10k for Dummies.

Today was the day

to run in my first 10k.

It thinks it's funny.

Nice weather all week-

it interrupted last night.

Windchill: 17.

7 came early,

but I was ready to go.

If only I knew

What I'd have to do.

I wish it was a whirlwind,

instead of just wind.

We jogged to warm up,

and my body said, "nice run."

I said, "ha! Just wait."

My bruised rib was fine-

it only yelled a little.

My thighs yelled a lot.

I ran in slow mo

when I turned to the North wind.

Then, started to cry.

Only small tears, though,

for they dried really quickly.

Half way there- dying.

Then I saw a friend,

Who was going to campus.

We chatted- how nice.

I had to sprint more,

and so we said our goodbyes.

Then I was pumped up.

The wind was still bad,

But the end was in my sight.

If only my throat

would stop the hurting.

My legs were two Jell-o sticks.

But I had to sprint.

I ran my heart out,

and crossed- 1 hour, Fifteen.

A friend said, "Good job."

And I found free food.

I went inside to thaw out,

But it was too warm.

Back outside I went,

Because I'm crazy, you know.

I then heard a sound-

Whiny from my throat.

Yes, I was wheezing- 'Oh my!'

My body hates me.

I'm proud of myself

and am glad to have thawed out.

I napped- wonderf'ly.

I have now stuffed carbs

at a local Carino's.

Life is amazing.

:)