5k

So, training for the 5k in March really doesn't look like it's going too well. I pulled (or strained or is really effing sore) my right quad muscle. I did leg exercises on Monday (squats, lunges and a whole plethora of other things with different weights) and it still hurts to walk. Tuesday I didn't even go to the gym because I had this odd gimp. My butt was sore, my legs were sore...I didn't really want to chance injuring myself. So Wednesday I went to the gym and had Evan help me stretch it out more (on Wednesday my leg was randomly giving out when I walked too -- you never realize how integral ALL your leg muscles are!)

Anyway, Wednesday I could barely walk on an incline. I keep limping on the treadmill. This and the fact that I went out of town last weekend has put me behind in the couch to 5k program. Boo hiss. I think I'm still going to donate to Live.Laugh.Run, but I may not actually RUN it. Never fear, however! I'm going to keep training -- plus it's good since running is something I can keep up with at camp that doesn't involve weights. AAAAND I've found another 5k I'm going to run. No questions asked.

Why?

Well, look at it!

The Color Run looks well, like a whole lotta fun! Who wouldn't wanna run around and get blasted with color?! This is the sort of motivation I think would be amazing -- I would WANT to run to get to the next splash of colors. Now, there is a race in Atlanta at the end of March, which would theoretically be almost a whole extra month to train. However, the idea of running in Atlanta right now scares me...mostly because Atlanta scares me. But...there is one that will be in Charlotte!

The Charlotte run isn't until October, which at this point seems like EONS away. If I can't run a 5k by then, I will be a hopeless cause. Now, I know that I'm 100% positive where I will be October -- jobs and whatnot still iffy on the horizon -- but if I get a job in Greenville, Raleigh, anything like that I should be able to to travel back and stay with my parents for the weekend. Plus, Charlotte is pretty close to most of my other fitness buddies. Kristina wants to live in Tennessee or Atlanta, which isn't freakishly far. Jenna lives in Charlotte. Thrasher might be moving to Charlotte pending a new job. And my Greenville fitness buddies (I'm looking at you, Dauge and Michelle) should be in working order and might be able to come, too! I mean, tell me this wouldn't be a riot!

If you still need convincing, check out this video. I'm serious people -- we should try to plan a get together and make this happen. It seems like so much fun, even if you aren't a runner!