Wednesday, February 4, 2015

5 by the 5th in February

I am taking part in a series of runs called 5 by the 5th hosted by Laura at Mommy Run Fast. You can run either 5 km or 5 miles and it should be done and reported by the 5th of each month from February through May.

You may remember I was so excited and enthusiastic at the beginning of January to get this run series started, that I went out and did my 5km run in spite of neglecting to make note of the fact that it didn’t get rolling until February.  Oops.  Apparently I am a keener.

But once February arrived…  not so much.  I mean, I wanted to run that 5 km but the days until the 5th were passing me by…  On February 1st it was pouring rain. Who wants to run in monsoons?  Not me.  On the 2nd I spent the better part of the day at the hospital having a scope stuck down my throat and then recovering from the sleepy drugs after I got home.  On the 3rd I spent the morning working and the afternoon shopping. I  know, I KNOW!  And it was a lovely day, too ,so I did get out for a walk.. but let that opportunity for the km 5run slip right past me.

Tomorrow, February 5th, is our wedding anniversary… not likely we are gonna get out for a run… and there are forecasts that the first of  four impending Pacific storms is due to hit us later tonight!  Pineapple Express times 4!  Yes, it will be warm, but also very WET.  So this morning I knew it was NOW OR NEVER  to get this 5 by the 5th 5km run done. 

"Stop whining and just go do it", I kept telling myself… and yes, I really was being a wimp.  I didn’t feel like running.  It was gloomy outside and a bit breezy and sorta coolish and, and, and… so I had a little chat with myself about my attitude, and then put on my brightest pink and blue Tommie Copper running duds to cheer me up… grabbed The Captain to take some pictures of me clowning around,  and off we went.


Feb 4 Run 002

I was happy to finally get moving and I know I started out a bit too fast. Read that TOO FAST FOR ME! That sorta really took the wind out of me and when my little nose started snuffling and sniffling at about 3.5 km, I had to start breathing through my mouth.  Almost panting. And does that ever suck the moisture out of you. I was so thirsty and winded that I had to walk a bit during that last 1 km.  Annoyed but determined to see it through, I crossed my finish line at 34:30 which is not a bad 5km for me at all. 

Done. YAY!  After drinking a lot of water I made us a couple of smoothies and we stretched.  A lot.  So glad that one’s in the bag.

Did you run today?

Are you taking part in Laura’s 5 by the 5th series?  

15 comments:

  1. i'm not taking part but it sounds fun! and happy anniversary!

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  2. Way to go for finally getting your 5k done. Sometimes its so easy to let our busy schedules take over our lives.

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  3. Woohoo! Good job getting out there despite really not wanting to! Yesterday was a run day for me, but I hit the treadmill.

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  4. Nice job!! I've just now been hearing about this so hopefully I can get on board next month!

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  5. Good for you! Way to push through and get it done. Since I can only run 3k with my injury, I walked 10 minutes, ran 3k and walked the remainder to get mine in Tuesday!

    Oh, and Happy Anniversary!

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  6. Good for you to get it done! I managed to get mine in the other day but it was a combination of walk, run and walking since I'm limited with my distance.
    Oh, and Happy Anniversary!

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  7. Way to get it done Elle! You are so bright and color coordinated! A pineapple express sounds pretty good about now. I'll take the wet as long as some warmth comes with it. I did some speedwork yesterday that left me SO tired today. Somebody is not in shape!

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  8. I walked today but did hill intervals to keep my heart rate up. Tomorrow I plan to actually run but all of my runs are inside due to schedules. You finished and that's what counts! Love your bright colors.

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  9. Awesome for getting out there and motivating!!! I bet you felt awesome once you were done!

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  10. I'm not participating but I enjoy reading about everyone else's 5 by the 5th adventures. Enjoy the run!

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  11. Great job and happy anniversary! I am not participating in the 5th by the 5th... sounds fun. And ... no. I didn't run yesterday but am hoping to run today! :)

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  12. I'm not participating but sounds like fun. I haven't run today or this week! But i'm about to go for a run shortly.

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  13. Way to get it done Elle! I am participating as well and got my run in on Superbowl Sunday in my Seahawks gear;) It's been pouring here for 2 days now, UGH!

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  14. Happy anniversary! And way to talk yourself out of not doing what you planned.

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  15. Way to push yourself to get out there, Elle! I felt the same way this week - really struggled to be motivated with the crazy weather. Hopefully March is easier!

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