Sunday, October 21, 2007

Last Day on the Lake

We spent a day on the lake, at my grandfather's house (he passed away, this spring), for the last time this season. My dad let my kids take turns driving the boat on the lake...they thought it was the coolest thing. :) It's so peaceful, on the water. It was such a nice day, but it was sad to take the boat out of the water and store it for the season.

Me and Lou


My kiddos

Sunday, October 7, 2007

My First 5K Race

I trained all summer, during my challenge, to run in a 5K race. I never was a runner. I always hated running. My goal was to do it, and like it! I used a program called "Couch to 5K" on the website coolrunning.com. It was 9 weeks long, and I followed it the the letter. It really worked for me!! I ran in Brittany's Run for Your Health. I ran the race in my best time ever: 26:36 I placed 2nd in my age group (30-39). I was so excited!! My dad wasn't well, that day, so because he couldn't come watch me, I wore his gold medal and chain around my neck for my race. I told him I would carry him across the finish line, with me. I can't tell you how good it felt to set this race as a goal, and then complete it, winning a medal and everything! Oh! Nurse Crachett is what my dad calls me, because I go along to every doctor appointment and procedure, and I ask questions and take notes. He means "Nurse Ratched" from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Nice, huh? I love it! Here's a slideshow of the race day.