Fireman’s 5K

We have a new position in our district; they are the athletic trainer, but also a “health and wellness” coordinator.  Her name is Audrey Zuercher.  She proposed at the beginning of the year that staff meet at the park on Mondays to use the trail and exercise together in whatever capacity that meant for them.  She also sent out a couch to 5K training plan and let people know about the Fireman’s 5K that happens at the beginning of November.  I decided I would participate in the Monday club and use the training plan to prepare for the 5K.  The last time I did a 5K I didn’t really train for it, but I completed it by walking and running intervals.  This time, I wanted to be ready.

So, I went on the first Monday in September.  It was just Audrey and I.  Audrey is a runner; I am not.  She was gracious and ran the first day of the training program with me.  I fit in two more training sessions on my own each week.  Then, every Monday, she and I (no one else came) would run.  And I felt tired of training, but also ready for the 5K. 

Madison and Ellie both wanted to run it, too.  So once volleyball ended, they both ran off and on to prepare for it.  Jeremy signed up, too, in support of the Firemen and to get the free hoodie.  He didn’t train, but he already did a 50 mile bike ride none of us had done.

Saturday morning was cooler than it had been, but the sun was shining and the wind wasn’t blowing.  It was actually great running weather.

    

There were about 300-400 people running from the high school down on the bike trail and then back up.  We all said we would run at our own pace.  Madison and Ellie started out together and at some point, separated.  I just plodded along, only stopping for about a 10 second breather at one point.  Pretty proud of myself.  Madison never stopped running.  Ellie took some walk breaks when needed.  Jeremy ended with a run.  I would say we all did a good job for where we were at. 

               

I would say we all did a good job for where we were at. 

And because I can’t stop laughing at the ridiculousness of this picture, I am putting it in.  I look like I am either out for a little skipping down the street or I am a turtle.  Not sure which, but enjoy a chuckle at my expense…

It was a lot of work to train, but it definitely paid off.  We will see if I am as motivated next year…