10k???? How many 400's is that?

So this past weekend, at the encouragement of my father, I decided to partake in my first 10k. Up until this point the furthest I have ran is a 5k, which was a benchmark wod that we did at the box. The Cap 10k is a huge event in Austin every year. It's a race where runners come from all around to push their skeleton like bodies to the absolute limits. The people watching was worth it by a long shot. I had never been submerged in a sea of running culture. The fancy shoes, the short shorts, etc. I kept telling myself "these people take this way too seriously". I caught myself mid sentence and realized how hypocritical I was. At that exact moment, I was wearing a $30 reebok crossfit shirt, a $60 pair of lulus, and some minimalist new balances, (which btw was a horrible choice, my feet hurt so bad it forced me into a rest day today). How could I judge this culture of people, when I spend too much of my time subscribing to everything crossfit? It was a surprising moment that I caught myself in. To show you how A.D.D. I am, and the very next moment, I caught myself wondering what the people in the hotel, that the crowd of 30000 runners surrounded at the beginning of the race, were thinking It was 7 am, there were news helicopters flying over us, and a sea of people in the streets. If that isn't a zombie apocalypse scenario, I don't know what is........ Speaking of which, I ordered an awesome Daryl Dixon shirt, which came in the mail yesterday, which I immediately upgraded by cutting off the sleeves. I see some PRs in my immediate future. Pics to come soon.
But in summary, the race was a lot of fun, something I am proud to say I checked of my bucket list, and I got to do it with my Father, Sister, and brother in law. I can see how the conditioning from crossfit allowed me to push through that run with a little bit confidence. I think it is good to step out of your comfort zone when it comes to exercize and fitness. Keep your body guessing! Throw a wrench into your routine every now and then..........And if you were curious to know my time , it was a pr, and that's all that matters, right?