My first 5 Km run after...

The Race for Cure 2014 in Frankfurt, was on my plan since we got back to Germany in Sept 2013 after my transplant. I aspired to run 5 kms at this event.
While I knew, if I wasn't able to, I could opt to walk 2 Kms, I wanted to keep the 5 Kms goal.

I kept myself as active as I could, but it became challenging to get my daily dose of exercise in the last couple of weeks up to 28th September as we played host to visitors at home. I wasn't sure if I was fit enough to do this.

It was hard to shake off the urge to get back to sleep at 6:00 am on the cold, 28th morning and skip the 1 hr drive to Frankfurt.

At the venue I was among 7,000 other participants. :-O
While I got my white t-shirt and company sponsored cap, there were others in pink t-shirts - the 'survivors' and yet others who had a card on their t-shirts with names of loved ones they lost/ praying for...unbelievable spirit.

I hydrated myself well.
A butter pretzels and almond milk and I was at the start line.

The weather was good for a run. I let the fast ones pass me...and ran at my own pace. One walking break as the road went uphill and soon I could see the Finish line and the crowd cheering.

47 min and I finished the long awaited 5 Kms run.
I felt proud of myself :)

This was my first even participation in an event to run. I am really glad that my participation was for an event that helped some people who needed it/ would benefit from it. I am so glad I did this.

Thanks Mom and Nuo :)