This was the first time I've run the Summerfest 5K in the Virginia-Highland area of Atlanta. I've run other races in that community, and I know how hilly it is. A friend posted on Facebook about the hills and I replied "but at least we'll have great looking calves!" Yep. My calves are chatting about those hills from this morning.
I've been nursing a running injury for a few years now -- one that kept me from running for about six months a couple of years ago.
So it has been fun, and surprising, to have run the number of 5Ks I've run this year so far. I've run at least three 5Ks a month. For me, that is a lot. Normally I just run one or two a month.
But in a way, it has been lots of fun, too, because I've run with several different friends and running buddies.
This morning, I ran with my friend Michelle. Here we are pre-race, looking fresh as daisies. :)
The other nice thing about the Summerfest 5K was because it was before the festival actually started, as I walked back to my car, I could visit the early artists and vendors, without the huge crowds I'm sure are there right now. No, I won't be hearing the bands, etc. But it was nice to be able to leisurely walk up the street and see the beautiful and interesting art that was for sale today. I hope the artists do well this weekend.
This might be a race I do again next year. Just don't tell my calves.
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