Run for God Virtual Summer Race 2015

Today was the day--Run for God's Summer Virtual Race.  I entered this months ago, so I couldn't not do it. I decided that I would break it in half.  I walked to Curves, worked out, and walked back.  Got more than my 5K completed and a workout.

Run for God--New Hope America 5K

Because I have been out of commission for a while due to a hip injury and have not walked or worked out like I have been or should, I decided to set a goal for myself.  I got an email about a free 5K being held on the evening of November 15th--Run for God--New Hope America 5K.  While it was being held in Georgia, I decided I could register (it was free, after all) and walk my own 5K in my own neighborhood.  So . . . I did.  This weekend turned out to be very cold (snow coming in tomorrow), so I decided not to wait until the evening when the actual event started.  I walked my 5K in the early/mid-afternoon. I impressed myself even more--I ran during different portions of my route.  I have this big hill I have to go down and then back up.  I walked this hill 6 times during my 5K.  I ran down the hill 5 of the 6 times.  Now, some of you may think that isn't that big a deal.  Well . . . I don't run.  I don't have the endurance (yet) and I don't like running when others can see me, so I decided to work it in when I felt comfortable.  I was so excited to accomplish that little bit of running.  This whole thing has really gotten me motivated to start working out and walking again.  I hope I can keep it up.

Here I am before heading outside.

Run for God Pinky 5K (Virtual 5K)

Tonight, after 11.5 hours of Professional Development and hard work unpacking, moving, etc., I joined my BFFs, and we did a Virtual 5K.  All we had to do was register, choose our own course, and then walk or run between August 15th and 17th.  So easy and fun!  Since we live in 2 different places, we started off at the same time and walked, messaging each other, and enjoying our experience.

 My BFF and walking buddy before and after (sunny to dark).

On top is a pic of my other BFF and her daughter at the start.