I DID IT!

So, yesterday I ran my race! I had a blast! (Who would've thought I would have ever had a blast running?!) The 5k started at 9:30, which was the main thing I was concerned about, because it was SO HOT!!! (At least the last 1/2 mile was all shaded!) Anyway, my friend and I had a big "carb" filled dinner the night before the race, to help get us ready and full of energy! I think it worked. I ran the race in 30 minutes, which was my goal from the very beginning when I was running it in 37 minutes! I came in 5th out of 11, in my age category, and 72 out of 196 or something, overall. Not to bad. I definately wasn't the fastest, but I wasn't the slowest person out there either! I ran the whole way, without walking, and I was proud of myself, to say the least! It was so fun to set a goal, a challenging one, and reach it! Thankyou to everyone who helped! Friends who ran with me, family and friends who wished me luck, friends who watched,etc! Here are a few pictures of me in my glory. Mind you- I did just run 3.1 miles in HOT, HOT weather, so I may look a little nasty!


Me and my lucky number 985, and my medal! (They also gave me the shirt, a duffle bag, a bag of potatoes...um..hello?...we are in Idaho!, and some other little things, here and their. )


Here I come. Sorry- I don't think James understands how to use the zoom on the camera. Oh well. I probably don't want you to see me up close anyway! You can click on the picture to get a better look though.... if you dare!

There I go!

James and the kids waited on the side lines to chear me on. It was so nice to see them when I felt like I couldn't go on. They really gave me the boost I needed to finish strong! I love my family!

After the race, they had some fun things to do at the park. Free food, bouncy toys for the kids, clowns, etc. James left soon after the race to go to work, and I hung out with my friends and kids. It was a pretty fun experience!

So, McKenzie went to nursery today for the first time, and LOVED IT! I was so glad that she went so willingly, and seemed to do really well. It was nice to have Carson there with her to help ease the transition, for her.

I was just asked to do a 30 minute program, by myself, for a community senior citizen thing on Wednesday. It's a good thing I've been practicing lately, because the lady only asked me yesterday. I'm just glad to be using my talents though. I have my show all put together and i'm excited to do it. I have some older songs, and a few country songs that I'm planning on doing. I'll let ya know how it goes!