Monday, November 19, 2012

Race Day

Training for the 5k is exciting, but competing in the race is even better.  My day started on a chilly morning with the sun almost out.  I warmed up with my track and field group that were also getting ready to run the race.  There were thousands of people watching, walking or running the race.  While I was resting from my warm-up,  I looked around, and tried to  find the start line.  Since there were so many people, I couldn't even see it! There was also a DJ warming everyone up before the race.  A giant clock counted down until 8:00 am and the horn blew the start of the race.

We were running a large loop around the streets in our neighborhood. The week before the race, I ran this loop in practice 3 times.  I was just halfway through the race when the sprinklers of the house I was running next to went off.  I got soaking wet, and it felt great to get wet midway through the race.  Toward the end of the race, my PE teacher was standing and cheering me on. As I made my way to the finish line, my mom and sister cheered me on as well. It was a lot of fun seeing Mrs. Yollis and some of my other teachers at the community event.

Next to race, there were there were many different booths set up advertising and giving away free samples of different foods and drinks.  Later, we went to check my race time on the board and I came in 7th place in the 10 and under group with a time of 28:16.2.  I was extremely happy that I was in the top ten and that my hard work payed off.  I will be joining the track and field team in February to become even faster.


Look at all the cold runners behind me


 




18 comments:

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  2. Dear Miriam,
    Congratulations!
    The most important that you participated in the community event and you can run 5K. We are all proud of you and with more training you will improve.
    I love your pictures and you look great.
    Love you,
    Grandma Tanya and Grandpa Eugene

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    1. @Grandma Tanya and Grandpa Eugene,

      Thank you for your wonderful comment. I was glad that I can help some of my friends that are suffering from cancer. It was also a lot of fun just running the race and having fun!

      Sincerely,
      Miriam

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  3. Dear Miriam,

    Well done on your outstanding effort on doing the 5K run. You should be so very proud of yourself as this is an outstanding effort. I know that I wouldn't be able to do it even thou I do enjoy running.
    As a matter of fact I much rather have a fast pace of running than walking.

    Your photos were great as they told a story by just looking at them.
    Thank you for sharing with us all your wonderful day.

    Keep on running Miriam.

    Cheers AA :)

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    1. @AA,

      Thank you for leaving me such a sweet comment. I am proud that I was able to help a friend in need. I also just enjoyed the run and had fun. Maybe BB can try to run a 5k?

      Sincerely,
      Miriam

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  4. Dear Miriam,
    Congratulations for completing and coming 7th in the 5K run. At my school we do a Cross Country which is a race I am hoping next year I do run really fast and try my best but if not I will still be happy. In Geelong where I live there is a race every year called Run Geelong and you raise money for the hospital I have wanted to do Run Geelong for a long time and one day when I am in Grade 5 I can do it.

    From,

    BB.

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    1. @BB,

      Thank you for your lovely compliment. It is really nice of you to also run in the race next year. I hope you enjoy it and raise as much money for the hospital as you can.

      Sincerely,
      Miriam

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  5. Dear Miriam,

    A huge congratulations to you for completing your 5K run! I could not believe your time. That is a very good time, even by adult standards!

    How nice that Mrs Yollis and your P.E. teacher was there to cheer you on. I bet your teachers and family were really proud of you.

    I bet the sprinkler was very refreshing.

    Do you have another running goal? After a fun run I am often motivated to sign up for another one!

    Your friend in Australia,
    Mrs Morris

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    1. @Mrs. Morris,

      It is so nice of you to leave me a comment. I am happy with any time I receive because I know that my time depends on how much time I practiced and also how much effort I put into the race.

      The same race that I did also has a 10k right afterwards. Maybe next year, I will run the 10k instead of the 5k.

      Your blogging buddy,
      Miriam

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  6. Dear Miriam I LOVE your blog. I have been reading it since last year. I remember you commented on my Pinky pink blog last year. I hope you read my blog again and Please comment I love getting comments

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    1. @Kiersten,

      Thank you for your wonderful comment. I really enjoyed your blog as I love the color pink. You picked an excellent background for your blog. I hope you visit again.

      Sincerely,
      Miriam

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  7. Hi Miriam, my name is Julyssa. I love you blog. I found your blog on the Edublogs nominees. Congratulation on making being in the nominees. That is just an honor for you just to get nominees. Also congratulation on running the 5k. You are a very strong girl. Your a very good writer too. I will be telling my friends about your blog, so they can come and visit.

    Sincerely,
    Julyssa

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    1. @Julyssa,

      Thank you for leaving me a wonderful comment. I appreciate your compliment about getting nominated. What is your favorite sport? Have you ever run the 5k?

      Sincerely,
      Miriam

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  8. @ Miriam,

    Congratulations on your time! That is a fast pace!

    I participated in the fun run, but I mostly walked. :-) It was great to see so much community support for the foundation. We find out how much money was raised for Matthew this week!

    Hard work and a positive attitude go a long way in races and in life! I'm very proud of you, Miriam!

    Your former teacher,
    Mrs. Y♥llis

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    1. @Mrs. Yollis,

      Thank you for your lovely compliments! I hope a lot of money was raised for Matthew. I was very surprised to see so much participation in the race. It was a wonderful way to have fun and to help out!

      Sincerely,
      Miriam

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  9. I love running to!
    Congratulations! even though I love ruunning I just can't breath! I thought that it was really funny that girl who was just standing there completly cold. At least you have a cold weather where I run the sun is beating down on us and it is horrible!
    How many meters did you run?
    How many people were there?
    I would be really exited to run in a race like that
    Was this a race so you could race money for something
    I love your blog it is really interesting everything you write on it!

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  10. Hello Miriam,
    My name is Cheyenne. You seem to be having A lot of fun! Running is not my best subject, our teacher makes our class run 20 minutes non-stop it's hard. How many people participated in the run? Did you get nervous before the run? I know I would have! Well, please respond to my questions...
    *Cheyenne*

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