Well, it's that time of the year when I look forward to running outside again. More and more I am able to avoid the treadmill. And, though I've been able to get in pretty high mileage on the TMs, I've had to practically start all over again once I began hitting the pavement. This is not due to ability but more about breathing the outside air while running hard. The humidity is still hanging around and slowing me down some but I am able to push through more and more. Every day with the cooler temps, the better it gets.
Saturday, October 10th, we did the annual Shrimp Festival race. I've always done the 10k but was not ready to do it this year, so the 5k it was. I am alright with that in many ways; one of the main reasons is listed in the paragraph above. I am also involved with Scrapbooking Crops now and that is a killer for me. The weekend before I went to one and though my ankles weren't as swollen this time as usual, I experienced something different...painful calves when running!! Okay...another "issue" to deal with. But that's okay cause I know it is temporary.
A pre-race photo with friends [Pete, me, Marsha, Frances and Jojo].
Well, the painful calves did play a role in my race but I refused to be negative about it. I had to walk a few times but the good thing is that overall I felt really good and my running was very good. No, I didn't sprint except toward the end when I knew it was about over, ha, but just good running. I know "it's" still in there and if I can keep my focus on that, I will see improvement more and more. Overall, I was exceptionally excited because I received 2nd place in my age group!! I was not expecting that! Kent did well, too. Though there were several cheaters that received the higher awards, he still placed 2nd, too.
The real racewalker winners!!
A couple of pics while waiting for the awards. And, yep, we were photo-bombed by an unknown person, ha!
With my friend, Mo, who got 3rd place in her age group in the 10k.
That's it for now. Heading out this morning for another weekend Crop...will try to do better by not standing on my feet as much. Fingers crossed!!
