5 By the 5th: March

So here we are again, for the third time: my run for the 5 by the 5th virtual race series. (Do remember to hop on over to Mommy Run Fast if you're interested!) I've been enjoying this as an additional excuse to get myself out the door some days. Every now and then, I just need the extra oomph to really motivate myself.

I have to admit, this month's run wasn't fantastic. But then, I've had enough good runs lately to sort of let this one slide. I'd gone out during one of the Exercise Baby-Swap days I have with my friend Kerri, and the day itself was a bit dismal-looking. Though the weather was just cool enough to feel good. I just managed to do the 5 miles, but my pace wasn't my best. I'd been putting up with a migraine on and off for most of the day and was just generally struggling to find my running groove.

On the bright side, the route that I now know can do me a good 5 miles from my Baby-Swap starting point takes me through the nice parts of our old neighbourhood, through a bit of woodland pathway, and past the local airport. Oh! And that airport might prove to be a way of getting to see one of my friends from university! Yup; my friend Anne apparently gets to come to the airport here in Farnborough for her job every now and then, so I could have the chance to hang out with someone who knew me before I was married! (And wow, it feels really strange to realise just how few people I see from before that time...)

Well, today starts a new week, so hopefully, I'll get in another couple of good 5-milers. After all, the Fleet Half Marathon is now only 2 weeks away. Eek! I'm a bit nervous, but mostly I feel good about the whole thing. No matter what else happens, I know I can cross the finish line in a respectable amount of time. That said, I'd love to finish in 2:00:00 or less. That would be amazing.