What can I say...I did it! It was everything I expected it to be and more. My brother and sis-in law were so awesome. They had made me a T-Shirt that said "My Very First Race" with my name, date, and place of the race. There shirts said "Team Anna" and "Her Very First Race". It was a hot day out in the Bakersfield bluffs. There were about 75-100 runners. The first 1/2 mile was up and down some foothills and the the next mile was STRAIGHT UP HILL. I really didn't think I was going to be able to do it, although we run hills here a lot, but not for a straight mile. Then the course turned around for the second half. They even had a water station at the top of the hill. How cool is that? I never get water handed to me when I run at home. I have to say it was a little frustrating when I would finally pass a walker and then they would run up and pass me. I'm a little embarrassed to publicly announce my time but I will say I ran the ENTIRE thing and I did finish. My sister Emily was there the whole time cheering me on and Molly & Scott showed up for my run across the finish line. I still have a ways to go but I am proud of my accomplishments and where I have come from. I feel like I am in the best shape of my life. Now if I can just stay motivated. A big thank you to Sherod and Emily for organizing that highlight of my trip to Bakersfield. They made my T-Shirt, paid for the race and then took me out to dinner afterwards. Love ya guys!Side note: There were insane guys who finished that race in around 13 +/- min.
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Way to go!!! I am to chicken to actually enter a race :) I think finishing and actually running the entire race is something to be very proud of!
13 MINUTES!!!! Are they insane?
Good job! I love that sibling support.
It was a great moment for me too!! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
YAH for you!!!!!
Congrats!
As far as I am concerned you are totally AWESOME!!! I don't even like to "run" to the store!!
Amy
No thanks needed. It was so much fun to do it and to see you succeed. Now it will have to be a tradition, with others involved!
Awesome job Anna! When is the next race? I'm kinda crazy and I like to run for the free t-shirt!
I am so impressed. I especially loved the shirts.
You are awesome! I am so glad it was a great experience for you. I wish I could have been there.
Way to go, Anna! I'm so impressed and excited for you. What a great family you have.
Wow! I am totally proud of you. I'm not much of a runner! I blame it on my little short legs. Congrats!!!!
GRATS!!!! Your awesome and you seriously make me want to start running...I can't believe I just said that but it's true!
Great Job Anna. I bet it feels great to meet your goal and get it accomplished. Glad you had a great time.
Holy Tamoly I love the Blog. Great Pics!
Congrats on the race. I'm so impressed. I honestly can't imagine what that would feel like. Way to go!!
What a fun blog about your amazing accomplishment! You've added yet another thing to your list of "hard things" conquered:)
Will you race again? I think Kati needs a push to join one. We've got the shoes... Jess
P.S. Thanks for the wedding photos. I'm so glad I got to see Molly's big day.
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