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My First 5K Race: Las Vegas Color In Motion (Wordfilled Wednesday)

November 26, 2013 By Emily 7 Comments

 

My first 5k was cold, rainy, and started off with me really not wanting to go.  I hadn’t trained as much as I should and I had not run outside in that cold of weather before.  However I committed myself to it, so I was going.  I might be faking this smile in the picture below.  I was COLD!!

"Color In Motion 5k" "Running" "Color Runs" '5K" "My First 5K"

People were really nice.  There was a band and a guy getting everyone revved up.  There was a teeny tiny tent that people were hiding under waiting for the race to get going.  Soon they moved us into the corrals.  Since there weren’t a ton of people there because of the weather they didn’t really pay much attention to who was each corral.  Some how I ended up in the first tier of runners.  After a bit people started tossing color with the packets we were provided at registration.

Then we were off.  I started at a good pace and then realized I didn’t start my watch.  So I stopped and got that going.  I spent the first mile alternating between fast walking and slow running.  I was just trying to get my muscles and lungs warm. I had found a site that listed country music songs by running pace so I built a running playlist filled with 11-12 minute mile songs.  Normally I run to a workout station, and I enjoyed this SO much more!

"Color In Motion 5k" "Running" "Color Runs" '5K" "My First 5K"

Each color marker in the run they blasted us with color.  I mean WOW!  In my face, my nose!!  But I laughed the whole way figuring if I kept a smile on my face the race would go better for me.

By mile 2 I was able to run more than walk, but still needed to take short walking breaks.  I was impressed by how much I was actually running.

By the last mile I was soaked, and got blasted with blue up my nose so bad I could taste it.  We were running on rocks now, and the rain had made it very muddy.  I stumbled and twisted my ankle.  Thankfully it wasn’t bad and I was able to walk it off.  I stated running again so I could run through the last color blast and to the finish.

My shoes were soaking, but I was happy to be crossing the finish line.  I took some pictures for people who asked, got my picture taken, and then realized I didn’t stop my watch!

"Color In Motion 5k" "Running" "Color Runs" '5K" "My First 5K"

Officially my watch read 42 minutes.  But I think I was closer to a 38 given all the time I wasted at the end without stopping it.  Even with my delayed start.  At the end of the race I felt so good. I was SO happy I had done it and tried my best.

"Color In Motion 5k" "Running" "Color Runs" '5K" "My First 5K"

Here is my before and after shot.  You can see how wet and cold looking it was.  Especially for Vegas.  My next 5k is on December 7th.  I’m really excited to do it again!  I’m not a runner yet – not by a long shot… But I am working at it!!

 

 

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Emily is a wife & mom living in Las Vegas. The owner and writer at Our Knight Life, Emily loves sharing her two adorable boys and journey through motherhood. Emily has run four half marathons to date and is always training for her next big race. She also enjoys creating healthy recipes for her family and sharing family friendly product reviews.

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Comments

  1. Carrie@familyfitnessfood.com says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What a great accomplishment to finish a 5K. You did great and great job for braving the cold.

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  2. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    Way to go girl!! Your first 5k is such a huge achievement. I did my first one last year and it started a 5k addiction! Haha

    Reply
  3. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    November 27, 2013 at 4:48 am

    Congratulations!! I’ve never done a color run but that looks like a really fun way to do your first 5k- plenty of distractions from the miles!

    Reply
  4. Tiffany Schmidt says

    November 27, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Congratulations. The biggest accomplishment is finishing. You go girl! Now, you may be hooked!

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  5. Homa says

    November 27, 2013 at 11:15 am

    So proud of you! I was out for a training run that morning and as I ran through a rainy day puddle I was thinking of you and hoping that your race was going well. Keep smiling!

    Reply
  6. TriGirl says

    November 27, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Wow! What an intense first race! Way to go! I haven’t done a color run yet, and I have heard that you end up with a lot of color in your eyes, ears, and nose 🙁 I hope your ankle is ok. My sister also twisted her ankle in her first 5k.

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