June 10, 2010

The Broke Socialite Does...My First Full 5k Race



Last Saturday was an extremely rewarding one as I actually finished my first full 5K race.

I'd been invited to participate in a remarkable experience by my dear friends, The Blog Rollers.  Having created a campaign called "Race and Relax" under their "Run, Wifey,Run" division, they invited twenty women to get moving and prepare for the Virginia-Highland Summerfest 5k here in Atlanta.  Though I've done better with my activity levels these past couple of months, I can't exactly say that I did all that I should to condition for the race but I surprised myself.  My completion time is not all that important.  I'm just glad that I did it and that I completed it.  There were runners of all ages and stages in our group and it was so wonderful to see everyone cheer the other on.  Having been a serious basketball player EONS ago, I found that my old self kicked in when it came to to the race.  I ran about half of the route and walked the other.  This is a tremendous feat for me. Trust me.

After the race, we all enjoyed a fabulous brunch, fellowshipped and hauled off our glorious swag.

I am grateful to have been invited and am so appreciative of the sponsors: The Cherry Marketing Institute, Walt Disney World Resort, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Pampered by Adrienne, Maria Bailey and BSM Media, Wine Sisterhood, NuDad, and Eistein's Atlanta.

You a runner much? Done a 5k? Beyond?

19 comments:

  1. Congrats! I've never done a 5K - so I'm impressed! ;)

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  2. You did a great job! You left me in the DUST. Congrats on a fantastic weekend.

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  3. You did so good! Thanks again for pointing me in the direction of Race & Relax. I don't think I would have signed up if you and I hadn't been talking smack to each other about it a few months ago. LOL! Not only was it an awesome time, but I met so many great and inspiring women (yourself included) AND got to witness the *church wave* in person. Awesome.

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  4. Congratulations on your first 5K. I am so impressed with what you are doing. Keep up the good work.

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  5. Congratulations!! You should be very proud especially after tackling those Virginia-Highland hills. I think Sugar Coma will be a nice reward.

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  6. Congrats!! That's so awesome!!
    No 5k for me yet, I've only done a 3k so far.

    xo,
    Dani
    http://okdan.blogspot.com

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  7. Congrats! I've done 5ks, 10ks, and half-marathons. I'm trying to get back into running shape after taking a haitus. See you on Saturday!

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  8. Congratulations! I hate running, so I am in complete awe that you did any at all!

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  9. You Rocked it TBS! I'm so proud of you and appreciate you taking part in our special day!

    Winks & Smiles,
    Wifey

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  10. You were totally in the zone. This was such a fun day!!

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  11. i've done 5ks, 10ks, and two half-marathons... and saturday's summerfest 5k was by far the HOTTEST and HILLIEST race i have ever run! so congrats to you not only for finishing, but for finishing one of the toughest 5k races around! :)

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  12. You are awesome!! Congrats, Honey! xoxo, p

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  13. Oh my gosh, I've never even done a 1/2K. I am so impressed, just so impressed.

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  14. I've done two 5K races this year! Congratulations on your first run!!! Keep at it!

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  15. Congrats!!!!! Maybe you can motivate me!

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  16. Congratulations on your first 5K. It is an amazing accomplishment!!!! Do you think you will do it again? I just did my first 5K a few weeks ago--and trust me, a few months ago, I couldn't run across the street. It doesn't matter how you do the 5K, run/walk...but it's important to finish. Keep it up!

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