Highway to Hale Run

Before I start delving into all the Halloween festivities, I thought I would get this out of the way.  Dan and I ran the “Highway to Hale 5K/10k” today.  Dan mentioned in August that he wanted to run it, and then 2 days later my cousin, Amy called, and told me that she was signing up, so basically I should get my butt moving and sign up as well.  I’m so glad she got me into it.

So for the past 8 weeks I have been “training”.  It wasn’t really bad, since we usually walked 3 miles every night as a family.  I just had to get used to the faster pace.  It was also nice to have the goal to reach.  If I have that, it is amazing the lengths I go to to finish.

Alicia’s goal for this race:  1) Finish in 35 minutes  2)  Run the entire route. 

Stats from the race:

Alicia’s 5k:  31 min 42 seconds (no stops….not even on the hill!)

Dan’s 10k:  58 min 21 seconds

Yeah, Dan totally rocks the house.  I was proud of my 10 minute mile, and then my husband (who hasn’t actually ran a 10k….like ever) totally kicks my butt.  Oh well, that’s one reason I love him.  He  just thinks, hey I’ll run a 10k this weekend, and then do it without any practice.  Now let’s see if we do the “Hale’s Frozen Over” in January.  Maybe, we will take baby steps, and simply do the Turkey Trot for Thanksgiving.

Oh, and extra bonus, I’m now officially at pre-pregnancy weight….YIPPEEEE! 

On a completely unrelated note:  We are scheduled to close Monday morning.  Cross your fingers!