Mallow Run 5K

This weekend I attempted my first 5k EVER! One of my best friends had mentioned it to me a few weeks ago and a few days before the race I finally signed up! It was a huge crowd...I think there ended up being over 3000 participants, which is great because last year this same race only had 1200.

Wine at the Line at Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville.



Although I can't say it was my most pleasant experience, I can't complain too much after completing it after having only run about 1 time in the past 6 months. Of course, I didn't run the whole thing (probably only half if that even) I am just pleased I finished. After mile 1 I thought I was on my death bed and couldn't go another foot. With the help and encouragement of Christy (along with the fact that I was determined not to allow the gentleman with a cane to beat me), I finished around 43 minutes. Not too shabby for someone who hasn't trained a second in their life.

As for next year's Wine at the Line, or any other running event for that matter, I'm not sure I'll be a participant...at least not without a few months of training. But, I'm glad I did. It was a great time and great experience!