Resolution Run 5k - New Years Day 50.5 miles total

What better way to start the New Year than with a 5k. I decided at the last minute to participate in the Resolution Run 5k at the Massad YMCA. I did the same thing last year and finished in 32:11.

The race started at 11, so it was easier to get to than most. All dressed up warm, I was ready to go!

It was a great run, with the sun shining. There was a bit in the woods.

After a few weeks without racing, these signs were a bit too far between.

At last the precious 3 mile sign signaling the final .1 sprint for a 5k.

A 5k is a great way to start the year. My time wasn't so great, but it got us off on the right foot to complete our goal this year. 

Adding 3.1 for a total of 50.5 miles.

Mile by mile. 5k training run through Ocean Pines. 47.4 total.

We took a few weeks off post half marathon to recover and prepare for Christmas. I did have the chance to visit my brother again and help out with his sweet baby girl. Driving home with K2 in the back seat, we were rear ended at a stop light about 75 miles from home. The hit was enough to push us into the car in front of us, but not enough to hurt either of us. We were stuck at the accident site for about 2 hours waiting for the police to do what they do, then we headed home and arrived 15 min late for Js music concert. Add  A little reminder that some journeys are suddenly interrupted, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't continue to the finish line.

After Christmas, we headed to the beach for a little Post-holiday R&R. I love running at the beach for a few reasons. It's flat, there are shoulders on the road for running, if you make it to the pond, you get an audience of geese, and did I mention it is flat? Oh, and if I run far enough I can feel like I earned my Thrashers French fries. 

This trip was in quite cold weather, so I opted to keep it to a 5k. Again, it was cold, so no pictures except this one.

Add 3.1 to our total.