It was cold. It was windy. It started to rain. I did it anyway.
Today was the annual Great Human Race - a 5K event to support our local volunteer center. It is a race that Bill and I have done several times before, and we signed on to do it again this year. I didn't know that the temperatures were going to drop so much from the upper 70s, sunny day we had yesterday, or I may have reconsidered.
Bill is still working on his hip injury, so he had to pass on the race. I was standing out there in my shorts, wearing a pair of socks from the goody bag on my hands to keep them warm, thinking I should pass, too. I didn't - I decided I was already there. I ran the race in about 38:25. Not a fast pace for most, but just over my personal best. I am glad I did it. It is so much easier to realize that once you finish the race. Perseverance gets us through the tough times. Now, I can feel good for the rest of the day knowing I accomplished something this morning. Not only the 5K, but the mental fortitude to get through it.
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3 comments:
Congrats on the great race, Susan! There's a lot to be said for perservering when the conditions aren't ideal. What a nice accomplishment! Hooray!
Congratulations! Sticking with it during unfavorable conditions and completing the race, no matter what time, is very admirable.
I hope you went to The Sauce to celebrate. Cheers!
Well done on running the race!
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