Race Day

This past Saturday was the Richmond 8K. The whole week leading up was pretty exciting. I loved going to the expo Thursday and seeing all the Race gear and runners. Quickly, I realized, my journey in training was not too unique, and I was one of many 'old joes' that would be participating. I think I was more nervous whether I would wake up on time, find parking or have trouble navigating through the city! Thankfully, the kids spent the night at the Grandparents and I had Jon as my lackey/chauffeur/photographer/personal assistant/storage unit!

The race itself was quite interesting. I realized quickly that I had underestimated my time along with 2 of my other mother runner girls, starting too far in the back. The first 10 minutes or so, we spent most of our time weaving through walkers. We eventually got a rhythm , and carried on as usual. I was really relieve to be running with 2 other runners who kept me entertained with work stories, Thanksgiving plans, etc. It made the time pass quickly. Towards the end, we spotted 2 other Mother Runners up and ahead and caught up to finish together. Coming downhill on Cary Street was a great finish.

This is a picture of the "Mother Runners (including coaches)" before the race at 6:30 a.m. in front of the capital.


That's me coming down Cary Street in a SKIRT!

Lisa, Kenisha and me post race with our medals. Charlie said he was glad I was a winner :0)
Post race

I'm really thankful to have found such a fun group and have signed up for the winter maintenance program. Next up the Monument 10K.