Texas Round-up, Here I Come

I am not sure why I was so nervous about the 10k I walked/ran today.  I loved it.  Absolutely loved it.  I didn't die (not yet anyway).  My brain didn't swell.  And they do have porta-potties along the route!  Woohoo!   

My friend Julie and I walk/run a lot together so it was fun to do this race with her. We didn't run the whole way, but we did run a lot.  I didn't train as well as I should've. I know this because I am lying on the couch nursing my very sore legs.  They feel like they are going to cramp up any second. My awesome neighbor across the street, who happens to be a nurse in a cardiac unit, brought me a gatorade and an orange this afternoon after I told her I had a headache.  She said I was dehydrated.  So no, not everything was perfect, but I had a great time walking and running those 6.2 miles this morning.  

I had expected to be done in 2 hours since it normally takes me 45 minutes to walk/run the first 3 miles and I was sure it was going to take me more than an hour to finish the second 3 miles.  I told David and the kids to meet me at the finish line at 11 a.m.  Well, to our surprise, we finished in 1 hour and 42 minutes.  My sweet husband showed up a the finish line right at 11 a.m. and we had been sitting for more than 15 minutes already waiting for him.  I felt so bad for him.  He had the camera ready to go and he had missed me crossing the finish line. Oh, well. Next time, the whole family is going to run the race so no one will miss any of it.  

I loved it so much that I am considering running the Texas Round-up 5 K on April 25th.  

TTYL.

Capitol 10K

I'm starting to realize that posts can be short.  Why did it take me so long to figure that out?  

So I have signed up for the Austin Capitol 10K.  It is a six mile run/walk.  I can now walk three miles in less than an hour.  I am hoping to be able to run part of the way, but have yet to try out the training method cousin Kathy recommended - the Galloway Method.  We are going out again tomorrow and I will try it then.  The objective is to rest after a few minutes of jogging.  I can jog for two minutes and then walk for 1 minute.  That is the plan for tomorrow.  Wish me luck.  

Isabella slept all night in her new bed.  Woohoo!  She did wake up much earlier than she normally would if she were sleeping right next to me, but that's ok.  It just means she will actually nap now. Woohoo!  

I must go to sleep soon.  My friend Cindy is coming into town tomorrow afternoon.  I am so excited!  Friday is my friend Julie's 40th birthday.  Then Saturday I am headed to Brownsville for my sister's bridal shower.  I am coming back on Sunday and get to hang out with my friend for one more day.  Yippee!!!   

Ok, goodnight.  TTYL.