We did it! We ran the 5k for the cure!
I was going to run it by myself, but at the very last minute Cason, my amazingly athletic little brother, decided to come with me because when I started thinking about being dropped off all by myself it started bothering me.
So after I signed up for the race yesterday, we went and picked Cason up from swim team, and then, with no hesitation, Cason decided to run with me. We drove all the way back with juuuust enough time to sign him up as well.
I knew he would pass me in the race, but I was totally fine with that. It was better than going alone! There were around 6,000 very pink people running and walking.
It was so much fun to see all the very spirited people doing the 5k.
So many people spray painted their hair pink. The boys were just as pink as the girls.
So, I finished the race in 32:34, and Cason finished in about 19:30. Can you believe that?!? He is fast, and I'm so proud he's my brother!!! I had so much fun spending the morning just him and me.
I didn't have a great race time, but I'm proud because I didn't stop!
I have sports induced asthma, and it flaired up during the race today. I have trouble breathing when I'm in a race, but I haven't had a race in a while, and it only takes me a few minutes to get over it and it's never too bad. When I start feeling like I can't get air it's always pretty close to the finish line. It usually starts when there's only a mile or so left, and I never stop running even though it is a little scary. It seems like it's gotten worse over the year though.
I'm going to the doctor to get a diagnosis and an inhaler (Iguess) next week because I will never stop or even slow down in a race and I'm thinking about entering another race soon.
5Ks are so much fun, and Cason made it fun-er!
