Green wigs!
Party, party!
^----- That was majority of the posts I saw on Facebook last night. And I'm sitting here, "Nah, I'm good... I have a 5k run tomorrow."
I would gladly stay in and rest up for a 5k run :)
What a great course to run! Holy hills. The weather was terrible. The wind was fighting every direction I ran. People were farmer's blowing in front of me. My gloves are 50% covered in snot. I had a pain in my left ankle. My left hip hurt.
All worth it!
The best part? No port-a-potties. We were able to pee in a heated bathroom stall. HEATED.
We're so joyful in this picture, correct? That is joy of standing in a warm place prior to our 5k start. (and a heated bathroom) That would be me - 1112
I was also taking pictures of inappropriate sculptures of naked people on the wall. #notgrowinguptodaysucka
I believe the starting temperature outside was around 15 degrees. It was slightly misting of snow by the end of the run. The weather alone (and farmer's blowing going on) made the run difficult, but seriously...
THE HILLS.
The first hill was not terrible. The second hill was bearable. But the hills coming back after two miles made this run probably the epitome of what all 5k runs should but - hilly, difficult, and not entirely flat. I believe all 5k runs should have AT LEAST 3 hills. At least.
I think any runner can relate when they find "that one person" who is going at a good speed to try and keep up with during the entire run. I found my gal! She was short. Decked out in shamrock gear - a shamrock sash, head band, jingly necklaces, shamrock socks... she's was the cutest darn thing.
Until she farmer blowed.
Going up the third hill she blew and I dodged. And I stopped following her.
And I blame her for my terrible time. If I would have followed her the entire end, I would have made it well under 31 minutes.
Just kidding. But I would have kept up with her if it didn't feel like an elephant sat on my chest. And really the farmer's blow weirded me out. There has to be unspoken race day etiquette rules.
This was the perfect race to start my March-November races - I'm pumped, I wanted to beat my time, and I want to run for longer distances. Some of the runs that will be coming up:
2014 Crazylegs Classic
Madison Mud Run
Some possibles:
Rock 'n Sole Quarterer Marathon
Fort Atkinson Half Marathon
Still on the look out for more to sign up. So addicting.
On another note, I have not been exercising as much as I'd like due to flu, killer shin splints, and disability due to the squat challenge.
Excuse, excuses. Yes.
I plan to complete more of the 21 Day Fix work outs to add to my review of the program. I'm excited to do the Lower Fix and feel this noodle feeling I hear so much about. I love a good work out that makes my limbs not functional.
On a side note - I have to share this wonderful picture of my running partner. This was after our 3.5 mile run on Monday 3/10. It was over 40 degrees outside and we wanted to romp the country roads. And we did. I felt how she looks and it felt GREAT:
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