We Did it!

Us before the Depot Day's 5K

We survived our first 5K! Back in April I told my family that I was going to train and run in my hometown's fall festival's 5K race. They all chimed in and said they had thought the same thing and we would make it a family affair. Fast forward a few months and my dad breaks a bone in his foot so he's scratched from the race. A few months later my sister moved to Auburn for school so she scratched herself from the race as well. That left me...by myself. I originally started Couch to 5K after making the declaration to my family that I was going to run. I made it to week 5 or so before coming down with a bad sinus infection and eventually decided that I wasn't up for training so blew it off. The second time I started couch to 5K was in August. I made it to week 3 and decided I'd never get far enough into before the race so I gave up. I spent the last 2 weeks telling myself I was going to run but physically knowing I'd probably suck it up. I was determined not to be that girl who said she was going to do something and then didn't follow through. Somehow I convinced my husband to participate as well. What a sport he was! He's more dedicated to the gym so it was easier on him than he'd expected. There were a few times in the race where we both were mad at how dumb I was for making us do this cold turkey. However, 30 minutes after our finish we agreed to purchase running shoes, start training, and set a goal for our next race.

Brent running toward the finish line

Me running up the last incline

all smiles after realizing we weren't dead

You have to love my Papaw's humor. He got this for me... I did NOT wear it in the race but it was hilarious when he pulled it out of the cabinet and said he had a sure fire way for me to win 1st place :)

Brent finished in 33:26 and I followed right behind at 33:30. He could have had a much better time but I kept begging him to stop and walk. At one point I demanded he run on without me but being the sweet husband he is he walked by my side. I ended up getting the Silver Train medal in my age group for the 2nd best time. I highly doubt I had much competition. Our goal is to run a bit and finish our next 5K in under 30 minutes. Wish us Luck!!