First Race of 2012!

For the most part, I have gotten out of my funk.  I went on a couple runs last week and had my first race this past weekend.  Between friends and their amazing words of encouragement (including a quasi freak out with Megan via gchat), a couple short runs last week, and the Color Run on Saturday (in the rain - FYI, it doesn't rain in Arizona), I feel a lot better about getting myself motivated.

So.  Saturday was the Color Run, "The Happiest 5k on the Planet" and it was a blast!  It was pouring rain and cold (it doesn't rain in Arizona), but such a good time.  I half walked/half jogged (it was so freaking packed, I really couldn't run/jog much more because of the amount of people in the way).  Considering I've been struggling, I am very happy with my time (that, and parts of the course were flooded out, so I was running in shin deep water - did I mention it isn't supposed to rain in Arizona???).  

The Color Run, January 26, 2013: 44:18 (average pace 13:53).  

Post Color Run, I went for a massage yesterday to have Jason work on my aching calves and shins.  Tonight after work, I hit the pavement again with clean, not soaking running shoes (PS - it's STILL raining!!!) 

Next Monday, I (full blown) start my training plan.  For now, I continue my runs to build a base.  I am feeling much better than last week about training for the NWM DC in April!  Bring it on!