Fit4Fun Thursdays: Lovers Key Sunset 5k Recap

Yay! It's Thursday. Tomorrow is Friday and I am ready for the weekend! Especially Saturday because I can relax. Anyway, I sadly had to miss my favorite running day of the week last night. I had a work event and missed it. Needless to say I was devastated. Mostly because Brooks was in the house to test run shoes... UGH!! Kill me. I can't believe I missed it. So instead of talking about what we did last night at run club, I am going to do a recap of the race I did with Fit2Run on Sunday night!

I just wanted to share this cute picture!! 

On Sunday night I drove down to Lovers Key State Park. Luckily this was not one of the parks affected  by the government shut down since it is a state park. This was a 35 min drive up the Florida west coast. It is quiet a lovely drive.

This 5k is part of a series Fit2Run is doing called Real Florida Run Series that does 5k/10k's through different Florida State parks, all over the state. It really is an awesome thing and there are a couple races near me. This was the first one I participated in. The race took place Sunday night at 6:00 PM

The 5k was a trail run through the back beach marsh of the Lovers Key. It was really peaceful. I just wanted to take it easy running. So as the race stated it was like running through the jungle! I felt so special! The course was all different. It went from grass, to mud, to sand, to grass, to roots. I knew I needed to watch what I was doing during this race. Because one wrong step and I could seriously hurt myself.

Mile one and two went by without notice. There was one water station. I was ok with that since I was taking my time. I was dodging roots, mud and water. I really felt like Indiana Jones! Mile three came around and we where back on the road heading to the finish. I soon passed Kimmi and Jill and waved. I realized that the heat and humidity was killer at the moment. But it didn't matter because I could see the finish. Soon I was running on a bridge towards the finish that was on the beach. The sun was setting int the background. I was quiet beautiful. I stopped for a min to take a picture. Then I ran to the finish.

My finish time was 36:??. I know it was 36- something. Worst 5k time ever. But the course was so beautiful and peaceful. I really enjoyed running it!

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Until next time everyone!

QOTD: Have you ever done a trail run? What where your thoughts?

I Don't Break Running Records.

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you got motivated yesterday. I have been a little less motivated than normal. Hopefully it is because I am really excited about the Disneyland Half! It is only just 9 days away. But I did get some mileage in this morning even though I went to bed later than normal. Mostly because my favorite show Mistresses was on last night.

2013 WDW Half Marathon Retreat

I realized the other evening as I sat down to write my post that a lot of you don't know my whole running story. Some of you may have seen some little snippets in my first post Get to know Me ABC!, so here is some information for you. I AM NOT A FAST RUNNER. I run for the joy, the wind in my hair and the fresh morning air. If I am pushing myself I run a 9:50 min mile. But I am comfortable at a 10:25/10:35 min mile. I like to sing when I run. It helps me know that I am running at a comfortable pace.

2011 PHL Broad Street Run (10 Miler) 

2011 Wine & Dine Half Marathon

I started running after I broke my foot and ended my ballet career. I had graduated and needed something to calm my mind. I started to run (kinda). I was running about a week when I decided to sign up for my first race. The 2010 Halloween 8k. I nearly killed myself. And my time was HORRIBLE! I finished the race in 1 hour. I finished second to last. Completely defeated I started to Crossfit everyday. My second  race was almost a month and a half later and I blew that 5k out of the water with a time of 31 mins. From there the rest is history.

2012 Tower of Terror 10 Miler

2011 Run for Paws

As I said earlier, I am not a fast runner. Time for me is an added bonus to the run. If I do well that's awesome. If I am a little off, well there is always the next race. I want to inspire people to run for fun, health and for some women and men their sanity. I know that I sometimes just need to get out on the road to clear my head. Otherwise I will be in jail for murdering Chris, KIDDING! One thing that I always say is, If you're going to run, at least do it with a smile. 

2011 Tough Mudder Atlanta

Until next time everyone! 

QOTD: Why do you run? 

Welcome! Get to know me ABC!

Welcome to The Glass Slipper Confessions! I’m Kylee and I am so excited for this to be my first post.  This blog is going to be about fitness, running, cooking and my list can go on and on.  I am a Disney and runDisney girl at heart. I really hope you come back and check out my blog everyday!

Just to give you an idea of what this blog is about and who I am I thought I would do an “ABC Let’s get to know me!”.  I’ve seen this on multiple people’s blog. But my favorite came from Heather at Through Heather’s Looking Glass. If you love Disney and running check out her blog!

A: Attached of Single? I am attached. For two years now. My sweetie’s name is Chris and he is my coach from the couch. He is 6’7, a basketball lover and not a fan of running. But he is more than happy to come to all my races. Love ya hunnie!

B. Best Friend? This would be my little sister Kelcy (aka Kelcy May). We are 16 months apart and look exactly the same. She is 5’11 and I am only 5’5. She is my main girl. I talk to her about everything. She will be doing guest post every

once in a while. All I have to say is be ready for this girl she is insanely funny. 

C. Cake or pie? Ummm neither. I am a cupcake addict. 

D. Day of choice? Guess what day it is? Love that commercial! Wednesday. Because I have Fit2Run run club Wednesday night! 

E. Essential Item? My planner! I seriously cannot function without it. I am old school and have a written planner. No digital calendar planner for this girl.

F. Favorite color? Can it be colors? I LOVE pink and purple. 

G. Gummy bears or worms? I am sorry I love sour patch kids! 

F. Favorite Indulgence? CUPCAKES. I have an addiction. It’s bad. 

J. January or July?  January! Because it is when Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is! My favorite event of the year!

K. Kids? I love kids. BUT Chris and I enjoy having our furbabies, Stella and Bentley. They are our “Kids”

M. Marriage Date? Not yet. We have plans for the future. But right now we are happy with the way things are! 

N. Number of brothers / sisters? I have one older brother and one younger sister.

O. Oranges or Apples? Apples for sure! I love apple slices! 

P. Phobias? I HATE BALLOONS and Flying. Who doesn’t hate flying? But the balloon story is a long story. 

Q. Quote?  You will never know how far you can go, unless you run.

R. Reasons to smile? My puppies and running. No matter how bad of a day I had, as soon as I walk through the door they come running and so happy. And if I need some peace I run.  

S. Season of Choice? Living in FL we have 2 seasons Hot and Hotter. I do love winter here. The days and nights are not chilly but comfortable.

T. Time you wake up? I wake up at 6:15 am M-F and about 8:00 on the weekends

U. Unknown Fact about me? I love shoes. I am a shopaholic. My family knows this pretty well. 

V. Vegetables? I am not a fan of veggies. But I do like cucumbers and zucchinis 

W.  Worst Habit? I hate doing laundry. I wait until I run out of clothes! 

X. X-Rays you’ve had done? On my wrist before I had surgery.

Y. Yummy Foods I make? I am not a fab cook. But I love to crockpot. Not to brag but I make an awesome Chicken Chili! Stay tuned for this recipe! 

Z. Zodiac Sign? I am an Aquarius. But I have no idea what that means. 

Until next time everyone!

QOTD: I want to get to know my readers! Would you share something about yourself?