There is not enough time in the day

Hi everyone!  I know I have not posted in a while.  School, work and training are consuming all of my time.  Only two-ish weeks left of school for the semester.  I've got lots of updates for you!

Injury Update:  The MRI results show that I have torn cartilage in my hip.  I was approved to get a cortisone injection.  However, I can run without pain...so no injection for now.

Running Interval Update:  I am still running intervals of 5 minutes with 90 seconds of walking.  Today I was able to add another interval...to make my total 8 intervals!!!  It's a slow progression, but I know that I am getting stronger every time I run.

Training Update:  The countdown to the race has begun!  I feel comfortable with my training...but I am very nervous about the hills.  So, from now until race day, I will be at John Ball Park to walk the hills every Wednesday evening around 6pm.  Join me!!!

Race Updates (non-Fifth Third River Bank Run):  I had a PR at the Hudsonville Eagle 5K!  It was a great run and a lot of the Road Warriors had PRs and won their age group.  My awesome Road Warrior Coaches ran the Ann Arbor Marathon last week.  Several of the Road Warriors made the trip to cheer them on.  If you haven't been a volunteer or spectator at a Marathon...you have to do it.  It is amazing to see all these people doing an incredible achievement.  It was definitely soul re-affirming for me.  If you are looking for a race to volunteer at, I know several race directors that would welcome more volunteers.  (Gazelle Girl Half Marathon/5K in April, Fifth Third River Bank Run in May and the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon in October)  Next weekend is the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon and 5K.  I will be running the 5K...maybe with another PR!

Race Update (Fifth Third River Bank Run):  I had another "30 Seconds of Courage" moment.  One of my coaches mentioned to me that they thought I should do the 5k/10K combo.  My instant response is that I'm not fast enough to do that.  The second problem was that the race is not offering that option this year.  But, she but that bug in my head and I started to think about it.  Could I do?  Could I be fast enough?  Is there enough time to train for that?  The questions zoomed through my head.  I was able to confirm that I could do combo, but would need need to switch bibs.  While this will cause a logistical issue, I still wondered if I could do.  With only 30 Seconds of Courage, I signed up for the 5k.  So, now I am registered to do the 10k run and the 5k walk.  No problem there, right?  Wrong!  I have to complete the 10k in a little less than 80 minutes to make it back to the start line for the walk.  My PR for a 10k is 93 minutes.  I'm terrified just putting this in writing.  Honestly, I don't know if I will be able to make it back in time.  However, I am going to do everything I can up to the race to put me in the best position to do it.