Well, it was time for the 5K race again. My goal was to run the whole distance. My husband Michael joined me. Together we were able to run the course in 34:27. Michael got 3rd place for his age division. I got first for my age division. There were three other people behind me. Two of them were even running. lol Maybe next year I can do it under 30 minutes. My son, Adam, also got an award for third place in his age group. The ironic part is that our son, Andrew, didn't get an award. He was running as part of his team group. He valued that more than placing. There were 6 of them crossing the finish line together. Great teamwork!
This is a special race to me because I walked/ran it three days before my surgery two years ago. I won in my age bracket then too, but I didn't have any competition. Last year I tried to run the whole thing. I ran most of it and did some walking. To be able to run the whole thing this year was great. Right now I feel like I can do nearly anything, even if I operate on one balance nerve, am deaf on the left, have a strange smile, and can't blink my eye.
Feeling really good right now.
Jean
