2012 Resolution: March Race #1

Race Goal:  1:08:00, I had originally thought my 1/2 of the race was 6.8 miles, so I figured a 10:00/mile pace was quite feasible.


about to hand off to Leah, I was
laughing because my neice was
yelling "HURRY YAYA!!"



Actual Time:  1:08:44, so in actuality I only ran 6.75 miles, well according to the course.  According to my watch I only ran 6.54 miles, so I was way slower than my goal.  I'm disappointed, but oh well.  I finished.  I still haven't checked our "official" time, but I think Leah crossed the finish line at 2:07, so she did a GREAT job!  Go Leah!



Finishing off the race, GO MAMA Leah!



The Race:  The Alamo 13.1.  It benefited the Leukemia / Lymphoma Society.  The race started off in downtown, just in front of the Alamo, then weaved a bit through downtown.  We then ended up on Avenue B which runs parallel to Broadway.  We ran down Ave. B to the Witte Museum, then hooked a left into Brackenridge Park.  Ran through the park for about .75 miles, then ended up back on Ave. B & running back towards downtown.  We took a right on Josephine St. & my leg ended about .6 miles later.  I handed off to Leah who ran the rest of the 13.1 miles.  I didn't feel amazing during the run, I didn't feel bad either.....I kinda just wasn't "feeling it" actually, so oh well!  I guess a week off of virtually no running, lots of bad for you food & drinks probably didn't help me out in any way.  Oh well!

Leah & I with our medals

Who'd I run with?:  just me & my sister in law Leah!  :)

Coming Up (March Race #2):  The Culinaria 5K at La Cantera Mall tomorrow (March 24th).  I'm still trying to hit that elusive 28:30, but I'm not hedging my bets on this race.  I haven't run since Sunday & I haven't been feeling well since Tuesday, so we'll see.  As long as I break 30:00 I'll be happy, but I'd really LOVE to hit my 28:30 mark....fingers crossed!

Quick Update:
The JLSA Running Club has their first run on Tuesday, March 27th!  My friend Kristen & I are so excited & there has been quite a bit of interest!  YAY!

my cool kid nephew, Hayden :)