I knew my fitness challenge was going to need a little help keeping me on track so I signed up today for my first ever 5k race. The race is on Oct. 31st and will be a perfect ending to my month of challenges unless I chicken out... after all, it is on Halloween! The race is called the 5k HOB GOB'LN and takes place on the Pinella's Trail at 7pm just after dark in downtown Dunedin, FL. Now this would normally be the time that I would be handing out fun size chocolate candy to the neighbor kids and stuffng my own mouth between doorbell rings. So I'm forfeiting that in exchange for the race which in and of itself is another challenge for me.
In order for me to be ready and in shape to run this race I won't be able to talk myself out of my daily fitness routine. I must get up early everyday and do 20min. of pilates before work then after work I will be doing a 30min. walk/run combo to try and work myself up to being able to run the race...or at least most of it. This is a pretty big goal for me and I hope I can do it. I will have the support and advice of my boyfriend Tom who has run his share of races and will be a great inspiration. I'm sure gonna miss those fun size chocolate bars on Halloween though...I'm just sayin'!
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O Karen this is an excellent idea, I never thought I would do a 5K but now that I have several under my belt its definately inspiring to keep walking/running. I think you will be so proud of yourself when you finish you first race...good luck.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Karen! Wish I could be there to cheer you on or join you. You'll do great and will be glad fo the experience.
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