Race Highlights...So far!

I'm a little behind on updating my blog. For those interested, I've been busy, mostly with Dad and work but I've managed to squeeze in some races here and there. Here's the highlights, just to fill in the gaps...

April 14, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K

I was team (Southern Survivor) captain again this year and we had a great time and pretty good turnout again. I ran a 24:48 which was a PR for me at this race, shaving 5 minutes off of last years time!!! Also, Jami did well too, being the first breast cancer survivor to finish the race this year!!! Awesome job, babe!

May 6th, Crawfishman Triathlon - Bush, LA

This was my second triathlon ever! ...and boy do I know how to pick 'em. This was a great race. Stayed with a friend of mine down there and we had a great time. I definitely will do this one again. My buddy finished 2nd in his AG, I think, and I, well, I didn't have a great race but still had a great time! I did finish...you can read my race report for more.

Biggest Dang Pot 'o crawfish I ever seen!!!

After party was awesome, thanks to my LA pals!

May 19th, Inaugural Flora Half Marathon - Flora, MS.

This was first half marathon and I did very well. Ran a 1:53:36 averaging 8:40/mile pace. I was proud of that time. It was a small race, mind you, but I had prepared well and ran it well enough to get a 3rd/2nd in my AG. Funny thing happened...as I said this was a small race, the timing was "old school", they handed you a card with the number in which you finished, as you crossed the finish line. As I crossed, the guy handing out cards skipped me and gave mine to the guy crossing right behind me. We had ran the last 6 miles together, so we were very familiar with one another. So then I get handed the next finisher card. AG awards start and he gets second place medal, I get 3rd place medal. Afterwards the guy comes up to me and says "did they mess up", I said "I don't know, maybe you started in front of me or something", I was thinking chip timing but there were no chips. Turns out I actually got 2nd in my age group but ended up with a 3rd place medal. BUT...it's my first AG award and I'll take it, happily.

Dragonfly Triathlon - still updating....check back soon