Saturday, March 14, 2009

Another First

I have officially completed my first race! Despite the rainy weather, I ran in the Perseverance 5K Race this morning (aptly named, I know) in 25:02. Not my best time, but I am beyond satisfied with my racing experience. Reaching the finish line made me realize how far my body has come in the past 5 years--there is no way I could have competed back then with my restrictive eating habits. Here's to a future filled with healthful eating and a healthy body! I can't wait to run another race.
Check out a few pics from the race:
Here are the racing goodies:
Mostly coupons to stores selling track supplies and sporting goods, plus an energy gel thing and lip balm. No mini Laras this time!

Thanks to my family for showing up to cheer me on in the icky conditions:)

Enjoy your Saturday!
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    yay congrats on the race!!! That's exciting =)

    I'm planning to run my first one this summer!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    AWESOME!!! Good for you, races definitely feel totally awesome and can prove how great it is to have a strong healthy body!! congrats :)

    hk

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  3. NicoleMarch 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Yay! Congrats...that's awesome!

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  5. fleurMarch 14, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Congrats, I think thats a great time, especially in that weather :D

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  6. itsawrapMarch 14, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Congrats on your successful first run and hopefully to many more!

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  7. Trying To HealMarch 14, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    great job on the race! what a great one!!!

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  8. LizNoVeggieGirlMarch 14, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    HELL YES, GIRL!!!!!! You totally rocked it out - here's to being healthy and strong :-)


    Did you receive my text message earlier??

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  9. K from ksgoodeatsMarch 14, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    CONGRATS!! Be proud - you've worked HARD for this :)

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  10. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Great job on your race! I love how smiley you are in your pictures. I do NOT look like that when I am running.

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  11. JaimeMarch 14, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    congratulations girl!!!! amazing job

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  12. Little Miss SunshineMarch 15, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR FIRST 5K!!

    Hahaha, I love all your photos! Especially the first one, in which your mum was holding an umbrella over your head - I think all mums do the same thing :D

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  13. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    woohooooo!!! fabulous work you awesome runner you!!! I could never be a marathoner!!! :)

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  14. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Way to go! That is so awesome you finished and felt strong! Even in the bad weather you pushed through it, awesome job lady!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Congrats on completing your first race!! That's so awesome :)

    Have a great day!

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  16. HangryPantsMarch 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Congrats! And I love how you look so race happy. :D

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  17. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Oh my gosh, AWESOME!!!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    congratulations!! I hope i will feel that accomplishment soon!

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  19. EricaMarch 15, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you!

    PS I gave you a shout out on my blog tonight

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  20. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Congrats on your race. And even if it's not your PR, it's better than I would ever run!

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  21. laurenMarch 16, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    congrats on the race - that is a great time!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Congratulations! That must have felt awesome to cross the finish line :)

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