Postin' on the job!

[the_vulture]

I'm such a bad boy! *chuckle*

Today I did the Run for the Cure. I was quite pleased with my time for 5k (3.1 miles), which was 32 minutes 4 seconds. That put me at 10 min 31 secs per mile, a big improvement over the just under 12 minutes per mile I used to be at about this time last year.






The event was well attended. It was certainly a festive atmosphere with many guest speakers, a high energy warm up, and a rock band greeting runners as they finished their run. But beyond all this was the beauty of the path itself. I had been looking forward to this run, in part, because it would be a great opportunity to check out a park I hadn't yet been to. Fall had blessed the scene with a glorious dressing of reds, oranges and yellows. The path itself wound through beautiful woodlands and criss crossed a cheerful creek. The run was an absolute delight! I can't believe I've only just recently discovered this park, let alone explore its beauty!


You'll have to forgive the quality of the pics. Not only was I taking them on the run (literally), but, alas, the camera on my Nokia sucks rather harshly in that it has poor photo quality and it's way too damn easy to get one's finger in the way (hence the cropping).

Comments

[alias_chick.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the run!! And great time!! :)

[the-vulture.livejournal.com]

Thanks! 'Course, given that the 1st place runner did it in half the time, I've still got a ways to go, but I'm improving! *chuckle* I'll actually be pretty happy when I can cut it down to 8 minutes per mile. That actually counts as being in good shape! *chuckle*

[alias_chick.livejournal.com]

Ha ha well, I'm certain you're in MUCH better shape than I am! I'm sure you'll get there, I mean you seem to be quite active!!

Also: The route looks gorgeous!!

[the-vulture.livejournal.com]

Thanks, but I may not necessarily be in better shape; though I've been working hard, I'm still in the process of offsetting a lifetime spent as a couch potato. *chuckle*

[1grl-revolution.livejournal.com]

YAY!

[the-vulture.livejournal.com]

*smile* I put your donation in at the event. In theory, it'll actually appear on my donation page in a few days. :)

[iammystery-girl.livejournal.com]

Wow! That's excellant!!

The path sounds beautiful! I'm sooo envious. One of the things I miss about living abroad is the beauty of autumn and the way the leaves change from green to red and gold.

Photos pleaseeee!!

[the-vulture.livejournal.com]

There they are! I definately should go on a proper photo hike of the park, though. I saw lots of great shots that would be awesome if I took 'em with a decent camera.

[marykate-gift.livejournal.com]

SUPER congrats! Way to go!

:D

*hand claps all around!*

[the-vulture.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D