5K on hold

Well my 5K training had been on point, but a couple days ago I took a bad fall and ended up twisting my ankle really bad. So training and 5K participation is on hold. If it's better in time maybe I'll walk it but running is way out of the picture. I'm bummed, but something else good will come out of this.

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My first 5K in 5 weeks

I've actually known about it for a while, but I just finally decided to do it. Five weeks doesn't sound like a lot of time to train, but I found a running workout at Sparks People that is supposed to help get a person ready and so I have nothing to loose right. Anyway, here is the link for the 5K I'll be in, Race the Reserve. So what is Sparks People? Think of it like a free version of weight watchers meets myspace. It's pretty neat. And since I need to look at actual progress to be motivated to work out and accountability for my calorie intake it's been working really well for me. If you need that kind of support maybe you might want to try it too.

In the past I've really always hated running, but I don't really want to and so the dichotomy of the two factors has me pushing forward. I think that I've realized that the reason I always hated running in the past was because I was doing it for others, when I was in school and because I had to in the Navy. But those times were always timed and made me stressed out. I think if I work on running for myself and no one else I may turn that issue around. Here is the training I'm following in these final weeks, 5K Walk/Jog program.Thoughts, advice and experiences are welcome! 


This afternoon I did the day one run and you know what I didn't die! Yay, for life!!! But seriously my calves are killing me.