Did the 5K walk in downtown Jackson and I wasn't pleased with anything about it except finishing. I was pushing myself more that usual (because it was a race and I certainly did not want to be last) and I was winded, my legs hurt and last but not least, I was so slow. I forgot to look at the clock but according to Kristy who finished ahead of me, we think my time was around 52 minutes. Why, in the park I usually walk 17 min. miles and I am not in a race! Maybe the hill slowed me down. I need to train EVERYDAY and need to do weight training for my XT. That will help my leg muscles get stronger and also, hopefully, turn up this metabolism and I can drop a few pounds. I understand that losing weight has a direct relationship with improving your time with walking or running. It is like Mark said, with the increasing distance we cannot be slackers and be successful. Tomorrow I am getting up early and will do my 5 miles before Church. I know I say the "getting up early thing alot and don't do it", but those days have to cease and desist. Because if I put off my wogging to after work, it sometimes loses its priority amongst a multitude of things.
Now, post-race was fun at the Mexican restaurant! We had a good-sized group and I got to put more faces to names/blogs. Mark and Robin were there which was a nice surprise! Mark imparted some more pearls for marathoning. I learned about the Ipod Nano from Ann. Got to have one of those! Mark also said to really push yourself as far as speed on the short days and that will eventually improve your distance speed. He said on the LSD days to go slow and easy.
It was exciting that Jana won 3rd place in her age group for the walkers. She was really hoofing it out there! Congratulations, Jana! Well, just being with everyone is such a morale booster for me. I get excited again and have a renewed enthusiasm. I am actually looking forward to walking the 5 miles tomorrow!
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Thanks Cheryl! I just tried to walk my 4 miles an hour that I do on the treadmill. It helped that they were calling out our time at each mile because at the first mile I was well over 16 minutes. I tried to do better on the second mile and got a second wind on the third mile.
It was fun and great getting to know more people and make new friends like you and your husband.
Jana
I think you did great yesterday! I remember when one mile and then two miles was hard for us and now we are doing five! They are going to post all of the race results and times on mstrackclub.com .
Hey Cheryl! It was so nice getting to finally meet you yesterday. I got the chance to talk to your son and daughter-in-law. You are very blessed with your family. They are so nice!!! And you have a very handsome family. Have a good week.
Cheryl, I just checked the race results. YOU ALSO PLACED 3RD IN YOUR AGE GROUP!!!!! You'll get a medal too! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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