Bobby

I did the Bucktown 5k today… here’s how I did:

Well… I did it, and I’m glad I did.  This was Shellie’s first race, and my first race in quite a while.  I did the 100 mile bike ride in Dekalb and the Chase Corporate Challenge 3.5mile run earlier this year, but this race was different.  Probably because it was in my own neighborhood and more importantly because this is the first time Shellie and I have run a race together.  We didn’t run next to each other but it was still awesome.  The Nike+ in my shoe says I ran 3.21 miles in 25:02, but the official time was 24:58 for the 3.1 mile course.  Close enough.  Not fast enough for me to brag, but I’m happy with it.

At the race Shellie and I saw Sang-woo, Rich, and Mike so we decided to go have brunch at Moonshine. It was a great way to end the week.

So over the last couple years I know I’ve not stayed as fit as I have in the past.  I guess I just kinda thought, “eh, I’m not overweight so it’s ok.”.  But I realized it’s not just about being a certain weight, it’s about being healthy and feeling good.

Shellie has been running about 3 miles almost every morning and decided to do a 5K run this weekend.  She even created a Google Map of her daily run.  So I told myself, “Hey, this is a great oppourtunity to buy a cool Gadget!!”  (I know it doen’t make sense, but hey… I’m using Technology!”)  I got a new pair of Nike running shoes and the Nike+ iPod adapter to track my runs.  I have to say, I think it’s more encouragement to run than I thought it would be.  Nike has an awesome site where you can upload/share and track your running… set goals for faster times, train for a marathon and other things like that.  This all got me thinking, “Hey, I have friends that have done triathalons and marathons, maybe I should try to do one next year.”.  Well… I don’t want to get ahead of myself now… so let’s see how this 5K tomorrow goes.

Wish me luck!