The race took place last Thursday and started out at the Bank of America Pavilion on the waterfront.
I started the race with one of my co-workers and we ran together at a good pace for about half of the course. I lost a lot of motivation at the second half of the course when we started running in the middle of parking lots to add mileage to the 5K. Imagine running loops in an asphalt parking lot in the middle of the summer. Yeah, it was that fun.
Overall, the race went terribly for me. I ran really slowly and finished at 34:04 – almost two minutes longer than the B.A.A. 5K. I was really disappointed in myself because I knew that I could have tried harder. Despite my complaints about the course, I recognize that my biggest problem was just being out of shape. I’ve only run a handful of times during the month of June for a myriad of reasons – cold, rainy weather; my allergies; blistering hot weather; my new work schedule; and more recently, my never-ending battle with heat rash. No matter what the reason, if I want to get better at running, I really need to do it more consistently. So, I’m planning on devoting some more time to running and finding a more fun course to do in the fall.
The only thing that cheered me up was that I at least raised money for a really good cause – the American Heart Association. And I wanted to thank those of you who supported my run with a donation because it really meant a lot!
16 comments:
Congrats on the run and raising money for a good cause! It is tough to run a boring course.
Congrats on completing another race! Don't be too hard on yourself - there are good runs and there are bad runs, but (in my opinion) all runs help you make a better runner in the future :) Plus, I know how tough it is to run in the heat! I think you still did a good job!
That's a great cause...congrats on the run and money-raising. You did a great job and inspired others too!
Such a good cause and a cute running pic!
I tend to get down on myself too when I don't have a good race and always have to remind myself that each run, good or bad, still helps me train to get faster!
I think you did a great job. You ran about a ten minute mile. That's awesome!
Nice work finishing the race even though it was a boring course
Congratulations on finishing the race and raising money for such a good cause! I think it's great that you even got up and did it....rock on!
I think you did a great job! It does sound awful having to run circles like that, but you pulled it off! You should definitely be proud of yourself.
Congrats on the race!! What a great cause to run for. :-)
Sounds like you had a great time to me! And you did it all for a good cause - so it's win-win =)
glad to support a good cause! Sorry you didn't run you best race but it sounds like good motivation for the future!!
Ack - running on the hot pavement? I would have had a bad time too - You should be proud that you finished! and that you ran for a good cause!
What a great post! Congratulations on your run - is it really called 'Lawyers have Heart 5K'? what an awesome title... (we lawyers have to stick up for each other :)
i didnt know you were running this! we were up at the new legals roof deck that night and saw all the runners! dont beat yourself up over the 2 minute difference - comparing courses is like apples to oranges. im proud of you friend! hurray!
Congrats on another run completion - and don't be hard on yourself. You are always amazing in my eyes!
running around a parking lot? motivation would take a hit, big time. BUT... every run is a learning experience, and it sounds like you still pulled out a good run with everything that's been going on for you the past month! way to pull through and raise money for a good cause :)
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