This morning I ran another 5K and I couldn't believe how much I have changed. In the past, on a rainy, cold Saturday morning you couldn't get me out of the bed. The day after Halloween would have been a drunken sugar high crash. But today I sprang up at 6:30am, got my family up too, and got ready to run. It was only 43 degrees out with sprinkles and wind, but being up and outside was almost magical. I love being a runner! My daughter ran a 1K fun run, then it was my turn. With gloves and earmuffs, I started out and ran my best mile ever at 12:14, then kicked ass to finish up at 40:06. When I saw the finish line a half mile off, I'd never tried so hard in all my life. It was glorious!!! My latest goal has been to finish a 5K under 40, so I am just *that close*!! I'm signed up for a Turkey Trot and I'm GONNA DO IT this time.

Spectacular. You rock!!

Wonderful -- so happy for you. Hip, hip, hurray!

Fantastic well done

Jo x

I admire runners. So sleek and dedicated.

Congrats on your NSV & for your transformation.

Best wishes for your continued success

This morning I ran another 5K and I couldn't believe how much I have changed. In the past, on a rainy, cold Saturday morning you couldn't get me out of the bed. The day after Halloween would have been a drunken sugar high crash. But today I sprang up at 6:30am, got my family up too, and got ready to run. It was only 43 degrees out with sprinkles and wind, but being up and outside was almost magical. I love being a runner! My daughter ran a 1K fun run, then it was my turn. With gloves and earmuffs, I started out and ran my best mile ever at 12:14, then kicked ass to finish up at 40:06. When I saw the finish line a half mile off, I'd never tried so hard in all my life. It was glorious!!! My latest goal has been to finish a 5K under 40, so I am just *that close*!! I'm signed up for a Turkey Trot and I'm GONNA DO IT this time.

Congrats!!!!! The desire to acheive a PR time, distance, or event is addicting.....one step at a time. Best wishes on your upcoming Turkey Trot!

David

A nice mist/light rain and about 40 degrees is my favorite time to run.....OUTSIDE! I do not have fun on treadmills....I run outside probably 98% of the time. Last winter, in 20-25* weather....shorts and longsleeve shirt, headband and mittens....Tunes blarring in my ears....a real sight to see I'm sure. ENJOY your runs!