Great Aloha Run: Check!

So there is that list of things I want to do before the year is up. Well, I got one done on Monday, for President's Day!

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I HATED running. There is no piece of my heart that has a soft spot for it. So naturally, I needed to enter a race! It only makes sense, right?!? I did a 5k a few months ago, which was my first feat. I have no desire to participate in a marathon, but that's just howI feel today. :)

I just completed the Great Aloha Run, which is 8.15 miles. I finished it in 1hr and 39 min. That means I had an average pace of 12:12min miles. I ran about 51/2 miles before I stopped for a brief walk and water break. I then proceeded to jog/walk the rest of the race, which definitely increased my mile time. For the first 5 miles, I averaged a 10:30-11:10 minute mile. Not bad for someone who has never ran more than 3 miles without stopping. It wasn't a fantastic time, but the point was, I Finished! Will I complete one of these again? Who knows. I will enter a 10k, as that may be a little more bearable.

So...I don't completely HATE running anymore. Don't get me wrong, we're not BFF's, but running is an aquaintance that I don't feel like punching in the face right now!

NEXT STOP: find an adventurous activity and do it!