Saturday, November 10, 2007

glory days

This morning, as I picked up my bib for the 5K sponsored by a local fraternity, it was obvious that I was the only competitor over the age of 20. But I had something that those young nubile things did not have: a large cheering section.

On the last turn, 100 yards before the finish line I heard, "Go Mommy! Run faster!"

One spectator counted heads after the race and looked me up and down, before asking me in an incredulous voice, "Are they all yours?"
"Yep."
I don't think I exactly fit her preconceived notion of a mom, especially since I beat a great many of the college girls (and boys).

Final time: 22:08 (best adult time ever)

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow Kat, that's just over a 7 minute mile! Way to go girl! And happy bday yesterday...hope it was extra blessed.

Congrats,
Tracy

Denise said...

Congrats on such a great time! I wish I could be inspired to run!!

Elisheva Hannah Levin said...

Yeah for you, Kat!
Show 'em what a mother can do in her spare time.

Oh--and happy belated birthday!