March 14, 2009--
Livvy invited me to join her at this year's St. Patty's Day Fun Run (3.5 miles). I was somewhat apprehensive considering that I suffered a foot injury about a month ago. I've been working with my doctor though, and although it's not perfect, it's in much better shape than it was, so I decided to give it a go. I've really only done one other fun run and it was only a 5K--which is about 3.1 miles--but what's another 4 tenths of a mile? (See archived posting entitled "5K Run" from September 2008 for details on that run.) What I didn't consider was the ridiculous wind in the Magic Valley. Eeek!
The first 2 miles were tolerable but between mile 2 and 3 it was miserable with an awful head wind--and since it's "my story" and I'll tell it how I want--I'm gonna say that it had to be around 15-20 mph. But, I survived, and in the end, I'm glad I participated. Livvy and I finished about 30 seconds apart...she, of course, finished before me--way to go, Liv! My official time was 40 minutes and 49 seconds. I'm no "speed racer" but at least I finished.~
Here are a few pics--
Me & Livvy (right after the run--notice the flushed faces?)
Me & Livvy in line for the trout feed following the run...
Pam, Traci & Donna also in line to eat...
The whole gang! (L to R) Traci, Jenny, Eric, Livvy, Fred, Joe, Donna, Stacey, Kim, Pam
Livvy & I with Aubrey & Mandi (sisters from the reality show "The Biggest Loser")
