Camellia Crossing was my very first 5K last year with a time of 37:20. Earlier in the year, I made a goal of getting sub-30, but that is going to be a goal for another day.

Most of you know I haven't had the best running year. I had surgery in March, surgery in October, a lung infection, not much fun. Since my 10K at the beginning of the month, I've been throwing up most days. My family was also visiting from the UK so I was really busy. Last week I think I only ran a measly 2 miles.

First of all, it was FREEZING! Last year, it was 70F at this race. Tonight, it was 38F and dropping. I shed my hoody just before lining up, but my long sleeved shirt wasn't enough. I run hot, so that wasn't a problem once we started. I was also horribly nauseated. I chewed on sour cherry sweets, which helped slightly. I had a strong feeling I should've gone to bed early tonight. I lined up with the 35-40 minute people, but I literally stopped dead at 0.2 mile with four abreast walkers. All good.

My plan was to run comfortably hard for the first mile, then take it easy. I did the first mile in 10:30 when my stomach did a back flip and I jogged off to the side to throw up. I guess it is necessary information for my run report, that after my 10K at the beginning of the month, I had a positive pregnancy test and I'm due in July.

My next two miles were very cold, and slower, around 11:50 and 11:20 pace. I forgot how much cold air effects my lungs, and my chest was pretty tight and still is. My chip time was 35:24.

One thing I love about out and backs, is seeing the speedy people pass us. One guy passed with legs like road runner, closely followed by another guy 3-4 seconds behind. The second guy ended up being overall winner, 40 year old guy called Kevin with a time of 14:3X!! The guy is super fast!

A side note, I signed up for a half marathon in February and I have no clue what to do about that. I think I will have a look for some local 5K in the next couple of months to keep focused.

Thanks for reading!

Congratulations on the baby! You have had a rough year for sure. You got a course PR of 2 minutes, and that is really good.

Im still trying to convince my wife for the NOLA trip. I'd really like to come down to meet everyone.

Jack, thank you! My family came from England, I used to live in the North West.

 

Mitch, I'm still hoping for NOLA. I think I will look at run/walk plans. Hope you can come down!

Yes, obviously from England. I just have to make sure they are not United supporters.

Where was this race?  If there was a 40 year old running 14:30, shake his hand because there probably aren't 5 people in the United States his age that are faster.

Congratulations on the course PR!  Sorry you have gone through so much but you're a champ for continuing.  Hope to see you at the RnR NOLA next year.

And congrats on the new bundle of joy!

Where was this race?  If there was a 40 year old running 14:30, shake his hand because there probably aren't 5 people in the United States his age that are faster.

His name is Kevin Castille, race was in Lafayette LA. My partner was talking to someone who said he is a local legend, and I think he qualified for the Olympics a good while back but got injured.

Congrats on a good race!

I do enjoy out and back races as well, because I get to see fast people and get to say hi to lots of people on my way back

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  okay, good job on the race, with all you've been though, and CONGRATULATIONS ON the baby!  You're such a sweet person, and I'm really happy for you.  This has been such a tough year, and you've never given up.  Many hugs to you!