Where Are You Going??

I've always hated the idea of running "for fun." Not "disliked" or "minded" it; straight-out haaated it. I was the kid in middle school who came in last when we had to run a mile during those annoying physical fitness tests. I was the girl who had to stop every 2 minutes to walk for 5. I loved playing volleyball, basketball and throwing discus in track and field. Ask me to give you 20 laps, however, and I was not a happy camper. After all, what's the point? Where are you going when you're headed in circles around a high school track or middle school gym? Nowhere! You're just... moving.

Well, considering I am now older and wiser and need new challenges, I've decided to give this running thing a try. Yes, really. It started last week when a friend of mine suggested doing a 5K. At first, I thought, "Oh, hell no." But then, I started hearing from others I know who run them all the time. It's not terribly difficult, they say. You just have to train properly. And once you start, they say, you want to do even more! You're addicted to the idea of getting stronger and faster and beating your time. Shave a couple of minutes off the next race, and you're on a roll.

Hmmm.... Ok. I get that.

I don't know about the wanting to do more part, but I've decided I need a new physical goal, and if I can conquer running, who knows what else is on the horizon? So I'm signing up to run a 5K at the end of April. That gives me plenty of time to train and maybe start to like this whole thing... I hope...

Any suggestions on how I should train? 'Cause you know I need the help!