I woke up at 6:30 this morning. (yes, on Memorial Day - a day off from work.) I showered and was in the car by 7. By 8 I was at the starting line of the annual Ridge Run 10K in Beverly, Chicago. By 9:13 I had finished 6.3 miles and have never sweated more in my life. It was 88 degrees this morning and beyond muggy. But I did it! And so did Chase and Terry, who finished before I did, which was nice I had my own cheering section to give me that extra boost before crossing the finish line.
This was my second race and you know what I really like about the races? People like to stand along the side to cheer and watch and most people bring their adorable dogs, too! Which I enjoy thoroughly. On mile 6 while I was struggling a bit I still noticed all the cute dogs I was passing by and even told a man that his chocolate lab was beautiful as I passed by.
It was strange running in 88 degree weather when the first race I ran it was 35!
And now the pizza has arrived, which I deserve to enjoy after my morning!
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