Since I just reported on my Ultimate Fitness Challenge, I might as well report on my running too. I ran the Race to the Taste 5K on Labor Day. The race is part of the Taste of Hudson. I ran it last year too. I improved my speed by about 30 seconds per mile and this year came in third place in my category (women over 50). It’s the first time I’ve ever won anything for something sports related! The picture here is me getting my winning t-shirt.

In less than two weeks, I’m running the fifth leg for a relay team in the Akron Marathon. I’m nervous about this one. It’s 5.6 miles which is the furthest I’ve ever run. I’ve been training but I never feel like I really know what I’m doing.

I ran another 5K over Labor Day weekend. I ran in the Race to the Taste, which was part of the Taste of Hudson festivities. I ran over 30 seconds per mile faster than when I ran in April.  I don’t know why but that really thrills me. All the sprints I’ve been running and exercises I’ve been doing are having an effect, it seems.