We ran like girls! Run Like A Girl 5k Race Recap

 I wasn't sure if I was going to do this race because  yesterday I was having a lot of pain in my shin when I ran.  So I iced it last night and wore my compression socks to bed and took an anti inflammatory.  It was a little sore this morning but quit hurting as soon as I got warmed up and now 4 hours after the race it still feels good.  I got a yellow Team Sparkle Skirt that matched the shirt in a most awesome way.  My friend BranDee who is very crafty made one for my daughter.  And one for my sister and her daughter.

 and one for her friend Stacey and her daughter and one for herself and three for her daughters.  Very fun to all match.  We got tons of compliments on the skirts. Now I want one in every color! I also love this race shirt.  Girl cut, a fun design and pretty colors.

 BranDee and her daughters also found some very fun socks.

 After the race they had a women's expo we could go through and breakfast. 

 I wasn't going to wear this headband but my niece insisted!

 My sister Jami and her daughter. My sister was super awesome and pushed my daughter Avery and her on in my double stroller.  After I finished I went back and ran in with them.

I ended up 3rd overall and 1st in my age group although they didn't have any awards just some door prizes which I didn't win.  We did get a bag full of goodies like lotion, tea, a candle and some shower gel.  Super fun.  I got a teal scarf at the expo.

The course was an out and back along a walking path the overlooked the river.  It was really pretty but there was a distinct sewage smell for about half a mile of it.  The course had 2 biggish hills and lots of smaller rolling hills.  My time was Garmin time was 22:42 for a distance of 3.22, average pace of 7:02.  I was hoping for a little faster but am not disappointed with my time.  My lower calves are very tight and sore from the half marathon I did Sunday.   The first two girls were quite a ways in front of me and no one was close behind me so it was hard to stay super motivated.  I like to be pushed by other runners.  Not a very exciting recap I know, but I did have a lot of fun!


I have another 5k I am thinking of doing next weekend.  After that there really isn't anything for a long time  :(  I am planning to wear my Team Beef shirt again next weekend.  I really like that shirt! :)
and a reminder to please vote for me for Team Refuel if you have a minute and thank you so much!!!  Just type Christy in the search box.  I have on a bright bright yellow shirt!