Well, I signed up for what I thought was a 5k but in actuality is a 5 mile run/jog/walk. I talked to the folks sponsoring it to make sure walking was allowed since it's that distance and they said Absolutely! So I'm going for it. I'm going to get to the beach each weekend to train in the sand but will be hitting the treadmill the rest of the time (heat indices are ~ 115 - 120 degrees outside). With the storms brewing in the Atlantic that should change very soon I'm guessing. Anyhow, I'm meeting with a personal trainer at my gym tomorrow as well so she can help point me in the right direction. That should help as well. This is my very first race EVER so I'm very excited about finishing it, whether I run, walk, or crawl across the finish line. Thanks for the help/motivation!
