I am pumped up

Only one more week until I start my training for the 5K. Still don't have a race, but I have a training schedule written out. My training is a 16 week program. I am basically starting from scratch since I do not run and never have. I know I do cardio, but I think running is a whole new ball game.

I am so super excited because I never would have imagined I would be a runner. I am not the typical runner. However, I think I do have the drive and determination that is an important part of being a runner.

I have no doubt that by August I will be very ready to run a 5k - and I mean run the whole thing - no walking or crap like that. By that time I hope my goal is no longer finishing and running the whole thing, but improving my finishing time.

I have set up my schedule to have a little flexibility. I am starting out on the streets. When my workout bud is back from surgery recovery we are heading to the track where she can begin to build up her abilities, we can workout together and I can keep to my schedule. Once she is more up to my speed we will hit the streets again to really work on making a 5k run. I do have a treadmill for rainy days. I have also considered what I will do once my kids are home when school is out. I have plans in place so excuses do not pop up to stop me.

I think having a goal and being able to say I am training for something will keep me going. It makes me feel like I have to push because there is a goal at the end I have to reach. I am a very goal oriented person.

I must add that today I did cheat a bit on the pop. I have had 4 today. I figured being good since the 2nd has earned me this small reward. Don't worry, though, I am not falling off the wagon. Once I finish this 4th one I am done for the day.