My First (Tiny) Race

Posted on September 6th, 2009 by k.
Categories: Living Abroad - Life in London.

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Today I ran my first official race…ever! Granted, it was a baby race. Just a 5k. But I had a great time doing it, jogged the whole way and came in at a respectable 33 minutes. I feel confident I lost about 3 minutes to crowds and congestion (understandable given that 17k women ran the race!) on the course, but overall it was a really enjoyable experience that I would willingly repeat.

Maybe G’s running habit has rubbed off on me afterall? Hmmm…if only I could also snag his uber fast metabolism :)

Maybe I’ll make good on my promise and run the Bath Half with G next year. Any volunteers to take pictures…and go to the spa after? :)

2 comments.

Diana

Comment on September 14th, 2009.

Kim,

Congrats, any race is an accomplishment! I still often think of you when I’m running, wishing to have a running partner, and to be running on the beach again! That was so much fun, it is still very tempting to do the Bath 1/2 with you!

Virginia

Comment on September 24th, 2009.

It is exciting to hear about your 5K race. I agree that any race is an accomplishment. Good for you! Enjoy the experience.

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