Run Like Hell Update

Well, yesterday was the big day. I didn't have to wake up terribly early for the race, because the start time wasn't until 9. My friend picked me up around 8 and we were at the cemetery by 8:30, my aunt and uncle were already there and so were my other friends that were running the race. This was my uncle's first race and he was pretty nervous/excited. Unfortunately, the weather did not really cooperate, it was about 57 degrees and rainy. The weather didn't dampen the atmosphere though, everyone was in a great mood and all the costumes made the race so much fun! I wore a tutu and a tiara, there were other costumes way more creative! I think my favorite was the group of 6 dressed like a 6pack of Bud Light, a little girl and her dad were dressed as Lady Mary and Lord Grantham, and I really enjoyed the person in flannel pajamas dressed as a sock monkey.

 I was a little nervous when we got to the start line, because the race started on a hill. It became very obvious that I had underestimated what the hills were going to be like for the race. Once the race started it took us a few minutes to cross the start line just because there were so many people in front of us, and we were in the middle of the pack. My group of friends and I all separated to run at our own pace, and about a .5 mile in I was on my own. I was a complete scatter brain and forgot my armband and headphones at home, so I was running alone and couldn't even listen to music. I did something to my knee earlier in the week, but rested for two days before the race and thought I would be okay. I had some pain while I was running, but I was so focused on getting over the hills that I tried to ignore it. Really though I just focused on finishing because I really needed to go to the bathroom lol.

Overall, the race was a great experience and I had my best time yet! They yelled 36:20 as I crossed the finish line, so I guess that I my official time.  That is a full minute faster than my last race. When I turned my Nike app off though it said I had actually ran 3.5 miles in 36:59 and a 32:02 time for a 5k(3.1 mi). That is a huge improvement for me. I was able to run most of this race and in general felt a lot better during the race than I did during my last race. Running in the cold was new for me and it took me a while to get my breathing to a comfortable place. A few hours after the race I began to have some really intense knee pain and it hasn't really let up. I've been rotating heat and ice, keeping it elevated, and I did an Epsom salt bath, we'll see what happens.

Here are some pictures from the race!

Race Tshirt (I wont be sporting this one at work)

Ashleigh and I waiting to start

My friends and I at the start line, these women inspire me!

When we go to this hill in the race I literally yelled, "What the hell is this?!" Hung my head and walked up.

About to cross the finish line, it felt really great to see my aunt and my friends husbands there cheering me on!

Ashleigh and I after the race, this was her first 5k and she rocked it!

I hope everyone has a great week!

Mrs. Yeo

2 Days Until Run Like Hell

Run Like Hell is less than two days away! I'm not sure I'm ready, but I'm very excited. I have been more consistent with how often I've gone running the past few weeks, and in general I feel pretty good going into this. I have several friends doing the race, so that is only adding to the excitement. I know things will be great with my friends there because we will encourage each other and help push each other when things get hard. I'm also very excited to see all the costumes! I'm not exactly wearing a costume, but I do have a tutu that will make its first appearance. I'm considering getting a tiara and going for a "princess" look. I have had some knee pain this week so I'm not sure if I will get a run in tonight or not, but I really feel like I need to. Tuesday night, thanks to a good friend, I was able to complete 4 miles! That is the farthest I have ever ran, and I felt like I would have to stop after two miles. Thanks to the support and encouragement from my friend I completed all four and didn't slow her down too much. Finishing those four miles was a great feeling.

My runs for the past week

10/10/13

10/11/13

10/14/13

10/15/13

I will update again after the race!

Mrs. Yeo

Thank Goodness for a Day Off

Happy Monday everyone, I only say that because I'm not working! This day off couldn't have come at a better time. We had a busy weekend!

Friday morning, I received a message from someone offering us two free tickets to Auburn's homecoming game on Saturday. I immediately went into action trying to make it happen. After a few hours, the plan was set and we would be heading to the "Loveliest Village on the Plains" to cheer on the Tigers! I was so excited, this was the first time I had been to a game in 3 years and Pete's first Auburn game ever! We woke up super early to get our tailgate food ready and to make the trip down. We were in Auburn by 10 A.M. and spent the morning eating and tailgating. Actually, all we did Saturday was eat! Our seats were club level so there was tons of free food and drinks. I think we ate our weight in food! After the game, we made sure to make our way to Toomer's corner to get a lemonade and to see the corner being rolled. We ended up getting back home around 11 P.M. We had a wonderful day!

Pete and I outside Jordan-Hare Stadium before the game.

At Toomer's corner after the game.

Our view of the field.

Sunday was spent with family. We did our best to sleep in yesterday and then got ready to head to our youngest nephew's second birthday party! He was absolutely adorable opening his gifts, and his cake had blue icing on it so he precious little face and blonde hair were blue for the rest of the day. After the party we helped get all the presents into his room and then had dinner with friends and family. I think we went to bed around 9 last night, we were so exhausted!

In other news, Run Like Hell is 5 days away! I used Saturday and Sunday as rest days so I really need to get a good run in today. Thursday and Friday I did make it out and I had a decent run both nights. Friday had to be cut short because it was just too dark, Thursday I did my fastest mile. I chalk that up to almost stepping on a snake about a 1/4 of a mile in.

In even more exciting news I have registered for the Cinderella Royal Family 5k at Disneyworld. The race is February 21st, and is the weekend of the Princess Half Marathon. I would have loved to register for the half and get my ass into gear training, but the 5k was the only race with space open. I am so excited about this, it combines two things I love, running and Disney!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Mrs. Yeo