More Active

The last few months I've been on a quest to be more active. I really enjoy moving around and getting out and about and doing physically active things. I've also been trying to navigate the waters of a new social scene and really haven't had much luck. I'm hoping there should be a way I can combine the two together. 


That began my brainstorming the last few days/weeks/months. Initially my goal was that I wanted to run a 5k. Now, being, in most general terms, a non-runner, that seemed like a fairly solid goal. I can run about a mile. However, I didn't really have the push to run further than that because I wasn't going to be running a race anytime soon. Then, of course, my mind gets to thinking and the wheels get to turning, and I start researching 5k races around Madison. There are some in January and February, but I'm going to be honest, it's Wisconsin and winter, there is no way in hell I'm going to be running around outside. 


Then I started to think about other runs I knew about and I looked up the Bellin Run in Green Bay. Until I looked it up again, I had forgotten in was a 10k. Coincidentally, it happens to be on the same day as a concert I'm going to in Green Bay, so I'll already be there. I could sign up for this run and my cousin said she'd do it with me. 


Now I'm certain I need to find some 5k runs between now and June to get me into the running mentality. I've also found a program online called Couch to 10k which if I follow it should have me running a 10k in 13 weeks. Which gives me lots of time to get ready for this run in June. 


I also found an ad on Craigslist for a women's beginner soccer class in Madison. The last time I played soccer was high school gym class. There is a reason for this: I'm not coordinated. My feet and my brain are never really on the same page. It can wind up disastrous. I told my brother and he agreed.  But I took the first step. I sent out an email to the guy who runs the program. Seems like it might be a fun way to get out and get active. And maybe meet some new people. 


I'll keep you updated on my running progress, and if you want to run the Bellin or join me on a 5k please do! I'm now on a quest for running partners!