In order to get a preferential start in the One America 500 Festival Mini Marathon (half marathon), I have to run a 5K in less than 28 minutes. That time is not breaking any land speed records, but it is fast for this previous non-runner. I have walked/jogged (mostly walked) more than a dozen mini marathons. Without the preferential start, it takes me almost an hour just to get to the start line (30,000 people registered).
Tomorrow morning is the 5K; the time will be close. It doesn’t help that it will be around 25 degrees at the start, I have cramps, my boobs hurt, and I feel bloated. Oh, and I did a Tonya Harding on myself and rammed my knee into the corner of a metal bleacher seat two nights ago. It is bruised, but it doesn’t hurt anymore to use it. I will run my hardest and count on the good Lord to keep me from injury. Whether I make it tomorrow or not, I feel great about my running progress. A year and a half ago, I wasn’t even able to run three miles consecutively. Even if I don’t make my time, I am grateful that I am healthy enough to even try.
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