The Schelbs

I did it! Yesterday I ran a 5k! Although I walked most of it, I did start out running and crossed the finish line running! It was so much fun to finally participate in a race! Our course was a little treacherous since it included going up and down a ginormous overpass bridge TWICE! Thankfully, Saturday my running club ladies decided to go to Dunedin and run 5 miles. The course on Saturday included going up and down 3 bridges twice so I was well prepared! Also, my time was really good for me...about 8-9 minutes faster than it had been during all my trainings! Yay!

I'm already gearing up to participate in the Gasparilla 15k which is 9.3 miles in February and then March 6, 2010...drum roll please...the Disney Princess 1/2 marathon!!! I can't wait. I've always wanted to run races and now I am! Check that off my Life To Do List! Plus, with my pitiful joints, stubby legs, and lack of a runner's body I am proof that anyone can in fact do this running thing!

In fact, I'd love to have a group of people running the Disney Princess with me! It's a little pricey, but well worth it in my opinion since you get a goodie bag, a shirt, a tiara shaped finisher's medal, and lots more plus you're running through DisneyWorld!! So let me know if you want to join me or go to the Princess website for more info.

Oh and here are pictures of me at the 5k...

Before the race...

Heading to the starting line... It was early in the moring hence the less than stellar looks

Right after I crossed the finish line! I'll never be one of those gorgeous runners with this crazy hair but whatever :)