Laying in bed last night thinking of those 6.2 miles I was more than a little worried. Especially because of how much I have been slacking the past two weeks. But when I come home from working 8 hours in the 90 degree weather it’s really hard to get myself running… and although I almost always go out and run I would plan on at least double what I ended up running each time. Its the heat the dehydration and utter exhaustion taking over my body and making me give up…. so while calculating the last time I ran even 4 miles I was having some trouble sleeping… after making 4 trips to the bathroom having completely convincing myself that was the real reason I was having trouble sleeping I was able to get to sleep.

Of course I woke up an hour before I had to and could not get back to sleep for a while. Once I finally woke up I put on my running outfit, pinned my number 14 to the front of my shirt put my hair in a braid and felt like I was ready to conquer. That is until I saw the size of the lake we were running around.

The run started off nice and slow just what I needed to calm my nerves! And with Ross’ father running along side me it was over in no time! There were 3 stops along the way with water, and so we would stop and walk a bit so we could drink without spilling it all over ourselves and as soon as we could see the finish line I had a feeling of relief wash over me!

So I have completed my first 10K in an hour and 6 minuets. I came away uninjured and completely exhausted but a huge breakfast burrito and a nap changed all that! Now I am ready to keep running a to run the half-marathon the last weekend in September… I will need looots of support to finish that one!!

Also in training for this 10K today I have lost about 11-12 pounds. So my goal in the next two months is to lose an extra 10 pounds! Lets see if I can do it! Wish me luck!!