So, my first 5k

[bluedaisyus]

...is tonight! Eep! I'm getting excited and nervous. I already know I'm not going to be able to run the whole thing, but my plan is to try and run at least half of it in intervals, and my running partner is very on board with that. I'm hoping I can keep it up, I had a pretty bad head/chest cold this week that finally seems like it's mostly cleared out, and of course just when I feel like I'm making headway on transitioning from treadmill to outdoors.

[2brides]

YAY!!!! That is awesome!!! Good luck!

[livinitup]

Wonderful! Run you race - YOUR race. Go you.

[ct]

awesome!!!!! go BLUE!!

[kershnic]

Awesome! How'd it go?

[bluedaisyus]

Thanks ladies! It went well, especially given that I'm recovering from a head/chest cold. We hit 3.1 miles at 44:08 according to my phone's GPS, and crossed the finish line at 48:08 and 3.4 total miles. My official time is 47:42. We ran 29.5 of those minutes, so I definitely made my goal. It was so nice having someone to run with, she really kept me going and there were some parts I really think I would have given up on without her there to push me. Also, totally awesome to see my DW, DS, and SIL cheering us on as we neared the finish line. I was feeing pretty stiff and sore this morning but I'm definitely loosening up as the day goes on, and I feel really good mentally!