1 week to go

So in exactly one week from today, I will be running a 5K back at my old high school. Which my students have taken to calling Chipmunk :). I am so excited for it to finally be here. It is the first time in a long time that I have actually felt ready for a 5k. Its also the first time that I know in advance that I will be able to run the whole thing!! I also know the course by heart so that does help a bit. Especially since I pretty much know where all the mile markers along the way and since I had many a good times on that course in high school. many runs with great conversations, many times finishing along the soccer field (dont know exactly where the finish line is for next week) and kicking it in. I am also looking forward to seeing people I havent seen in 10 years. But I think the reason I am most excited about this 5k is the fact that I have stopped feeling bad about my running. I am proud of the work I have done just to get back to the spot I am at. I have started to run with confidence again! I have realized that it doesnt matter how slow or fast I am, I am still a runner, and thats not what people are going to care about. I am excited because for the first time in a long timee I am actually proud of myself. A lot of that has to do with the running and how it makes me feel about myself. It also has to do with the fact that I have started listening to what my friends have to say and taken it to heart. Another reason I am excited is I am using this 5k as a kickoff to start my training for my first half marathon! I think this is going to be a great week! Now I didnt do much today because I was exhausted and not feeling good, but I am heading to bed anyways so I can get up and get a run in in the am.