American Heart Association Walk Cobb County Georgia

The Start Line
I'm in the pink shirt that's sorta in the middle. You can see some of Bob he has a grey shirt on.

The back of the start line

Never in a million years did I ever think I would do a 5K marathon. I think back to when I hardly could walk around the block a few months ago, fifty (50) + pounds heavier, in horrible shape and struggling to just walk around the block.  I thought I was going to die, but I kept going. half way around, then soon it was turning into once around the block......and I kept going and going and going until I reached 3 miles. this past Saturday when I walked continuously, finishing my very first 5K marathon.

The best thing is Bob surprised me and entered the walk with me. I thought that he was only going to cheer me along. I'm so proud of him.

I worked my butt off. I loved pushing myself. Who knew I'd feel like this about walking? Who knew I would be entering races?  I would always sit back and watch people enter, saying to myself that it could never be me.  Since moving to GA I've had a new outlook on life. More of an I can do it attitude.  (Really thinking of entering more walks/races soon)

Leading up to the walk, I actually started to dread it, not because I was afraid of it but I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to finish. But I know that Bob will be around to cheer me along.  He's such a great guy and supports me in everything.

So, about the 5K. It was amazing and even the cold morning didn't stop me. It was about 55 maybe 60 degrees. Perfect conditions, actually. Around halfway, the morning started to get warmer.  Mind you we were both up at 7 am to get to the race on time. We usually sleep in on a Saturday but not this time.  

Bob kept up with me most of the time.  Which I was proud of him with, since he hasn't been walking with me or even more so in training for a 5k distance. Bob stopped a few times. I on the other hand am one who really doesn't like stopping once I'm going. I made sure that he was alright and kept going on my way.  I was shocked a few times that he caught up with me. Those darn hills are always a killer. But we managed them. However, I lost Bob on hill that he wanted to stop at. I really don't like stopping on hills as my muscles tense up all the time. So this is when we parted ways. Bob was tired from walking and had to rest for sometime.  So I told him I would meet him by the finish line.

Me almost to the finish line.
Not sure who took this pic  But thank youAmerican Heart Association of Cobb CountyFor having awesome photographers.

I was so happy seeing the finish line. It brought me to shed a few tears knowing that I  finished my very first 5k. I was actually proud of myself and I was so glad to see that I could set out to do something that I  worked so hard to do. I am so lucky to have a husband who supports me with my crazy ideas. 

I need to add the pictures of Bob I have one of him crossing/getting close to the finish line. Once again I'm so proud that he joined me.