Three years ago I was handed a brochure and was given the challenge to run my first 5k. Keep in mind I was not a runner at the time. I rode my bike and played little rugby. I hadn’t really given running any thought since college and high school. Back then I was a sprinter so running 3 miles seemed like a distance run to me. I didn’t even know if I could do it. September 30th, 2010 I went out for a couple laps around the block, approximately 3miles. I was a little sore the next day but nothing major. I accepted the 5k challenge and showed up at the Hopkinton Lions Club annual 5k in Hopkinton NH ready to race. When it came time to run I just ran, no clue what I was doing. My shoe came untied and I tried to ignore it but eventually stopped to tie it. It was a small race, 51 people. I came in at number 27 but was 2nd in my age group. Voila…my first TROPHY. Whoa, you get trophies for running I said…game on..I am in. Time flies when your having fun! Three years later and I am running strong. Stronger than ever-physically, mentally, and spiritually. NO REGRETS!