I ran my 10k last Saturday! The course was the loop through Central Park. It was super crowded, but very fun! It was the Scotland Run so there were a lot of people in Kilts, and people playing bagpipes at the mile markers. I was worried it was going to be really cold, but it was perfect weather for a run. Scott came down with me cheered me on at the finish line. I ran 11 min/miles, so not very fast at all... but my goal was not to stop at all and I accomplished that. I also enjoyed running, which shows I have come a long way :)
I have decided that running is a mental game for me. If I tell myself I can't do it, then I can't and I have to stop. I am slowly learning this and now give myself encouragement during my runs. I did this during the race, when I was running uphill. I would tell myself that it wasn't bad, and felt good, and at the top I would get the reward of running downhill. It totally worked, and I enjoyed the run! Now I just need to tell myself to run faster!
Ashley you are my hero!!
ReplyDeleteAshley! This is Kara (Bowen - as you would remember me). I found your blog from your facebook update. I can't believe you're in New York! That's awesome! And you're a runner! This 10k sounds like a fun race. Looks like you're doing great. Just thought I would say hi and let you know that I am a new reader. Your blog is very cute! I think I'll try out some of your recipes. All the best!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are very impressive. Have you ever had any shin pain like Court and me?
ReplyDeleteThanks Steffanie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Am! No I haven't ever really had major shin pain that I remember. But I'm sure I hurt more when I was first starting to run. I feel like I'm more used to it now, and if something is hurting too bad I'll stop.
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