I ran my first 10k (again, that’s 6.2 miles for you Standard System folks) today – yay! It was chilly, but only the in the 50s. And the sun was out – no rain today! I did better than I thought I would, despite the crazy-steep hills. I averaged 13:32 per mile and finished up at 1:24:53. Yay!
My goal for this time next year is to be running a half marathon – 13.1 miles. Whew!
I think I’m crazy.
The surprise of the day? Well, the crazy-steep hills (my friend Sheryl said they weren’t that steep but they totally were! And it was the last mile of the course!). But the fun surprise was my medal! I’ve never gotten a medal before for running. This is my first medal!
Now it’s time for a nap!
Congratulations on winning your medal!!! I miss jogging.
Right now I’m working on riding my stationary bike — I’m up to 20 minutes which is quite an accomplishment for me.
You keep on going, girl!
Susanne
December 13th, 2009
PS I took Elizabeth out to PLNU to sit in on Carol Blessing’s Medieval Lit class earlier this month, and Carol said to say “hi” to you. So “hi” from Carol Blessing! She was teaching Julian of Norwich, my favorite medieval writer, and I took along my copy of _The Showings_. Great class!
Susanne
December 13th, 2009
Way to go, Em! I’m so proud of you!
Lauri Jones
December 13th, 2009
That’s so awesome!! Congrats
Jb
December 17th, 2009