And they're off..

To those who didn't already know, I finished my first 5K this past Sunday. It was the Glendale Downtown Dash fundraiser to raise money for stroke victims. It also, just so happens, marks the one year anniversary of my quitting smoking. I've gained to some weight in the process and started running to counter the weight gain and besides it's healthy for me. I ran with my aunt Eileen (who ran by my side), uncle Chuck (too damn fast for me) and my Dad was there too to show moral support. It felt great, wasn't easy but well worth it. I celebrated with a bowl of oatmeal with the Los Feliz Flyers then purchased some new Asics running shoes which are a lovely shade of pink and silver. Kim would have made it down with me too, but Daylight Savings time screwed up our alarm clocks...erg!

My goal is to to a 1oK next with Eileen, but I may add a few more 5Ks in there for good measure. Thanks for the support everyone, via FaceBook and Twitter...happy running!