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I love 5k runs that are tied to different holidays. Do you remember when I did the Jingle Bell Jog and the Turkey Trot this past year? If not, I’ll wait while you catch up quick:) Anyways, the church I attend offered a 5k run on Saturday morning (between Good Friday and Easter), and my family was quick to sign up. We love being active, so this seemed like a great activity to do together.
After taking a long break from running due to an injury, I was anxious to get back into running. I’ve done a few shorter runs, but didn’t want to do too much too fast, so I decided ahead of time that I would walk a bit of the race, no matter how great I felt.
We started from the church and ran on a bike trail, doing an out and back pattern. At the halfway point I walked for a short time, and then picked it up again for the end. I felt great and had no shin pain, which was really exciting! Even though I have hardly been running since the beginning of February, and I took a walk break, I only was 4 minutes slower then my 5k PR which also made me happy.
Here I am at the finish line (please excuse the “i just rolled out of bed and finished a run” look). I cropped the picture to keep the identity of my family off my blog.
See my fun running skirt? I’m planning to do a review of this at a later date, but I wanted to show it off quickly here. I won this right before I was injured, so I have just recently gotten the chance to wear it! I had lots of people asking me where it came from (it’s from Sparkle Skirts).
Overall, the race was a fun opportunity to get up on Saturday and run. This will be my last race before my half marathon (which is coming up really quickly).
Now it’s your turn to share! If you’ve done a 5k before (walked or run), what was it/what was your favorite race? Have you ever done a holiday themed race?
Jingle Bell Runs are cold! I tried one once and it ended up being the slowest I’ve ever run a 5k. St. Patty’s Day races are usually fun and well received.
The Jingle Bell Jog I ran was also not my best. I couldn’t feel my feet and it hurt to breathe. I’m pretty sure my throat froze on that one:)
I’ve done a couple of 5Ks and I’d have to say my favorites were the St. Patty’s themed one I just did recently with my boyfriend (because he ran with me) and Race for the Cure in Philadelphia. I did that one a long time ago when I was playing lacrosse in high school, I ran with my coach and my best friend on the team and the excitement surrounding the event is awesome! I need to get back there.
Good job! And yay for no pain 😀
I’ve never done a St. Patty’s day race, but I’d like to do one. maybe that will be one of my goals for 2013!
You look great after a run! I’d be all red heady and sweaty…
Thank you:)
Cute running skirt!
My husband and I did a 5K together on our wedding anniversary to benefit an organization that provides services for disabled kids. The best part (other than helping kids) is that it is held completely underground! While it was below freezing outside, the course was a lovely 65 degrees. Perfect way to get a good race in during January.