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Run mommy run!
By workoutmommy | December 4, 2007
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Thank you to the two little boys who held up a homemade “Run Mommy Run” sign. Their cheering, clapping, and enthusiasm brought a huge smile to my face and kept me going the entire race. Even though they were not my children, it still made me feel like a proud and powerful mom.
Remember last month when I ran a 5k and was a little disappointed with my finishing time? I promised to sign up for another race and I am happy to report that I fulfilled my promise this past weekend. I could not find a local 5k though, so I bumped myself up to a 10k instead! (yes, I’m a little crazy that way!)
I really had to push myself out of bed for this one. The baby was up several times overnight and the morning temperatures were in the low 30s. Every bit of my brain said “go back to bed!!!” I didn’t do that though. I did not want to let myself, (nor my faithful readers!) down and I really had no excuse why I could not do this. So I went out and gave it a go, hand warmers and all!
Not only did I finish the race, but I ran a faster pace than the 5k I did last month. (hooray for consistent training!) It was a tough and hilly course, but I plodded through and made it to the end. I did not allow myself to walk at any point, even though I was basically sucking wind on the final hill to the finish line.
Was it my best finishing time? Of course not.
But I did it. I fought off all the negative thoughts and followed through with my goal. I felt great, but tired, the rest of the day and I’m looking forward to doing another one again soon. Again, I will aim to better my time and will do this with consistent weekly running, either outside or on the treadmill. Who knows…maybe there is another marathon in my future?
How are you doing with YOUR goal? Are you taking steps to accomplish it? It can be done!
Get moving and enjoy your energy!
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December 4th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Wow! I can’t imagine just deciding to go for a 10k, that’s great. I got a taste of running outdoors recently and I think I am going to try to do more of it instead of the treadmill, but it’s hard here in Minnesota. Hoping for that spring 5k though.
Congrats!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
I love the way those kids “Run Mommy Run” sign probably motivated tons of random moms out there!
Good for you for hanging in there and not backing out and doing a great job of it.
December 4th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Wow! Congratulations! I am soooo impressed (especially running in the cold).
December 16th, 2007 at 1:15 am
That’s so awesome! I knew you could do it. Yay for you for not giving up!