My last 5k I ran at a 8.23 pace, so I was trying to run faster, When I started out I thought I was slow for some reason, but I think some people just ran out too fast. I knew there were several girls in front of me and my goal was too pass as much as I could, this seems to work for my husband and he always just blows these races out of the water. I passed three girls within the first mile and half and felt stronger. I knew there were three more girls in front of me, two were teenagers and one looked about my age. At the two mile mark, they were getting closer but unfortunately, the last mile was one giant freakin uphill run. I pushed it and one teenager just started to run faster and finished at 7.73 pace. The second women finished at 8.00 and I was on the heels of the third girl who finished I think one second in front of me. Of course, I finished with the dry heaves, which sucks but I was happy and cold.

nothing, but I will get faster.

walked into church hall and changed into warmer clothes but I was still super cold, waited for my award and headed to Starbucks and home for a real hot shower.


The course was hilly, I would like to find a flat 5k to see how fast I can run. But I live in KY and I think there is only one 5K left next month which I know is not flat. Plus the weather was crappy, I don't think it was a factor but it sure made for a miserable run.