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| Barbie!!! |
Saturday, July 2nd I ran the Pride & Remembrance 5k Race. I have a soft spot for this race, it was my first. I totally remember how petrified I felt when I did it for the first time. I felt like I didn't belong, I was surrounded by runners and little ol' me wasn't fit to be part of that group.
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| Even my shoes were pink/black |
About 3 years ago, we decided to make tutus as many people dress up for the race. Tutus seem to be popular at races, no idea why but they are. So we set off to do our own, using the colours of the rainbow. We had so much fun doing these... Running with them is not bad either. We also decided to have a different theme every year. This year was Barbie. So pink, blonde, bling, outrageous. As evidenced, I think I nailed it pretty well :)
The day started well. We made it there in good time, got ourselves sorted out, even got interviewed for CP24 News. Not sure if we appeared but it was fun to be interviewed.We position ourselves in the crowd waiting for the start. Ambiance is always electric at this one. It's a weird mix of crazyness with a good dose of focus. It IS a race after all... And we're off. The sun is hiding behind the clouds, yay! I have no real plan for the race, I decide to run continuously with breaks at the water stations. I start a little fast but my breathing is under control. My legs are also doing well, calves/soleus protesting a tiny bit. My bling bracelet keeps getting caught in my tutu, this drives me nuts. I'm also carrying a feather purse and this turns out to be a mistake. I'm sooooo warm!
But I soldier on. I have no choice. I'm not stopping till the water table. Where the fuck is it I keep asking myself... they moved it!!! That's the beauty about doing the same race for many years, you get to know where stuff is... finally arrive, grab a glass of water and walk slowly to ingest it. I'm trying NOT to get splashed by glasses that people are throwing on the side of the road.
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| Smiling but HOT!!! |
I set off again. I know we have to do the loop one more time so off I go and will do another break at the station again. I need to take another break not long afterwards, then another one. I know I have to pick up from Bay Street and as soon as I cross it, I pick up again and gradually increase my pace. I'm trying to be careful with my stride. I finally cross the finish line in 29:45 (Sportstats).
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| Sean and Stuart |
After gathering my thoughts, standing with friends for a few photos, we make our way to the park near 519 Church for the post race food and festivities. I want to get a massage, I missed out on it last year. What a great bunch I am with. All my marathon clinic coaches are there as well as many fellow marathoners in training are at the race.
All in all, a great day. I'm very happy with my race and can't wait to do it again next year.
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| Mwa!! |
The day started well. We made it there in good time, got ourselves sorted out, even got interviewed for CP24 News. Not sure if we appeared but it was fun to be interviewed.We position ourselves in the crowd waiting for the start. Ambiance is always electric at this one. It's a weird mix of crazyness with a good dose of focus. It IS a race after all... And we're off. The sun is hiding behind the clouds, yay! I have no real plan for the race, I decide to run continuously with breaks at the water stations. I start a little fast but my breathing is under control. My legs are also doing well, calves/soleus protesting a tiny bit. My bling bracelet keeps getting caught in my tutu, this drives me nuts. I'm also carrying a feather purse and this turns out to be a mistake. I'm sooooo warm!
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