Thursday, 3/29 I ran my second 5K – the Mercedes Benz Corporate Run. This event had over 5,000 participants. It was held in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, so getting in and out was a little bit of a headache. I used to work there and just during normal business traffic is crazy – add another 5,000 people – well it was just crazy! I was supposed to run with my husband and daughter – but on the way to the race my daughter fell asleep and she just wasn’t up for it after her nap. So I ran alone.
I was at the very end of the pack so for the first 12 minutes I just walked in a mob of people. After crossing the New River it opened up and I was able to run a little. I hadn’t even taken my headphones – thinking I would be with my family, but it was still fun listening the race chatter.
Next week I will coordinate with Monica to see when we will do our next 5K. In the meantime, I will continue to spend more time running outside and using the gym at lunchtime to do cardio.
Have been thinking about my very first post and think today is the day. I think I will be changing the name to Manhattan in Florida, but for now this will do. I am a native New Yorker who was transferred to Florida and think this is home now. Although I miss NY terribly and dream about going home almost every day – my children consider this home, so here is where we will stay.
Couple of exciting things to report. I did my first 5K on Sunday, March 25, 2012 for Kendra’s Kisses. My official time was 45:39.4 and I was 6th in my age group. I ran with my friend Monica – we talked the entire time, I think if we hadn’t talked, we could have easily shaved 3 minutes off our time.
Other exciting news – I was selected to host a Keurig Vue Houseparty! I LOVE Houseparty and have wanted a Keurig for a while now – can’t wait to try the new Vue out!
I think this will be it for today. Have my second 5K tonight – the Mercedes Benz Corporate Run which I will be doing with my husband and daughter – don’t know if I will run or walk – but look forward to having a fun time!