Okay, so I am sort of cheating on my weekly winners post this week. Partly because I took VERY few pics this week and also because I wanted to share the real “winners” in my life!
It’s myself and my friends who ran/walked a 5K yesterday! And… it was MY FIRST! All the running has paid off!
I ran most of the way and came in at 36:02 which was about 4 minutes less than my goal of under 40 minutes! I must run faster outside because I’ve never had that time on the treadmill! But then I was pretty WIPED OUT the rest of the day and very sore. Isn’t that strange?
I still managed to go shopping though… ; )
Here is our group before the race:
(In order by face!) Me, Tracy, Jennifer, Natalie, Claudia, Jennifer, Michelle and Carrie!
And here we are after!’
It was a great morning for a run – the weather was perfect and I am so proud of us all. Our next run is in February – another 5K and I hope to beat my time.
Thanks to everyone, my IRL friends and bloggy friends (special shout out to my girl Kami!) for all your support on the running!
For more Weekly Winners head to Lotus’ place – Sarcastic Mom!
β₯spoiled mommyβ₯ says
I am sooooooo proud of you!!
I wish I could get my butt out there and do it, I HATE to run though…ugh!!
Way to go!!!!!!!
*Lissa* says
Way to go!!
forgetfulone says
What a great accomplishment!
Jeanette says
Well done!
Rachel says
That is absolutely awesome girl!! You go!!!
Angella says
Yay YOU! Proud of you π
Kami says
I am so proud of you and Natalie! And oh how I wish I could have been there at the finish line to pat you both on the back!
Awesome job!
Amanda says
good for you! I have to admit the only thing that would make me run is someone chasing me. way to go!!
Natalie says
just think… a year ago, none of us would have done that 5K and now look at us! I can’t wait to see what we all look like this time next year! π
I’m sore too! what is up with that! ouch! well, it was worth it. now we have to get ready for the next one!
Liz says
Way to go girl! That is an incredible accomplishment! You should be so proud…Congrats!
Liz♥
Michelle says
Congrats on completing your first 5k! That was an awesome time. π
Reluctant Housewife says
Good for you! and Congrats on your first race!
Secret Agent Mama says
My kinda run! WTG!
Mrs. S says
Wow congratulations! I am running a 5K in febuary and a half marathon in march! Im scared, but I am running hard! You had such a GOOD running time!!
Beth says
Congrats! That is so awesome. I need get my jiggle butt out there too!
Lisa@verybusymomwith4 says
Yay!!!! Way to go!
You all look so happy!
Andrea says
That’s awesome! Way to go!!
The Mom says
You’re an inspiration! I wish I had a butt to jiggle, all my junk is in the front…..wah.
Brittany says
So awesome, Elaine! Congrats!
Colleen - Mommy Always Wins says
Well yay for you for accomplishing something so big! Love the team name! π
Eudea-Mamia says
Congratulations!! That is awesome. And here I am complaining about my bum from a leisurely bike ride.
I’m super impressed!!
anglophilefootballfanatic.com says
Congrats on making it. I know you’ve been training quite hard. Also, did you get my email?
Christina says
Cheating? Not at all – you guys are the best sort of winners! Congrats, I’m so proud of you! And awesome time, too.
Threeboys1mommy says
So that does it you do like Kami more π
WOOPTY WOOT! I’m so proud of you Lainey and you are looking good mama! Looking good!
Congrats to all the Jiggly Butts!
maggie's mind says
Congrats to you on such an accomplishment! You had to be so thrilled to finish even better than your goal. Definitely a Winner in my book. π
Kellan says
Congrats, Elaine – that is just wonderful! Happy New Year! Kellan
Tiaras and Tantrums says
good for you!
Leslie says
Yay Jiggley Butts! And yay, Elaine!!! I’m soooo proud of you, for such an awesome accomplishment! Can’t wait to watch you meet your new goal in February, you can do it!!
3boys247 says
I love the name of that run! What a great start to your running.
I always run faster in races than the treadmill too. I think it is the competition.
nicole says
Way to go! 36 minutes is a great time. Doesn’t it feel awesome to know you have done that? Keep up the good work.
McCullough Family says
My legs are STILL sore! But it was fun π
Shannon says
Congrats Elaine – that is just so so awesome. You should be so super duper proud, that is a huge accomplishment!!! Way to go – you’re amazing!
Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry says
What an amazing accomplishment, I’m so proud of you!
connie says
Congratulations on your 1st run. What an awesome time~that’s really impressive & admirable! Great job π
My Goodness says
Great job!! I WILL run this year!!
I’m elliptical-izing right now to drop so weight and when I do, I’m going to pick up running again!!
I have a half-marathon goal for December!!
Keep it up, girl!
Tracy says
I can’t believe I am saying this but it REALLY was fun. I hope we all do good next time too!
Crooked Eyebrow says
I am so proud of you! You inspire me to want to do this as well.
Congrats and keep up the great work!
Steph says
Yeah Good for you! You did a great job, I always run better outside! Good luck in your next race wish I could find a 5k to run I need it. Do you feel like you are addicted to racing yet?
Wendi says
I thought I had commented about this one.
Oh well…
I am so very proud of you.
This is such a huge accomplishment.
The biggest.
And I am just as proud that you washed it down with a burger and fries!
Go Elaine!
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