Sunday 9 May 2010 was the big day of the Mothers Day Classic Fun Run. And what a glorious day it was. The sun was shining and not a breath of wind. We couldn’t have asked for a better one. The Lifestyle Fitness Training team was raring to go. We had a team of 31 people, making us the 10th largest team in the ACT out of over 200 teams. What an outstanding effort for our first time.
4 of us arrived early to take part in the 10km run. We were all feeling a little nervous but keen to get going. Before we knew it we were off. The first couple of kms proved slow with such a large crowd to work your way through, especially over Kings Avenue Bridge. Once we found our spot then it was a matter of pacing ourselves for the next 8kms to come. I personally found the first 5km the hardest, but once we headed through the start/finish line for the first lap I felt spurred on by the large cheering crowd and my family high fiving me! The next lap was the enjoyable one and much faster than the first. Although I must say that it was quite an emotional run at times, seeing all the tributes worn on the back of entrants for loved ones they had lost to breast cancer. Even more reason to put a bit more effort in and run your hardest. And before we knew it there was the finish line and the chance to put one last sprint in. What a great achievement by all of the 10km runners.
Next to go were our 5km runners who all did a fantastic job of powering through and doing some personal best times. Well done girls! 10km for you all next year. Last but not least were our 5km walkers, which included family and friends, young and old. And didn’t they all have a great time, many of them sneaking in a bit of running along the way. I ran back to meet my Mum and son at the 4km mark and run with my son over the finish line. What a proud moment for a mum!
I can’t believe what a high we were all on after the run/walk. It was such a fabulous event and a lovely way to spend Mothers Day. We are already talking about bigger and better things for the team next year. Number 1 in the ACT for Lifestyle Fitness Training next year.
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this such a fun day for all. You should all give yourselves a big pat on the back.
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