[Nell]

How did the 5k go today Leslee?

[nursesrock]

OMG!! I had the best time!! Ok, I about froze my b*tt off, it was 26 degrees at race time, which wouldn't have been so bad except for a light breeze. I was cold, then hot, then cold. AND it was harder than I'd imagined as I had trouble setting a pace. But I finished, and it was cool to hear my name as I crossed. I finished in 41:38 which is pretty much what I expected (I tried to ignore the 10 year old that finished in 27 minutes!!! lol). The ladies xl shirt fits nicely and I'm looking at another one in early March.

Nell, for real.....I'd NEVER had thought of doing this if it wasn't for watching you and Loretta talking about them!! Running isn't my favorite, but it's an easy goal to work toward. Thanks for all of your encouragement!!

[Nell]

Woo Hoo! You're time was great!! Yeah those young kids get on your nerves huh running so fast!! LOL

I was gonna tell you last night to wear a coat but to be prepared to ditch it at the last minute or tie it around your waist, same thing happened to me on the last one I did, it was so cold when we started but about half way through I was sweating! How are your legs tonight, little sore? You rock!!! Nothing's stopping you no!!!
((((hugs))))

[pretty woman]

I can't believe you guys are running!?!?! I went on a "walk" and thought I was wonder woman. As in the past I wouldn't have even done that.
Your knees aren't killing you?
I don't know if I could run...but you are both an inspiration to me. Maybe I will get on my bike and ride next to you!
You are amazing. Congrats!!

[nursesrock]

I started out just before Thanksgiving and couldn't even run a minute at a time- I was looking at running/jogging websites and found one that I signed up for (running.com I think), it was starting a 30-minute running habit. So every day for 5 weeks I got an email with a training program. I would run a minute, walk a minute x 5 repeats, then every day/week became a bit more challenging until I was able to run/walk about 4 miles in 50 minutes!! So now I can run about 7-9 minutes, then break and go again when ready. I'll never be fast or compete with any time but my own, but it gave me a goal. Lots of people walk it, and there was a 10k at the same time, and some of those folks (bastards!) passed me. It was all for a personal challenge. And yes, my knees to bother me. I am faithful about icing them after running....and today I have aches and pains in places I didn't know about. I'm really looking forward to swimming with the warmer weather, and I've thought of a bike too, we'll see.

[Carol Jo B.]

You are awesome! I don't know about running at my age, but your story has inspired me to step up riding on my stationery bike, at least. I am almost up to a half hour, which is an amazing improvement for me. Maybe I can go for 45 minutes soon. Thanks for the inspiration. Good for you!

[Tricia Igo]

sounds like a wonderful experience for you - the finishing (not the hot and cold)!!

I really am getting so much out of reading everyone's posts!!