Some of you already know that I lost my running mojo since my last half marathon I ran in April. I have never had this happen to me before. When it first started, I thought maybe it was because my body was tired so I cut back a little on my mileage. But it did not really help much. I struggled to get out and run. I used to look forward to my runs. BUT I believe that I have seen a glimmer of my mojo today and I am so happy!
The Happy Trail 5K took place in Wildwood Metropark system in Toledo. I signed up for it because I really like to run on trails. There were about 700 runners. The start was a little crowded but it did space out nicely about 1/2 mile into the race. We started out on paved path way. It was a perfect day for a run, 70 degrees and no humidity! We ran almost a mile on the paved pathway and turned off into dirt/sand and grass trail. It was so beautiful. There was a deer that was curiously watching us as we ran along. There were a few hills along the route, but they were not bad. As Ginger put it so well...hills are like chocolate. That stuck with me as I ran up them. The last surface we ran on was boardwalk. As I rounded the corner after hitting the 3 mile marker, my wonderful husband, Dan was there along the course. He knew that I was trying to get under 30 minutes. He ran along side of me and started cheering me on. Actually, he said "You better kick it in gear or I will pass you up!" He knows how to get me going. Finished at 31 minutes. So close! (1st mile 9:45, 2nd 19:30, 3rd 29:50)
