Bacon Hill 5K Bonanza

It was a good weekend for running and a really great way to start off the 2013 race season. On Saturday, I ran the Bacon Hill 5K Bonanza and despite the name, there was no bacon involved. It was a little chilly, but I learned my lesson about overdressing, so I had short sleeves on-my purple Team Gabby Gabs shirt to be exact. I knew I had gotten faster, but I didn't know how fast until I crossed that finish line at 22:18. So excited for a new PR! The only part of the course I didn't like was the trail portion, which was wet, slippery, and scattered with large rocks. Overall, I really enjoyed the race and I will be back for more next year. I have to admit, the food offered after the race is a major factor in whether or not I will run it again and this race had a pretty good spread with water, chocolate milk, bananas, oranges, chili, and cookies. Also, they gave out baked goods to the winners-pies for first place, cookies for second place, and muffins for third place. I brought home a pie! That's right- I placed first for my age group! I guess working my butt off for the past year is paying off. Then on Sunday, I ran 11 miles- my last long run before the half marathon. It was windy, but I pushed through. I feel more prepared this year and I am confident that I can get in under 2 hours on Sunday. Lake George Half Marathon- here we come!