race number... what... 5? 6? i dunno, but i do know there are at least 3 more races i want to compete in before the weather fades to gloom and the sun disappears. and, i'm working my way up to a 10k (6.2 miles). i have 13 days (actually 12 since i never run the day before) to get ready for it.
each race brings something new, and this one was a doozy. the course was throughout downtown anchorage which is completely flat with fun and funky buildings lining the blocks, holding spectators and cruise ship visitor's attention; lots of cheering, clapping and the occasional spout-off from the bums. love that alaska flair!
at the last minute (the night before) i decided to push the kiddos rather than drop them off with nana. there are only a handful of races that allow strollers so i thought what the heck. surprisingly, the stroller is a nice pace-setter, allowing me to run in a steady jog - which for me is good - since i can easily get caught up in the moment and want to run faster than my 10-minute mile pace allows. i was able to run the entire race (a first for me) and was cheered on by my adoringly adorable son. go faster, mama, GO! all the while clapping.
as we made our way down L street, then 9th and finally onto H, i saw the glorious black banner cheering me on... only to realize that i had to make a left a mere 15 feet before to run the course again! ha! oh and while i was on (what i thought was) the homestretch, i was getting lapped by the winner. yep, he finished the 5k in 14:55. gah! but truly, this mama cannot compare herself to a kenyan runner. i'm just so thankful for strong legs and a healthy heart. amen! i completed this race in 31:51, 158 out of 333 women and 302 out of 515 overall entrants. again, the middle ain't so bad.
watching the warm up, sponsored by zumba
even the ak mascots were there!
sneaking peeks
zumba!
love that finish line and LOVE jb clapping!!!
all done!
notice jb chowin down on my watermelon
how dylan unwinds from a race...
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