5k Day- Restore the Shore: 6-17-17

So, we did it! Our first 5k togehter!  We participated in the Restore the Shore at Moraine State Park.  It was a trail race, which I like much better... and though I am an experienced distance runner (way back in high school I ran Cross Country and track from 6th to 12th grade), this was Brian's first distance race!  I knew what to expect but I think it took him by surprise, in a good way!  It was very hot, humid and downright sunny as hell...our times were nothing to write home about but we ran it and we finished it and we only want to get better!  

 Yes, this photo above has nothing to do with the 5k but it is Bear creeping and it's cute!

We got up bright and early at 6am, ate some breakfast and started on our hour drive north.  We checked in around 8am and the race started at 9am.  There were only about 100 people but we were all really excited and it was a great way to get back into doing 5k's.  Plus the trail was breathtaking with views of the lake and in the woods! 

This is us before the race...

My finish

  Bri's finish

 ...and this is us after :) 

 It felt so good to run again and I really want to do more of these! 

 Oh and yes, Brian won a metal for 3rd place Male in the age category of 30-39!!!  What a great way to end his first 5k! He was on cloud 9 all weekend :) 

I have been having issues with my right knee and my left hip so I want to nurse them back to health and once they feel better, sign up for our next 5k.  The same people that do restore the shore have some fall races too... so ... I think we will aim for that and train a bit more in the meantime.  Well, I'm going to cozy up with my puppers and read some of my current book.  Thank you reading and goodnight!