Post-Boston

Boston: 4-15-2013
So, it's been a week or so since my last post and a lot has happened. Unless you live in a cave somewhere you were probably like me, glued to the screen (tv, computer, smartphone, or tablet) watching all the developments of the Boston Marathon bombings. It was such a senseless act of violence and my thoughts and prayers were with those who were affected. I couldn't imagine being in a situation like that but I would hope that I would step up to help those in need. I'm glad they captured the suspect and know that lots of good things will come due to this tragedy. I am amazed at how much incidents like this can unite a country. One of the best quotes I saw online went something like this:

"If the bombings were meant to break spirits, then marathoners were the wrong group to target."

On Friday, Becca and I went to Overton Park with about 500 other people to run a 2.62 Memorial Run for Boston. The excitement in the air was electrifying. I haven't run in that park since we lived in midtown back in 2007.

On Sunday, I ran in the Earth Day 5K at Shelby Farms. I was shooting for a PR! I wanted to see if all my speed workouts would lower my 5K time. My current PR was 20:57. The course had 5-6 hills that were a good challenge. My first mile split was about 6:30 min. My second mile split was about 13:00. With a mile left I tried to maintain my speed and was passed by one person...how dare he!!!! I knew I could catch him in the last 400 meters or so. I continued to press on and the final 400 was downhill!!! I surged on, passing the runner who passed me earlier and sprinted towards the finish line. I looked up and my time crossing the finish line was 20:21!!! I did it!! It felt so good to achieve a new personal record!!!!

On Saturday we will be running the Nashville Half Marathon. Be sure to visit again to hear all about it!