The alarm went off at 3:15 and

[KValley]

I folded a load of laundry while DH made himself a pot of coffee. The (in)famous Ellensburg wind was gusting pretty hard, but we bundled up and set out.

I walked 3 laps to warm up (literally), then ran my 5K in a respectable-4:00-a.m.-wind-a-blowing 31:22. I walked for 2 1/2 more miles.

As I finished my run, the DJ put on James Taylor's "Fire and Rain", the sky was just beginning to lighten, the flames from the memorial candles were dancing in the wind- it made me cry!

We came home to feed the dog and now we are going out for pancakes.

I'm so glad I did it http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by KValley (edited 05-19-2001).]

[lindrusso]

Good going KValley! Sounds like a wonderful way to start your morning - except the part about getting up at 3:15 http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif !

[Laura]

KValley that is awesome. I am very impressed. I have been quite the slacker running of late (just haven't been enjoying it as much) but I am going out right now. Good Job!!

[BeckyM]

Congratulations, KValley! We knew you could do it! What a great way to start your day!

[emilycat]

That's awesome, Julie! You should be really proud of yourself -- and doesn't it feel great to have done something so great that early in the morning? Now you have the whole day to bask in your glory http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[aggie94]

Way to go Julie! You ROCK!

[cdm]

Glad to hear it was enjoyable!! Great Going!! Sometimes its just nice to be awake when mostly everyone else is sleeping-very peaceful, and you sound energized.

[browneye]

Hey Julie,

You're not gonna believe this but I woke up at exactly 3:15 am this morning..on the nose!(that is actually not unusual for me to do, a little bit of an insomniac, I am)....anyway I thought of you and whether or not you really were dragging yourself out of bed while I tossed and turned and tried to get back to sleep.....maybe I shoulda gone with you!
Anyway, congrats on your first 5K..good job for a worthy cause. I am hoping to do one also after I run for a couple months..

[SusieO]

Great going, Julie!
Hope you enjoyed the pancakes. You deserved them. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[KValley]

Thanks, everyone! It really was a great experience.

The sweet coda to this adventure is that DH rose at 5:00 this morning to go for a run- the guy who swore off running about ten years ago. Over the weekend we signed up for another 5K on June 3 (which takes place at the more reasonable hour of 4:30 p.m.) http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Zinnia]

Way to go KValley! You inspire me to get off of my bum-especially when I hear how good you feel afterwards. Good going, and good luck to you both in the future-It's helpful when you have someone to do it with you isn't it? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif Zinnia

[LGBurns]

That's so great, Julie! Especially about your husband being inspired. Sounds like it was well worth getting up at 3:15. I was especially impressed that you folded laundry first! Way beyond my capacity at 3:15 in the morning. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif