and fustrating at the same time.  I run 15 miles per week, but I run on the treadmill not outside.  It was totally different and that is why it effected my time.  I went out and brought a stop watch and I am going for my first outside run tomorrow.  Let's see what I clock! Stay tuned...I will be running more 5k's for sure but my time will be much better next time.

Here are some pics of race day...

The starting line...



Me and my friend Ehren (who's also a personal trainer). She finished in 25 mins.

As you can see I was a bit winded and tired...(I am wearing black)

Crossing the finish line...

I'll keep you posted tomorrow on my run...

Chao for now...

Tati