Yesterday I ran my first 5K race, actually it was my 1st race EVER.
A couple months ago I was inspired by a few of my friends and the Biggest Loser to attempt running a 5K. It may not seem like much to some, but I am NOT a runner. I am in decent shape but running is NOT my thing. It is just boring. Despite that I thought it would be a fun challenge and a good goal to accomplish. I convinced Sara to join me (isn't she lucky to have a friend like me) and we began "training" AKA walking and talking. We chose the Disney 5K (our favorite place) to be our 1st racing attempt. Once we signed up we intensified our training so that we would not be totally humiliated and have to be escorted out of the park by a golf cart because we were not running fast enough (seriously that was their threat). Once I knew I could do it, my goal was to run in it 30 minutes and I DID. Our husbands and my sister joined us. It was so much fun and I can't wait to do another one.
Before the race...do you like our cute matching shirts we made?!
The matching boys. We got lame shirts because we were ONLY running the Family Fun 5 K but the half marathon racers got neat shirts. I think I may attempt that next year just so I can get a COOL shirt. LOVE Tyler's orange shorts.
Sisters!
Sisters!
The start of the race.
It was so crowded. We had to dodge through the crowd just so we could run. At that point, we got separated from each other.
There is nothing better than while running Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Aladdin make up your cheering squad.
By mile 3, there were no more crowds.
THE END!
We made it and got our cool Fun Run medals. Woo Hoo!
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa J for taking good care of the kiddos.
Taylor keeps asking for you guys.
15 comments:
SOOO fun! What a great place to run a 5k! Do they just do it once a year? I may need to think about it for next year.... :)
Did you get to run THROUGH Disneyland? Awesome!! I'd be entertained just by that! It would really help pass the time!
so proud of you! i have thought about it but done nothing. Maybe i'll follow your example!
oh, that water park is at Santana Park. off fullerton and santana. the address is 598 santana way. it is small but fun. i heard that it gets crowded by 11 or 12. it opens at 9am and runs all day. i was there at 10 and it got too crowded by 11. it is right next to a regular park too.
It was certainly our PLEASURE to watch the kids. We always enjoy being around those energetic, entertaining little ones. We miss you too Taylor! Can;t wait to see you tomoorw. We are proud of the 2 of you (and friends) taking this on..I am glad you reached your goal and had a good time, who could ask for more?
Congratulations! That is fantastic that you hit your goals. And way to drag your husband into it :)
I hate running! Good for you. And seriously, you look awesome. After having twins?? Maybe there's hope.
while I think running for fun is crazy - CONGRATS on your goal! You should come up here and do the Hood to Coast run! :D
I am so glad you did it and that you had a great time and want to do it again. Let me know what your next one will be.
How cool. I hate running but that actually sounds kind of fun.
Yeah! im really glad you drug me into it :) THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU :)
Way to go!! I am trying to get the courage to do a 5k too. I am a little nervous that I will be the last one running:)
I told you that was fun! Now come here in May and run in a mini triathalon with me! Way to go guys!
I'm so proud of you!! It inspires me to run one. Matt's family participates in one each time we visit his home in Virginia. I usually just walk because I hate running, but maybe I'll run this time.
Good job! Through Disneyland?! AWESOME! I need to follow in your's & Kerri's examples! I did do a little jogging this past weekend. Thought i was going to die. LOL. :) I'm a bit out of shape.
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