First in My First 10k!!

We had beautiful cool weather Saturday morning for the Mistletoe Trot 10k on Saturday in Leesburg. It was great fun and I'm so glad I tried it. Two gals and I went together to cheer each other on and we all placed in our own age groups. Congrats Kerri and Connie! Jacqueline, wish you were there!! You would've placed also!! There were over 200 people there to run the 5k or the 10k. The course was totally flat and went around a huge lake. Rain threatened just a bit and it was a little foggy but the temperature was perfect for a run.
Well, I was pleased with the outcome! JB, you put it in my head that I could pull it off in 50 minutes so I listened and made it in 50:46! That was 1st in my age group and 5th overall female out of 47, I'll take it.
I do believe I like this distance! Citrus county doesn't have any 10k races, we'll have to fix that.
Actually got a key chain medal this time. It's cute and useful!

Jingle Bell 5k

Well...not my best time, but 23:21 is about all I could handle last Saturday at the Jingle Bell 5k. Last year there was a bit of a chill in the air and long sleeves were the fashion, but this year it must have been 85. The sun was in full force and it made for a very tough run. The slight hills grew to Everest proportions and it was such sweet relief to cross the line and just plop. I wasn't thrilled with my time but it was good enough to take 1st in my age group. I was more pleased with my place overall: 5th female to come in. Two of the gals in front of me are moving targets that I fear I may never catch.
Dan and I ran this year while the boys enjoyed the parade afterward with some friends. We caught up with them during the parade and enjoyed the same ol' show that we've had since I've been here(16 years now)
This Saturday I plan to run my first 10k in Leesburg. Not too sure what's going to happen there!