put some FUN in your 3.1

So, this was my idea for the Washam 5K t-shirt. In case you don't know, don't speak metric, or have ask Aimee in the past a 5K is 3.1 miles (Aimee swears it is 3.2). It did not go over that well; Aimee did not think it was creative as I did. Oh well, guess we will keep searching for the best slogan to slap on this years shirt.

Speaking of the 5k, have you started training yet? Yeah I know its hot, BUT not at 6am. Yeah I know that's early, but then you're done for the day! AND, FYI..... my sister (yes Robyn) has started running several days a week for the past couple weeks! Who knew she had it in her? The Washam 5K will be her first race ever and she is ready to kick some butt! and maybe drink a little beer, but hey that's what the race is all about.

The race will be in 8 weeks (October 3) from this Saturday (August 8), and the following weekend (October 10) will be the ST. John's Sunshine Run in Downtown Springfield. Most 5K plans for beginners last 5 weeks, which means you could start on Monday, August 31st. Here is a direct link to a training plan on RunnersWorld.com When you are looking at the training plan X/T means "cross train" which could be any non-running activity (weights, bike, swim, elliptical).

Happy training and we look forward to seeing you at the second annual Washam 5K!

Yes, I was this close at the All-Star Game!