In Preparation for the Spring Lake 5

This weekend, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! (Heck yes!) Brad and I are scheduled (American pronunciation, please) to run the Spring Lake 5, one of Runner's World's top 100 races in the country, and the largest 5 miler in the country.

Last time I ran a marathon, I messed up my knee so badly that I couldn't run for months.

This time, when I ran the marathon, my knee tweaked out on me, so I started walking, and proceeded to walk for the last 5 miles. So, of course, I was afraid that I'd done it again.

Due to this, I have stayed away from all physical activity and instead have consumed pizza, burritos, and subs. Obviously.

To see if a 5 miler was even possible, I decided to take a test run today. At first, I was going to run a mile. But it felt good. So I said to myself, ok, let's go for two. And I did. So I threw a third in there because I'm pretty convinced anything under 3 is just wussy at this point.

Low and behold, my knees felt fine. Knocking on my dining room table.

I figured to run more than that was to risk injury and be greedy. Plus, it's pretty hot and humid and I'm not used to running in this type of weather. Finally, I had my golden retriever with me, and I have decided that golden retrievers should never run 3 miles in hot and humid temperatures. Sorry Shea! (As she lays panting on the floor...)

Days like this I wish I had a swimming pool.

Also, I hope my knee holds up. So far, okay. So I'll toe the line at the Spring Lake 5. Mostly because I have a thing for free sub sandwiches and weird "athletic" drinks. Love the #swag.