Iron Girl 2008

Iron Girl #2 and I beat my time by 30some seconds. 51:37.. not anything to brag about especially since the 1st placer finished in 19 minutes.. yeah nice. There were two different legs; 5k & 10k. Of course, if you know me, you know which one I did.

Prior to the race, we were stuck in traffic. Who's crazy idea was it to move the race to the Fairgrounds?! Anyway, I got out of the car to run and get our bibs and timing chips. It worked out because they started the race late anyway. So we were able to meet up with my colleague Allison and her friend Morgan. It was nice bring them along for the ride this year.

But this time, I was madddd sore. #1 I did nothing to train or prepare myself for this race. #2 I pushed myself hard especially at the end. My sister was literally pushing me before the finish line. I think, no I know I paced myself wrong. And my breathing is all messed up. It probably did not help that the course changed this year, not a straightaway like last year's.

I have to say though, when I ran, it felt pretty good. Good enough that I am considering taking up running... hmmmm

Here's me going uphill.. not a champion photo, but hey..


Oh and here's my triathlete sister who's my biggest fitness inspiration...


After we finished our race, we were handed our beautiful Iron Girl medals and an Aflac duck sponge soaked in ice water. I was more concerned about getting my shoes wet.. haha. Then we got in line for our dri-fit shirts and proceeded to fall in line for our breakfast.

I love Iron Girl for the treatment we get and the fun freebies that came along with the very affordable admission fee. You ladies will have to join us next year.