"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." -Steve Prefontaine

Monday, July 2, 2012

Planning for the first 5k- eye on the prize

While working for the magazine, I started looking at 5k races after successfully pitching a runner story to my editor on people using programs like Couch to 5k. My research, which helped my article, also helped me pinpoint the 5k that I'm going to gear toward.

The Hartford Marathon Foundation runs dozens of races throughout the year and for my time frame, I've pinpointed the Hartford Marathon ING 5k on Saturday, Oct. 13 to be my first race.

Beginning at 8 a.m., it's only $33 to register for students with a valid student ID. It's a simple route and a great starting point for me. Time to get ready.

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