My first 10k

Kaisha recieved the honor of being the top of the pyramid because she was the first to cross the finish line.

Showing off our big muscles!

Yay us!

Saturday, April 17th, I ran my first 10k. The first half (5k) of the race I completed in 33:52, and that was my personal best time. I lost a little bit of steam there after and walked on and off the rest of the race and finished the whole 10k in 1:13:32 seconds. That means I averaged a pace at about 11:50 per mile I think.
I also realized that even with all my little injuries that I am trying to overcome, the biggest challenge for me at the moment is the mental game of having the mental stamina to finish the race without walking. Anyone have any ideas on how to do that? I guess I just have to be like the little engine that could and tell myself "I know I can, I know I can etc" and not give up. I know my body could have physically finished it, but I was mental exhausted.
So in May, my friend Anna and I signed up to do a half-marathon in Spokane, Wa. I am super excited and hoping to enjoy the scenery and company of my friend for the event. I am also looking forward to my visit with the Sports Med Doc who will hopefully figure out why I am always having the pain in my ankles. Hopefully he can help me improve my technique and/or tell me what else might be causing the problem.