This morning I ran a 5K.
I had a baby 14 weeks and 1 day ago, and I did it. I didn't stop once.
It is my worst 5K time to date, but I did it without walking!
This is the second annual 5K my employer has hosted as a part of Spirit Day activities. Last year, I set my 5K PR at the race. This year I had my worst time, but hey, a lot has changed in a year!
I also met my goal of running a 5K in 2012 after the birth of our baby.
The downside, it's a pretty competitive race.
I timed myself at 38:51, and I was the last finisher.
And I do mean the very last of the entire crowd of probably about 40 people. Shortly into my second mile, I was followed by the security guard in his car as an escort most of the way to the finish. After following me for awhile, he did drive off and circle back around for the last 1/2 mile or so. He stopped traffic for me at an intersection or two. Nothing to make you feel like you're running slow like the security guard escorting you to the finish line!
My sweet husband and his boss were both still there at the finish line cheering for me along with a few other people. Another lady in another department here even came out and ran the last bit with me. They were wondering who was left out there since it was such a small crowd.
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