After feeling so heavy and tired during my last pregnancy I couldn't wait to start moving again! So I started running with some friends in the mornings a few months ago and then decided I would really like to try a race course. I've always loved to run.....but I've also always had a hard time finding motivation to do so! So this was a great opportunity! There is a really great race course near here so for my first race I picked the Helvetia 10k (or Widmer Drop Top, as it's technically called). It was really hard to not want to really push it and sign up for the half marathon and I'm so glad I didn't now- the 10k was just right for the first time! I have a terrific running partner and really wouldn't have gotten this far without her! I'm so lucky!
Kristy and I started our race a little after 8am this morning at a clipping pace (maybe a little too quick, but I was over-eager) and finished with a sprint (that I didn't think I'd have in me at mile 4.5!) into the stadium at 9:05am with a race time of 1:02:26. My little family and my sister were there waiting for me at the finish line. It was just a really empowering feeling, that accomplishment! ...Maybe even a little addicting!
Kristy and I started our race a little after 8am this morning at a clipping pace (maybe a little too quick, but I was over-eager) and finished with a sprint (that I didn't think I'd have in me at mile 4.5!) into the stadium at 9:05am with a race time of 1:02:26. My little family and my sister were there waiting for me at the finish line. It was just a really empowering feeling, that accomplishment! ...Maybe even a little addicting!
11 comments:
Great job Adrianna!
Awesome!!! I want to do this one next year! Races feel so good, I have only done a 5K, but it was super fun and exhilarating. I can't wait to start moving again either, I complain about it all the time... I really miss the feeling after a good run/workout. Yoga feels good, but it's not the same.
Way to go! You are such a cute runner! Travis almost signed up for that race. He's doing the 5K pump and run next week in Albany instead. Then the 10K for the 4th of July in Utah. So what's next? Are you already plotting for another race?
Dang it, I should've been there! Maybe next year we'll sign up for the half. Way proud!
Nice work Adrianna, YOU GO GIRL!!! Keep chasing that feeling!!!
I can't believe you do that, I am so jealous of people who run! Way to go!
We did it! Wasn't it awesome!!? It was fun seeing you there!
Excellent! Nicely done!
Great job! Thanks for being the greatest running/racing partner! We're a good team!
Helvetia 10k, hmm, does that include a stop at the Helvetia Tavern for a burger? I might be up to that one! You're awesome!
wOW!! good job, chick. :) that must have felt AMAZING!!!
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