Off the couch and on to 5k!

I did it! I ran my first 5k today at The Resolution Run in Battleground!

*Note: I’m waving to the boys. I don’t run with my arms like that 🙂  

I still can’t believe it.

About 3 months ago I watched another mom run a race when her baby was *just* 6 months old. I was in awe! I kept thinking that was just crazy. Then, today, with my 4 month old smiling away, I ran the entire 5k.

I realize this is nothing to many people, but for those moms with 3 kids under 4, I think you know this was big for me. It was even bigger since I wasn’t a runner prior to 3 months ago – like, if you see me running call the cops type of no runner.

I did’t win the race, but I ran the entire way which was my first win. My second win was seeing that I ran a faster pace than I ever have before, cutting my pace by about a minute per mile. At the finish line my four guys were cheering me on and getting ready for the boys to run their own 1k. I think the stress that I wouldn’t finish before they started was just enough to quicken my pace!

We all had such a fun time and it was great to do something like this as a family. Too often we skip an event or divide to conquer since just getting everyone ready and out the door can be a challenge. Seeing how excited the boys were about running is something I want to encourage. Don’t be surprised if you see us at a run near you!

The boys were showing off their numbers!

The boys and I finishing their 1K! I had to hold their hands and cheer them on pretty much the entire run as the excitement ran out after about 100 ft.