Today was our Endure for a Cure race in Orting. It's actually a double half marathon/10K/5K, but I chose to only run today since it's a scheduled team practice day anyway. I was worried I wouldn't be able to do it, but it actually felt really good. I did the 10K which is 6.29 miles. I used my gu before the race and then at the halfway mark. I started out not feeling like I was doing very good. I felt sluggish, my legs felt heavy. Seemed like I was having a hard time getting into a rhythm of any kind. At the halfway mark, I had my gu and some water. Then it was like I got into a rhythm, or a groove, whatever you want to call it and I felt great. I got to the finish line and I actually felt like I could go another 30 minutes. Amazed me! I saw my chiropractor yesterday and she adjusted my ankles and lower back, so I only had some slight pain in my left ankle. It wasn't even enough for me to hardly notice. I can't believe how great it is to be able to to do this. And it actually feels GOOD! Who would've guessed it? I am an ex smoker, smoked for 27 years, I quit 2.5 years ago......never really was a runner of any kind......did always work out in some form.....but now I'm running 10K's and going to run a half MARATHON! People........CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?????? And I ENJOY IT! Pretty crazy uh?
Till next time......Rally On!
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