After toying with the idea for months, I finally decided to quit monkeying around (groan, I know… couldn’t resist) and officially register for the ZooZilla 5k at the Pittsburgh Zoo. The race benefits the zoo’s animals and programs, and is in honor of the anniversary of the discovery of the rare mountain gorillas.
I’ve loved the idea of this event since I heard about it: The race is through the zoo, past all the animals! What better way to keep your mind off your running pains than by looking at the lions, tigers and bears?
The thing that makes me nervous and caused me to hesitate is that the Pittsburgh Zoo is incredibly hilly. It’s going to be a real challenge for me to run the entire thing without stopping to walk. Heck, the 5k I did a few weeks ago was completely flat and it was a real challenge for me to run all of that! Since my neighborhood is very hilly, I’m somewhat prepared, but not as much as I’d like.
I’m going to do my best, and just watch the giraffes.
