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A Resolution I'm Sticking To

So of course, I've managed to let a few months slip by without posting anything.  Honestly, there hasn't been a whole lot to post!  It's been a tough winter here in OK, with unusually cold bitter winds and quite a bit of snow compared to last year.  I don't mean to complain, but I will be pretty excited when spring has officially sprung!  This past weekend was daylight savings time, and while I really enjoy the extra light at the end of the day, I just hate giving up the extra 60 minutes of sleep!  I know it's only an hour, but I am dragging this morning for sure!

One of my New Year's resolutions (the only one, honestly) was to complete a 5K every month.  I've been trying to attack this resolution head on.  In January I finished my first ever official timed 5K, the Freeze Your Face-Off 5K in downtown Oklahoma City.  It was such a great experience, and I got to meet up with a couple of high school friends I hadn't seen in over a decade!  Pretty cool.


Two weeks after that was February 1st, the day of The Big Freeze 5K run in Tulsa.  This race was my first obstacle race, and yes, it was freezing cold, but I'm a little proud to say that I finished it!



My first race for March was yesterday, in MWC at the Spring Forward 5K, part of a free series for the community.  It was a lot of fun, and a very positive race to run.  I PR'd in this race (set a personal record), and was pleasantly surprised!


The run yesterday was a great course on a beautiful day.  Of course, I didn't plan well for it though!  I didn't drink nearly enough liquids (a problem I often have, but am trying to overcome) and I didn't eat the right kinds of foods.  Halfway through this race I had an awful pain in my side.  Ick!  But live and learn, and most importantly.... TRY AGAIN.


This weekend I'll be at a St. Patrick's themed race.  I'm trying to decide if I have it in me to run both a race on Saturday AND Sunday.  I would really like to do both of them.  I have about 24 hours left to decide.  We shall see!

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