Just another step on the path. A couple of weeks ago Cami
and I competed in the Herriman 5K/10K/Half Marathon put on by Operation 61 and
I finished my first 10K!!!
The race itself was through some beautiful neighborhoods in
Herriman and was really enjoyable. We started running in the morning and it was
freezing!!! I knew that my body would warm up as I ran, but I didn't realize it
would take me about a mile and a half to get there. Once my body did warm up
though I had a great time. Cami finished her second 5K and had a better time
than her first. Right now instead of increasing distance, her goal is to keep
running 5K’s and improving her times.
So on to the next goal. I am going to compete in the St.
George Half Marathon on January 18th. I think it will be a nice
break to escape to the moderate climate of St. George in the heart of winter,
and it will keep me honest to my goals instead of getting lazy and hibernating
for the winter. I read on a website that I should only run outside when it is
25 degrees or warmer without special equipment. Since I don’t have money to
spend on special equipment, I will have to move my running inside soon. Luckily
since Cami & I are both students we can work out on campus for free which
is awesome.
My half marathon training schedule is much more rigorous
than my previous ones. Hopefully I can keep it up over the next few months.
