Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Going Public

Last Sunday I went public with the announcement that I am going to run a 5k this fall. I announced it in my message Sunday. Many people have followed up with encouragement, and I appreciate it. Today was my second workout. I'm using a training program called "Couch to 5k" (c25k.com).

I have friends that run in triathlons and stuff. I feel quite elementary "training" for a 5k. But my training for a 5k will probably be as hard as their training for their races. When I run the 5k this fall. It will be the farthest I've ever run in my life.

I guess you've got to walk before you can run. Or in my case run before you can run further.

--Ben

3 comments:

Test said...

Do you know what 5K you plan to participate in? I was surprised to hear your plan, but happy for you!

Ben Rainey said...

No, I don't have one picked yet. Have you looked at any?

Ben Rainey said...

I'm looking at late September or October. I see one in college park, and one in Hagerstown. If you know of any I'd love to hear. But I have to find something on a Saturday.