Final Post

Final Post

               So the time has come... Schools out, finals are over, and (most importantly) kids are actually going to start getting sleep in at night. First of all I just wanted to thank April for the opportunity to do this project, as it was a lot of fun and has helped me to push myself and do something that I have always wanted to do.

As some of you know or have seen from my blog title, my project was on training for a 5k. Like I said earlier, this is something that I have been really wanting to do and the 20% project has pushed me to do it. My goal for my project was to be able to run the whole 5k... I'm gonna be honest here and say that I did not reach my overall goal. I ran most of the 5k, but I did stop and walk a couple of times *scandalous*. At first I was really disappointed with myself and frustrated. When I crossed the finish line all I could think about is what I could have done better, how I could have trained more efficiently, or how I should've trained harder. 

              

Then I started to get a feeling, a feeling that wasn't pleasant. Yes folks, that was the feeling of my lungs collapsing in on themselves. It was the feeling of my heart pounding in my chest, the sudden urge to throw up, the numbness in my legs, my chest on fire. It was also the feeling of accomplishment. It was the feeling of knowing that I pushed myself and did my best. It was me knowing that what I did that day I couldn't have done a month ago. So although I did not reach my goal, I don't view what I did as a failure. I view it as room for improvement and a goal for next year. Although it did take me awhile to view it this way, I am happy that I have come to realize it.

Now you probably could figure out that I am not going to quit running. I enjoy running and I also have to prepare for next years color run ;). I am going to keep training and keep pushing myself. I am going to work hard and run the full 5k next year! I probably will also run in other types of events like the color run, as it was a ton of fun! This project has not only taught me how to push myself, but it also has taught me how to train more efficiently and how to train in a healthy way.

Now for anybody who has the thought of going to a color run, I urge you to do it. Even if you just walk with your friends, you will make amazing memories and get covered in color! I did it with my family and I know that we all had a ton of fun. There was a Zumba party before the run and an after run dance party that me and my sister both joined in on and just got to be complete idiots as well as have fun and create memories. You should definitely do it.

So I guess that's all I have to say.

For everyone reading, have a great summer!

P.S. Shout out to the DJ at the color run... You were lit!