Week 49 - The 5k

Stats:  -3.5
Avg burn:  22
Avg cal:
Cal deficit:

So, this week was very busy, and there were several main events - one being my son's birthday today, but before that, my first public 5k run.  I signed up for the charity 5k that Tess's school was sponsoring.  What a humbling experience.  I felt ready.  I had been running a 5k distance for months, and I had been timing my actual 5k on the treadmill since the end of February.  More recently, I've added running a 5k outside so I would have the challenge of the terrain.  My time wasn't horrible - usually 30 to 32 minutes.  There were times when I would get tired or even have to stop for a few seconds of walking, but in general I felt that I was doing ok.

Well, the race wasn't starting until 7 PM.  This was difficult.  I got there after 5 PM, and picked up my number.  Chuck and the kids were all there, and they were registered for the fun run.  But even though that started at 6:30, they were done in minutes, and then we were left waiting an waiting.  It had been a very hot day, and even though now the sun was going down, it was still pretty hot.  I started off ok, I was trying to not get caught up with going too fast.  But, my mouth turned to dust anyway - I had forgotten about the adrenaline rush that you get when it starts.  I was really distracted by my thirst.  Many people passed me.  I felt like my legs were lead.  There was only one water stop just after the 1st mile.  I really didn't think I was going to be able to run the whole distance.  I was so thirsty and hot.  But, I did keep up with it, and I finished  with 31:13.  My time wasn't horrible, but the experience was.  Now I am worried about the Hollis Fast 5k for my birthday.  I will have to make sure I have water (I hate to carry it), and I'll hope that it's not as hot.

Of course, I am thrilled with my weight loss this week.  I figure some of it must be the water I sweated out on Thursday.  I finally made my second 10% goal!!  Of course, then today I got my period, which has been missing for 6+ weeks.  I don't know how that plays in, but it seems like it's always a factor.

Next Friday I go to have my physical, so I'll be interested to see what my doctor says about my slower than molasses weight loss.