30by30: #6 Run a 5K - COMPLETE

Well, I did it! I ran my first 5K for the Portland 35th annual Shamrock Run on St. Patrick's Day. It was great fun :) My friend A and I ran it in 47:26 with a pace of 15:16. We were so excited to accomplish this. This was her first race ever and it was my first time running anything really long since my lung collapse at age 19.

After my lung collapsed, I honestly believed that I wouldn't be able to run without seriously hurting myself. This event really showed me that I can do this and NOT have my lung give out and die. I know that I've done other very rewarding things since The Project began (like Le Grand Continental dancing) but this was something I thought would actually hurt me to do again. I'm relieved that I had a fantastically supportive running buddy. What a relief that both of us made it and we did great! I will definitely participate in more running events in the future because people are very supportive and it was fun.

Plus, at the end they give you a free beer. Cheers! x