Postrace, from left to right: Gina, Alexandra, me, Dana and her hubby, Tua.
Thanks, Dana for the great picture!
The day we left for New York, we woke up early and drove to Alexandria and so that I could first run a 10K with some of my favorite people! I must confess the only reason I ran this race was to hang out with friends and so that I could blog about it. I also confess that I haven't run very much since the marathon (3 months ago?) - terrible, it's true. I know better!It was a muggy day, however it rained off and on through the run, which was refreshing - but that's why we look soggy. It actually worked out nicely so that we ran in pairs. Gina and Allie run at a slightly faster pace, and can hold a conversation while running so they ran it together and finished in 1 hr and 1 minute. They make it look so easy! I do wish I could've kept up with them, just to hear their conversation because they are always insightful and Allie is hilarious.
Tua, the one pulling the shaka, came in way before me so I didn't know how fast he ran it until I looked it up: 48 minutes and 10 seconds - speedy! Aaron said he was fast! Aaron loves Tua's Polynesian composure. He's studying to be a doctor, yet he is laid-back, funny and unpretentious.
Dana and I ran together and luckily we both didn't really feel like talking much, but it was nice to know someone was right there for you. Dana is pretty amazing... Not only did she have her 4th kid six months ago, she had taken meds before the race because she and her family had gotten a bug and she was still recovering! Even then she helped me run my fastest 10k so far and we finished in 1 hr, 1 minute and 20-22 seconds! I'm so happy for her because she qualifies to run the National Marathon next spring. Wish I could be here to run it with her and cheer her on!
I was trying to find a mud run because I thought it would be more memorable, but I'm grateful that this one was for a good cause. Apparently they were able to raise 30,000 dollars for the Alexandria Red Cross through the race. I'm glad we ran it. This was my last race on the east coast - oh, I'm already nostalgic...
5 comments:
What do you mean by saying its your last race on the east coast? Are you guys moving back to Hawaii??? You said in your post that you're leaving for Hawaii in a few weeks. Is that for a visit or a move?!
Jackie! I hate that picture of me, but I loved running the race and the marathon with you. You are an amazing person. I will miss having you close by, but will someday come to visit you in Hawaii!!
Jackie-this race was good for Tua and I. We are already thinking of running a half marathon in Oct. You've inspired us! Thanks so much for inviting us to run! We love your family and will miss you guys so much! We hope to get back to Hawaii and visit soon! Love ya!
Dana and Palmer fam
I hate that photo of me, too! But I loved running that race. You and Gina made it so much fun.
Good for you, running a 10K! And your time was great! Must have felt good to do some substantial running. Brian told me you guys were moving back to Hawaii--and it sounds like VERY soon! I'll miss having you here. We'll be in Hawaii next summer and maybe can arrange to see you guys.
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