Paddy Dash 5K

Today was the Paddy Dash 5K in Frisco sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary! Team Baby Boot Camp was ready to go in our shirts that said "Training kicks in when luck runs out."  We had a great turnout with more than 20 participants and the most fun part of the race was that this was the first 5K for many of our members! It's so fun to set a goal and then reach it! Congratulations to all of you!

On a personal note, Leila and Holden both did the 50 yard dash and the 1 mile fun run.  Zoe and I couldn't keep up with them during the first part of their run.  Even with kids, it's all about pace and not going out too fast at the beginning. They walk/jogged the 2nd half with a strong running finish.  It's so much fun to watch them.

My parents came out to the run and watched the kids play while I ran the 5K solo.  I've been nursing an injury on both legs and was waivering between a goal to be under 30 minutes or an all out goal for me to come in under 28 minutes. I definitely lacked focus at this race. Race results show 29:01, although I thought that was when I crossed the finish line, not chip time...oh well. (with the walking segments I had planned).  Just like the kids, I went out too fast. 
My splits were:
9:13
9:17
9:28
As usual, I didn't turn my watch off at the end.  This race was definitely a personal record for me as the only other 5K I've "raced" since I began running 6 months ago was a time of: 31:40

All in all it was a great day!

Our 5K training program will begin the week of March 28th!  The day is TBD!  If you are interested in this training program, please let me know...