Finally after months of putting it off, I ran an official 5k!
I woke up bright and early to leave for my race; driving sucks especially when you take the wrong exit and you know where your going. I thank the sing-a- long I was having with the radio and not paying attention.
No clue as to where my half functioning Polar watch…I had no watch to run with. Boo!
I finished the 5k in 40:45:41
Okay for a first 5k and weeks…cough. cough. of putting off runs. Actually annoyed with myself about the time (just a tad). Knowing I could have pushed myself and gone harder. Thinking back to my high school & college track days, when I was a sprinter. Then again this is not sprinting…this is long distance and I’m still building up endurance.
New Goals:
- Run 3x a week
- next 5k under 35 minutes
- Using couch to 5k app during my runs
Can you spot me in this picture taken by Kyra’s hubby??
Definitely had a great race this morning with Kyra and can’t wait to run another 5k.
(pardon the messy hair and sweating) 
Have a great Saturday.
Chris and I couldn’t make it to friends b-day at the Ballpark so we’re going to a movie after he gets off from work?
Anyone seen Iron Man or Robin Hood. decisions. decisions.
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Congrats on your 5K!!!
YAY for running a 5K!! Great job!
races are so important for a good running career. they give you something to look forward to, remind you of competition, and give you such a great sense of community in the group atmosphere. great accomplishment!
Katherine
Congratulations!!
Don’t be so hard on yourself about your time. You went out there and did it. There’s no time better than that accomplishment.
I realize I’m a little late, but congratulations!!!
You started and you finished that is a success, plus now look at your motivation!!!
Thanks ladies, I’m working on picking out another race. I’ve got the runnign bug again.
Congrats on the 5K!!!! That is great!!
I run my very first 5K one week from today. I haven’t been training because too much has been going on in my life. I will do it anyway though!
Awww go you!!! I saw Ironman 2 and ended up liking it A LOT more than I thought I would (I never saw the first one). Hope you had a fabulous rest of your weekend
Congrats on the 5K girl!! Thats so good!
Congrats. That is way better than anything I could ever do. I hate running.
Way to go! 5k’s are always a good time. Not to mention, great for motivation. If you’re not happy with your time you can sign up again and work a little harder!
Congratulations, lady! You rocked it! I know how hard it is to race after not even having had the motivation to run, so celebrate yourself!!! So proud of you, Nicci.
GO SEE IRON MAN!!! So good. And I KNOW you like that Robert Downey, Jr!
I think you did fantastic! Congrats!
Congrats on finishing your 5k! They are addicting…once you run one race, you can’t wait to do another!
Congrats on the race!! Good luck with your new goals!
Congrats on the race, lady! You got out there and ran it, that is all that matters!
congrats love!!!! don’t be upset with your time! you rocked it =)
great job! it’s been so hot and humid outside! Your time isn’t bad at all! It’s all about you FINISHING it and setting new goals!
Great job!!
GO NIKKI! You are so awesome. Next 5K, let’s run together!
Congratulations on getting back into the fray. Love the candid post-race shot.
I think it’s kinda cute that you missed your exit while having singing therapy…
Hey girl – glad you had a great race!!
go girl!!!!!!!!!! I think you just inspired me to sign up for one too.. i havent ran one since last october! eek. Congrats on your race!
Congrats on your 5k! Don’t worry about the time. You got out there and did it! That’s what matters!!!
Congrats!! You look adorable!!! I love it!
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