Besides it being a success for the charity they were donating to, it was a personal success.
I did not go into the race with any major goals once I saw that the temperature was supposed to reach 90 degrees that day. I was hoping to finish under 28 since I never had for a 5K, but had hit around 27:50 in previous longer races. My mind was playing a mental game with me!
I got there early, met up with some friends from college with some photos, and was ready to start!
Sorority sisters :)
It was about 78 degrees at the start, but I was convinced I wanted to stay about 8:50 for the first 1.5 miles because a hill came about mile 2. So I did and didn't pay much attention the last mile and crossed at 26:27 on my Garmin and 26:38 officially. I started my Garmin at the starting mat, not at the horn but I think the timing service started our times at the horn.
Anyway I was pleasantly surprised and as my husband announced the awards.....
he even sounded a bit surprised when he said "In 3rd place for 30-34, my wife!"
So a great race put on by my husband and his Rotary club and a PR and a 3rd place award for me!! :)
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