Hey I got the schedule for the runs this year here where I live- the first 10k is in March. I am going to sign up for it, that coworker I talked about that ran the marathon last year said she would go with me, that is great motivation. Just thought I would share!
That's the way to do it echo, find a buddy and go for it! Good luck!! Of course keep us posted on your progress... Will you be training with your co-worker too?
I love 10ks, I think they're my favourite distance - 5k is too short! (I never thought I'd say that...)
No running today, I did an hour of weights this morning (hard hard hard, I've fiddled around with what I do a bit), and I've got an hour and a half of yoga later this evening. Then a run tomorrow morning, I'd better check what's on the schedule before I go to bed!
i have a 10K i am signing up for end of February. I did a 5 miler back in December so i am hoping that 6 miles wont be that much worse. right?
This Sunday I have a 5K prior to the Houston Marathon...
good luck everyone with your goals. i am still new here and just finding my way around...plus i have been on vacation so i have alot of catching up to do!!
If you've done a 5 miler I'm sure you'll be fine with a 10k. I've not done 5 miles yet, but I've got one planned for March once I've done with the half marathon.
Today was the first time I ran 3 miles outside! Boy, what a big difference. First it took me a little while to figure out my pace. I never had to worry about it on the treadmil. But I really didn't know how fast I was really moving. The senery was beautiful and although it did get hot occasionaly, when the wind blows, it feels so great!
and miaka the first time i ran on pavement (5miles) i thought i was gonna die at the end. its a huge difference. i had to walk some but i still did it in 61 min, and i was ok with that.
i REALLY want to do the 5K this sunday in 33 min (or less)...hoping, hoping, hoping....
Ilene- No we wont train together I live 40 miles from her and it would be too much to keep coming into town when Im not actually coming to work. I will train with her via email- what we did etc. I am trying to get another co-worker to join us, she has never run but I think she could do the 5k in March. We shall see, she is still thinking about it.
JustJuneBug- Good luck in reaching your 33 min goal!
4.25miles on the this morning, with a few "bursts" of speed. I'm following the half marathon schedule to the letter at the moment and finding it surprisingly doable, so I guess I'm going to end up doing it!
I was soooo lazy today, it was a very good thing that I was meeting up with the gals for our Thursday run because I felt much better afterwards, if it wouldve been left up to me alone I would have stayed in the warmth of my foyer
Since we had a few gorgeous days (in the 50s) while I was at home this time, I ran outside on a trail by the river. The scenery was beautiful and the light breeze was just perfect.
JustJuneBug, you are absolutely right, it is a lot harder outside. Especially on my joints and lungs. My throat was very dry and I think I might have injured my hip. It hurts to walk.
But I can’t figure out if the hip problem is because of me running outside or my shoes. I’ve not had problem with these shoes before. How can I tell if they are worn out?
Thank you! Ilene! 
this morning, with a few "bursts" of speed. I'm following the half marathon schedule to the letter at the moment and finding it surprisingly doable, so I guess I'm going to end up doing it!
YP for making that decision!! 
Hip Hurts
