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5k and Beignets!

3/12/17

This morning I got up earlier than I should have, about 6am, to get ready for a fun and untimed 5k. I thought it started at 8am, but apparently it was 8:30. Dang, could have gotten a few more zzz's!

 It was brisk this morning too! It was 43 when I left the house and I wore capri's, a tank, and a pullover. Sitting in the car, I was positive I had over dressed. The minute I got out of the car, I was suddenly aware I had UNDERdressed. I could have used an ear warmer and some gloves!

They had a clock out to time yourself, but that wasn't the point of the run. There were only a handful of people out, likely due to the stupidly cold weather.

Overall I was happy with my performance, I did the first 1.5 mile in 15 minutes, took a brief walking break at the turn around, and then powered back. The wind was rough!! When I finished, the clock said 32 minutes, which is about my usual time.

My ears were frozen and my hands numb, but I still managed my post race selfie with the Beignet Bus!


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