
The Green Girl celebrated her national holiday by running the
Redondo Beach St. Patrick's Day 5k.
The race benefited the local
Saint Lawrence Martyr School Educational Foundation.
Race registration and packet pick-up took place in a tent behind the
Village Runner store.
Rain was forecasted for the weekend so I'd slipped my mobile phone into a zip baggy and I had my green waterproof camera tucked in my
iFitness Double Pouch Belt.
The morning was chilly so I had on a green long-sleeved running shirt under my cotton shamrock race shirt.
As we waited at the Starting Line, drops of rain started to fall. A few runners mumbled that they were anxious for the race to start.
My race strategy was to take it easy since I had the
LA Marathon the next day but I somehow managed to do my first mile at about a 9:30 pace.
Despite the rain, I warmed up quickly so I took a walk break in the second mile to remove my a layer and tie it around my waist.
As I was rounding the last loop, I spotted a fellow
Sole Runner, Steve.
The rain had tapered off by this time and the sun was starting to come out.
We ran together to the Finish Line where his wife, Kathleen, was waiting.
May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
Irish Blessing
So you're gonna leave us hangin on the marathon?
ReplyDeleteBTW, if I didn't already tell ya, the travel stick went to China a couple weeks ago. Thought about bringing it to the great wall for a cameo, but I already stuck out enough :-).
Bravo Green Girl!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I didn't run the Shamrock here in Portland this year....but I did run! by myself :-(
ReplyDeleteIt's so much better with friends, I tell ya!
great job! i can imagine how much you love St. Patty's day.
ReplyDeletehey there...I just came across your blog's from Mike!! I'm a new follower...Great job in th
ReplyDeletee run...sounds like you had a good time...which is what it is all about!
Looking forward to reading more about you ;)
Well, you're in green attire but was it so 'lime green you wouldn't get lost along the course' green? I think NOT! Next year, I'll send you my shirt to wear for your race! :)
ReplyDeleteYou did great, girl! I am very impressed by your continued ability to throw caution to the wind and go with whatever running throws at you. Next year: Jill and Greenie running the Way Too Cool 5k. We'll wear lots of green!
http://www.wtc50k.com/
xo
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