Shave Your 5k Challenge
I’ve seen this on several other blogs this week, so I decided to join in as well. Half-Fast has come up with a great challenge for 2008. The premise is that you run a 5k race before March 31st to set your “stubble (unshaven) time”. Then, you run another 5k during November or December for your “smooth (freshly shaved) time”. The goal, obviously, is to improve your overall time. The person with the greatest improvement wins the challenge. You can read all of the particulars, including how to sign up, on the Half-Fast blog:
As I mentioned in my latest video blog entry, I’m already signed up for a 5k race next Sunday. I’ll be using this as my stubble time. At the end of the year, I shouldn’t have a problem finding either a Turkey Trot at Thanksgiving or Jingle Bell Run at Christmas to use for a smooth time. Given that I’m just really getting started with running again, I definitely hope to see a major improvement. 
I also wanted to point out that there’s some great information over at the Runner’s Lounge blog for new runners. They tossed out a challenge to experience runners to give advice on the basics of runnings. They give links to several bloggers that have taken up the challenge and there’s some great stuff there. I especially enjoyed Non-Runner Nancy’s thoughts. Check it out:
Let me close by saying this: I’M SICK OF THE RAIN!! Seriously, don’t believe the myth that it never rains in southern California. It’s been raining all week and it’s supposed to continue until probably Tuesday of next week. I had a REALLY crappy day today, so I guess the weather kind of matches my mood though. I’ve spent the bulk of the afternoon/evening feeling angry, unappreciated, and taken advantage of about a situation at work. I hate days like this! 
Bring on the sunshine!!
January 25th, 2008 at 9:32 am
You can have our sunshine if you take the cold temps that go with it.
I hope your work frustrations and weight loss frustrations get resolved soon!