Today was the Race for the Cure 5K. The serious runners (with chips for timing) started first. Once they were all on their way, they brought up the people running for fun (my group), then the walkers. The official time started with the serious runners, so my time is based off my heart rate monitor, which I pressed start on as I crossed the starting line. I ended up jogging the entire time. I never expected to be able to do that! Honestly, even this morning, I assumed I would be stopping to take at least a few short walk breaks.
My oldest daughter stayed with me for the first 15 minutes or so, then she walked for a few and I didn't see her again until the end. She came in about 5 minutes behind me. My time on the "official" time clock was 40:17 as I crossed the finish line, however as I said, that clock started with the first group of runners. My time, according to my HRM was 34:51. What?! That was not only my fastest 5K to date (AND outside, at that!) but my run keeper app on my phone said the distance I went was 3.4 miles. So, something wasn't 100% accurate there, but close enough, I guess.
All in all, I'm feeling really good about this race! :)
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