I just ran my first 5K. While I live for outdoor workouts, like hiking, mountain biking, and snowboarding, running has never really appealed to me. Still, I’ve long wanted to get into running because it’s an infinitely accessible cardio option for nearly any scenario or worldly location, just as long as I have an appropriate pair of sneakers. So when presented with the opportunity to run my first 5K at 38 years old, I hesitantly agreed.
I’ve biked 60+ miles on a single-speed bike in a single day, hiked well over 25 miles in one go, and snowboarded more than 25,000 feet of elevation in a solo session, but the concept of jogging just over three (plus) consecutive miles during an official event caused me great anxiety, especially as race day approached.
