Swiss Days 5K

I did it! I ran my 1st timed 5K, in 28:24.8 to be exact! Not bad for a newbie! I was kind of nervous at the starting line, but then I found Gretchen and we found Nancy and I felt a lot better! The three of us started the race together, we were all in pink it almost looked like we planned it! Thanks Gretch for helping me to start running, you are the best partner a girl could ask for. I would have never done it, if it wasn't for you! I love ya!

When I went by my house all the kids and Gavin were out at the street cheering! I am so lucky to have each one of them in my life. They all came to support me at the finish line too. Mom and Dad drove down and cheered for me also, you would have thought I was running the marathon! (Not in this lifetime, that is for Steph and Tara! Good Luck this weekend girls!) Thanks everyone for your support, it was so much fun. Next year I will be beating Jake and Kallan. I hear Paul will be beating me...we will see about that! I can't wait!

Chelsi's Run

A few months ago I was really ready to start running, but had never got around to it. Every night when I went to bed I would think, ok, tomorrow morning I am getting up early and going for a jog. Well, weeks and months went by and I never got up early, so I never went for that jog. Then Gretchen and I became running partners! It was the best thing that ever happened, now I have to get out of bed! We have been running 3 days a week for month now. I am feeling a lot better about myself, my blood pressure has gone down a bit and I ran the whole way in my first 5k! Landon and Cam rode their bikes and loved collecting all the glow sticks runners would drop along the way. I just loved the finish line, and the feeling of accomplishment I had. Can't wait for the next one! I am also looking forward to the day I can go to the pool and not have to wear shorts, because I have "runner" legs!! That will be sweet!