6.09.2008

cincoK

So I ran a big bad 5k this past saturday. It was more fun than I was expecting. The crowds and cheering helped.

Mostly, I left feeling uplifted, able, and extremely blessed. This event, called the Vision 5k, was created for the visually impaired. We saw so many inspiring people and simple gestures. The visually impaired takes a guide tied at the wrist and runs with all the rest. The visually impaired man on the left here beat me. I finished 27:55.

It was a beautiful venue in Fenway Park, past the Museum of Fine Arts, and no hills most importantly. For the first time in weeks it reached over 90 degrees of course on the day of the race- but some sunkissed skin never hurt anybody. I've been more grateful for vision this past year than ever before. I feel truly blessed to have my sight.

Sorry no pics of me-post 5k doesn't look to good on me.

5 comments:

melissa marie said...

Congrats Mare I'm proud of you! I think I might try one this summer. When I logged on your blog the Beatles "All You Need is Love" song came on and I seriously almost started crying. I miss you and I agree with you about mummy on sytycd.

Tina said...

Congrats to you. I am getting ready to run in the firefighters 5k on saturday for Orem City Fest. Today I am throwing up so we will see if I actually make it. If not then the 4 July Freedom Festival run.

Hightower said...

Wow, that's awesome! I'm a dork, and i don't think I'd ever be able to run that far!! haha...I'm very impressed! But then again..you are great at everything!!! Love you..

CharLee Carn said...

Well done! I still can't believe how well you did on your first 5k! You are awesome! Hopefully I can do good my first one...ha probably not but I'll try!!

Anonymous said...

I am so impressed! yay