I've been waiting for a friend to send me a couple pictures, but I can't wait anymore. I have to let everyone know what a great athlete my wife is turning into.
On 26 Sept. we ran in the "Top of the Rock Run" 5K. It is an annual event held here on post, and it's probably typical of many low-level 5/10K races. Lots of novices, but being on a military installation, many participants who are familiar with the fitness/ running way of life.
Our friends Steve and Becky were there, as well as our longtime friends Shane and Susanna. It was great to get out and participate. The nice thing was that it wasn't so large that we didn't have the chance to compete in our age groups. They all ran the 10K, but we have not been training for that distance so we stayed with the 5K. CrossFit training usually includes running, but it's often kept at multiple short bursts at 400-800m, and usually not more than 2 miles per WOD (workout of the day).
Steve, Becky, and Susanna all placed in their age groups. Shane could have placed, but I think he ran with Susanna-- not that she runs slowly, but I think he just wanted to run with her.
I ran OK, I guess. I just have to admit that with my current conditioning, I am not going to win any speed records. I missed placing in my age group by only 9 seconds, so I'm not too dissappointed.
Katie, though, had a great race. She finished in 25:59, her all-time best for a 5K. Plus she placed first in her age group, even running better that the first-place finishers in the two age groups younger than Katie.
She didn't place overall--those winners can flat out run!--but she wasn't far off. I'm so proud of her. When I get the pictures in I will add them to the site.
GOOD JOB KATIE!!
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