Starlight Parade/Fun Run

I ran my very first race ever and it was SO FUN! It was a 5k and the end of it was, of coarse, up hill. It was so great to finally do it. I've been wanting to run a race like that ever since I can remember. My brother-in-law and two nephews did it with me and they kicked  my butt. Just like I thought they would! I'm a slow runner. I like to keep at a slower jog so that I can keep going for a longer time. It wasn't 2 minutes before they all left me behind. I don't blame them one bit and before we even started the race we designated and meeting spot back at the finish line. Good thing, too! My sweet nephew, about 10 minutes into the race, I saw him off to the side cheering me on and then started back up with me and hung out with me until the end. I felt so bad for holding him back, but he was a great partner! My other nephew ran it in about 25 min, and mine and Jake's time was 39 min! That actually is a good time for me. Like I said, I'm a S.L.O.W runner. The whole thing was so fun and I'm so bummed that I don't have ANY pictures! This is a race where you can dress up in costume and there were some great ones! Next year, I'll have to dress up. I just get so hot, I'd need something simple, yet gooood. No wigs, no extra clothes. . .we'll see. After running that 5k, it got me really nervous about this half marathon coming up THIS SATURDAY! But, I figure, I'm just going to go out there and do my best. Who cares if I walk? At least I'm out there and as long as I finish, that is all that matters!