This is Hannah and I at the finish line. I was happy just to have been able to race with Hannah this year. We've been running together about 3 times a week to stay in shape. The road race was our big challenge. Hannah ran the 3k and I ran the 10k. We both wanted to work towards something. Hannah was trying her first race since high school track, and I was 1.) trying to get her to run the race, and 2.) trying to improve upon my race time from last year.Hannah's race wasn't far, but it was fast. Unfortunately, when she was running my group had already headed out for the 10k, so I didn't get to see her. She and Denise, another teacher from our group, ran together and finished strong in 14 min. and 45 sec. She placed 18th out of some 200 women.
I ran with fellow teacher, Jared, this year. It was a high mark for both of us today. We weren't really feeling that well. Happily, I was able to improve a little on my time from last year. I went from 47 min. 25 sec. last year to 45 min. 43 sec. this year. It's a small improvement, but it was great to set a goal and then achieve it. Last year I ran well, but must have over done it, because after the race I was plagued by a sore ankle. This year, I felt like I was in better shape. Thankfully, there were no injuries. So...I guess I keep running and then set my sights a little higher for next year!
It was a lot of fun to be able to share the race and the weeks of preparation running together after or before work leading up to the race...We're truly blessed.
English Camp begins on Wednesday. It's ten days straight. Please keep us in your prayers, that we would be blessed with great teaching, fun times of cultural exchange, good team fellowship, joy, and endurance.
