My first Bib...
Ok, so I get excited about the silliest of things.
Today was my first event. Evah! So, yes, I was excited to have my first bib. I completed the 4.4 mile Gate to Gate at Eglin AFB. This is an annual run that commemorates our freedoms and honors those who have worn a uniform in our Armed Forces. All participants were given flowers to lay on the All War Memorial as we went by.
I was very nervous, the 'fat-girl' voice inside started chattering last night and I could not shut her up. What was I thinking, signing up as a runner for a 4.4 mile event, I don't belong there, etc.... So it was with some trepedition that I showed up on base this morning. But I had set two goals for myself:
Goal 1: show up at the start line
Goal 2: finish by running across the finish line.
I am only mid-way through Week 4 of the Couch to 5k program and I was just going to use this as a training day. Start with a 5 min walk then start the run intervals and finish the race walking it out to the end. It was hard not to want to take off with the other runners instead of sticking to my training plan of starting with a brisk walk, But soon I was the last of the runners and I could hear the starting horn for the walkers. Crap, I'm about to get passed already. Finally, I got the go ahead for my first run interval and I got to do some passing of my own. After the run intervals and I started walking the rest of it, I realized that with 10 minutes after my last run, my HR had dropped way back and my legs felt good, so after passing the water station and hydrating, I reset my podcast and decided to do the intervals again. I was running when I crossed the finish line and felt such exhileration. Please don't tell me if it ever gets old having people yell and cheer for you, I want to always savor that.
Being part of the after-race party was so motivating and encouraging. No one looked at me as if I didn't belong, no one laughed at my time and I felt like I belonged there. Of course, the free 15 minute sports massage 30 minutes after the race didn't hurt either!
I enjoyed it so much that I signed up for another 5k for next week, but will still be in my training mode. I can't wait to actually get to say that I 'ran' a 5k! My time isn't anything to brag about but it was a PR for me and one that I can build on. Officially 4.4 miles in 1:03:08, 14:21 pace.
Thank you all for the motivation that I get from this Board every. single. day. I couldn't wait to come share my day with you all.
Oh yeah - the 'fat-girl' is now giving me the silent treatment!
I am Bib #396. My friend Nancy completed the race with me. Yes, this is post-race.
Today was my first event. Evah! So, yes, I was excited to have my first bib. I completed the 4.4 mile Gate to Gate at Eglin AFB. This is an annual run that commemorates our freedoms and honors those who have worn a uniform in our Armed Forces. All participants were given flowers to lay on the All War Memorial as we went by.
I was very nervous, the 'fat-girl' voice inside started chattering last night and I could not shut her up. What was I thinking, signing up as a runner for a 4.4 mile event, I don't belong there, etc.... So it was with some trepedition that I showed up on base this morning. But I had set two goals for myself:
Goal 1: show up at the start line
Goal 2: finish by running across the finish line.
I am only mid-way through Week 4 of the Couch to 5k program and I was just going to use this as a training day. Start with a 5 min walk then start the run intervals and finish the race walking it out to the end. It was hard not to want to take off with the other runners instead of sticking to my training plan of starting with a brisk walk, But soon I was the last of the runners and I could hear the starting horn for the walkers. Crap, I'm about to get passed already. Finally, I got the go ahead for my first run interval and I got to do some passing of my own. After the run intervals and I started walking the rest of it, I realized that with 10 minutes after my last run, my HR had dropped way back and my legs felt good, so after passing the water station and hydrating, I reset my podcast and decided to do the intervals again. I was running when I crossed the finish line and felt such exhileration. Please don't tell me if it ever gets old having people yell and cheer for you, I want to always savor that.
Being part of the after-race party was so motivating and encouraging. No one looked at me as if I didn't belong, no one laughed at my time and I felt like I belonged there. Of course, the free 15 minute sports massage 30 minutes after the race didn't hurt either!
I enjoyed it so much that I signed up for another 5k for next week, but will still be in my training mode. I can't wait to actually get to say that I 'ran' a 5k! My time isn't anything to brag about but it was a PR for me and one that I can build on. Officially 4.4 miles in 1:03:08, 14:21 pace.
Thank you all for the motivation that I get from this Board every. single. day. I couldn't wait to come share my day with you all.
Oh yeah - the 'fat-girl' is now giving me the silent treatment!
I am Bib #396. My friend Nancy completed the race with me. Yes, this is post-race.
I am creating my own revolution and PAMdemonium reigns!
RNY 11/16/2010
SW 270, CW 155, GW 135
1st 5k time 40:34 (Dec 2013)
Congrats! What an awesome feeling it is finishing your first race. I hope this is the first of many more trace reports from you.
Keep up the awesome work.
Keep up the awesome work.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
All I have to say is YOU GO GIRL!!! Send that fat girl voice packing and keep on going! I signed up for my first 1/2 marathon in Long Beach last October. Since then I have completed the OC Marathon (half) and I am signed up to do the LB Half again as well as the Tinkerbell Half. Keep on going and don't ever look back!
Great stuff! Congrats on your first of what I am sure will be many more...
Your Friend In Health & Sport,
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Great job!
Nope, the cheering hasn't gotten old for me - I go out of my way to encourage it by shouting to spectators, waving at them, and taping my name to my shirt.
Congrats on a great race for a wonderful cause, and here's to many more!!
Nope, the cheering hasn't gotten old for me - I go out of my way to encourage it by shouting to spectators, waving at them, and taping my name to my shirt.
Congrats on a great race for a wonderful cause, and here's to many more!!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
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