To say it was wet during the Atlanta Track Club’s 2011 Resolution Run would be an understatement. I thought about bringing a bucket with me to run but saw they weren’t allowed in the rules – right next to no headphones and no strollers.
The rain wasn’t a surprise, our trusty weather-people had been forecasting it all week so I was mentally prepared to start off the year
Speaking of the shirt, here’s what they gave us …
My long sleeve shirt and number. I wrote Project Me in the 7.
The race was at noon which was perfect since the night before was New Year’s Eve. Yes, I behaved – a few beers, ahem, a little bubbly and lots of water. The next morning, as I got ready for the race everyone seemed shocked that I was still going because of the rain.
Me, DRY, getting ready to go.
Driving to the race I started to question my sanity, too, when I looked out the window and all I saw was this …
Yikes!
I felt better when I got there and saw all the other
In line waiting for my number.
There was no tweeting and picture taking during this race – I couldn’t get my phone wet so I snapped a few shots before I took off.
The start.
The finish.
Me, WET, after.
I finished the 5K in 34.13. Not a PR, but not bad considering my clothes weighed about 10 pounds by the end of the race. For real.
I’m thrilled that I decided to troop it out and that my first race of 2011 is in the books – even though my running shoes are still drying out.
Winks & Smiles,
