The 15k

Back in January, I signed up for a beginners running class at Runon. It was a just for fun kind of thing. They made us write down goals. Mine were "to like running and to stop eating crappy food."

That first real class after the timed mile, I came to discover I had somehow placed into a real running class. They were not going to let us walk at all. I was shocked and upset, but I had signed up for this. It was my own fault. So, I went with it.

Six and a half months later, I somehow was able to run 9.3 miles around white rock lake, with the help of some good new friends, a couple of water stops, and a package of Gu. I was tired, smelled awful, and feeling like a million bucks. Seriously, I couldn't believe I did it.

Some things I discovered last Saturday:

1) You can really do anything for a mile. No matter what your body is saying. Its only a mile.

2) Friends point out the port-o-potties. True friends form a human wall around you when you can't make it to the port-o-potty.

3) Dallas does have hills.

4) Somehow, after almost crying at mile 6 because you are so beat, you are still able to sprint the last 3/10s of a mile to the end.

5) Orange burst Gu is edible.

6) The best way to celebrate a run is with champagne and a pedicure.