http://activerain.com/blogs/michellekeck en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/331238/run-to-feed-the-hungry-sacramento-ca <p>I recently completed my first 5K running race on Thanksgiving Day in Sacramento, CA.&nbsp; It&#39;s somewhat of a family tradition for us since my dad and husband run it almost every year.&nbsp; Not being competitive athletically, I was thrilled to finish the race.&nbsp; I later found that my time was 26:00.3 which put me in 6th place for my age division.&nbsp; That was a pleasant surprise because I&nbsp;felt like&nbsp;I was going to die at the finish line, but made it thanks to my dad encouraging me to keep going.&nbsp; We&nbsp;crossed the finish together.&nbsp; If anyone has done the Run to Feed the Hungry, you know it&#39;s a HUGE event.&nbsp; It&#39;s a lot of fun and the proceeds go to a great cause, The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.&nbsp; Next time, I hope to finish in under 8 minute miles so I&#39;ve got my work cut out for me.&nbsp; See you there next year!</p> Michelle Keck (Deb Howard and Company) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:40:43 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/331238/run-to-feed-the-hungry-sacramento-ca