I've finally found a sport I can participate in besides hiking.
10K runs are just my speed--you get all the fun of participating in something with a group but none of the pressure of team sports.
https://picasaweb.google.com/102150538747404124091/2012AouraHillsGreatRace
I remember in elementary school getting chosen last for the softball games required for physical education--and then feeling terrible because my striking out impacted all of my teammates.
This is my second 10K--discovered late in life! I've found the camaraderie of running with hundreds of other people from a start to finish line and never having to worry about my running time impacting anyone else.
It's great to have volunteers offering water at every mile--and then a medal and lots of free energy bars and health drinks at booth sponsored by advertisers.
Moms in Motion was my favorite booth. How exciting that this organization supports mothers and encourages them to make time in their lives for themselves--for running and exercising. I wish I'd had more permission to take time for myself when I had toddlers.
10K runs are just my speed--you get all the fun of participating in something with a group but none of the pressure of team sports.
https://picasaweb.google.com/102150538747404124091/2012AouraHillsGreatRace
I remember in elementary school getting chosen last for the softball games required for physical education--and then feeling terrible because my striking out impacted all of my teammates.
This is my second 10K--discovered late in life! I've found the camaraderie of running with hundreds of other people from a start to finish line and never having to worry about my running time impacting anyone else.
It's great to have volunteers offering water at every mile--and then a medal and lots of free energy bars and health drinks at booth sponsored by advertisers.
Moms in Motion was my favorite booth. How exciting that this organization supports mothers and encourages them to make time in their lives for themselves--for running and exercising. I wish I'd had more permission to take time for myself when I had toddlers.
