Monday, January 21, 2013

Run for Starbucks

The goal was to run a 5K a month as long as I could. In January I couldn't find an official 5K, so I met up with Julie and her daughter yesterday to run our Unoffical 5K for Starbucks.  We originally were going to run for Froyo, but it was 35 degrees out.  I wasn't sure how to dress as I usually would run on my treadmill at this temp. I opted for a new pair of leggings I received for Christmas (bad idea, caused a little chaffing), my run for cupcakes shirt, a vest, gloves, bondiband to cover the ears and a hat. I ended up being the perfect temp.


Alli had mapped out a loop around their neighborhood and the goal was to run it three times. The first mile, Alli had her fastest mile, we slowed a little for the second and third mile but we were able to help her obtain a PR! Might not be official, but she completed the distance and refused to stop until her Garmin said 3.1! I am proud that she pushed through.




Afterwards we heading to Starbucks to pick up something to warm us up! It was a great way to end a fun little run.

I felt great most of the run. There was  small down hill on each loop, that made my belly feel strange but I didn't think anything of it. That is until I got out of my car at home. I had a pain in my lower stomach. Something I later figured out is round ligament pain. I never thought I would lounge around so much after a 5K, but my body really needed it this time. I hope I am able to keep this pain in check and continue running/walking for a while longer.

How was your weekend?
Posted by at
Labels: , , ,

10 comments:

  1. Exercising and eating better...even with the freezing temperatures (usually I hunker down and chow during hibernation...so this is definitely better!)

    Way to go on the unofficial run!

    ReplyDelete

  3. Congrats!!!

    I had pain going down hill too (unfortunately we live in Georgia and it's hilly) and I attribute it to round ligament pain we well. Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it but relax! :)

    ReplyDelete

  4. I had quite a bit of that ligament pain when I ran through my pregnancies. It hurt the day I ran and sometimes afterwards but it always seemed to relax and go away. Good for you for keeping up the running!

    ReplyDelete

  6. I love that you and your girlfriends made your virtual 5k fun by ending at starbucks! I haven't been able to drink coffee for 3 weeks and tomorrow is my first day i'm able--- your post is making me want it RIGHT NOW :)

    ReplyDelete

  7. Fun! I was too wimpy to run outside in this yucky weather. Way to get out there:)

    ReplyDelete

  8. Way to get it done and have fun too! Ugh round ligament pain...don't even remind me. :)

    ReplyDelete

  9. That was very fun to have you out with us, and as always you are a great motivator for Alli! Definitely better to hot SBUX than froyo haha! Looking forward to seeing you for the Love Em or Leave Em run!!

    ReplyDelete

  10. Nice job on the run! Glad the pain is nothing serious.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)