Turkey Trot

So I did it! Ran my first 5k in Orlando on Thanksgiving! It was a blast! I had to wake up at 2:50 am to get ready and be there on time. Can you believe there was no Turkey Trot here??? So I ws really tired. Anyway I ate a light breakfast but I was so worried about being hydrated I drank waaaaaay too much!!!!!!! At first there was not that many people there but closer to start time thousands showed up. Some 5000 people! Crap! I run at night by myself so for me this was CRAZY! It took me a good min to just get through to the start line, then a few more to break away from everyone! People step on ya, push ya outta the way! I ran on the street, sidewalks, even in the ditch!!!!! Then you have people who you are running behind and they just stop! I started out great, but then a mile into it I had to pee so bad!!!! Ya'all know I have had 4 babies and have NEVER had the strongest bladder!!!! Sorry TMI? Oh well it's the truth! So the faster I ran I thought I couldn't hold it, so I didn't run as fast as I wanted to but my time was still ok. I have built up to 8 miles so this 3.1 was not bad, just wish I could have done it a little faster. Next time I am not going to drink as much!!!!! LOL........

So I am going to do a Run Reindeer 5k in a couple weeks and then on New Years Eve the Gator Bowl 5k. Building up for the half marathon in March then a full marathon in Oct.........we'll see. I never thought I would get back into running like this! Even when I was in the Army, I hated to run!!!!!!!!!!! It has been nice though! I am still going to the gym like crazy and going to all their classes so it's keeping me going and not getting bored! Zumba tonight and strength training.

We had a great Thanksgiving too. Mom got here on Thur. and we had a nice dinner on Friday. We went downtown to eat, Christmas craft fair, Lighted boat parade and fireworks! It was nice. Now back to life! Have a great week everyone!