10K

In running my first 10K a few weeks back, I FINALLY learned the lesson I've read so much about. "Walk 30 seconds per mile, and cut your finishing time". "Yeah right?" I thought-- how could spending that much time slowing down, manage to keep you at a decent pace?

A foggy, chilly, but somehow muggy Saturday morning not only changed my perspective- it made me a believer. 

On a hilly course, I took 9, 10-20 second walk breaks. I managed to finish 1st in my age group, laugh at the fact that I finished first in my age group, and ate a pancake to celebrate. My finishing time was 57:39, which put me just over 9 minutes per mile. Not bad for trying to keep my half pace. 

I'm sure someday that will seem slow. For now, it's a 10K PR :)