My First Race

Yesterday was my first 5K in a long, long, time (I ran some 5ks back in the late 90's).  I finished in just under 40 minutes with a 12:24 pace.  I followed my couch to 5K training program, skipping only one workout session.  It really paid off.  The race time is my PR, as I hadn't run that fast on any of my training runs.  Now my new goal is 36 minutes.  I have a race scheduled for May.  Then, I'll start a 10K program.

This felt so good.  It was hot and windy.  I was tired and my throat hurt from breathing so hard.  But it felt wonderful to finish and I want to do it again.  Oh, and it didn't hurt that I'm down to 184 pounds.  This running stuff really works for weight loss.