My first race and then some

My very first race was the "Get Lucky" downtown Chicago with my friend Jen.  She is the one that got me to run in the first place! I was super scared to death! I ran a total of about 2 miles that day ran the rest.  I finished a 7k but I did walk most of it.  When I finished I was so proud of myself but had a new goal.  I want to run an entire 5k! So Last weekend I told Jen I want to do a mock 5k.  At mile 3 (I didnt know how far we went) she asked me if i wanted to walk, I said NOPE lets go.  Finally we were done Jen looked at me and said, "do you know how far you went".  I laughed and said "3 miles" she then looked at me and said "Dawn you just ran 4 miles in 50 minuets"  Holy cow!!! Awesome!!! I ran 3.1 miles last week and just about 3 miles today! My first official 5k is on May 28 and I can not wait!

My "WHY"!

Most people say "I run to get in shape, I run to stay in shape, I run cause I like it" well I run for my mother! Last year was the toughest year if my families life! My mother was in and out of the hospital from about August till December 24 when she came home! She always loves to do her mile walks from out house to a certain point in the subdivision. On December 9 th after her being in the hospital not knowing what was happening she had to get her leg amputated. I was pissed, mad, upset ," why my mom why Her she's a good person". Then when she came home I saw how much better she felt, she was back to normal! Just with a leg missing :) I thought what could I do that is difficult for me, what is something I say "I can't do"... RUN!!! so in late February I ran my first mile since high school for my mom! Every time I run I think i am doing this for her because she went through such a difficult time last year and got through it that I can do the same!!! I just wanted to put it out there how worried I was I was going to lose her, and now I know she's ok and she is an amazing woman! So mom I am your LEGS!!! I RUN FOR MY HERO!