5k Friday

I ran 3 miles today on an indoor track without stopping. If I hadn't run out of time, I might have had the wherewithal to go a couple more laps and make it an even 5k. I'm really, really happy for myself, though I've been feeling the side-effects all day (fatigue, achy legs) and I know I'll be hurting tomorrow!

I'm *this* close to officially training for a "sprint triathlon" (half-distance triathlon) on my own, but not quite ready to commit. I am just at the point where I can do each leg alright on its own, but putting them in sequence? That's a whole different story.

I had an acquaintance some years ago who would throw down a Swim-Bike-Run-Cook challenge every February. You would have the whole month to complete the equivalent of an Olympic triathlon (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10k run). She was also a professionally-trained chef, so there was a weekly "cook" challenge: create a dessert featuring a vegetable, try a new ethnic cuisine, modify a family favorite to make it healthier, etc.

I balked at her back then...

Now I'm thinking of throwing down that challenge myself...maybe get a few crazy friends to join me. The swimming bit is always the worst, especially if you don't have access to an indoor pool in February. Maybe I can offer a Duathlon option (10k run, 40k bike, 5k run).

And a party. There must always be a party.