Friday, January 2, 2015

And The First One is in the Books

We actually slept in a bit on New Year’s Day and then enjoyed a leisurely morning lingering over breakfast and coffee.  There was a definite nip in the air with some ice on the surface of the lake in the park across the street. This happens so seldom I had to snap a picture.

Jan 1 2015 ice on the lake 002


At about 11 a.m. we decided it was time to get moving and put on our running gear to head out for our first 5km run of the year.  Actually, it was our first 5 km run in several months. All of our runs over the past many months have been between 3.35 km and 4 km… easy loops around the park and along the waterfront .  But I wanted to log my run for the 5 by the 5th challenge because it is supposed to be a rainy week here and I am not enthused at all about the prospect of running in the rain.

Little update here... Laura just reminded me that 5 by the 5th is not starting till February!  Oh well....

So, I donned my brightest running gear… pink Tommie Copper capris, pink Pro Compression socks, my blue Mizuno kicks and a blue Tommie Copper shirt… drank some DRIP DROP, and then I added several layers on top, along with gloves and a head band, before setting out.  I am such a wimp when it comes to being cold… it is hard for me to recall what it felt like running outside in the snow and well-below freezing temps where we used to live in the interior.


2015-01-01 11.21.06

I made sure to run at a snail’s pace – I wanted this 5km to feel really easy so I would be encouraged to do more of them, and to start lengthening the distance again soon.  And it was easy… it took 38 minutes and 15 seconds to complete.  Hey, it can only get better from here!  And stopping to pet a Newfoundlander pup along the way may have added a few seconds, too.

We came in and stripped off our sweaty gear before having several glasses of water and doing a good long stretch.  The first run of the year is done.  YAY!

How did you start the New Year?

Have you entered the 5 by the 5th challenge this year?



12 comments:

  1. Way to get that 5k done!! I spent Jan. 1 cleaning! Cleaned our bedroom & went through old paperwork. It felt good purging lots of stuff!

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  2. Congrats on the first run of the year! New Year's day happened to fall on a rest day for me... Drove me crazy not to run! ;)

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  3. Yeah for having the first one done! Nice going and good for you for stretching. I'm so terrible at it!

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  4. Happy New year Elle! We did a 5K run on New Year's Day too! It was a little cold and a little drizzly here, but not too bad. Is it too soon to start wishing for Spring weather? lol! (love those pink Tommie Copper tights!)

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  5. My New Year started by relaxing with my family! Way to start the year, it sounds like you had a great run! Happy New Year!

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  6. Way to get the first one done! I'm still heavy into strength training (pardon the pun) but I am running. We've been extraordinarily mild and snow-free here. So weird .

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  7. Happy New Year! I started my new years off by cleaning, purging household items and packing. Exciting stuff, eh? :)

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  8. Great job on the first run of 2015. Happy New Year!

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  9. Yahoo for you!!!!! I actually have not worked out in 2015 yet. Tomorrow is my first one. I have been off since New Year's eve! :)

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  10. The start of my year included visiting family and friends for brunch and a new year dinner fill of collard greens and black eyed peas for prosperity and good luck. It is great, especially since I sometimes don't get to see everyone again for a few months. I did not work out. I did run New Year's Eve morning.

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  11. Happy new year Elle! I've started the new year with a combination of yoga, running and strength training. What Mizuno do you wear?

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  12. I did enter the challenge and didn't realize it didn't start until Feb either! Great job on your run and taking it easy. Happy New Year!

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