5k

Today I ran/walked my first timed 5k! Aaron learned about it earlier this week and I figured why not. Its a reason to get out of the house and it will get some exercise in on a Saturday. 

We were up early with a sleepy J dressed in his jammies, loaded up ready to go. We registered and wasted some time before the race talking with friends, while Jackson made new friends with a little boy and some puppies. It was nice letting him get some energy out before forcing him into the stroller for 3 miles. 

J bundled up and ready to race

 We started out at the same time and Aaron took off with a guy from his unit. They were going to run it at an easy pace, while I walked it while pushing J. I ended up surprising myself and was able to jog quite a bit. 

When I was down to the last 1/4 mile Aaron had finished and made his way back to finish the race with me. *So Sweet* 

We ended up running the last bit together and I crossed the finish line at 45:33. Not to bad!!! I was actually really proud of myself when I realized that that broke down to 15 minute miles. (I used to be an 18-20 minute mile girl in HS...don't judge!) 

Not so attractive pic of Aaron (sorry babe)

Now that I know how well I did not running on a regular basis, I want to start up at the gym again and see what I can do when I actually push myself. Challenge is most definitely accepted!!