Starting Off the New Year Right

When Melissa was at our house on Monday, she asked if I wanted to run a 10K with her, Shawn and Braden on New Year's Day. Her whole family was to run, but Mason ended up having soccer practice so was not able to make it. The weather forecast was horrible with cold and rain, but I went ahead and agreed. I can assure you this morning when I got up, I was wondering what the heck she got me in to!

When we arrived at Sam Houston Raceway for the Run Houston 10K it was drizzly and cold.

I was freezing while waiting for the race to start, but within a minute into the race, I was fine and dandy. My finishing time was 1:00:28.3, which was four minutes faster than my last 10K. Melissa, Braden and I stayed together the entire time - Shawn was running the 5K so we did not run with him.

Partaking in our celebratory beer

I was extremely proud of Braden, as this was his first 10K and he finished second in his age group which was 14 and under.

Next race for Melissa and me is the Woodland's Half Marathon at the end of February - I honestly think I have lost my mind!!!