Monday, October 17, 2011

Running My First 5K

About six weeks ago I was talking with some of my friends after exercise class.

"So we'll meet this Saturday to go running," they said. "Come running with us we're training for a 5K."

No way I thought- running is not my thing and I have never even ran more than a mile in my life.

But somehow by the end of that conversation I had agreed to at least come that Saturday and see how it went. And well- let's admit it, I am way too competitive and pretty stubborn so I knew I was in for the long haul.

Six weeks of training and yesterday was the big race.

We posed for pictures before- and yes we matched on purposeWe joined the big crowd-
Then we were off!

My official time hasn't been posted yet- and I missed it when I finished-- but I came in right around 34 minutes- so I was very happy with that for my first 5K. Post Race- we did it! The girl next to me came in third for our age category

37 comments:

  1. CMOctober 17, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Congrats! That's awesome, good for you!

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  2. CMOctober 17, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Oh and the video...way cool! I like the end credits..."and emily again"...too funny.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    YAY!!!! You did really great!!! Now you're going to be addicted. :o) You'll keep signing up for these things and trying to beat your time.

    BTW - I love the video!!! Did you make that yourself?!?

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  4. EvonneOctober 17, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Yay for you! I don't think I could run a race.

    Love the video!

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  5. RachelOctober 17, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Em!!! You are so awesome!!! And I always love your videos!!

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  6. LisaOctober 17, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    That's fantastic!!! Way to go!!

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  7. ShellOctober 17, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Good for you! :)

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  8. Rach (DonutsMama)October 17, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Wow, congrats! I'm not good at running either. I can walk though. :)

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  9. LizbethOctober 17, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    YAY!!!! I love to run. It's my excuse so I can eat all that cheesecake, or that's what I tell myself anyway! Congrats!!!

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  10. Missy | Literal MomOctober 17, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Great job! What a big accomplishment!

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  11. MaceyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love that video! Congrats!!

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  12. LourieOctober 17, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Love the video. And can I just say, you rock my world. I don't think I could do this.

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  13. Grumpy Grateful MomOctober 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Congratulations on your 5k! What a great feeling! The pictures of you and your friends are so cute!

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  14. Grumpy Grateful MomOctober 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Congratulations on your 5k! What a great feeling! The pictures of you and your friends are so cute!

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  15. AshleyOctober 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    How awesome!! Congratulations!~

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  16. NatalieOctober 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    YAY for you! That is awesome...and you look pretty good for just running a 5k in your after race shot!

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  17. SaimiOctober 17, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    You ROCK girl!! Congratulations!!

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  18. ConnieOctober 17, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great job!!

    And I love your little movie trailer!

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  19. MeganOctober 17, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    WooHoo! Okay, that's crazy impressive! And not just because I'm super lazy.

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  20. Heather HOctober 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    You are awesome! I could not run to the end of my driveway - forgot about a K...or 5. Congrats!

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  21. KaciOctober 17, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    AWESOME!! =)

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  22. CBOctober 17, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Good job!!! You go girl :-D

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  23. KSKOctober 17, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Great Job!!!! :)

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  24. EmOctober 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    let the addiction begin!!! (i think i already told you that on fb)

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  25. Liz MaysOctober 17, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Whoa girl, that's soooooo fantastic! You must be in great shape. I supsect this won't be the last by a long shot.

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  26. JennersOctober 17, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Yay for you!! You should be super proud of youself!

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  27. MimiOctober 17, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Awesome video, Emily. SO MUCH FUN !!!
    Hooray...you look fab!

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  28. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Cute video!! So fun!!

    ~Becca

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  29. FoursonsOctober 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    34 minutes?! Holy cow girl, you ROCKED your first 5K! And how stinkin' cute you look in your turquoise shirt and black leggings. Remind me that if we ever meet and go for a run (well run for me, walk for you-seeing as how blazin' fast you are) that I need to buy a running wardrobe.

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  30. FoursonsOctober 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Oh and your video?! Oh my gosh, you are multi-talented. I am SO impressed with you!

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  31. JenOctober 17, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Great job, Emmy! Awesome pictures and you look great! :)

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  32. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Oh yay! Congrats!!! You inspire me to run a 5k!

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  33. Janette @ The Johanson JourneyOctober 18, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    I am like you-- never run a mile in my life!! I'm so proud of you!! I have no idea what the average time is to run a 5K, but the fact that you did it and finished is Awesome!! Your friend was 3rd for your group is AH.MAZ.ING!

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  34. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    How awesome! Congrats on your first 5k!!

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  35. Anti-SupermomOctober 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Congrats, Em!! I want to say, 'you can say stick it to anyone who said you couldn't run because of your heart'... but say it in a nice way ;)

    Super proud of you!

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  36. mintifreshOctober 18, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    you rock, girlie!!

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  37. Mrs MontoyaOctober 19, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    SO happy and proud for you. I can't see the video right now, but can't wait to see it. Woo hoo for you!!!!

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