The month of March started without my friends or even me thinking that I would be running a race, not in my lifetime. I just had too many lazy bones and to I could manufacture a billion reasons not to run…not until April 18th.

Gunstart was at 6am, the weather was in favor for the runners; not too hot, not too windy, it was just perfect.  Started with a slow pace, I was faced with a petty challenge. Within a kilometer range from the starting line, was a crowd of slow joggers, walkers and people taking photos of themselves. Getting past this crowd would require extra effort, it looked like an obstacle race.  Luckily after sprinting for maybe 8 minutes, I was able to get past the walkers and ran with the real runners.  I was on my 14th minute when I decided to take a walk for a minute then ran again to the finish line.  It took me 19:09 mins for 3km. Fastest so far. During my practice runs, my fastest was 25 mins.

When I was in the cab on my way home, very much inspired, I thought of the goals I set on the day I ran the first time. To run 5k on my birthday and to be back on the size 25″ waistline were getting nearer to reality.

It is time to set a new and long term goal.

• Run a marathon by 2011
• Run in this :

o sya, with a more conservative bottom!

N.B. My First Run is dedicated to my Provider , my Lord Jesus Christ who makes all things possible.

Thank you Majane, Geinah and Joy ( who showed up in heels) for waking up earlier than your usual waking hours to accompany me.  I am looking forward to running with you girls soon. To Phantom for reminding me to breathe (of course I needed to breathe) and for being proud of me, you make me proud too.