This morning we got up extra early so we could run our first 5k! We ran more of a "family fun" type run rather than a really competitive one- the Pumpkin 5k Run in Van Nuys, CA. It was a goal for us to run a 5k (not worried about the time but to just run it without walking) for 2009. We did it! Our time was just under 35:30 but we kept a steady pace the entire race and finished with a good 20 yard sprint. Next goal will be to work on getting our pace to a 10 minute mile (or getting our 5k time to under 30 minutes).
We were so blessed to have our church small group come support us! Stephen and Ross ran with us (well, pretty far ahead of us- Stephen finished in 19:59, Ross in 25:30), and Michelle, Dave, Charles, and Diana came to be cheerleaders (with homemade signs and tee-shirts cheering us on!). After the race we all came back to our apartment for a post run brunch and some air baron game playing.
Here are some pictures from the morning....
The runners (L-R: Stephen, Ross, Lisa, Drew), pre-run:
Finishing strong!
The entire group, Post Run - all runners took home pumpkins!(Top L-R: Stephen, Charles, Michelle, Ross, Dave, Drew; Bottom L-R: Diana, Lisa):
Brunch (Blueberry French Toast Casserole, Sausage, Egg, Green Chili Bake, Whole Wheat Banana Oatmeal Bread, Fruit, Yogurt):
Air Baron!:
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