Everyone’s running marathons and jogging in fun runs, and, never one to let travel impede my recreational activities, I decided to do a walk here in Slovenia: The First Annual Lisa Findley Lazy Lake Day 5K. I finished in the top five and even got a prize for it. I can definitely recommend this approximately 5 kilometer trail to you if you’re ever in the Lake Bled area.

First, I made sure I was in the right gear.

Skirt, floppy hat, large bag (but not backpack)… that’s normal 5K gear, right? (Photo taken in road mirror, so it’s not the best quality.)

Then, I took a look at the competition.

I could take the babies, but the mom would give me a run for my money.

And I was off!

I got this.

Practically no hills–a real smooth track

Soon it was time for a lunch break while contemplating the rest of the course.

Lunch view

At about the halfway mark, everyone took a dip to incorporate some light triathlon training.

You can’t NOT swim in that.

Europeans in all their speedo glory.

I admit I got a little distracted by the views.

The monastery on the only island in Slovenia.

Still life with castle

After only one lunch break, one swim break, and one reading break, I easily made my target time of 4 hours. Time for a prize!

Victory is sweet.

Literally.
(Cream cakes are the Thing To Eat while at Lake Bled.)

If all 5Ks were like this, I’d be a champion.