Race Day - 5k

5k on a gorgeous Saturday morning.

Nice way to start the weekend.

We began our morning at 6am. 

Our breakfast -homemade peanut butter (click here for recipe)
 on whole wheat toast, a banana, and a whey protein shake.

We took the boys to grandma's.

And made our way to the park where another 290 people lined up 

to race for a great cause.

Miles for Smiles 5k was put on by the school of dentistry at our local University, VCU.

All proceeds go to M.O.M. (Missions of Mercy) a program sponsered by A.D.A. (American Dental Association) allowing free dental care to those less fortunate. This 5k raised over $11,000!

After a picture with "Molar Mike" 

Molar Mike @ Miles for Smiles, VCU

We jogged down to the lake to warm up our muscles for the race. 

It's tempting to hang out in the crowd and be social but we know the importance of warming up and stretching prior to running 3.1 miles. The park was so pretty and full of sunshine.

Finally, the music started queuing us to the start line....

Mile 1 - 10:01 minutes                    Finish Line Time -29:53

                 Mile 2 - 9:35 minutes                     Award -3rd in my age group (30-34)  

   Mile 3 - 9:12 minutes                    Fastest Pace -7:17 min.mile

How very exciting!!! 

beat my goal of running 3.1 miles in less than 30 minutes

 AND placed 3rd in my age group! 

Go me!!!

My hubby also placed 3rd in his age group. 

He could of placed 1st or 2nd but he stayed at my pace thru the whole race, 

very sweet of him.

Hubby and I crossing the finish line @ 29:53

One of my goals is to be able to run more than 3.1 miles without breaking. 

I've yet to achieve that goal. 

But I have surpassed my goal of running 3.1 miles in less than 30 minutes.

I'm a happy running momma!

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