As you all know, I am stupid enough to have signed up for the London 10k on August 1. That is only 5 weeks away. You may have noticed that I haven't mentioned running much lately adn well... that is because I haven't. I have all of the excuses in the world but it comes down to me just not making the time. Well with only 5 weeks left my excuses are coming to an end. I ran last night and was able to do my week 4 bit of walk 3 and run 7 for 30 minutes. It was hard but I did it which was encouraging since I haven't done much in about a month. There are 3 other people here who have signed up for the 10k and they try to run once a week at lunch. They are also feeling the pressure and have bumped it up to twice a week and started today. I decided to go with them. BOY WAS THAT HARD!!!! There is a tremendous difference between running on a treadmill in an air-conditioned gym with water in arm's reach. Outside there are hills and curves and car fumes and no one running next to you carrying your water bottle!!! Anyways, I did manage to do about 3 miles with them but I did slow them down and make them walk a bit. They are such good sports though and were so encouraging and happy to help me along. It was a great experience overall. So expect to hear from me on this twice a week for at least the next five weeks. I will not commit to anything after that though!!!!

By the way, think good thoughts for my Aunt Sue and cousin Megann as they fly tonight to come visit me!!!