I've finally recovered from that horrible race last week! My hamstrings hurt for days. I did get about a 5 mile run in yesterday at an easy pace. Tomorrow I'm going to do a brick workout. Run 2.6 then straight into the pool for 500m. It will be my first time, but I've decided to do my first TRIATHLON in October so I have to step it up!
Speaking of races, I have my Iron Girl 5K on Saturday. This is my first race that I'm really looking forward to instead of being worried about. I'm hoping to finish under 30 minutes. My last one, in May, I was almost 20 pounds heavier and had only been running for six weeks and I finished in 33 so I think that's an attainable goal.
Silver, I'm in the same boat as you. There's a local group here but I'm afraid to go with them. They sometimes have a "true beginner" run but usually they are doing 8-9 minute miles. I'm kind of in between. Plus they meet at 6am and that's not happening for me!
If you decide to go let us know how it is! It sure would be nice to have people to run with.
Lyria, that's pretty hardcore! Spin class is a killer, I don't think I could do it!