5th Annual HBCU 5k Race

This morning, I supported our HBCU's and participated in the 5th Annual HBCU 5k.  I ran this same race last year and this event has raised over $124,000 for scholarships benefiting deserving metro-Atlanta students.  No, I'm not an Alumni of an HBCU school, however, my sister and cousin are graduates from Spelman and Morehouse. :-)

On my way to the race...before I changed into my blue Run Girl Run shirt:)

Sisterlocks were acting right this morning and helped me get ready in 20 min;-)

We had much fun!

We love taking pics!

Myself with two of my fav running buddies, Raquel and Lisa (post race pic, lol)

We are RUNNERS!

We all had a great time..BGR was there representing.  I attempted a sub 30, that didn't happen as it was WAAAAAAY too hot.  The highs this weekend are in the triple digits, and the race didn't start until 8:35am.  Who's silly idea was that?? Smh.  At that time, the temp was already in the mid 80's.  It was super hot and I had no business thinking I'd PR, lol.  Shortly after the race started, I realized that I was just going to have fun and not bother attempting to beat time, run fast and hard, etc.  I took my time and enjoyed the run.  End results...about 36 min.  Another 5k on the books.  Next up...the 2012 Decatur-Dekalb YMCA 4-miler:)

Another 5K....One Love Stache Dash

Here's a 5k race I did on Cinco de Mayo and it was super fun! The One Love Stache Dash 5K.  This race was hosted by Tin Lizzy Cantina (Buckhead Location) and 100% of the proceeds benefit One Love Generation, a tax-exempt, non-profit organization that empowers youth to inspire positive local change through art, service and awareness. The registration was $25, and in turn, you receive $25 worth of vouchers for food and drinks at Tin Lizzy to use after the race.  Um...WIN WIN!! :)

I PR'd this race, completed in 33 min.  Now, I have been running for about a year now...I think it's time I work on my speed.  I have been so concerned with my endurance and pacing myself through breathing, etc, however, I'd like to finish a 5K in at least 30 min or less by now...  So we'll see..because I'd like to work on speed, but a Full Marathon is on the horizon eventually, so my endurance and distance is also very important.  I gotta keep that in mind..

Yes, I did run with the sombrero AND mustache!! LOL! Oh..and sunglasses! Too cool;)

Saw my cuz Ray, he raced too! Don't know if he kept the mustache on or not...

My running buddy Lisa and I....she saw the camera..I didn't. I was too hot and trying not to pass out!

This race didn't start till 9am!! SMH. I was irritated with that because it was so hot and humid, but feeling nice afterwards with my margarita so I got over my irritation fast!:)

 

My 1st Half Marathon----CHECK!!

In other news...as far as my running goes...I completed my first Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on Sunday, March 18, 2012! This race was the 2012 Publix Georgia Half Marathon. I had a BLAST with a time of 2:41.  I almost died at mile 11! But I made it to the finish line..with my own two legs:-)

Celebrating 2 YEARS of being Sisterlocked!

Last week Wednesday, June 13, was my 2nd Anniversary for my Sisterlocks. I'm still enjoying all the freedom I have and the joys of being able to just jump up and go! I'm still wearing my natural color, but pondering the idea of some color eventually....

Um...what's ODD with this picture?? LOL! 10 years old and  HILARIOUS..