Today I ran the Jingle Bell 5K for the Arthritis Foundation. It was 30 degrees and chilly but the sun was out. It was a fun race with a great atmosphere. A lot of people were in costume including dogs. My final time was 26:15 which was 13 seconds faster than the Pumpkin Run 5K I ran 4 weeks ago.
My original plan was to run an easy long run after the 5K. First I had family obligations and could not run then plans changed and I was able to run. Kathy rearranged her whole day to run with me. It is good to get back to the Sunday Church of the Long Run. My legs were tired from the 5K but Kathy pulled me through a delightful 11 miles. After the run my legs were really tired. I did some runners yoga and used Epsom salt lotion.
Two runs today. Two showers. Family obligation in between. Had mascara on for the second run. I often see women wearing makeup in races. I thought maybe it makes them feel better about themselves and they run faster. It did not make me run any faster.
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