At the registration table, we were asked if we have lost weight and then REGARDLESS of the amount, everyone cheered for us! It was fantastic and supportive! I wore the race tee shirt since I didn't have a cool, blog or goal specific one like Lisa and Jen--next time!
I DID have a pained look on my face in nearly every photo snapped. I have got to work on that smiling thing! I promise, I am ok in this photo, really!
Half way point:
Mile two:
Finisher!
Official Time: 25:11, I guess I came in 3rd out of all the 111 women finishers, wow!
Jen and I at the finish line! She rocked it and was an inspiration!
SO many people had success stories, many of them wore them on their shirts, like Lisa, Jen and this gentleman who has apparently lost weight, and never found it again. Thank goodness! This was very creative!
Cindy also raced and finished! It was her first 5K and we are all so proud! She is going to be a running machine. Rumor has it, she has another 5k in her future! Cindy and Jen:
Some of the bloggers and friends had brunch afterwards, I had a spinach omelet, toast with raspberry jam and an obscenely huge side of bacon that I had no business eating. Sorry, I "lost" the picture, ahem.
Later that afternoon, I also tried my hand at a new Green Monster. The Chocolate Cherry bomb!
2C. Spinach
15 frozen cherries
1 banana
1 T. cashew butter
1-1.5 Cups chocolate Silk soymilk
It was good, but next time I will only use a half a banana and maybe 2 or 3 more cherries! I liked the chocolate Silk instead of any kind of powder or syrup. I am sure you could use regular soy, rice or almond milk and add a packet of chocolate Amazing Grass for the same effect!
I leave you with the fanny pack shot. Awesome.
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11 comments:
Hey, congrats! That's awesome :)
Glad you had a good time!
Mary, that is a GREAT 5K time! Congrats!
Sounds like an awesome event! Love the fanny pack shot!
I do keep my race times from all events and like to compare!
love love love the fanny pack!
Thanks for being there for me & cheering as I crossed the finish line. That makes all the difference in the world!
What a great race! ...and that omelet looks absolutely delicious. One of the simple pleasures in life is a wonderful breakfast after a tough workout!
Awesome job!!! That is a great time. And I haven't done a race yet but if I did, I'm sure I would have to keep track of my progress.
You are such an awesome friend! Thanks for being there and for the chat after. It was MUCH needed. We need to hang out again soon. What time are the festivities on Saturday? I can come cheer! I think. I have a 3-year old birthday party to go to. I can't remember if it is Saturday or Sunday.
Great Job!! You are a running rock star!
Great job, Mary, and for such a good cause!
I always write my splits and finish time on the back of my race bib, then keep it in my treasure chest in my room (what my daughters call my giant trunk full of miscellany). I don't really go through them, but I could review my times if I wanted to.
Love this! How inspiring!! I am wearing a sign on MY back when I run this weekend... and here I htought I had the idea myself! LOL I would LOVE to see people who run around me with inspiring signs on their backs too!!
I so need to try one of those green shakes too!!
Can't wait to see ya this weekend's race!
La-
Hi Mary-
The stories you and your three fellow bloggers tell is really cool. Thanks for sharing it. You had a very solid race and time, but an even better story and race report.
I took the liberty of adding a link to it over on our Minnesota Distance Running Association blog. I do a weekly roundup of all the race reports I can find. You can check it out at http://runminnesota.blogspot.com
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