Sunday, December 11, 2005

First. Race. Ever. Jingle Bell Run 2005

Done. Over. Finally.

62 min. 10 sec.

I didnt do as well as I wanted to, but this morning I had it in my mind I needed to do it in under 65 min and I did. That and that I didnt want to cross that line last..So I achieved both goals I set out to do. The pavement wore hard on my right knee, and there were a couple of hills which I couldnt favor that leg on on the way up. If it wouldnt have been for that I know I could have done it in 55 min. Oh well, next time.

Not bad for only running the past 2.5 months (since I didnt realize it was a 5 miler to begin with!). If that. I am proud of how I did.

Next race. January 15. Then its one year till the 1/2 marathon. I am sure I can be ready. At least I have till October 2006 to start training for that.

Picture (if its not TOO bad) to be posted in about 3 days, of me crossing the finish line....

Edit: Official Time: 76 June V****** 42 666 1:01:55.6 1:02:14.3 0:18.6 12:23/M

Update: For Morris...here ya go...

8 comments:

Morris said...

You know if you stop drinking and smoking you will be able to do that in record time!

Mr. Morris
Ask Morris

Renee said...

Congratulations Junebug!!! I am proud of you! That's something I don't think I'll ever be able to do...

LOVE YOU!

And morris - have you ever heard of simply offering a "congratulations"? It's really not that hard...

Junie B said...

yeah morris...and for your information i have pretty much quit drinking. i havent a drink in weeks...as for the smoking, thats next. thanks for your concern.

renee: i hope to do at least one competitive run a month.

Cee Gee said...

Congrats June!

I need your strength and determination! :)

Meg said...

That is awesome June! Congratulations! :o)

Lainey said...

You rock my socks off! I'm so proud of you baby girl!

Heather said...

I'm VERY proud of you June! Good job! :)

Junie B said...

next race is only a 5K which kinda makes me sad...i have my goal in mind for that. 32 minutes. and i better do it too!!

thanks for the kudos y'all!!