Gasping Gobbler 5k recap
I enjoy local races. I really do. But for some reason, I had the hardest time going to this 5k. It's only 3.1 miles. Seriously! I just ran a marathon. I should be excited about shorter distance. I should! But the thought of a 5k scares the crap out of me. Especially this one, I haven't run it for 4 years since I earned myself a massive a PR there. I needed to run this 5k to get over my fear of 5ks. I wasn't going to go. I had about 20 excuses why I shouldn't. But Coach Amy put it on my plan. So I went. I changed my outfit about 10 times Thursday morning and then second guessed my choice about 50 times, so I packed a bag with options. For a 5k! I'm losing it. I really am. It was about 27 degrees when I left the house, and I'm not a huge fan of running in the cold. But I need to get over that! But then I met up with the fabulous KVC running group. ...