The most amazing run of my life and NSV!!!

MelissaDoc

Last night I worked the graveyard shift and boy it was a tough one. So when the sun finally came up and it was time to leave I was really struggling with the decision to go home and straight to bed or go for a run. On the last second I took the exit to go to the local park for my run.

When I arrived at the park there was apparently a road race/triathlon later in the day as there were a lot of people setting up tables and warming up etc. As there were still plenty of non racers still on the trail, and because the road race started with biking laps and then boats, I figured I would not get in the way of the race.

I started my Zombies, Run! mission and began to walk up this ridiculous hill. I ended up evading TWO out of the four Zombie Chases, for the first time EVER! I literally fist pumped after evading them, I'm sure the people behind me were confused as i suddenly stopped my sprinting and celebrated lol! I was feeling great and compelled to run for longer. I think this is what they call a runner's high.

My park has a 4 mile loop that I run (and occasionally walk ) so as I rounded a corner about .25 miles away from MY finish line (i.e. my car) I saw in front of me the road race finish line with people standing on the sides clapping and cheering for me and even taking my picture!! I know that they knew I was not part of the race but it was still one of the most amazing moments of my athletic life.

I ended up finishing my hilly 4 miles in 48 minutes. I am a very happy girl... and excited to finally go to bed. and to think I almost took a rest day.

itsfruitcake

That sounds amazing! Well done

PixieAdele

Great stuff, so pleased for you!