After I was registered for the race we had many days that were horrible and I was regretting my registering for the race. We had many days with snowy, slushy and icy roads, cold temperatures and poluted inversions.
Believe me the 24 hours before the race I decided to back out hundreds of time. However I had invited my friend Angela which turned out to be the reason I went over that morning. Her feelings had been the same, we both were hoping the other won't be there and we could go home. But we were there so we ran the race.
Here is everyone before the race. It was a balmy 26 degrees.
It might be hard to believe but the weather, roads and race were wonderful. I found out that I like running in the colder weather. The race was really well organized. The route was a little tough because we ran down to 1200 West and then had to run back up the 4th South hill, but even that turned out better than I was dreading.The participant package was great for the $15 fee. I figured if I even walked it would be worth the entry. All participants got an actually wearable T-shirt and tickets to 2 plays this season. I then won a 2009 deluxe season pass to the theater's 6 plays. When they announced that prize I thought how much I would love to win that, but I didn't hope since I never win drawings. I was elated, I almosted teared up.
Here I am running (in red sweatshirt):
And my finish time:
The Hale Theater annouced that they are going to do a second race on the hottest day of the year called the "Highway to Hale 5K". Anyone up for a race?...
3 comments:
Wow, way to go. January and the hottest day, huh? I think the races are well named. And congratulations on winning a season pass!
That's so great! Way to go! I used to run... haven't in ages. Doesn't it feel great to pass that finish line? Keep it up! You look fabulous by the way. ( :
Way to go Carol! That is awesome, someday I would like to run a 5K...on the hottest day of the year..prob not..but maybe!
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