1st Race

Getting Ready for my first 5k in 5+ years. It is this Sunday. I feel ready but nervous... I know I can run 3.1 miles straight just worried about two things. 1) Going out too fast. 2) Letting nerves make me more tired than I really am. So we will see.. Wish me luck!

Out with OLD In with NEW

Earlier this season I had to retire my old NB running sneakers.

They served me well. I purchased them in 2004-2005ish. From a running store. The have alot of support as the salesperson said my feet are so flat. Tell you the truth not sure if I ever ran a race with them. At the two mile mark my feet started to tingle like they were falling asleep.

I went to another local reputable running store hoping to just get inserts. But I learned that running sneaker really only last 3-6months, or 300miles. So I got fitted and got these new Saucony ProGrid Guide 3 plus the insert for my flat feet. Turns out my old had way too much support. Andy told me these are runner for a much older person then I am. I do pronate slightly but I should be correcting that much because I can over correct. Also these new ones are so light compared to the old, I can now pickup my feet. Best of all I have new 2 mile tingle!!

Golf vs Running

So I've played golf as a hobby for over 10 years now. I always struggled to have a consistent swing so I never broke 100.

This is the first year that I plan to leave my clubs in the basement. I really want to take the break and focus on running.

So will I dust of the clubs again? not sure....

End of NoBo

Tonight was last night of my NoBo (No Boundaries) 5K learn to run program. Sponsered by Fleet Feet Sports

It was bitter sweet as when it began 12 weeks ago we only ran for thirty seconds today we ran 3 miles straight without walking.

I did my 3miles in 35:37 avg pace 11'52".

Graduation Race is May 1st!