Thursday, May 17, 2012

Raffle Race. 5/13/12 Mother's Day Weekend. A HOT ONE!

When I signed up for this 5k, I never
Thought to check
To see if it was a shaded route! It wasn't! Hottest race to date and although I made a new PR, it was so very humid and challenging! It was all concrete and I have done
mostly trail except for the CCC. My first mile was awesome! It was a little over 9 minutes and I felt great! The 2nd mile started off a
Little slower as the full sun was in my face and I was feeling overheated. The 3rd mile I reunited with my friend Mandy and we both agreed there was no shade lol. I did finish in about 32 minutes, which is my fastest 5k to date. My goal is just to run one in 30 minutes. Louisiana humidity at it's best!

2 comments:

  1. Congrats on your new PR!! You're going to reach that 30min 5k, I have no doubt. Ran yesterday in the heat and humidity and thought of you - I know it wasn't as bad up here, as it is in LA!

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  2. Thank you Mandy! I don't know....the heat----how do runners do it? I loved running in our winter
    Here! I thank you friend for your support. Means so much.

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