Well, I did it!

• by Angelie
• 2008-12-08 10:12:28
• Exercise & Sports
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Despite a few hang-ups along the way I managed to surprise myself this past Saturday at the 5k. I wasn't as prepared as I wanted to be, and I was basically just showing up to do my best since I already signed up for it. I figured at best I knew it would take me not more than a hour to do the 3.2 miles. I cried through the finish line when the clock stated "39 minutes". I was so happy, I was bawling and panting from running- I almost started to hyperventilate. I learned Saturday that it's hard to cry, run, and breathe at the same time. It was an amazing experience.
39 minutes, I think in the grand scale of 5k's, is pretty bad, but for me and all that I've been through in the last 8 years- all the meds, failed ablations, paralyzed right diaphragm, and pacemaker implant 4 months ago- I think I did FABULOUS.
Thanks ya'll for all of your support. I could not have done this without you. All ya'll ran with me Saturday, and as it turned out, we didn't do so bad.
Thanks again.
Angelie

p.s. Now I'll shut up with all the 5k whinin' and cryin'. Promise!