Whoo-hoo!

Sonnie and I ran a 5K! And we didn't die! Whoo-hoo!

We ran at a medium pace and didn't come in dead last (though close to it). Sonnie finished in 33 minutes and 59 seconds, and I was right behind her at 34. It was pretty laid back, and the route wasn't too confusing (we were afraid we'd be so far behind that we'd get lost and have to give up half way through) and there were a few puppies running with their owners, which was fun. My knee bothered me when we were coming down on some of the hills and I had to keep reminding myself to breathe, but I feel great now!

The best news is that Sonnie and I now know a sweet 5K route on campus and any one who wants to (I'm looking at you, Mary!) (though anyone and everyone is/are welcome!) can train without going in circles or jogging in place. We talked this morning about doing it every Saturday (that's what she said) but that might have been the runner's high talking. Ask me again tomorrow.

Anyway, yay for 5Ks! I don't think I would have made it this far without the encouragement and camaraderie of y'all. I'm looking forward to improving my time and my endurance and my distance and meeting each of you at the finish line. <3