Race Day!

Yesterday was my first race in NY and until after the race I thought it would be the only race I'd do in NY. Fortunately or unfortunately, I was re-inspired at the Brrrrooklyn Hot Chocolate 10k at Prospect Park and went home and signed up for the Central Park Half Marathon in 4 weeks. Obviously, racing makes me a little crazy! :)

The weather yesterday definitely lived up to the name of the race. It has been pretty warm here as of late (until last week), but the fresh snow fall on Friday made for a fun winter race on Saturday morning. It was about 18 degrees at 8:00 a.m. when the race began. I wasn't planning to PR, but with a mile left, there was a slight possibility that I could. So, I got on my horse and tried to pump out a record-breaking 1.2 miles. I missed the PR by a couple minutes, but recorded my second best 10k time. Here are some photos from race day:

On the subway to the race.

Before the start of the race.

The biggest difference between Midwest races and NY races is the post-race fuel. No salted nut rolls or donut holes here! This race came complete with whole bagels, whole apples, strawberries, and the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted!

After the completion of this race, I have done races in 5 different states!

Last Thursday I attended my first professional workshop. It was put on by the DOE and the topic was integrating therapy into the classroom. I found it to be very helpful for someone like me who is new to OT in the school system.

Next week I will have two more students on my caseload, bringing the total to 5. I feel like I am beginning to really get a handle of my position and that I am starting to ask the right questions to find the answers I need to deliver good care. (But, it is very possible that in a couple of weeks I will say, "I had no idea what I was thinking two weeks ago!)