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5k and groceries

In my last post I had said that on Saturday I was running the 5k for Autism Research and hadn’t trained AT ALL. It turned out to be a nice day, a little breezy but it was enjoyable. What was more exciting was that I: a) completed the run; b) did so in 31 minutes; and c) ran the entire thing – no walking!

It was my first ever so I’m pretty proud of myself. However, Sunday was a lazy day for me because I couldn’t move because I was soooo sore! Next time, I’ll have to remember to stretch a little better (or maybe actually train). There are always 5ks and other races going on on campus so I’m going to try and keep it up and I’m also considering joining the Running Club on campus. I talked with one of the members at the race and it sounded like a fun way to keep motivated.

On another note, my dad came down today from home (Buffalo – only 45 miles west of here) to say hi. I hadn’t seen him in a while so it was a nice surprise. Best of all, he took me grocery shopping. I got to splurge on my choices for once! We went to the Super Target on Snelling Ave. which I had never been to. It was surprisingly dead for a Sunday afternoon making it much more enjoyable because I tend to freak out at the grocery store and crowds so the combination can be an issue for me – plus, it was sample day!

March 31st, 2008
Picture of Maddy
  • Class & major: senior; broadcast journalism and magazine writing
  • Hometown: Buffalo, MN
  • Favorite Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstien
  • When I have free time, I: workout, hang with friends, jam to my iPod, take pictures and explore the city
  • My favorite CLA class so far: CSCL 1501W: Reading History. It was challenging but wasn't the date/event memorization look at history.
  • When you come to Minnesota you've gotta try: the State Fair (cheese curds!), walk the Stone Arch Bridge, the Minneapolis music/art scene, and snowboarding.
  • If I hadn't come to the U of M, I never would have: fallen in love with the atmosphere here: the people, the nearby city, the athletics, the facilities, and the entertainment--all of which are one of a kind.