L-R Becky, Me, Kasey, Tanya, Lara, Elizavet, Darcie (and Darcie's cheer squad, Addison).The 2010 New Balance Girls on the Run was a 10K, this year, and for some of the girls in our running group, this was their very first 10K. My first 10 was a huge deal, for me, so it's been pretty exciting to be a part of it for my friends.
This might be the first and only time I've ever actually been even a little excited to post my time....because I hit a new PR!
62:01
What? I know! I've never had a 10K pace in the single digits before.
It feels pretty grand.
And how great is the Girls on the Run program?
600 girls ran the 5K today. They were so cute. The program meets a couple times a week, after school, and is available for girls from grades 3-12. The girls get a volunteer buddy runner, train for the 5K, and have self esteem building lessons.
And every. single. little girl that ran today had a #1 on her bib.
Some cried, some walked, (one even puked) as they approached the finish line, but they all made it across and were surrounded by 1000 people clapping and cheering for their accomplishment. Love it. Love Girls on the Run!
Thinking about running a 5K? Check out this nationwide program, and be a mentor!
4 comments:
Haha. I just mentioned someone puking across the finish line in my post, too. Seriously inspiring to watch those girls running in.
I agree it's been fun to run with others training for their 'first' 10K. They all did SO awesome.
Could the weather have been any more perfect? I think not. Exhibit A: Labor Day 10K.
Let's organize a little half marathon for January! 8 weeks to build up the long runs. :)
That is just wonderful! Great job on the PR! I love what a community you ladies have made. Great job, everyone!
Suh-weet!!!! Congrats!!!!!
I wouldn't have done so good if it wasn't for you and Kasey, and the support you have been for me. Thank you for being a great running buddy!
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