Rock Your Socks 10K

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I ran in the Rock Your Socks Half Marathon & 10K Virtual Race yesterday (found here). I meant to run Saturday but my husband worked all day, so I didn't get the chance.
After staying up way too late watching Return of the King, I set out just after 6am for my 10K. It was hard! Lots of hills to contend with (no dogs, surprisingly). I ended up walking parts of it so that time really isn't that bad! I ate a banana right before my run; probably not the best idea (although I didn't throw it up so that was good). I almost passed out awhile after I got home, but some water and PB&J rejuvenated me.
I found a nice riding place for my water bottle in the back of my sports bra (haha). Anyway, let's just say I'm glad it's done. My first 10K!

Sorry no pictures. I didn't Rock My Socks...I barely have any plain white socks let alone fun ones.

Comments

Gledwood said…
10 kilometres! That's some achievement, Big Congratulations!

I do hope you had a good pair of running shoes!

You must have bloody holes in your socks! And I do mean "bloody" literally...

... Not to mention blisters galore!!

Congatulations! You achieved something I would never be able to in a million years...


(I blame my "sprinter's legs" for it, ho-ho ;->... )
May 24, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Erin said…
ALL RIGHT!!! Congrats! What a great accomplishment! Something to be proud of!
May 25, 2010 at 12:40 AM
Jen said…
Congrats on your first 10K. I have never heard of the back of the sports bra water bottle holder! Is the Patent pending? LOL!

Just found your blog from the RYSO race!
May 25, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Michelle @Flying Giggles said…
Congrats on your first 10k, another accomplishment!
May 25, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Alicia said…
good for you!!!! that's awesome!!! i'm so proud of you lady!! :)
May 25, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Happy said…
I'm in awe! Great job Randi! In catching up over here I am super impressed at your perspective on weight loss and how you emphasized feeling HEALTHIER than before. That's a good reason to want to lose weight and you go one step further...you actually lose the weight! So excited for you, dear!

And I love the goofy boys post...those guys are super cute! And Squirt is gonna need a new nickname cause he's not a Squirt anymore!! :)

Love the sidebar butttons Meet The Club too! Looking good all over lady!
May 25, 2010 at 8:16 PM
Vicki said…
Yay! Congrats! I'm going to run a 10K in October. Starting my training now. When is your next one?
May 27, 2010 at 7:51 AM
tiarastantrums said…
WOW - I am SO IMPRESSED! I hate to run - hee hee
May 27, 2010 at 11:26 AM
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