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Fourth annual Superhero 5K

Fourth annual Superhero 5K

South Mississippi has some of the highest rates of child abuse in the state. CASA of Hancock County has a creative way to bring awareness.

Battling the fog, some runners dressed like their favorite superheroes and competed in the annual Superhero 5K in Waveland. The proceeds from the race benefit CASA of Hancock County.

CASA recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for children who find…

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[iamthebadwolf85]

YEAH BUDDY!

[fitnessgeekandcoffeefreak]

Just call me Carol :D   . . . Superhero 5K 2015 is DONE! Woohoo! I had a such a great run! I was a little bummed I couldn’t wear my cool blonde wig, but the wind was crazy! I almost ran in my long sleeved shirt it was so cold. That weatherman we have here LIES! It was supposed to be in the 60′s and sunny. Not even close. It was about 45F with clouds and a headwind up until the last mile of the race. I had tears streaming out of my eyes even with sunglasses on there was so much wind! And look! I fixed my arm band. Girl gettin’ crafty with a saftey pin :D

I finished with a time of 34:06. I wanted to be at a 10 minute mile, but now I really have something to work towards for next time. 

Things I learned about myself in this race that will help me train for the next one: 

1. I am slow. (ha ha) I need to incorporate intervals and more hill training to improve speed and endurance. 

2. I run mostly trail runs. So running on asphalt the entire way was much different on my muscles and my joints. I was able to walk afterwards and stretch, but I will definitely be sore by tonight. Incorporating some roads runs during training will probably help me.

3. I CAN do this. I CAN run! I always swore that my “lungs were broken” and I was only cut out for short bursts of speed. Not long distance. My lungs didn’t fail me.

Even my cute hubby high-fived me when I told him I ran the entire thing. Love him <3 Thank you to all who sent well-wishes this morning :) You guys are so great!!

[fitnessgeekandcoffeefreak]

Superhero race!

I’m alive! This lady did indeed run the entire way! Crazy winds most of the race made it extra challenging, but that’s just how it goes. I’ll make a post when I get home with pictures :) Woohoo!

[fitnessgeekandcoffeefreak]

Race day!

I run in about an hour and a half! I'm so nervous! Dang it. I know I'm gonna have to pee in the middle of the race!! C'mon bladder, it's only 30 minutes. You can hold it. Ha ha Wish me luck!

[kappadeltagammagamma]

Please Help the Gamma Gamma Chapter in our Efforts to Raise Money for Prevent Child Abuse America!

[fitnessgeekandcoffeefreak]

Guess who just signed up for a race????

Oh yeah! THIS GIRL!!! I just signed up for a local run, SUPERHERO THEMED!!!! 

Now taking costume suggestions!! GO!

[belly-of-fire]

It's Official: I Am Running My First 5k on October 26th

So I just took the plunge and registered for my first 5k. This is a really big deal to me. I've never in my life registered for any kind of race like this and the fact that I have now committed to one by registering makes me both excited and really nervous. I am sure I don't have much to be nervous about since a 5K is only 3 miles long but I definitely feel some anxiety. Despite that though I am really pumped, this will give me a goal to strive for and help motivate me even more in my workouts. I am going to have to push myself in the coming two months to get ready so I can give it all I've got.  A 5k probably seems like small potatoes to a lot of you but it is a big step for me and I can't wait to do this thing. The race I am running in is called the "SuperHero 5k" and everyone who participates dresses up in costumes. It sounds like a lot of fun and hopefully the atmosphere will take some of the edge off.  I might very well be the biggest guy in the race but I am going to show up with as much spirit and drive as anyone and I will do my best. I have no plans of finishing anywhere near the top but I want and need to do this.  Time to get to work. 

- Matt