Bryan Montgomery

Bright and early this morning, we got up and completed a holiday 5k fun-run!

A highlight for me was achieving a personal best! I've never been much of a runner--those who know me know this already. I've always contended that "I'm built for comfort, not for speed."

My old self paced about a 13-minute mile (because I pretty much would run-walk). Sharon would outpace me so horribly (not that I have a problem with that, but my competitive side told me that I can put in some additional effort) ... and my how the tables have turned! She's such a good sport about it, and SO encouraging, which I just love 💕

The chip time from my bib this morning said 28:48.8! While I didn't hit my goal of 9-minute splits, I wasn't far off at 9' 16" ... I placed:

* 199th overall (out of 994 participants).
* 137th male (out of 418 males of every age),
* 15th! male out of 41 males aged 50-54, and
* 19th out of 100 people of any gender aged 50-54.

I'm really pleased with this run.

Got bit by the runners bug I guess ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ ... I'm sure I will continue this trend.

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