Sunday, August 9, 2009

Race Time!

Hi guys!

Sorry my posting has been so sporadic lately. I promise to get back to lots of food filled yummy posts soon! :D

But first, I have a few pics of a race I ran in yesterday. This was kind of a last minute thing and I just decided to go for it. So that makes 2 5k races completed for me! Woot woot!

The race site was about an hour drive from me, so I set my alarm clock for a bright and early 5 o’clock. I have to admit, I wasn’t exactly excited when it went off in the morning. ;)

I whipped up a green monster to take on the road:

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My pre-run mix contained:

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango
  • 1 scoop pom mango amazing meal
  • spinach
  • 1 scoop dark chocolate cocoa powder

Mmmmmm. :)

And I packed this snacked for afterwards:

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The coconut water tasted SO good after a nice run. It is so refreshing. You gotta try it, folks.

I have been continually running throughout the whole summer, but I would have to say that I was definitely more prepared for my last 5k. I remember not being so exhausted, like I was for this one. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy my run yesterday, but it was also a bit of a kick of a boot-ay…which we all need every know and then!

Also of note, this course was definitely NOT FLAT. In fact, the majority of it was up-hill and mannnn, could I feel it. And mannnn, do I feel it even more today. Ouch.

My mom was the photographer for these next couple of photos. I actually forgot my camera (gasp!) so she snapped these with her phone.

Around the 1/2 way point:

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crossing the finish line…while I’m trying to grab my ipod earbud that is falling out:

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My official race time: 28:27.

Not too shabby, in my book. :)

The best thing about the race?  FREE HATS!

And not just any hat, but pink ones! There were other colors, too, but I of course opted for the pink. ;)

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The cap say “Did I Beat Don?” The whole race was about this hardcore runner named Don who is in his 90’s. He still runs all the time!! I just find that so amazing. He was a speedy one, that’s for sure. So you guys want to know whether I beat him or not, eh? Wellll…I let him win, okay? ;)

All in all, I’m glad I did this race. There is seriously no feeling like the feeling you get when you finish a race. I just love it, and with each race I do, the motivation for running starts up all over again. I’m so glad that I am strong and able to run…and I will be darn happy if I am in half as good of shape as Don in my 90’s. :)

14 comments:

  1. Congrats on getting such a great time in the race! 23 minutes is amazing in my book too :] I'm running a 5 k this fall and hope I can do as well as that.

    Ha that hat is stylin! Enjoy your day, love!

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  2. Awesome job on your run! I think that is a perfect finishing time!

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  3. Way to go with the race!! I love that the 90 year old still runs :)

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  4. WOW speed racer. you are a rock star!! and up hill with that time, amazing. don sounds like a speed racer as well. glad you had a good race!

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  5. I've never gone on a race before, so I can only imagine what a rush of exhilaration it must be to reach the finish line!
    And these days, its is SO darn hot! Maybe that's why you were lagging more than the last race?

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  6. GREAT job on the run! Very impressive! That's so cool about the 90 year old too!
    <3 jess

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  7. Runner's high is definitely one of the best highs there is. Sounds like a blast, and you did great!

    Much love,
    Rachel

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  8. congrats, you did awesome on the run lady!
    cute hat ;)

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  9. I think you did an awesome job - very speedy if you ask me! Congrats to you. Maybe it was the green monster that gave you some extra pep? ;)

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  10. hey i was there! i did that race, and uhhh, it was a hard one for me. nice time!! it was so hot and humid. great job!

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  11. CONGRATS KRISTI :) you did an awesome job

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  12. So proud girly! That is such a great time oh my goodness!! :)

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  13. That is awesome! Cute pink hat, too! I need to have your attitude more hen I finish a race...I'm all about time..but sometimes the experience is SO MUCH BETTER! You are so right. Good job :)

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  14. Whoo! Way to go. Great job on the race

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