Over
the last weekend of September I took my first step in a series of successive
physical challenges, on Sunday I took part in my first run. The event was a 5K
run called “Run for the Cure” and the goal was to raise support for breast
cancer research. In total it took me just over fifty minutes to complete the
full run and I ran for a majority of the way, only having to walk for seven
minutes or about a Kilometer.
This
was the first time that I had ever been at or even participated in any kind of
event like this and boy was it exhilarating. The energy that flowed through the
crowd was intoxicating with cheers and good nature all around. The runners and
walkers alone made up eight thousand strong and that does not include all of
the volunteers.
The
day began with face painting and performances from a folk band and a acapella
foursome with an outstanding baritone, I have never heard someone’s voice go
that low. Then right before the race began we did a Zumba warm up, it always
impresses me just how much energy those instructors have. To hype up the
runners as they all awaited the start of the run the acapella group got
everybody singing the song “walking on sunshine”.
And
we were OFF
All
along the route there were people cheering us on and it was a feeling like no
other I have ever experienced. So many strangers all being supportive of each
other with smiles on their faces and cheering till their voices grow rasp.
There were bands playing on the sides of roads and houses adorned from foundation
to roof in pink. Strings of all different shades of pink bras stretched from
street light to street light and we runners ran under them.
The
morning after when I woke up and tried to walk I discovered that my thighs and
calves felt like they were filled with rocks. Ultimately however I am proud of
myself for completing this commitment and taking the first step forward in my
fitness challenges.
This
Run is the kind of challenge that will help me to improve myself and I am
including this towards my RPG IRL sheet. Completion of the run is the first
challenge that I am putting on the character card and the first step forwards
on that challenge. The “Run for the Cure” 5K counts as a 5% increase towards my
dexterity ability and also and increase of 5% towards my next level.
The
next run in my fitness challenge is an 8k in November just after my 23rd
birthday and I plan on running then partying. I am currently trying to convince
my mother to do this run with me next year and instead of just paying a flat
fee I am going to actually fundraise for it. Also I am contemplating running it
next year while wearing a 40lb back pack but I will see how well the other
challenges go before I commit to that.
Sincerely
Urban Yeti
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