There is so much to love about the month of October.
Pumpkin flavored anything, foliage, cider, slutty costumes, cool nights, bonfires, and 5ks.
Key to running (for me) is committing to races and running with a group. To get back on track, I decided to do both on Saturday. One of my good friends Stacie organized a group costume for the Ivoryton Read Local Run Local 5k.
High School Track Team was the theme this year so out came the sweat bands and tube socks.
Yes, those are side ponies you see? Maybe we were 80s track stars?
Olive came to cheer on the track team- And I had a good number- 60 !
I was amazed at how hard the race felt. I had run a half marathon just a month ago so I figured this 5k would be a breeze. WRONG- 2 miles of the race were in the woods on trails which were hilly, steep, and rooty (is that even a word?).
By the time I hit that 3.1 mark I felt like I had been running for days- Thank god for those sweat bands- Looks like I need to get in better shape...
I was amazed at how hard the race felt. I had run a half marathon just a month ago so I figured this 5k would be a breeze. WRONG- 2 miles of the race were in the woods on trails which were hilly, steep, and rooty (is that even a word?).
By the time I hit that 3.1 mark I felt like I had been running for days- Thank god for those sweat bands- Looks like I need to get in better shape...
The running may have felt a little tough and it wasn't my best 5k time, BUT we won the best group costume- third year in a row for Stacie! Thanks for a great race girls!
After receiving our lovely prize (books titled "Houses of Essex") I raced home threw Bradley on the horse trailer, and headed to Lyme for a lesson.
Per usual he was absolutely amazing. My legs were a little tired from the 5k but we had a wonderful lesson regardless!! Because I think im superwomen I continued to ride 3 more horses, and then drove home like a crazy women to change for the afternoons festivities. No rest for the wicked....
Chelsea, Christine, Thatcher, Chris, Bobby and I headed to Lyman Orchards for some ol' fashioned apple and pumpkin picking. It was a gorgeous day, 70 and sunny for October.
Per usual he was absolutely amazing. My legs were a little tired from the 5k but we had a wonderful lesson regardless!! Because I think im superwomen I continued to ride 3 more horses, and then drove home like a crazy women to change for the afternoons festivities. No rest for the wicked....
Chelsea, Christine, Thatcher, Chris, Bobby and I headed to Lyman Orchards for some ol' fashioned apple and pumpkin picking. It was a gorgeous day, 70 and sunny for October.
I was very excited and very posey- Dont hate.
We had such a good time and it was a good idea to keep on moving after putting my poor stems through a hilly 5k and riding four horses.
The girls and I decided to schedule in some group night runs to keep us motivated and running. Chelsea and I hit the pavement for an easy 4 miles on Monday night donned in our loserville reflective vests and headlamps. Hoping I can keep motivated and commit a few more days to the run this week! Time to find an upcoming race to sign up for.
Happy Running
&
Happy Fall!
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