Life on Planet Caddick

Yesterday I ran in my first race ever Yay me! It was a virtual race hosted by Run with Jess in honor of her 37th birthday *oh to be that young again* called The Cupcake Classic  you might remember I talked about it earlier     So, with my first ever race bib And some cupcakes made by my friend Laurie waiting for me I hit the road! I wish I could say I did better than my last attempt at 3.7 miles but I didn't it took one minute longer  1:06 this time But I had fun sweated a lot and even had Zman take a picture of me when I was done  Maybe someday I will look good after a run! I'm so glad I decided to do this it was so much fun! Maybe they will give a prize for the slowest - I could rock a  bondiband or sparkly skirt for an hour! Until next time ~ Kris

I've been out of my boot of shame for about a week.  Remember my boot of shame?  Of course you do and if not, here you go So, I decided this morning (well, last night)  that I was tired of not being out on the road doing my jogging/walking/arms flailing thing AND I am signed up for the Cupcake Classic So, this morning I decided I was going to walk walk, just walk, the 3.7 miles around my little circle neighborhood (four times around plus two houses and back = 3.7 miles) So, I didn't lace up my running shoes because I wear these which I LOVE and only got to wear once (the day I broke my foot) and I know that sounds weird but I didn't break my foot because of these actually, I had my best jog/walk/flail ever that day So, I put on my shoes picked 'shuffle' on my iPod and headed out the door. As soon as I hit the road my feet wanted to run I wanted to run but I didn't because I didn't want to hurt myself  and 3.7 miles is a long way (for me at least) ...

Today I officially signed up for my first race. Since I've been hobbling around in my boot I've had to scrap my plans for my first 5K this weekend - but I'm so excited to do this one. It's called The Cupcake Classic and it's being hosted by Run with Jess . Thanks to my bloggy bestie Shannon M for blogging about this one - that's how I found it! It's a virtual race of 3.7 miles to be ran/walked the week of Jess' 37th Birthday (October 17 - 23). I know I won't be ready to run the whole thing - but I'm going out there to give it a shot. I can't wait! She is also raising money for The American Cancer Society, so when you check out her page check out the ways to donate - every little bit helps. So, expect pictures! I'm way too excited! Wonder if I could find some kind of pumpkin cupcake to enjoy when I finish..... Until next time ~ Kris