Me a runner?

Not sure how it happened but I think I am on the path to becoming a runner. I ran a little over 4.5 miles on Friday, a little less than 4.5 miles yesterday, and I'm developing a plan/goal for the month.

I am beginning to HATE/LOATHE/DETEST the treadmill. I like running on the road (or the sidewalks next to the road). I like to run where I drive. It is so much more amazing to me. To know that MY body has carried me (all glory goes to God) a distance that I drive is amazing (I can't believe that His creation can do it).

I was going to run a 10K in May but the course is just two loops of a a 5K course. Not quite what I wanted to do. I was hoping for a nice long course. I think I am going to just do the 5K and go for a personal best, under 35 minutes will be my goal.

By my calculations, I will need to begin my Half Marathon training around June 12. I will continue building up my mileage and train for the 5K. Then take it easy for a few weeks and hit the half marathon training hard this summer. I can't wait.