I started the walk along w/ some co-workers. We quickly separated during the first mile, and Mary, Kelly and I stayed together. The first mile going into the second quickly became difficult because I got shin splints. I decided to stop and stretch them out just before mile two, which made a world of difference. I was able to continue walking at pace without much more pain. I also did some short jogs every few feet or so. Felt good, but not as good as other times. I started out half wanting to beat my personal best time, but w/ the shin splints I knew it wasn't going to happen. Still, I felt so much better in mile 3 that my spirits were upbeat, and I jogged most of the .10 of the mile left to cross the finish line.

Do a better job of warming up and stretching my legs. I'm sure training more, and losing the weight, would've provided a better performance too.

Did some light stretching.


Not doing a better job of warming up and stretching my legs. I'm sure training more, and losing the weight, would've provided a better performance too.


Spent most of my time w/ my co-workers Kelly and Mary, and then also w/ some of my other co-workers who participated. This is a nice event because of the location, which is Bayfront Park and Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami. It's always cool to be in the middle of the road w/ no cars, and to see this huge mass of people in front and behind you. However, it was too muggy. For this year, and where I'm at today, I'm satisfied w/ my performance. It felt good to cross a finish line again. I realize what a mentally motivating thing it is to cross the finish line. Its quite a high, and I know how much more exciting a feeling that is when you've consistently trained over many weeks or months just for that brief moment. It's a great feeling... but so totally about the journey too. Thanks to all my BT buds for their encouragement the past few weeks while I got back on the horse. On to the next event!!!