Unless you count my sweaty forehead! That's right, this morning I did the Big Oak Run/Walk 5K in weather that was, shall we say, less than spectacular. We've kept an eye on the weather forecast all week, it wasn't great. I've received e-mails from race director, April Brass, reiterating the weather policy for the event: RAIN OR SHINE, cancellation for tornado WARNINGS or lightning ONLY.
All week I've been taking an informal poll of friends, co-workers and fellow Fit for Lifers about their participation in the 5K. They all answered, "Oh yeah, I'm there, well...if it's not raining". But I knew I could count on my faithful sidekick, Brandy. I was dreading it 'cuz I knew it was going to be torrential rain or tornadoes or something, but she was gung ho encouragement, we were there no matter what! We ARE Fit for Life!
So the day before, while filming the next GPL FFL show, Brandy nearly breaks her ankle. She showed up ready to walk (limp) the event. We talked her out of it (it's not worth risking an injury that would sideline her), but she did do one loop. So...it was me and Nicole in all her skull legging, black and white striped sock glory, trying to stay to the right without falling in the culvert full of rushing water.
We set a goal of a 4 MPH pace and were able to do it and had a great time while helping the Big Oak Ranch. Brandy's a champ and signed up some new Fit for Lifers and the three of us will be training together to walk another 5K in a month or so and will try to maintain an even faster pace.
I'll keep you posted and hope you'll consider training for an event at whatever pace feels right for you. Just remember - we're doing it RAIN OR SHINE!
Stay healthy,
Tami
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