  Setting of the goals... I notice that alot of people are publicizing their running/race goals and I read time and again that this is a great technique for any goal - dieting, quitting smoking, etc.
because you make yourself accountable to someone other than yourself and you garner added support systems. In the past, I have staunchly avoided this tactic so that when my little schemes fall apart my crap-out is a private misery rather than a public humiliation "and how's that been working for you?
" the Dr. Phil in my head asks. So at the risk of being a big ol' copycat here is a tentative goal list - and yes, "tentative goal" is somewhat oxymoronic but it's only tentative in the sense that I believe there are several other 5K's in my area throughout the summer that I just haven't found the info on - what I have is info from one running club only, so it's probably better to say my preliminary goals . June 27 Summer Sizzle 5m (?? - can I get to 5 miles in 8 weeks time - dunno, since I've never done this before - but heck, I'm gonna put it down!
) July 11 Boilermaker 5k Training Run July 18 Millers Mills Sundae Run 5k Aug 21 Canalway Run 5k Sept 26 Falling Leaves Race 5k Oct 2 Camden Copper Wire Run 5k So there's that - is it apparent that that I'm really anxious to get out there and go? Now all I have to do is be able to run :-) 
