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April 17, 2005
Successful Running Day for the Non-Runner
The race this morning was extremely fun. My brother finished in just under 30 minutes. I had the thrill of watching him sprint down the homestretch (which I hadn't expected him to do) so that he could make that time. I was so startled and excited to see the mini race of him trying to beat this other young runner (a girl) that I forgot to take a picture. I didn't want to miss the action! Other fun things were watching him try to pin his race number on-completely crooked-and talking shop. He wanted to know how fast the world records were for the mile, 5K, and marathon. It turns out he might be interested in cross-country running in high school-which I did NOT tell my parents so they don't pressure him any more to join the team. I want him to run because HE wants to run. It's just too many miles to not enjoy it.
It was also the first race I think I have ever spectated from the vantage point of getting to see the leaders come across the finish line which was exciting. The lead female finished in 20 and change. She was 9. At the start of the race they made an announcement that if you couldn't run 6 minute miles you had no business lining up at the front of the pack. This was clearly directed at her. She didn't run 6 minute miles-but I knew she was going to be good when she didn't move from the front. Her Dad was also there with her (as another runner on the starting line) and since he had her stay up there I knew they knew what they were doing.
I went swimming for 20 minutes today and biked for 10 minutes on level 1. My upper body is exhausted-in a great way though. I swam three times in the last three days (the last time I went swimming prior to this injury was May) and I also lifted upper body yesterday. What is encouraging is that the return to swimming has been much more successful this time than the last time I returned. I fatigued more quickly then. It's nice to see evidence that lifting actually works-who knew?
Posted by Audrey at April 17, 2005 01:10 PM
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It sounds like you had a great time, even if you didn't get to run with your brother. I'm sure he appreciated your support being there.
I take it you have classes today. You're a trooper for keeping such focus!
Posted by: Leilani at April 18, 2005 10:10 AM
Awesome for your brother! You are so "sisterly", it's very cute! It's fun to see the "running-bug" spreading around ;)
Posted by: Nanda at April 18, 2005 12:49 PM