10K Superstar

So I have been wanting to run a 10k so I went on Races Online to check out my options.  The very first one was a Relay for Life in Alamo benefiting the American Cancer Society.  It was almost like a sign from God saying Do this one!  Do this one! My Aunt Frances lived in Crockett County and was a huge supporter of the Cancer Society.

She was such a great Southern lady and I absolutely adored her.   She was taken far too early but heaven received a beautiful angel!!       http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jacksonsun/obituary.aspx?n=lyla-frances-lilley&pid=153010365&

So I decided even though it was short notice, I HAD to do this 10K!!  I got up Saturday morning and it was pouring down rain. I drove to Alamo and was surprised that there were quite a few runners.
Let me say this... I will check elevation next time!! Do they put elevation on the course map??? hehe. I have never seen so many hills !!  First mile was fine even though it was a slight hill. I kept thinking I got this  :) By mile 4, I was dying.  I was thinking -Man I should have borrowed Bennett's Heely's !
By drink station # 3, I realized I was in very last place :(  the other 10k participants were a running team of youngsters who were most likely on performance enhancing drugs...just saying.    All I could hear was Ricky Bobby saying " If you ain't first, you are last!"   But I soldiered through and finished in 1 hour 12 mins. Not bad considering the course was Mt. Everest.

Much to my surprise & embarrassment, I got a 3rd place metal for my age group.  As well as this snazzy shirt!  ;-)   I am so happy I did this in honor of such a great lady who I truly loved.