funk versus slump

funk: (noun) a state of cowardly fright; a severe depression.
slump: (noun) an extended time of poor performance; a sudden falling off or decline.

not sure which better describes my state of being.....

but in an attempt to get out of it, i signed-up for a 5K.
well..... truth-be-told, i had mentioned that there was a race that had a kid's race on the same day. peanut, who is actually an elephant, didn't forget and reminded me about it about a week ago. (i think i mentioned it a month ago...seriously)

it was a great way to spend the day as a family.
driving up west side highway and playing in riverside park.


there were hills to run down and dogs to run away from.
it was a glorious morning!


so.... i would have skipped but i did it for the kids.... and i am so glad i did.
my race time wasn't too shabby.... it gives me something to beat (30:30).
and peanut LOVED it!!!!

notice what place he is in?
third... that is right. he got third place.
on wednesday he did admitted that he was a little nervous because he hadn't "trained" enough..... funny kid.

Comments

Leslie said…
How awesome is that?!?!
9:28 AM EDT
Marmie/Mimi said…
What a wonderful day! Yes, sometimes the best times in when you "do it for the others" and it turns out you benefitted the most. Can't wait for the day when all are in the race....maybe Mimi and Mr. D will join you!
3:10 PM EDT
Susan said…
Third place in some sweet converse! :) Nice. :)


We have a 3 1/2 hour layover in JFK next week. Wish it was long enough to get to see y'all but I'm not sure it is. Unless you'd enjoy a nice trek to the airport. :)
8:25 AM EDT
U said…
I am the king of funk. Be still. It'll pass :-)
12:04 PM EDT
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