My first 5k!

My first 5k was back on December 18th. I knew there was a chance of rain that day & I tried to keep positive. When we woke up & headed towards the course, I wasn't feeling too confident in the weather. 

Eep! Winter rain is COLD!

It stared to clear out once we go to the sports complex. Whew! Momma did not want to run in the rain! I checked in while the fam waited in the car & then we went to explore. Kiddos DID NOT want to wait in the car!

True Life: Trying To Take Pictures With Kids

Fox 10 was there so the kiddos wanted to get on TV. I told them we could stand in the back ground & we actually ended up on TV! That was fun. 

It was the Jingle Bell Run so they gave you jingle bells when you checked in. They were tiny - next year I will bring my own & really jingle!

Since it had rained, they changed the course a little bit to avoid mud puddles since it was a dirt course. 

My goal was to run it in 35 minutes. I ended up running it in 36 minutes & some change. I was bummed I didn't make my goal but I didn't pace myself. I let the adrenaline of the race get to me & started off faster than I should have. Oh well, now I know. 

Whoop! I got my first official sweaty beast race pic!

On the way home, it started raining again. Such a blessing to not have to run in the rain!

Over all, it was a good first race. Still a lot to learn as far as pacing myself & finding my groove but I am proud of myself for doing it.  I am already signed up for my next race - The Color Run on the 26th!