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Sunday, May 20, 2012

No Longer A Pipe Dream

After about 2 months of training, today was my first 5k.  I ran the Star 6 Memorial 5k at Nimbus Flats.  It wasn't until this morning that I realized what this run was about.  Several years ago the Sheriff's Dept helicpoter, Star 6, crashed at Lake Natoma killing 2 of the officers on board.  I remember this crash, I remember that day and I remember that my dad was called to the crash site.  Having been raised as part of the Sacramento Sheriff's Dept family, this was a tragedy that definitely hit home.  I didn't realize that this was the purpose of today's run when I registered.  When I realized it today, I immediately understood that this was no accident or coincidence.  I was supposed to run this race today, it was supposed to be my first 5k.  I am proud to have been a part of this event.
    
I trained and ran with my friend and neighbor Heather and we had two goals today - to run the whole time and to finish in under 40 minutes.  We finished in approx 38 minutes (yay!) and I got to approx 2.25 miles before I had to stop running and walk.  That last half mile was a killer!  It was hot and there were hills, not a fan of either!!

On to the next one... the ultimate goal is to complete a half marathon this year.  And while during the runs I question the sanity in that goal, it is still my goal!

Heather and I just before the race.

Crossing the finish line!
Ran straight into the arms of my hubby. Love!

Jeff, me, Joey and Logan

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