My First 5km Run

Well, I didn't chicken out on my run. I showed up early, stretched, warmed up, and started the race. I was a little nervous, as there were not too many civilians in the run. But I did my best, and I finished the run. I didn't finish last, so that is an accomplishment.

The winner finished in 17 minutes. I finished in 37 minutes. I managed to keep up to a group of marines that ran in their full battle gear, and a soldier dressed as Santa who was carrying a bag full of snacks and gatorade. He was handing them out as he was running.

I feel pretty good about the run. I had to slow down to a walk a few times to catch my breath, but I finished. Not too bad for someone who hasn't ran for a long time.