Bling!

So, with my New Year's Resolution being to run a race in every month this year, I'm likely to collect a little bling.  But not every race offers a finisher's medal for participating.  No biggie - I just want to keep up with my training and running.

This past Saturday was February 1st, and the day I ran my February race - it was the only day this month I could fit one in!  Boy are we busy!  Anyhow, my hubby and I ran a 5k that only handed out awards to the top 3 male and female finishers overall, and then top three male and female finishers in each age group.  Guess who decided to try and earn a medal - no, not me.

My husband ran a decent race, was mad at himself for not pushing harder, and I finished in a respectable time, but by no means had pushed myself.  He wanted to leave right after (being that he had to head straight to work).  But I encouraged him to wait for the awards ceremony - you never know, right?  Low and behold, he won 1st place in his age group for men!  So proud of him!  Want to know what was funnier than that?  A minute later they called out my name for 3rd place in my age group for women!  What?!?!

I cannot tell you how much fun it was to earn a medal that way - I know I earned my medal for the 1/2 marathon (anyone who runs 13.1 miles deserves a medal).  But "winning" a medal is a whole new feeling of joy!  And motivation.

Good thing too - the Run Club I joined a few weeks back is kicking my butt, and just challenged each of us to run 60 miles this month.  Yikes!  Not only are there only 28 days this month, but I'm on vacation for a week - not a good combo.  But, challenge accepted.

So, here's to sticking to New Year's Resolutions, earning some bling, and taking on a new challenge!

~ Courtney