I was feeling pretty optimistic about the weather on Thursday afternoon before class. The clouds had parted slightly around 4:30pm and the rain was holding off. Just to be sure I was prepared for anything, I thoughtfully wrapped my feet in bread bags before slipping them into my shoes, to keep them from getting wet in case of a down pour. As I ran out the door I found that my optimism was not enough to save me from what the forecast had in store. The rain was coming down hard!

Last night's Core and More session was all about strength and balance. After our warm up and tech drills, we gathered on the field behind the parking lot. Loreli gave us a run through of all the stations we were going to be focusing on that night. Instead of working on our own, we were partnered up. Every station required two people. It added a fun dynamic to work alongside someone else.

To avoid disappointment, I had prepared myself to expect the worst kind of weather for Sunday mornings 5K Salmon Run. When I awoke to find a downpour, it was of little consequence to me.  As I prepared my pre-race breakfast of steel cut oats, apples and almond milk, I began to feel a nervous excitement. I was about to participate in my first race ever! I wasn't about to let rain stop me from enjoying every part of this experience.