Puppy Love Run, by Will Run for Bling and Charity - 5k #4 (Virtual)

Ok, so this was my first run with our new double jogger stroller and it was NOT easy. First I couldn't' find the flat trail I was supposed to running on, then Kaleb needed me to stop 5 or 6 times and I just felt all discombobulated. But Eventually the kids fell asleep and I found my trail and I ran and earned myself this pretty little thing. 

This is what they looked like when I stopped.

I was also having trouble with my fitbit tracking my steps as I held onto the stroller, but I clipped it to my bra (as suggested by Miss Emily) and it worked perfectly.

So, this was the Puppy Love Run and it was benefiting the World Animal Protection, So I ran  in honor of my Buster who died in January 2011. 

This is a cast the vet made of his paw when we took him in after the accident, but it was already too late. 

Our last images of Buster captured by Kara Rush Photography.

My total time was 48 minutes and 9 seconds. A good time for me ... considering.

Winter Woodland Run by Cheetah Runners - 5k #2 (Event)

Ok, my first live / event / not on a treadmill 5k race. I was super excited and super happy to be running with the little brother. 

I really love my headband.

This race was put on by Cheetah Runners and was awesome. 

Every runner is randomly assigned and animal team (I was hoping for Fox) and the first team to get a certain amount of runner across the finish line won a prize!

I did get fox.

and the brother got bear.

Once the race started I told Peter to just go. I was much slower than he was and I NEEDED to just focus if I was going to finish. 

Peter was in the top 20 finishers. So proud of him!

I wasn't planning on running the whole way, I was going to walk if I needed to, but I got halfway and hadn't stopped yet, so I just thought... "You can do this. You dont need to walk." . . . however I did jog very slowly a few times.

According to my fitbit...

My total time was 43 minutes and 3 seconds. There were a few hills, but they weren't awful. I'm pretty proud of this time. 

We're awesome.

And the Bears won! So peter got a cool little 5K shoe charm.

And I... didn't know what to do with my hands... 

Look, the first medal on and bib on my glorious medal and bib holder. 

Resolution Run 2015, by Get Fit for Bling - 5k #1 (Virtual)

MY FIRST 5K!!! It was the Resolution Run put on by Get fit for Bling, which I thought was appropriate.  It was also benefiting Autism Speaks, which is also awesome. 

Its the last day of January, and I decided to have a goal of one 5k a month this year. I'm so excited to do this. 

I went to the gym and ran it on a treadmill, in the best tee ever. My spirit Tee. 

This is my first (and only) attempt at a "during" selfie. This will not happen again. I almost fell.

Just like the couch to 5k training, I ran in jogging and walking intervals. I still pushed myself but I didnt over do it.

Best part? I did it. I DID IT. Me! The woman who hasn't done any intentional exercise (not really) in about three years. I'm so happy. 

I cant wait till I get my medal!