2011 Lavender 5K

I have been in a slump the last couple of weeks and haven't really pushed myself with exercise or really eating right; I haven't been totally off the wagon just not totally on. I had wanted to do the "Run through the Lavender 5K" but had not pushed the training as hard the last few weeks and I had not registered. I kept toying with the idea but still not totally committed. On Wednesday I pulled up the results from last year and realized that I had done my run/walk that morning in about the same time so I started thinking more serious about the run again. Finally Thursday morning I registered - there was no turning back.

Friday morning we packed up - Dale went to a doctor's appointment, we went to Thanksgiving Point to pick up my race packet, to Cabela's to pick up something for a friend, Brick Oven for lunch, Wal-Mart for a couple of items and finally checked in to a room at Days Inn in Springville. We went back to Provo to see the movie "17 Miracles". I am not a big movie theatre person but it was fun to go on a real date and the movie was great.

This morning I was up at 5:30 so I could shower (crazy - I know) before heading to Mona for the race. We arrived at the race location and found the parking lot one big MUD hole. I was a little nervous as to how the trail was going to be but there was not turning back. I guess there was a big rain storm in the area yesterday. We wandered over to the start line (it didn't appear that there was as many runners as last year).

Here I am already for the start! While waiting for the race to start I met a lady from Tremonton and we became quick friends. She was there participating on her own and her husband was there to photograph (the same as Dale). We had a lot in common and found that we even share a friend - Steph Larsen!
Lavender
The race started and we were off through the lavender field . . .

. . . . off to a good start!

These are just some random shots of the grounds at Young Living Farms. You can go there anytime for a picnic and they have other activities.

Looking across the grounds towards one of the ponds (there are paddle boats)

Jousting arena

another pond

a different view of the grounds

another view

continuing on the race (you can see the lavender in the background)

The finish line is in view and I knew that I had done a personal best for me (I don't have the official time yet) and it was a little emotional especially after the last few weeks and almost not doing the race at all.

Coming across the finish line - WAHOO!
After I finished I grabbed a water and then headed back out to find my friend . . .

to finish the race with her!
Congrats Carolyn! It was nice meeting you and I look forward to more races.

After the race everyone gets treats and waits for the awards. I know that I did not win an award and I am glad that I finished. We didn't hang around but went back to our room so that I could shower again and then it was off to breakfast.

I am so glad that I did the race and for the experience I had this morning. I am back on track and motivated to reach my goals!