We have 5K-ed! And wow, did we ever earn those capes.
The 5K unexpectedly turned into a combination hike/mud run. Just this week (so, extremely late notice) the park where it was held told the organizers that the route had to go through a wooded trail for part of the 5K. Turns out it was at least half of the route, and it was QUITE a hike. Big hills. Very big hills. Also mud and puddles left over from this week's rain, as well as all the roots and fallen trees that one finds on a wooded hike. (The wooded part of the route was really pretty, though, so there's that.)
Tim and I finished in 1:10, but I am really happy with that, considering how fucking hard the route was. My original goal had been to finish in under an hour, but that was back when I thought the 5K would be a more-or-less flat, paved route.
Had we known ahead of time that it was steep hills through a muddy woods, I wouldn't have done it. But it was a nice day, and we had fun with our friends who walked it with us, and WE GOT CAPES!
I am beat, and we need to go to a family birthday party soon. Time to rally.
WOO HOO YOU CAPED CRUSADER!
RIP Gilbert Blythe
Aw, man, that's terrible. I loved him.
Woo, Tep!
My first 5K was also a hilly muddy mess, but I at least knew that was likely when I signed up. And it was awesome and badass. So I am sure you are more awesome and badass because (a) surprise and (b) capes!
My plan for today was to watch recorded TV and Netflix in between lackadaisically cleaning. So far I have only managed the TV part.
I thought I had the Anne series, but I don't.
Steph, my walk home is a little under 5k, paved and downhill and it regularly takes me 50-55 mins. That's a really good time for muddy and hilly.
I had some strawberries that I let sit too long, so rather than throwing them out, I'm macerating them in rum, vanilla, sugar, and a dash of cayenne.
Yay 5K and capes!
I got up and did yoga, and met some new folks and had brunch with them. Now I am sore and tired, but it's SUCH a pretty day out...I feel I should enjoy it.
Go, Teppy!
The diabetic counselor said I could have a little bit of Quick (1 tsp instead of the 2 tbs serving size) in my milk for an afternoon snack. It is not a milkshake, but it may keep me from losing my mind in the next 4 months.
Whir it in the blender, sj, it will froth it up and make it fancy. Dust it with a little instant coffee powder--decaf if you're off caffeine--instant mocha almost-milkshake! You might want to try nonfat dry milk, Quik powder or an unsweetened cocoa powder--we use Dagoba. Do check, though, that cocoa is allowed, for the caffeine, etc. Blend the powders with a little ice water and a few ice cubes, dust with powdered cinnamon or coffee, and it comes out frothy and delicious and like a sinful treat.
